Overview

The Law - International Human Rights Law program at Dublin City University is a one year full-time or two year part-time programme offered by DCU’s School of Law and Government. It welcomes 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.

Careers

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

Programme Structure

Courses include:

European Law

International Human Rights Law

Public Law

Policing, Crime and Security

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-08-30 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

PTE Academic

63

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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Duolingo English Test

120

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Credits

90 ECTS

90 – 120 ECTS credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

International Law Public Law View 19 other Masters in International Law in Ireland

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

PTE Academic

63

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92

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120

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Other requirements

General requirements

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 H2.2 degree.
Applicants with appropriate combinations of professional qualifications and experience may also be considered.
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.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

16500 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16500 EUR per year during 12 months.
EU/EEA

7900 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7900 EUR per year during 12 months.

Part time

EU Status Fee Part-time 4,300 per annum
Non EU Fee Part time 8,300 per annum

Living costs for Dublin

1100 - 1800 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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