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LLM in International Human Rights Law
This scheme is intended to appeal to students who wish to study International Human Rights Law at Master’s level, with the research, focusing on a distinct although relatively broad specialism. The required courses, combined with appropriate options, lay a strong foundation in the basics of international human rights which are of increasing importance today. The coursework requirements would develop research skills, and lay a basis for a dissertation, which is the main assessed component of the programme. Graduates completing the programme be equipped to engage in more specialised practical or academic research in this field.
This scheme offers two optional pathways, the programme of which will be confirmed by the student at registration:
a) Studying 5 modules with a 20,000 word dissertation (80 credits)
b) Studying 6 modules with a 15,000 word dissertation (60 credits)
Core Modules:
The third Law core may be selected from one of the following:
(Please note these modules can also be taken as additional options)
- LLM 220 Rights of the Peoples
LLM 236 International Criminal Law
LLM 237 Right to Adequate Food as a Human Right
The remaining two /three options may be chosen from the following modules:
(Please note the availability of modules varies from year to year)
Additional Optional Law modules:
- LLM 201 European Union Law
LLM 207 International Business Law & Institutions (WTO)
LLM 211 International Humanitarian Law (Armed Conflict) - LLM 212 International Environmental Law
LLM 215 International Terrorism and the Law
LLM 221 Law of International Organisations and Institutions
LLM 233 Independent Research Module - LLM 238 Environmental Law
- LLM 239 International Family Law
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