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Goldsmiths, University of London: International Human Rights
| Institution | Goldsmiths, University of London View institution profile |
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| Department | Law |
| Web | https://www.gold.ac.uk/ |
| course-info@gold.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 020 7078 5300 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
The LLM in International Human Rights equips you with advanced knowledge and expertise in human rights law, giving you access to our internationally leading faculty, eminent legal experts and some of the foremost human rights organisations in the UK.
Why study LLM International Human Rights at Goldsmiths - The LLM in International Human Rights introduces you to the history, theory and practice of international human rights law.
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We’ll focus on the strengths as well as identifying and critiquing the limits of domestic and international human rights.
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You’ll master the instruments and institutions that make up the international system of human rights protection from around the world, exploring their potential for reform.
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You’ll explore some of the most cutting-edge human rights debates of our times, from gender identity to AI-based predictive policing.
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You’ll learn from important legal thinkers, internationally leading barristers and politicians. Our Law faculty and Visiting Professors are some of the greatest legal minds of our generation.
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We’re focussed on employability, and you’ll have the opportunity to gain practical experience through taking placements and law clinics modules (for credit). Our Careers Service is here to support you every step of the way.
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You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with renowned legal scholars, eminent legal practitioners and NGOs working in the field of International human rights, including the foremost human rights organisation, Liberty, which leads our pioneering 'NGO Advocacy, Litigation and Practice' module.
LLM
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | Applicants will normally have a degree in Law, a related social science discipline (such as criminology, politics and international relations, sociology, anthropology, media & communications, economics or psychology) or a humanities degree (such as English, history, philosophy or art). We also accept applications from people with professional, transferrable experience working in: NGOs Students will normally be expected to have at least a second-class honours degree or its equivalent. There is some flexibility where applicants demonstrate exceptional commitment or abilities to study for the degree because of their possession of other qualifications, or because they have relevant experiences that would qualify them for the programme. We accept a wide range of international qualifications. If English isn’t your first language, you will need an IELTS score (or equivalent English language qualification) of 6.5 with a 6.5 in writing and no element lower than 6.0 to study this programme. |
| Location | Goldsmiths, University of London New Cross London SE14 6NW |
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