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    Human Rights MA

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    Brighton, GBMAIn-person1 year
    £23,500.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo

    Human Rights MA at University of Sussex is a 1-year, in-person MA program based in Brighton, GB. Tuition is £23,500.

    About the program

    The program examines human rights through their historical origins, philosophical foundations, global expansion, everyday practice, and future possibilities using an interdisciplinary critical social science approach. It covers topics including women's rights and gender equality, LGBTQ+ rights, indigenous and minority rights, children's rights, international human rights organisations, environment and climate change, globalisation and neoliberalism, state violence, civil liberties and counterterrorism, decolonisation and anti-racism, human rights and culture, and advocacy, activism and social justice.

    Focus: coursework
    1st in the world for Development Studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025) | 10th in the UK for Social Sciences (Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2025)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Autumn 2026
    Aug 1, 2026
    September 2026
    Aug 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
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    Min For tests taken from 21 January 2026: Standard level (4 overall, including at least 4 in Listening, 4 in Reading, 4 in Speaking, 4 in Writing). For tests taken before 21 January 2026: Standard level (80 overall, including at least 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking, 17 in Writing).
    IELTS
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    Min Standard level (6.0 overall, including at least 5.5 in each component).

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    2 years Graduate Route (UK)

    £14,400.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Human Rights MA at University of Sussex cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Human Rights MA at University of Sussex is £23,500.
    Is Human Rights MA at University of Sussex online or in-person?
    Human Rights MA at University of Sussex is offered in-person.
    How long does Human Rights MA at University of Sussex take to complete?
    Human Rights MA at University of Sussex is structured around 1 year.
    What GPA is required for Human Rights MA at University of Sussex?
    Per the program's published guidance: upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above
    What work-permit options follow Human Rights MA at University of Sussex?
    Post-completion work rights for Human Rights MA at University of Sussex: 2 years Graduate Route (UK)