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LLM International and European Human Rights Law – (LL.M.)
University of Leeds
Faculty of Education, Social Sciences and Law
| Location: | Leeds / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Leeds
You will examine national and international systems of rights protection, including the European Convention, UN and Treaty-based rights.
You will also investigate the law as regards freedom of expression, and human rights as regards media organisations, terrorism, health care, the family, and disabled people.
Additionally, scope exists for negotiated study packages outside these topics subject to a suitable supervisor being available.
We welcome applications from motivated and enthusiastic students from both law and non-law backgrounds (no previous knowledge of law is assumed).
Contents
This course has two 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 Lawexamines 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.
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
* The Laws of War in an Age of Terror
* EU Discrimination Law
* Human Rights and the Internet
* Human Rights and the Internet
* European Human Rights
* Animal Law
* International Human Rights
* Global Governance through Law
* Family, Law and Society
* The Media and Rights
* Disability Rights and Law
* Free Speech, Constitutions and the Law
* Health Care Rights
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
An upper second honours degree in law, or a relevant social science, or non-UK equivalent.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
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