This Master's program provides an advanced understanding of the complex relationship between human rights and international politics. Students will gain expertise in areas such as international human rights law, global governance, conflict resolution, and the politics of human rights. The program emphasizes the development of critical thinking, analytical skills, and research methodologies, preparing students for careers in human rights advocacy, policy, and international affairs.

(Career options are highly dependent on chosen specializations, further study, and experience. Potential paths include but are not limited to:) Roles in: Human Rights Advocacy, Policy Analysis (International Relations/Human Rights), International Organizations (Human Rights/Politics), Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) (Human Rights/International Affairs), Government (International Relations/Human Rights), Research (Human Rights/Politics), Diplomacy, Conflict Resolution, (Potentially roles in related international organizations, NGOs, government agencies, research institutions, and think tanks)

- Member of the UK's prestigious Russell Group
- Fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world
- Member of Universitas21 (U21), a global network of world-leading, research-intensive universities
- Taught within the School of Social and Political Sciences