
Overview
The LLM Human Rights, Conflict and Justice from SOAS University of London offers a wide range of distinctive modules that combine a focus on core subjects in the field alongside a critical inquiry into the theory and practice of human rights law and related fields, particularly as they relate to the global South.
Options include core international modules on 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 degree also offers singular modules on specific legal approaches, settings, and cross-cutting themes such as Human Rights and Islamic Law; Law, Rights & Social Change; Law, Human Rights and Peace-building: the Israeli-Palestinian case; Darfur: Anatomy of a Human Rights Emergency; and Human Rights of Women.
Career
SOAS Law graduates leave SOAS as civic minded and critically engaged individuals who can effectively contribute to their communities and societies. With a thorough understanding of the legal dimensions underlying many of our global challenges today, our Law students are valued by employers due to their analytical skills, specialist knowledge, and global perspective.
SOAS Law graduates have found the LLM a vital boost to their work as legal professionals and that this Law Masters is an excellent base for further study towards a research degree such as a PhD leading to an academic career.
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Courses included:
- International Protection of Human Rights
- Human Rights of Women
- International Migration Law
- International Refugee Law
- The Prohibition of Torture in International Law
- Business and Human Rights in the Global Economy
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
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General requirements
We will consider all applications with an undergraduate degree at high 2:2 or above. In addition to degree classification, we take into account other elements of the application including supporting statement and references. While references are optional, they can help build a stronger application profile if you fall below the 2:2 requirement or have non-traditional qualifications.
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International
24750 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 24750 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
17550 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17550 GBP per year during 12 months.
Part Time 2 Years:
- UK: £7,275/year
- Overseas: £12,375/year
Part Time 3 Years:
- UK: £4,850/year
- Overseas: £8,250/year
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