MSc Human Rights (16 Months)

Glasgow Caledonian University

Human rights shape every aspect of our lives. They influence access to education, healthcare and housing, as well as freedom, equality and participation in society. Yet across the world, millions of people continue to face barriers to these fundamental rights.Addressing these challenges requires people who can think critically, understand complex social issues and turn ideas into meaningful action.Whether you're a recent graduate or looking to change direction in your career, this course is open to students from a wide range of academic and professional backgrounds.Through a distinctive social sciences approach, you'll explore human rights from multiple perspectives. This will help you develop a deeper understanding of the forces that shape justice, inequality and social change in communities around the world.The course brings together an exciting mix of:sociologypoliticshistorycriminology.Together, these disciplines will help you understand complex human rights challenges and develop informed, practical responses at local, national and global levels.Human rights challenges are complex and interconnected. You'll examine issues including:climate changemigrationpoverty and inequalitydiscriminationglobal conflictactivism and social movements for change and justice.You'll explore how global political and institutional factors shape equality and human rights. As your knowledge develops, you'll build practical research, analytical and communication skills. These will enable you to evaluate policy, influence debate and contribute to rights-based solutions across a range of professional settings.Grounded in GCU's commitment as the University for the Common Good, this future-focused course is informed by internationally recognised research and aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Whether you want to work in policy, advocacy, public service, research or the third sector, you'll graduate ready to help make human rights a reality and to contribute to a fairer future for all.

Law, Economics, Accountancy and Risk