Overview
Why choose this course?
- You will be taught by staff who are part of a proud tradition of critical scholarship in law who address issues of law through power and inequality and are led by principles of social, economic, political, environmental and racial justice.
- This Law - Human Rights course at Birkbeck, University of London is designed for students who need to balance study with work, family or other commitments, but wish to study in an environment led by academic staff with extensive research expertise and publications in their field.
- Our students come from all over the world and include current and future legal practitioners, as well as practitioners from other fields, so you can look forward to a stimulating learning environment, alongside others with diverse backgrounds and professional experiences.
What will I learn?
Human rights are at the interface of law, politics, sociology, philosophy and anthropology, as well as art, film and literature. During this course you will:- gain an understanding of the intersection between law and other societal challenges, as well as the interaction between multiple areas of law
- learn how to transfer your understanding of complex problems and regulatory responses to different contexts
- critically evaluate legal, regulatory and policy proposals concerning your pathway-specific challenges.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- AIssues in International Law and Human Rights
- The History and Philosophy of Human Rights
- Advanced Contemporary Issues in Islamic Law: Theory and Practice
- Advanced Intellectual Property Law
- Commons, Public Space and the Law
- Constitutional Law in Practice: Regional Perspectives
- Cultures of Human Rights
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Legal Studies View 281 other Masters in Legal Studies in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
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Admission to your dream university starts with a high IELTS or PTE score. Earn your target score with E2's guided test preparation.
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Other requirements
General requirements
A second-class honours degree (2:2) or above in law, the humanities or social sciences; other subjects will be considered.
- On your application form, please list all your relevant qualifications and experience, including those you expect to achieve.
- Your personal details
- Your qualifications
- Your work experience
- Your personal statement
- Referees
- Statistical information
- English proficiency
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Tuition Fees
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Applies to youNon-residents24000 GBP / year≈ 24000 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents13500 GBP / year≈ 13500 GBP / year
Living costs
London
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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