Course summary
Our postgraduate course in International Law and Social Justice will expand the knowledge of those wishing to have a specialist working knowledge of the justice, international trade, charity and NGO sectors. The emphasis of this course is to develop critical thinking and the application of theoretical knowledge on legal practice. Your study will also take a unique view of the law as it relates to health care through the prism of human rights along with modules on corporate crime and justice as well as a deeper exploration of international human rights and the law of international trade. Experienced lecturers will support you to develop your skills of critical thinking and legal and interdisciplinary discourse and will also feature guest talks. You are encouraged to join extracurricular activities such as mooting, client interviewing and pro bono work to encourage you to develop skills in legal research, problem solving, critical analysis and communication. You will also have the opportunity for a trip to the European Court of Human Rights and access to Amicus US death penalty training which will support your study of international law and human rights.
Modules
International Human Rights and Social Justice; Law and Policy of International Trade, Enterprise and the Environment; Human Rights and Healthcare; Corporate Crime and Justice; Dissertation or Street Law.
Entry requirements
The entry requirements listed here are our typical offer for this course if you wish to begin studying with us in 2020. They should be used as a general guide. You must have obtained a good honours law degree at 2:2 or above from a UK or Republic of Ireland institution. Non-law honours degrees will be considered on an individual basis. Applicants without a UK or Republic of Ireland degree must hold a qualification in law which is at least equivalent to a good honours law degree at 2:2 or above awarded by a UK university. If you can demonstrate relevant work experience your application will be considered on an individual basis. Prospective students without a degree in law will be required to successfully complete a pre-course module in Legal Systems, Methods and Skills. You must also display strong analytical and written skills and a motivation to study law. English language requirements: IELTS 6.5 overall, with 6.0 in writing and at least 5.5 in the other elements. Find out more about the other English qualifications that we accept. International students whose language skills do not match the IELTS scores set out here should consider applying for this course through the Extended Masters programme at the university's Language Institute.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Provider information
University of Brighton
Mithras House
Lewes Road
Brighton
BN2 4AT