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Overview
In this Human Rights and Global Politics short course at the University of Aberdeen, led by experienced academics and researchers, you’ll learn to:
- tackle some of today’s most debated human rights issues
- critically assess human rights policies and discourse, and
- analyse how human rights are shaped, promoted, protected, and violated
Careers with human rights and global politics
Whatever your academic discipline, this course is designed to help you progress into a wide range of careers connected to:
- human rights
- global governance
- social justice
You’ll leave this course with a powerful understanding of international human rights and global politics, enabling you to engage effectively with complex global issues.
Programme Structure
You’ll cover topics including:- important approaches, concepts, and practices surrounding human rights and global politics
- controversial human rights issues, such as the question of who the human in human rights is
- the claims of universalism
- the challenge of measuring human rights
- the promotion, protection, and violation of human rights around the world
- the role of states and non-state actors in formulating and enforcing the human rights agenda
- humanitarian intervention
- the role of human rights in preventing mass atrocities
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 2 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
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TOEFL® IBT OR
90
PTE Academic 62
IELTS 6.5
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Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Disciplines
International Relations Political Science View 40 other Short Courses in Political Science in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Duolingo English Test 120
TOEFL® IBT OR
90
PTE Academic 62
IELTS 6.5
IELTS & PTE Test Preparation
E2 Language Test Prep Trusted by 7M+ Students
Admission to your dream university starts with a high IELTS or PTE score. Earn your target score with E2's guided test preparation.
- Study on your own schedule
- Live classes with current and ex-examiners
- Accurate score assesment, always
- E2 Score Guarantee - Get your score or your money back!
Other requirements
General requirements
This course has no formal entry requirements. You decide if it’s suitable for you.
The course is delivered at Masters level. At this level, for this course, you’d usually have at least:
- a 2:2 UK honours degree (or equivalent), or
- relevant experience that supports this level of study.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents1390 GBP / full≈ 1390 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents1390 GBP / full≈ 1390 GBP / full
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