LLM Human Rights Conflict and Justice

Campus Masters Full Time
Delivery
Campus
Study mode
Full Time
Level
Masters
Starts
January; September

Introduction

LLM Human Rights Conflict and Justice is a Masters program taught at School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, UK. Intake: January; September. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (One year (full-time), two or three years (part-time)) options.

SOAS’s LLM Human Rights, Conflict and Justice provides a specialisation in human rights law and related fields, with a focus on international issues and debates, particularly as they relate to the global South. Students study taught modules that include international human rights law, international criminal law, international refugee and migration law, international humanitarian law, and justice, reconciliation and reconstruction in post conflict societies.

The programme requires modules worth 180 credits, including a dissertation worth 60 credits and 120 credits of taught modules. Students on the Human Rights, Conflict and Justice pathway must take at least 60 credits from the specialist pathway options, including Human Rights of Women, Human Rights and Islamic Law, the International Human Rights Clinic, Law, Rights & Social Change, and International Migration Law. The LLM is available full-time or part-time.

Modules

  • LLM Dissertation in Law
  • Human Rights of Women 1
  • Human Rights of Women 2
  • Human Rights and Islamic Law 1
  • Human Rights and Islamic Law 2
  • International Human Rights Clinic
  • Law, Rights & Social Change
  • International Migration Law

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in LLM Human Rights Conflict and Justice at School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

  • program specific academic requirment set by School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London.
  • English Language OR any other language requirments as set by School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London as pre-requiste for admission in LLM Human Rights Conflict and Justice.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

A 2:1 degree in a relevant undergraduate degree.

If you have a lower degree classification, your application may be considered if you can present a strong case, either through relevant work experience, other legal qualifications, or a strong supporting statement.  References are not required, but can help build a stronger application if you fall below the 2:1 requirement or have non-traditional qualifications.

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  • NGOs
  • government
  • private practice
  • policy work
  • academia

Scholarships

85 fully funded scholarships are listed for UK. See UK scholarships.