MA International Slavery Studies

Course Overview This unique MA programme from the University of Liverpool provides a comprehensive exploration of slavery and unfree labour across historical and contemporary global contexts. It is designed for students seeking to understand the enduring legacies of transatlantic slavery and critically engage with modern issues of exploitation, human rights, and activism. The course equips you with the analytical tools to examine these pressing themes from an interdisciplinary perspective. Key Program Highlights One of the few global programmes dedicated to the in-depth study of slavery and unfree labour Examines both historical contexts and their modern afterlives, including links to migration and human rights Focuses on critical themes of resistance, protest, and social activism Addresses growing international interest in the legacies of transatlantic slavery Provides an interdisciplinary approach for analyzing complex, contemporary global challenges