About International Human Rights Practice | Pg Dip in Leeds Beckett University
Course Details
Equip yourself with an advanced understanding of the complex laws and principles that arise from working in international human rights, as you prepare for a wide-ranging career in this demanding field.
You will explore the issues of international human rights, including political, economic, social, legal, ethical and environmental challenges. As you develop your knowledge, you will evaluate and apply theories to a range of complex and open-ended problems and scenarios such as whose rights should be protected, by whom and with what mechanisms, while staying mindful of ethical issues.
This course will enable you to tailor your learning to suit your career requirements or personal interests - you could choose to study criminal investigations, torture, non-violent methods during conflict or new security threats to human rights.
You will also enhance your skills in data analysis, budgeting, presentation and interpretation, which will be valuable whether you wish to pursue a career in academic research or international human rights organisations.
Course Benefits
Whether you want to enrich your politics degree or you require a conversion course to break into this challenging and rapidly-shifting area, this course will help you to progress.
You will gain the skills and practical expertise required by employers working in human rights, such as the ability to write funding bids, interpersonal communication, and research and problem-solving capabilities.
Your course team includes highly experienced and research-active tutors who are well regarded in the fields of human rights law and practice, security, peace studies, evidence gathering and crime investigation.
Our guest lecture series provides access to industry experts who help ensure your learning is informed by the very latest developments in human rights practice. You could also be part of our annual Festival of Politics and Global Ethics, a week-long event that brings together specialists in politics and international relations to debate controversial issues such as the Syrian refugee crisis and unarmed civilian peacekeeping.
Academic qualification equivalents
Qualification: Bachelor degree
Grade: 2.5 GPA for 2:2 equivalent
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS 6.0 with no skill below 5.5
- All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE) – English Grade 70%
- Indian School Certificate (Class-XII) (CISCE) – English Grade 70%
Leeds Beckett University Highlights
| College Type |
Public University |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Establishment Year |
1824 |
| Annual Endowment |
216 million Pound |
| Student Retention Rate |
98% |
| Work-study program |
Yes |
| Mode of Program |
Full time, part-time and classroom |
| Graduation Job rate |
97.7% |
| Intake Months |
February and October |
Leeds Beckett University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
| Course |
Annual Tuition Fees
(Non-EU) |
Annual Tuition Fees
(EU) |
| Pre-sessional five weeks |
£1,150 |
£1,150 |
| Pre-sessional 10 weeks |
£2,300 |
£2,300 |
| Foundation |
£11,000 |
£9,250 |
| Undergraduate (most courses) |
£12,000 |
£9,250 |
| Postgraduate (most courses) |
£13,000 to £14,000 |
£5,950 to £7,500 |
| Research |
£14,000 |
£4,260 |
Living Costs - Per month example*
| Accommodation |
£750 |
| Food |
£120 |
| Other living costs (phone, clothes, socialising) |
£145 |
| One month |
£1,015 |
