Human Rights and Global Ethics MA, by distance learning
Course Type: Full Degree
Course Level: Postgraduate
Study Method: Distance Learning
Course Duration: 24 months
Course Description
This course combines the study of the main theories and concepts related to human rights and global ethics with detailed empirical analysis of issues such as intelligence, slavery, citizenship, refugees, animal rights, security and war.
By taking this course you will gain a thorough grounding in the political and international theory of human rights and global ethics. You will develop your knowledge of the different theoretical and political perspectives on human rights and study in depth the global political context of pressing ethical issues.
Course structure
Core modules
- The Politics of Human Rights
- The International Politics of Protection
- Plus your Dissertation
Option modules
Choose two option modules from:
- International Security
- Post Cold War World Order
- Theories of International Relations
- Strategy in the Modern World
- The Politics of Conflict and Violence
- Intelligence: Key Concepts and Debates
- Politics of International Development
- Critical War Studies
- Contemporary Conflict Analysis
Study Method
The Human Rights and Global Ethics MA degree is studied 100% online through the University of Leicester distance learning platform. As a distance learning student you will receive support throughout the course from a group of dedicated academic mentors and module tutors. You will use module study books – available in hard copy and electronically – and Blackboard, our virtual learning environment. This will give you online access to materials to support each module, discussion forums hosted by module tutors and chat rooms where you can network with fellow students