MA PgDip Human Rights and Ethics  MA PgDip Human Rights and Ethics University of Salford ../webroot/files/Institutions/cover_photo/1567498157University-of-Salford-1.jpg

Key benefits include the opportunity to: Undertake a highly distinctive MA programme that combines Human Rights and Ethics, and cultural diversity issues Develop a critical understanding of the philosophical, ethical, anthropological and socio-legal foundations of human rights and humanitarian ethics Develop the practical knowledge and skills necessary to interpret, evaluate and address situations involving ethical and human rights issues Gain relevant work experience, as the course offers both a placement option in an NGO and or human rights organisation. Who is the programme for? Taught in the evenings, this MA programme is suitable for students interested in gaining a thorough critical understanding of human rights and developing the skills that will enable them to work in the numerous fields and sectors related to human rights and ethics. The programme is thus directly relevant for those wishing to pursue and advance their careers in a variety of settings, including third sector organisations, international and local development agencies, EU and national government institutions, and research organisations. The programme also provides a basis of knowledge for students who wish to pursue further research at doctorate level. Programme content Theory, practice and issues are approached from an interdisciplinary perspective enabling students to gain a comprehensive theoretical (understanding, interpreting) and practical (investigating, evaluating, doing fieldwork) understanding. This is a highly focused degree, designed so as to make sure that the fundamental issues are covered, whilst providing also an adequate level of choice. Students undertake five core modules (all modules are 15 credits): ? Protecting human rights:globally,locally & everyday ? Human rights ethics ? State terror ? Human rights and cultural diversity ? Human rights law Students are then permitted to select three optional modules from a suite of different options, ranging from additional human rights issues to imprisonment and violence studies, and including the possibility of field placement or project: Suite 1 ? Critical readings on crime, terror & human rights ? Defining homicide Suite 2 ? Human rights law ? New studies on imprisonment ? Globalization & geopolitics I Suite 3 ? Field placementproject ? The logic of violence ? Trials & truth commissions ? Globalization & geopolitics II ? Conducting Social Research Finally, all students complete a 10,000 - 12,000 word dissertation on a topic of their choice from within the field of human rights and ethics. Assessment Modules are taught early in the evenings. Teaching is generally conducted by lectures and seminars. Guess speakers, including professionals working in the field of human rights, will be a regular feature of the programme. Specialist one-to-one supervision from an experienced research and teaching team is provided throughout the programme and in support of the writing of a dissertation. Module performance is assessed by coursework and the dissertation. Career progression In addition to placement opportunities, this degree opens the door to a range of careers, which typically include working for an NGO or for an international, EU or government agency the third sector research institution the media writing and publishing and consultancy work. It is also an excellent foundation for further postgraduate study. The written presentation, oral communication and analytical skills developed by the programme are transferable to a wide variety of careers. Funding opportunities Awards are sometimes available from the Arts and Humanities Research Council http:www.ahrc.ac.uk