Human Rights and Diplomacy

Our human rights and diplomacy programme is taught in partnership with the leading training body of the united nations: the united nations institute for training and research (unitar).

Our msc human rights and diplomacy course has a strong focus on employability. students who successfully undertake an internship or professional project will gain hands-on experience of human rights diplomacy, backed up by the academic theoretical and legal knowledge developed in the spring and summer modules. students will also be well placed to pursue an academic career by continuing onto phd or commensurate research career possibilities, a route that will be further supported by undertaking the traditional academic dissertation. work in the un institutions or in ngos are clear options for graduates of this course, and the networked development of the internship or professional project you apply for will be coordinated by unitar and stirling staff together as a strong route into such employment. likewise, graduates of the programme will be well placed for employment in the private sector. there is an increasing focus on business and human rights and companies seeking to align with international best practice, including compliance with the sustainable development goals and international human rights obligations. graduates in both human rights and diplomacy will be best placed as future leaders in terms of emerging best practice. through this programme, you will become reflective practitioners with an in-depth knowledge of current issues and developments within human rights. you will display the attributes necessary to thrive in the work place, with highly developed communication, team-working and problem-solving skills gained through practical work informed by critical analysis and in-depth specialist knowledge.

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in Scotland have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. University of Stirling has partnerships with the following companies: