MA Human Rights Political Science Standard 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.
MA Human Rights - Political Science (Standard Route) at The University of Manchester examines how human rights are protected, challenged, and understood in global political contexts. The course aims to build critical thinking and analytical skills for careers in policy, advocacy, journalism, research, and related fields.
Students study full-time or part-time in person. The programme includes core units: Human Rights in World Politics, Research Design and Skills, and a Supervised 60-credit Dissertation. Students also choose from interdisciplinary optional units that explore global questions from the ethics of killing, gender inequality, and security across international contexts.
The minimum requirements for admission in MA Human Rights Political Science Standard 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
Priority will be given to applicants who have provided evidence of meeting these scores when making offers.
Please check detail of study units at https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/masters/courses/list/01362/ma-human-rights-political-science-standard-route
85 fully funded scholarships are listed for UK. See UK scholarships.