Overview

Human rights are not just a set of legal entitlements; they also raise fundamental questions concerning political philosophy. Human rights can be studied sociologically and they are a matter of policy, practice and activism. The programme links theory and practice in a multidisciplinary way and aims to equip you with knowledge of the key sociological, philosophical, and legal issues relevant to human rights.

During the programme Human Rights offered by London School of Economics and Political Science, you will engage in an academically rigorous way with some of the most compelling issues in contemporary human rights. The programme is unique in linking legal, philosophical, sociological and political perspectives on human rights though a rigorous and analytical approach.

The core course serves as an introduction to the core standards and structures of human rights and discusses a range of key issues in the current, ongoing debates about the role of human rights. While these may change from year to year, thematic issues that the compulsory course covers include: human rights institutions, culture and human rights, genocide, humanitarian intervention, gender and sexuality and human rights, race and apartheid, and transitional justice.

Careers

This Human Rights programme from London School of Economics and Political Science provides an excellent foundation for a variety of academic and non-academic careers, including in: law, especially international law and advocacy (albeit usually with other qualifications); foreign policy; working for activist organisations in the humanitarian sector; international and domestic human rights; development; civil liberties; welfare; as well as in specialised agencies concerned with, for example, refugees; women's rights; torture victims or children's rights.

During the programme, you will have opportunities to meet alumni of the MSc Human Rights who are working in a range of international, government and non-governmental organisations.

Top 5 sectors our students work in:

Health and Social Care
Government, Public Sector and Policy
Education, Teaching and Research
Information, Digital Technology and Data
Real Estate, Environment and Energy

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Approaches to Human Rights

Political Reconciliation

Human Rights and Postcolonial Theory

The Anticolonial Archive: The Sociology of Empire and its Afterlives

Lawful Violence
Fascism, Authoritarianism, Populism

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sociology International Law International Development View 271 other Masters in Sociology in United Kingdom

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Other requirements

General requirements

Upper second class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent in law or any social science subject, or a degree in another discipline with demonstrable interest in human rights or relevant experience as a practitioner.
Competition for places at the School is high. This means that even if you meet the minimum entry requirement, this does not guarantee you an offer of admission.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

33000 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

23300 GBP / year

≈ 23300 GBP / year

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Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

The School recognizes that the cost of living in London may be higher than in your home town or country, and we provide generous scholarships each year to home and overseas students.Find out more about financial support.

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