Overview

At Human Rights from Glasgow Caledonian University you'll engage in learning, building your knowledge and analytical skills through exploring the global political and institutional contexts that inhibit and support the advancement of equality and the realisation of rights; the dynamism and activism of social movements for change, informed by perspectives on the elimination of discrimination, poverty and inequality through the realisation of economic, civil and political rights and citizenship.

The MSc in Human Rights has been developed in line with GCU's mission to provide flexible, lifelong learning opportunities whatever your background or the stage of your life. The course reflects GCU's research themes of social innovation and public policy and social justice, equalities and communities and the institutional commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals.

Careers

Studying this course can help you establish a career in areas such as public administration, policy analysis, research organisations and think tanks, or in consultancy, advocacy and analysis with domestic and international non-governmental organisations (NGOs).

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Transformative Social Science: Theorising In/Equality

Realising Human Rights in Practice

Poverty, Rights and Citizenship

Ethics, Governance and Responsible Leadership

Politics and Practice of Global Justice

Social Movements and Activism for Change

Public Policy Analysis: Evidence and Influence

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-11 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

59

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OTE

121

IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

78

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59

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121

IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

UK honours degree 2:2 (or equivalent) in any subject area.

Academic IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) with no element below 5.5.

Relevant experience (RPL):

GCU's flexible entry policies exist to allow relevant work experience and prior learning to be considered towards standard entry or advanced entry into a course.
If you do not have the typical academic entry qualifications, but can demonstrate relevant work experience and/or credits from recognised professional bodies, you may be eligible to enter this course via the University's Recognition of Prior Learning scheme.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

16200 GBP / year

≈ 16200 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

7300 GBP / year

≈ 7300 GBP / year

Additional Details

RUK: £7,300

MSc (Professional practice):

Home (Scottish) and RUK: £9,800
International: £21,600

Living costs

Glasgow

United Kingdom

620 - 1012 GBP / month

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

Funding

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