MPhil Human Rights

Course Overview The MPhil in Human Rights is a one-year research-intensive programme that develops advanced understanding of contemporary human rights challenges shaped by conflict, inequality, and technological change. Through interdisciplinary collaboration and deep research, students build critical insight and produce an original dissertation of up to 50,000 words that contributes to human rights scholarship and policy. Key Program Highlights One-year MPhil focused on advanced research skills and critical thinking in human rights Interdisciplinary learning with experts across multiple academic disciplines Major dissertation (up to 50,000 words) presenting original arguments or recommendations Research expertise spanning areas such as migration, health, gender, climate justice, and children’s rights Specialist coverage of emerging themes including AI, technology, conflict, security, and disability justice