Research at the heart of learning

Learn human rights through real-world scenarios.

Students at The University of Manchester explore how human rights principles are applied in challenging real-world situations.

Drawing on academic research along with the delivery of accredited training for the College of Policing, teaching examines how decision-makers balance public safety, law enforcement, and the protection of fundamental rights.

Through practical authentic case studies, students:

• analyse how human rights law is applied in complex and often controversial situations;
• assess different policing strategies and tactics;
• consider whether any restrictions on human rights are lawful, necessary and proportionate;
• gain a deeper understanding of how human rights law operates in practice and the challenges involved in protecting rights in a democratic society.

This approach moves teaching beyond theory, developing practical legal analysis, critical thinking and decision-making - skills that are highly valued in careers across law, public policy, policing, government, human rights advocacy and the wider justice sector.