Images by Human Rights Watch, Ugandan Elections 2006
Applying to the MA
People from diverse academic backgrounds, and from human rights organisations and other, related fields, are encouraged to apply. Applicants are expected to have a good first degree (2:1 or its equivalent) and/or relevant work experience.
English Language Requirements
For the MA we require a minimum overall IELTS of 6.5, 87 TOEFL iBT, Cambridge Proficiency A, B or C or GCSE/IGCSE A, B, C.
Also note that from 21 April 2011, the UK Border Agency (UKBA) introduced changes to the Tier 4 student visa route. Full details about these changes are available on the UKBA website at: http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/2011/april/28-student-visas
MA fees and expenses
Fees for 2012/13 are:
Home and EU students: £4,620 (full-time); £2310 (part-time)
Overseas students: £12,720 (full-time); £6360 (part-time)
Students will need to budget for the field visit, over and above fees and living expenses for the MA (approximately £1250 to £1400).
The Centre offers one scholarship for an MA or LLM student in 2012/13. For details about other potential sources of funding, students should consult the University of York Graduate Study website.
Application form
On-line application process available here (see courses listed under Politics).
Those interested in applying or already admitted are welcome to visit us here in York or alternatively arrange for discussions by phone – please contact cahr@york.ac.uk to arrange.