Organising institution |
 University of Essex. Human Rights Centre, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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Delivering institution |
University of Essex. Human Rights Centre, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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Type |
University programmes | |
Date of commencement/
establishment |
1991 | |
Name |
Master of Arts in the Theory and Practice of Human Rights | |
Duration |
Full time over 12 months, or part time over 24 months. | |
Substantive focus |
human rights
international law | |
Target group |
University students | |
In-service training or
pre-service training |
No | |
Content |
This graduate degree scheme aims to provide students with a grounding in fundamental issues of the law, politics, and philosophy of human rights. The MA offers three core courses; International Human Rights Law; Philosophy and Rights; and Human Rights and Political Theory. Students must take at least two of the core courses and may select from a variety of other human rights courses at the University of Essex. In addition, all students must attend the interdisciplinary Colloquium and take the Technical Component. A dissertation of 10,000 - 12,000 words must be completed by 15 September of the graduating year. Students have the possibility of area specialization. | |
Country |
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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Geographical focus |
International | |
HR incorporated in curriculum |
No | |
Methodology used |
Lectures, Seminars, Technical research. | |
Delivered by |
Faculty of the University of Essex. | |
Degree, diploma or
certificate given |
M.A. | |
Deadline for applications |
The course starts in early October each year and finishes mid September. Applications should be received by 14 June 2005. | |
Funding scholarship(s) |
The OSI/Chevening/University of Essex - Scholarships in Human Rights Studies 2005-2006
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Additional information |
OSI/Chevening/University of Essex - Scholarships in Human Rights Studies are available with restricted eligibility. The British Council and the Open Society Institute provide some scholarships.
The program lasts for twelve months on a full-time basis or twenty-four months on a part-time basis. Students are self-funded for the degree scheme. The program is carried out at the national and international levels. | |
Was the program evaluated |
Yes | |
Evaluation description |
The program was reviewed in 1997 by the Human Rights Centre Management Committee. | |
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