The Human Rights and Global Ethics PGDip from the University of Leicester equips you with critical analytical skills for impactful careers in government, NGOs, and media. You will explore the complex landscape of human rights and global ethics, examining the political dimensions of human rights and the international mechanisms for their protection. This postgraduate diploma is ideal for those seeking to understand the global political context of pressing ethical issues, and to analyse international relations using a mixture of normative, theoretical, and empirical tools. You will gain a thorough grounding in the political and international theory of human rights and global ethics.
Studied online and part-time over 22 months, you will engage with core modules like "The Politics of Human Rights" and "The International Politics of Protection," alongside optional units allowing you to specialise in areas such as international security or the politics of international development. You will develop your knowledge of different theoretical and political perspectives on human rights and study in depth the global political context of pressing ethical issues. You will graduate with enhanced critical thinking and analytical skills, making you a strong candidate for careers in government, NGOs, media, and any sector requiring ethical awareness and cross-cultural sensitivity.