Human Rights MA at Kingston University
| Human Rights MA at Kingston University | |
| Course Duration | 1 Years |
| Course Intake | january,march |
| Course Details Website Link | Visit Website |
| Course Level | Postgraduate |
| Tution Fees | £ 15,400 |
| English Language Requirment | |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
| TOEFL | 88 |
| PTE | 58 |
This course explores how human rights are connected to politics, culture, institutions, movements and values. It can help you start or promote a career in areas such human rights advocacy, policy or communication. You will examine the history, status and scope of human rights, and gain essential practical skills required in the field, eg advanced research training, campaign design, policy analysis and impact evaluation.
You will benefit from teaching from human rights practitioners and specialists. Course leader Stephen Bowen has 25 years' experience as an international human rights practitioner, including Campaigns Director of Amnesty International UK, Chief Human Rights Officer for the United Nations Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Director of the British Institute of Human Rights, and Legal Adviser to the Palestinian Centre for Human Rights.
You will receive support to arrange a placement in a human rights or social justice organisation as part of the course, to gain valuable practical experience. Previous student placements have been undertaken at Liberty, Peace Brigades International, Amnesty International, and Refugee Action.
Kingston University Highlights
| Type of university | Public research university |
| Location | Penrhyn Rd, Kingston, UK |
| Housing capacity | 2,005 rooms |
| Financial aid | Scholarships, bursaries, loans. |
| Mode of application | Online |
| Courses offered | UG, PG, short courses |
Kingston University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
The estimated cost of living in Kingston, England, is displayed in the table below. Under the British National Health Service, students who have been enrolled in a full-time programme for more than six months are eligible for free medical care.
| Item | Amount per month (GBP) |
|---|---|
| Tuition (per annum) | 15,300-23,500 |
| Accommodation | 536-1,320 |
| Laundry | 20-30 |
| Food | 180-350 |
| Books and supplies | 40-50 |
| Phone and internet | 20-45 |
| Miscellaneous | 120-140 |
| Total (excluding tuition) | 916-1935 |
- The duration of an undergraduate course in the UK is normally nine months. Based on the estimate above, the cost of living for the year would be between 8,244 - 17,415 GBP including tuition fee.
- The duration of postgraduate courses in the UK is generally 12 months. Based on the estimate above, the cost of living for the year would be between 10,992 - 23,220 GBP including tuition fee.
Kingston University Cost of living
While tuition fees are the grounding rock, there are other survival needs to be considered as well before you apply to a program which has been mentioned as follows:
| Type of Expenditure | On-campus (8 months) | Off-campus (8 months) |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | 5,359 to 11,644 | 450 to 713 per month |
| Food | Including in accommodation | 1,266 to 1,620 |
| Books & Supplies | 825 to 2,681 | 825 to 2,681 |
| Personal Computer | 375 to 825 | 375 to 825 |
| Health Insurance | 468 | 468 |
| Others | 1,725 | 1, 725 |
| Total | 8,752 to 17,343 | 5,109 to 7,582 |
| Kingston University Average Tuition Fee Per Year | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | £ 15,070 |
| Postgraduate | 14,790 |
| Kingston University Cost Per Year | |
| Overall cost of living | £ 9,573 |
| Campus accommodation | £ 7,135 |
| * Please note that fees may vary. Always check the exact cost of the program and bear in mind likely additional expenses. | |
| Kingston University English score required | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Undergraduate | 6.0 |
| IELTS Postgraduate | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Undergraduate | 87 |
| TOEFL Postgraduate | 87 |
| * Please note that minimum score required for English language may vary from course to couse.Always check exact requirement for the programme. | |
| Kingston University University Contact Details |
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| Kingston University Address |
| River House,53-57 High Street River House KT1 1LQ |
| Kingston University Email |
| international@kingston.ac.uk |
| Kingston University Phone |
| 44 (0)20 8417 3411 |