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This is a foundational module for the MSc. Human Rights programme. The overarching goal is to critically explore the possibilities of research-led social science being used to transform the world for the 'common good'. We will explore why transformative social action/science should be pursued what theoretical tools are available to help frame this work and guide our action the range of contributions that social science can make (across an array of social science disciplines/perspectives) and how social science should be practised. Throughout, we will critically appraise the taken-for-granted, problematize casual everyday understanding, and explicate the necessity of theoretical foundations. While valorising theoretical knowledge, our objectives are not limited to the esoteric pursuit of knowledge we put theory to work - seeking to better understand how theory can frame practical transformative social action.

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