Course summary
The creation of a universal and internationally protected code to which all nations can subscribe, and all people aspire could be considered one of humanities greatest achievements Through our LLM International Human Rights Law programme you will explore how the rights and freedoms that belong to every person in the world are protected and examine the conceptual, normative and practical challenges facing international human rights law in our modern, global society. You'll consider them through the examination of the big and pressing human rights problems facing today’s world. This programme is suited for students looking to progress or start their professional journey into human rights. This could be as a legal practitioner or in multiple other related opportunities including government, policy or humanitarian roles.
Modules
You follow a modular programme (180 credits in total), which comprises six taught modules (20 credits each) and a dissertation of 15,000 words (60 credits); the latter to be submitted at the end of the year of study. Students following the LLM International Human Rights pathway study one compulsory module, Introduction to Legal Research, plus a minimum of three of their five optional modules from a specific selection that has typically included: Human Rights and Health Law; Law, Society and Governance; International and European Responses to Terrorism; International Human Rights Law; International Trade Law and Policy; Public International Law
Entry requirements
Applicants should have a good Honours degree in law, or a degree in another discipline augmented with a pass in the Common Professional Examination.
Fees and funding
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Provider information
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT