International Human Rights - LLM
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Postgraduate
In Birmingham
Description
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Type
Postgraduate
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Location
Birmingham
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Duration
1 Year
Our 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 International Human Rights also provides you with an opportunity to assess how international human rights law offers protection to different categories of vulnerable groups.
Additionally, our LLM 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.
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OpportUNIty: Student Jobs on Campus ensures that our students are given a first opportunity to fill many part-time temporary positions within the University. This allows you to work while you study with us, fitting the job around your course commitments. By taking part in the scheme, you will gain valuable experiences and employability skills, enhancing your prospects in the job market.
It will also allow you to become more involved in University life by delivering, leading and supporting many aspects of the learning experience, from administration to research and mentoring roles.
Minimum 2:2 class UK degree or international equivalent in any subject area.
You will earn from a dedicated and passionate teaching team, who have experience with the international human rights institutions
You don’t need a degree in Law to be eligible to study this course.
The course covers transnational jurisdictions, so it is international in scope.
Our Law Clinic can give you opportunities to volunteer with local charitable legal advice providers and to work alongside legal professionals undertaking pro-bono work, allowing you to make a genuine difference to the lives of Birmingham residents.
Studying of the LLM International Human Rights will provide you with an opportunity to engage with the work of the Law School’s Centre for Human Right
You will have an opportunity to enhance your employability skills by completing an internship
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Subjects
- IT Law
- Human Rights
- International Criminal Law
- LLM
- International
- Law
- International law
- Environment
- Public International Law
- Fundamental Rights
- International Human Rights
- Global Health Law
- Social Rights
- Women's Right
Course programme
In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 140 credits):
- Public International Law
- Human Rights in the Wider World
- International Women's and Children’s Rights
- Advanced Research Methods
- Dissertation, Project or Placement
- Global Health Law
- International Criminal Law
- Human Rights and the Environment
- Refugees and the Free Movement of People
Additional information
Study mode: Full Time
UK Students
Starting: Sep 2021
Mode - Full Time
Duration- 1 year
Fees - £7,700 per year
Mode - Full Time
Duration- 18 Months (Professional Placement)
Fees - £8,500 per year
Starting: Jan 2022
Mode - Full Time
Duration - 15 Months
Fees - £7,700 per year
Mode - Full Time
Duration- 18 Months (Professional Placement)
International Students
Starting: Sep 2021
Mode - Full Time
Duration - 15 Months
Fees - £13,200 per year
Mode - Full Time
Duration- 18 Months (Professional Placement)
Fees - £14,600 per year
Starting: Jan 2022
Mode - Full Time
Duration - 15 Months
Fees - £13,200 per year
Mode - Full Time
Duration- 18 Months (Professional Placement)
International Human Rights - LLM