MA Human Rights Political Science Research Route is a Masters program taught at University of Manchester, UK. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (1 year) options.
The University of Manchester’s MA Human Rights (Political Science) (Research Route) builds specialist research skills in the legal and political issues surrounding human rights. You study how human rights are debated, defended, and contested in global politics, with a focus on the ethical, political, and theoretical issues shaping global human rights debates.
The course provides core research skills through units such as Qualitative Research Methods and Introduction to Quantitative Methods. Dissertation training is delivered through Dissertation Research Design and a supervised 60-credit dissertation, alongside optional interdisciplinary course units that explore topics such as the ethics of killing, gender inequalities, and security in international contexts.
This research route is designed for progression to PhD study and can lead to careers in NGOs, law, public policy, international organisations, or further academic research.
The minimum requirements for admission in MA Human Rights Political Science Research Route at University of Manchester for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:
Note: Please check the university website in the link below.
We require a UK bachelor's degree with a First or Upper Second classification or the overseas equivalent, in any discipline. When assessing your academic record we consider your degree subject, grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification.
IELTS Academic test score of 7 overall, including 7 in writing with no further component score below 6.5. TOEFL IBT 100 with 25 in writing and no further score below 22 in each section. TOEFL code for Manchester is 0757. From 2026: 5 overall, with 5 in writing and no other subskill below 4.5. Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of 76 overall, with 76 in writing and no further score below 70. We will consider applicants who do not meet these scores but you may be required to complete a pre-sessional English language course at the University of Manchester prior to the start of the course. To be considered for a pre-sessional English language course for this programme we require the following minimum IELTS (Academic) scores: 6 Week Pre-Sessional Course: IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.5 in writing and no more than one sub-skill of 6.0. 10 Week Pre-sessional Course: IELTS 6.0 overall with 6.0 or above in each sub-skill. If you have not yet completed your current academic study and are interested in studying a pre-sessional course, you must hold an IELTS for UKVI (Academic) test certificate to ensure that you are eligible for a separate visa for the English language course. English Language test validity: Some English Language test results are only valid for two years. Your English Language test report must be valid on the start date of the course. Applicants from Majority English-speaking countries (or have studied for a full bachelor's degree or higher from one of these countries) may be exempt from submitting further evidence of English language proficiency.
Please check detail of study units at https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/masters/courses/list/06159/ma-human-rights-political-science-research-route
85 fully funded scholarships are listed for UK. See UK scholarships.