The LLM in International Human Rights Law is a one year full-time or two year part-time programme offered by DCUs School of Law and Government. We welcome applicants from Ireland, the EU and the wider world who are interested in international legal frameworks of human rights protection.
Students will learn about human rights, international law and how social movements and socio-legal thought and research has influenced the development of human rights law.
The programme is designed to prepare students for the 21st century, where the world needs adaptable and outward-looking critical thinkers. The LLM in International Human Rights Law offers deep insights into how the legal system views human rights and will provide students the opportunity to greatly develop their ability to analyse the importance of human rights and the harms which arise from human rights breaches.
The LLM in International Human Rights Law allows students to take a range of modules related to International law and Human Rights (see the structure section for programme structure and module choice).
Why DCU
| Course Location | Glasnevin, Dublin |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 9 |
| Course Type | Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online |
| Course Qualification | Masters Degree |
| Awarding Body | Dublin City University |
| Course Duration | 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time |
| Course Fee | Full time EU Status Fee 7,900 Non EU Fee. 16,500 Part time EU Status Fee Part-time 4,300 per annum Non EU Fee Part time 8,300 per annum |
| Entry Requirements | For admission to the LLM in International Human Rights Law programme, successful applicants will have: Normally have achieved a Second Class Honours Grade One (H2.1) in a primary degree (level 08) in law or an interdisciplinary degree which includes law as a significant component. Applicants who have not achieved a H2.1 may apply but applications will be assessed on a competitive basis. If an applicant has not yet completed their degree, then a conditional offer may be made on the basis of most recent grades and pending the achievement of no less than a H2.1 degree. The applicants eventually achieve H2.2 or below will be considered on a competitive basis. Applicants with appropriate combinations of professional qualifications and experience may also be considered. This includes discipline-specific knowledge and know-how; transferable skills; basic research competency; personal effectiveness. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) applicants are required to submit a cover letter along with their application under the Transcripts section of the portal, affirming their intent to apply for RPL. For more information on RPL see here. International candidates who are non-native speakers of English must satisfy the University of their competency in the English language. More information about DCU's English language requirements can be found here: https://www.dcu.ie/global |
| Career Path | Law postgraduates from DCU have established careers in the legal professions (including the bar), academia and research (including a high proportion in funded PhD programmes and research positions). With its European orientation, the LLM in European Law caters well for those interested in access to or promotion within careers with a European focus. The programme is designed to make graduates better problem-solvers and more confident advocates: thus it prepares graduates for work as in-house lawyers in companies and other commercial organisations. Career Prospects The legal professions Academia careers Research careers NGOs Public sector EU political and policy organisations |
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