Summary Information
Examines the impact of international human rights standards on national constitutions and laws; pathways focus on particular aspects of the conflict between international standards and national provision.
Entry requirements
UK Bachelor degree in law (e.g. LLB), or includes law as a substantial component; an equivalent overseas qualification; English language requirement for international students whose first language is not English: IELTS 6.5, or equivalent.
Course modules
Core modules: Rights theory; public international law; human rights research and practice; international human rights standards in the USA; rights, liberties and the European Convention on Human Rights; independent project; dissertation; optional modules: human rights and the environment; refugees and the law; international criminal justice and social transition; the rights of children; US/international placement; Amicus brief.
Qualifications
| Qualification | Study Mode | Fees | Duration |
| LLM | full-time | - | 1 years |
| LLM | part-time | - | 2 years |
| PgDip | full-time | - | 6 months |
| PgDip | part-time | - | 12 months |
