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International Human Rights and Development LLM

International Human Rights and Development LLM

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Study mode

Full time

Duration

12 months

Start date

SEP-24

Key information
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Qualification type

LLM - Master of Laws

Subject areas

Civil Law Personal Finance / Consumerism / Rights Legal Rights (Law)

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

With over 30 years of expertise,

  • LSBU Law
  • has shaped the professional futures of thousands of law students. This course offers a mixture of international human rights law, development studies and refugee studies modules. You'll explore contemporary debates in the context of specific countries and themes.

    Why Law at LSBU?

    Ranked 12th overall in the UK for Teaching Quality in Law (Sunday Times 2022)

    Expert academics – our teachers are qualified solicitors and barristers, passing on their insights, real-world case expertise and passion for law.

    Outstanding facilities – we'll equip you with an iPad or tablet, complete online support and access to a personal law e-library worth £6000.

    The School of Law enjoys strong links with the

  • South London Law Society
  • , and cooperates with them to provide a programme of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for local practitioners and members of the Society.

    Careers

    Employability Service

    At LSBU, we want to set you up for a successful career. During your studies – and for two years after you graduate – you’ll have access to our

  • Employability Service
  • , which includes:

    An online board where you can see a wide range of placements: part-time, full-time or voluntary. You can also drop in to see our Job Shop advisers, who are always available to help you take the next step in your search.

    Our Careers Gym offering group workshops on CVs, interview techniques and finding work experience, as well as regular presentations from employers across a range of sectors.

    Our

  • Student Enterprise
  • team can also help you start your own business and develop valuable entrepreneurial skills.

    You'll graduate with the necessary knowledge and skills to work in the fields of law, human rights and development (either in the UK or abroad) as advisors, experts, researchers and policy makers.

    With a background in law, you might practise in human rights, immigration and asylum, and public law.

    With a development studies background you might go on to practice in the NGO sector employing a rights-based approach to development.

    Modules

    This module is essential to understanding the development, implementation, and analysis of graduate level research in legal studies. It is designed to assure that you have a comprehensive knowledge of research design development, and the ability to review and understand journal articles in various subjects of common law. The ultimate purpose of the Module is to encourage you to become engaged in independent legal research in order to be able to submit successfully the dissertation of 15,000 words by the end of the course. You will build on the research skills already acquired in undergraduate studies by covering topics such as literature review, research presentation and research evaluation, with an emphasis on practical exercises.

    Tuition fees

    UK fees
    Course fees for UK students

    For this course (per year)

    £11,000

    International fees
    Course fees for EU and international students

    For this course (per year)

    £15,500

    Entry requirements

    Students should have an LLB (Hons) Law degree at 2:2/Bachelor degree equivalent to UK Second Class Honours Lower Division. Students also have UK graduates with a non Law degree (2:2) and relevant knowledge and experience. Individual applications for accreditation of prior learning and experience will be considered in accordance with the FAHS Policy on APL and APEL.

    University information

    London South Bank University (LSBU) is one of London’s highest regarded and longest established universities, with a history going back over 140 years. It is located in the central London Borough of Southwark and is firmly rooted in the heritage and future of the city. The university works hard to foster firm ties with business organisations in both public and private sectors, building professional networks of academics and employees and...more

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