Course Summary

**Reasons to choose Kingston** – There are opportunities to take part in extracurricular projects, for example in the Centre for Human Rights and Social Justice Practice. – You’ll engage with current issues as a researcher, activist and campaigner, all with the support of human rights and social justice specialists. – Through flexible modules, you’ll be able to study a combination of politics, human rights and social justice to suit your own areas of interest. **About this course** What are human rights, and why have they changed throughout history? How much does justice differ between cultures? How are human rights coming under threat and how can they be defended? This course considers these questions and many more. You’ll become skilled at understanding the complex world of human rights and social justice work. In your final year, an advanced research project will enable you to study in greater depth what really interests you. The course emphasises practical skills to boost your employability. You’ll also have the opportunity to undertake a work placement through a sandwich year. **Sandwich Year** This course has a sandwich year which takes place between Year 2 and your Final Year. During this sandwich year you will take a placement within a relevant setting, ensuring you gain essential experience to add to your CV and help you secure a graduate job.

Course Details - Modules

Examples of modules: Year 1 - Another World is Possible: Order and Revolution in Political Ideology - Introduction to Human Rights - Introduction to International Relations - Social Justice: Study, Self-actualization, Solidarity Year 2 (Core) - Securing Human Rights: Contemporary Themes and Issues - Globalisation, Development and Social Justice Year 2 (Optional) - Modern Political Thought - Slavery and Emancipation - Latin America: Power, Politics and El Pueblo Rising - Crime, Media and Policy - Youth, Crime and Deviance - Voices of Contemporary Europe - International Relations and Global Governance - Contemporary Issues in Economics - How to Change the World Final Year (Core) - Dissertation - Advanced Research Project (Extended) Final Year (Optional) - Crimes of the Powerful: Corporations, the State and Human Rights - Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity - Britain, Europe and the Extreme Right, 1918-to the Present - Identity, Culture, Politics - Cold War, Hot War: the Politics of the Middle East - War and Society - Migration and Social Transformation - Human Rights and Social Justice in the Arts - Development Economics - The Politics of Crime in the Black Atlantic - Social Intersections: Gender, Race and Class

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: L291

Institution code: K84

Campus Name: Main Site

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Year 2

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

Other A Level combinations possible to achieve 112 - 128 points. Minimum of 2 A Levels, can be combined with other Level 3 qualifications eg. AS levels/Extended Project to achieve 112 – 128 points.

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Scottish Highers (only)

Mature applicants (21 years and older) will need to pass a QAA-approved Access to Higher Education Diploma in a relevant subject with 60 credits, minimum 45 credits at Level 3 including 21 at merit. Applicants under 21 years will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

4 in Mathematics at Standard Level. English Language required at 5 Standard Level or 4 Higher Level.

Grade combinations below DMM may be considered when combined with other Level 3 qualifications.

Typically from a minimum 5 Higher Level subjects

Grade combinations below DMM may be considered when combined with other Level 3 qualifications.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 77%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 65%

Go onto work and study: 80%

Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
EU 9250.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change as we are awaiting the Office For Student Guidance on Fee levels for 2020 and beyond. For foundation year and international fees, please visit: https://www.kingston.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding/fees/ Please visit the provider course webpage for further information regarding additional course costs

Provider information

River House
53-57 High Street
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 1LQ

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