Hear from graduate Joyce Dunne about her experience on the Globalisation: Politics, Conflict and Human Rights MA.
What made you choose this particular course over other MAs?
“I was drawn to the University of Brighton as there is a very close teacher student dynamic that allows for a personal form of learning encouraging research and a support unparalleled in other universities.”
Other reasons include the course content itself – there are a really wide variety of modules to choose from as an MA and you are allowed to participate in modules from the other MAs, allowing a broad spectrum for learning which can be helpful when researching for the final dissertation.”
What field were you in before applying for the course?
“I had studied Sociology and Politics for my undergraduate degree and had spent some years working in the social work arena and social care sector to gain experience and see how I enjoyed the field of NGO work. This is what spurred me to study rights on a global scale.”
What aspects of the MA have you enjoyed most?
“I really have enjoyed everything about the course. The teaching is spectacular with all the lecturers experts in their fields – they make seminars and lectures interesting and fun.”
There are only a small number of students participating in the course and everyone becomes like family, studying together and providing great support to each other. The module choices were great, my favourite being teaching and learning, which allowed for an opportunity to experience what it’s like to teach. You lead a lecture and seminar at the end of the semester and, although really hard work, it is so much fun.”
What are your plans when you graduate?
“I will apply to work for some NGOs or think tanks. I want to work in human rights or women’s rights so who knows, maybe one day I’ll even end up at the UN.”
Go the Globalisation: Politics, Conflict and Human Rights MA course page.
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