Colchester, United Kingdom
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Full time
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Introduction
BA Politics with Human Rights
What is the nature of the changing global system and how does it have an impact on individual well-being? What have been the major achievements, setbacks, and challenges to the global human rights movement? How do domestic and international politics interact in ways that are important for the promotion and protection of human rights?
If you are interested in politics with a specific interest in human rights, then this course focus on democracy, human rights and political theory should appeal to you.
You address the impact of politics and political events on domestic and international affairs, and look at how these events relate to the worldwide promotion and protection of human rights. We encourage you to explore different aspects of political science while developing an in-depth knowledge of human rights and different research methods.
You choose a wide range of topics including:
- Forms of democracy
- Principles and practices of human rights
- Comparative politics
- Ethics and public policy
- Social justice
OurDepartment of Governmentis one of the most prestigious in Europe, with an outstanding record of teaching, research and publication. We are 6th in UK for research power in politics and international studies (Times Higher Education research power measure, Research Excellence Framework 2021).
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Curriculum
Year 1
- Introduction to Politics
- Foundations of Human Rights
- Career Portfolio
- Doing Political Research
Year 2
- Human Rights & Social Justice: Structures, Theory and Practice
- Principles of Social Justice
- Ethics and Public Policy
- Thinking Like a Social Scientist
- Career Portfolio
- Issues in Politics: Final Year Project preparation
Final Year
- Selected Issues in Human Rights
- Career Portfolio
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Career Opportunities
All Essex, politics graduates have the distinction of a qualification from one of the world's leading politics departments.
Our students are in demand from a host of employers, in politics, the civil service fast stream, management, journalism, police, armed forces, commerce, business, finance, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), teaching and graduate research.
Our notable alumni include the former President of Costa Rica and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, Dr Oscar Arias, and the Speaker of the House of Commons, Rt Hon John Bercow MP, and our recent graduates have gone on to work for a wide range of high-profile companies including:
- The World Bank
- NATO
- Houses of Parliament Research Unit
- United Nations Development Program
- ICM research
- IMG Media
We also work with the University's Student Development Team to help you find out about further work experience, internships, placements, and voluntary opportunities.
Program delivery
BA Politics with Human Rights: 3 years
BA Politics with Human Rights (Including Year Abroad): 4 years
BA Politics with Human Rights (Including Placement Year): 4 years
- Teaching is arranged to allow a lot of freedom in how you organise your learning experience
- Lab sessions allow you to improve your technical research skills
- Opportunities to gain work experience on placements and internships