LLM International Law and Human Rights

Course Overview

Human rights are central to contemporary politics and international governance. They have become a dominant language of political struggle, in which the actions of governments and other institutions are judged, justified, and challenged. This LLM provides an advanced conceptual and practical understanding of how international law promotes human rights and responds to their violation. The course sets international human rights in their broader philosophical, historical and social contexts, and engages students in an interdisciplinary study of the international legal processes designed to ensure their realization. It also encourages students to think critically about the limits, ambiguities, and contradictions of the international human rights movement.

General Eligibility

You should have a first or second class honors degree (or foreign equivalent) in Law or a related discipline. Applications are welcome from current legal practitioners or any other person with appropriate professional qualifications and/or experience.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• The minimum score for entry to the LLM is academic IELTS 6.5 (or TOEFL 91).