International Politics (Global Justice and Ethics) MA

Overview

This International Politics master's investigates central issues of global justice. This includes:

• the debate between relativism and universalism
• the foundation and content of human rights
• responses to global poverty and inequality
• cosmopolitan democracy
• environmental justice

Along with a greater understanding, you'll learn to think critically about these issues.

The course is taught by influential political theorists and philosophers. We offer rigorous training in:

• global justice and human rights
• international relations theory
• theories and approaches to the study of politics

This helps you to develop the specialist knowledge and research skills from which to embark upon a career with a significant international dimension. You could also pursue a postgraduate research degree in global justice and ethics studies.

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