The LLM in International Human Rights will expose you to the fundamental aspects of the field and provide you with the opportunity to critically examine the impact of the international human rights standards on national constitutions and laws, with particular focus given to the conflict between international standards and national provision.
The LLM is taught by an outstanding team of professionals. You must complete six taught modules and either a dissertation, project or placement. The approach is experiential and practice-led and will give you opportunities to apply your learning and to develop skills to enhance your employability and career. This course will support you in becoming an independent learner during the teaching, learning and assessment process. During induction we will support you in developing key study skills. Throughout the course you will have the chance to complete activities which will enable you to practice legal skills including legal research, problem-solving, advocacy and drafting in order to develop and practice. These activities also enable you to practice transferable skills including structuring and presenting arguments, working independently or in teams to complete tasks, oral and written communication, and time management. These skills will be valuable whatever your final choice of future career.
Provides you with an opportunity to assess how international human rights law offers protection to different categories of vulnerable groups.
Provides an opportunity to acquire, or build upon existing skills gained from your undergraduate course - enhancing employment opportunities in the legal profession and providing a basis for progression to doctoral studies.
Provides an opportunity to obtain a critical understanding of the operation of the international human rights law mechanism.