Summary
The programme takes a multidisciplinary approach to human rights and values, drawing on political theory, law, philosophy, theology, international relations and ethics. You study a range of modules including Global Ethics, Human Rights, Global Bioethics and Devlopment Ethics.
It allows you to approach the issue from a broad perspective and in the context of global ethics. It provides solid research training and contributes to the professional development of NGO personnel and those working in the public and private sector. It is also suitable if you are a graduates or if you want to go onto further research, such as a PhD, in this area.
Key facts
Type of Course: Taught
Duration: MSc – 12 months full-time (including the summer months devoted to the writing of the dissertation); up to 4 years part-time; Postgraduate Diploma/Graduate Diploma – 9 months full-time; up to 3 years part-time; Postgraduate Certificate/Graduate Certificate – 4 months full-time; up to 2 years part-time
Start date: September 2012
Entry requirements
Beverley Stubbs
Tel: +44 (0)121 415 8347
Email: stubbsb@bham.ac.uk
How to apply
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Fees and funding
MSc – £4,500 full-time (home/EU), £12,450 full-time (overseas)
Postgraduate Diploma/Graduate Diploma – £3,000 full-time(home/EU); £8,300 full-time (overseas)
Postgraduate Certificate/Graduate Certificate – £1,500 full-time (home/EU); £4,150 full-time (overseas)
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Scholarships and studentships
Scholarships to cover fees and/or maintenance costs are available. For further information please email the College of Arts and Law Graduate School artsandlawgraduateschool@contacts.bham.ac.uk.
International students can often gain funding through overseas research scholarships, Commonwealth scholarships or their home government. Alternatively email financialsupport@bham.ac.uk.
Programme overview
You can study a range of modules including:
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Global Ethics I
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Global Ethics II
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Human Rights I
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Human Rights II
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Global Bioethics
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Development Ethics
For the MA you will also complete a 15,000 word dissertation.
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