Overview
The Erasmus Mundus Human Rights Policy and Practice is a dynamic two-year, full-time Master’s programme designed to enhance your skills in analyzing, researching, and influencing human rights policies and practices. Offered in collaboration with three prestigious partner universities—University of Roehampton (UK), Göteborgs universitet (Sweden), and Universidad de Deusto (Spain)—this programme combines rigorous academic study with practical, real-world learning in an international context.
- Award: Erasmus Mundus Master’s (Human Rights Policy and Practice)
- Duration: 2 years (full-time)
- Delivery: Multi-institution programme across the UK, Sweden, and Spain
- Academic focus: Human rights policy, practice, research, and advocacy
- Participating institutions: University of Roehampton (London, UK), Göteborgs universitet (Sweden), Universidad de Deusto (Spain)
- Language of instruction: English
- Credits: Typically structured as a 120 ECTS qualification
What you'll study
- Interdisciplinary core learning: Study human rights from a comprehensive perspective, connecting theory with practical applications.
- Human rights in institutions and governance: Analyze the interplay between states, markets, and human rights, and understand how policy decisions impact real-world outcomes.
- Research training: Gain essential research skills tailored for human rights, equipping you for your dissertation and evidence-based analysis.
- Human rights defenders and practice: Investigate the roles, contexts, and efforts of human rights defenders globally.
- Theorizing and analyzing social change: Delve into social movements and NGOs, examining how collective actions shape policies and their implementation.
- Dissertation: Conclude the programme with a significant dissertation that allows you to focus on a topic of personal academic and professional interest.
- Roehampton research engagement: Participate in academic activities at Roehampton, including workshops and seminars linked to the Crucible Centre for Human Rights Research.
Entry requirements
Academic background
- Typically, applicants should possess a second-class honours degree from a recognized university, often a 2:1 in the UK system.
- Ideal candidates come from relevant fields such as law, politics, international relations, sociology, development studies, or related disciplines.
English language requirements
- IELTS (Academic): Usually a minimum overall score of 6.5.
- TOEFL iBT: Typically requires an overall score of 89.
- PTE Academic: Generally, a minimum score of 59 is expected.
Application documents (commonly required)
- Completed application form
- Academic transcripts and degree certificate(s)
- English language test results (if applicable)
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- Statement of purpose / motivation (programme-specific)
- References (if requested by the admissions process)
Career prospects
Graduates of the Erasmus Mundus Human Rights Policy and Practice programme are well-equipped for a variety of career paths in human rights advocacy, policy analysis, research, and international development. Alumni may find opportunities within governmental agencies, non-governmental organizations, international institutions, and academia, where they can contribute to shaping human rights policies and practices globally.