Course summary

This Master's equips you with expertise in public international and human rights law, preparing you for a career in international organisations, NGOs, or law firms. Develop strong research skills and critical thinking to tackle complex legal issues in public international and human rights law, international treaties, and cross-jurisdictional legal matters. We aim to give you a full understanding of the areas of public international law, that is, the law governing the interaction of states and their impact on domestic law, and human rights. Your learning will cover how public international law affects subjects spanning from global governance and human rights, to transnational finance and investment, climate change, war and peace. Our comprehensive selection of modules includes diverse subjects such as International Criminal Law, Minorities and Indigenous Peoples and Corporate Social Responsibility, Business Law and Human Rights. You will be able to design your own learning by selecting modules to suit your interests and professional goals. We give you expert guidance and academic support throughout the degree, enabling you to clearly focus on your career ambitions. This course is internationally renowned and your knowledge and skills will be valued in legal practice, government and industry. This course is designed to maximise flexibility. You can study full-time or part-time and there are course start dates in September and January. The course is delivered using a hybrid model of delivery enabling students to either attend in person on campus or online via Teams, with all students being able to interact and participate in the class regardless of their mode of attendance. Classes are recorded and supported by extensive online materials so it is also possible to follow the course asynchronously.