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University degree

Global Studies with Human Rights

The University of Essex
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
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About this course

Deepen your knowledge of our increasingly interconnected world, whilst building expertise in human rights. Develop your confidence to advocate for social change How do individuals, communities and governments approach human rights differently across the globe? How do these differences in human rights laws impact relationships between states?

How does globalisation affect international relations? Our BA Global Studies with Human Rights course will deepen your knowledge of our increasingly interconnected world, whilst building expertise in human rights. You will develop your confidence to advocate for individual and community rights, social justice, and social change.

The defence of human rights is one of the most profound challenges we face across the globe. From asylum seekers, to prisoner welfare and political alignment – we teach you the principles and practices of human rights from a global perspective. Based in our School of Philosophical, Historical and Interdisciplinary Studies , you will be taught by experts from a range of disciplines across the humanities and social sciences.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
64-79 pts10%
80-95 pts15%
96-111 pts5%
112-127 pts15%
128-143 pts10%
144-159 pts5%
160-175 pts5%
192-207 pts5%
How they qualified
72% got in with alevel. The rest came in a mix of ways:
alevel72%
otherHE12%
other8%
degree4%
none3%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
What graduates earn over time
£24,000
3 years on
£30,000
5 years on
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on The University of Essex's own site.
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