LLM International and European Human Rights course content
This course has three compulsory modules. You also choose another three to six optional modules to complete your course.
Compulsory Modules
The Protection of Rights in National and International Law examines the concept of rights in political philosophy, with a focus upon the liberal conceptions of rights. You will also study the protection of rights in national law, which involves the exploration of the institutional and formal instruments for rights protection.
Research Methods focuses on the mechanics of the research process: how to formulate research questions, design research strategies and generally go about the process of 'researching.'
Dissertation allows you to tailor your own programme of training and research in consultation with a member of staff drawn from the school's MA/PhD supervisory panel.
Optional modules
- International Criminal Justice
- Socio-Economic Rights in National and International Law
- International Human Rights and Disabled People
- The Laws of War in an Age of Terror
- EU Discrimination Law
- Cyberlaw: Law and the Regulation of the Information Society
- Comparative Legal Traditions and Globalisation
- International Human Rights
- Global Governance through Law
- Health Care Rights
Key Information
Start Date: September
Duration:
12 months full-time
24 months part-time
Entry requirements:
an upper second honours degree in law, or a relevant social science, or non-UK equivalent.
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