Human Rights Law Middlesex University

Overview

Why study LLM/PGDip/PGCert Human Rights Law at Middlesex University?

At the Human Rights Law LLM/PG Dip/PG at the Middlesex University you will deepen and broaden your knowledge of law as an academic subject; acquiring a systematic understanding of legal processes, methods and concepts, of the social and political context in which legal processes take place and of appropriate theoretical conceptions of law.

By maximising your academic potential and refining your problem-solving skills in a transnational context through the acquisition of systematic and critical understanding of complex legal, economic, cultural, ethical and political issues informing the creation of international and regional human rights frameworks, institutions and practice you will enhance your professional development and horizons.

The research and writing skills you gain will be transferable to a variety of professional sectors, including the legal profession, policymaking, corporate sector, governmental bodies or academia.

Course Highlights

• Learn from experts who are actively engaged in improving human rights around the world, including Elvira Dominguez-Redondo who worked to protect human rights defenders in Mexico and led the creation of the first LLM in Human Rights In Iraq, at Duhok University, Kurdistan
• Take advantage of the opportunities available to undertake extra-curricular research activities
• Take part in the European Law Moot Court Competition or the European Human Rights Court Competition by being selected for the Middlesex School of Law team
• There may also be internship opportunities in national and international organisations such as the United Nations or in the European Human Rights Advocacy Centre on campus.

Career Opportunities

• In-depth knowledge of human rights law equips students with skills across several legal disciplines and opens career possibilities in public and private bodies working in sectors concerning public law, family law, discrimination, immigration, housing, actions against the police, employment or business law. 
• This programme is particularly aimed at students who are interested in human rights-related work and/or who wish to influence policies to ensure the enjoyment of human rights at national, regional and international level. Many have also continued their higher education studies via a PhD.