Program Overview

**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.**This course is offered with a Foundation Year in Social Sciences**This foundation year is taught at the University giving you a taste of academic life in a supportive environment. The year gives you the academic and technical preparation for undergraduate study in a wide range of social sciences subjects. Lectures, labs and tutorials will give you a broad understanding across subjects including economics, criminology, politics, sociology and psychology. **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.