LLM (International Human Rights)—full-time and part-time
College of Business, Public Policy, & Law
Key facts
Entry requirements
It is preferred that applicants hold a degree in Law. However, the Centre also
welcomes students with undergraduate degrees in disciplines other than law. In
cases where applicants come from a non law background, the Centre will consider academic background, relevant work experience, references and personal statement. Applicants must normally have attained at primary degree level a result of Second Class Honours Grade 1 or equivalent. However those falling short of this standard may be considered where they can demonstrate other appropriate academic accomplishments as well as relevant work experience.
Duration:
1 year, full-time 2 years, part-time
Next start date: September 2012
ECTS weighting: 90
Average intake: 25
Closing date: Please refer to the offer rounds/closing date webpage.
Course overview
Course outline
The one-year programme is divided into three four-month terms. The first term commences in September and runs through to December, the second term begins in January and ends in April, while the third term begins in May and terminates with the submission of a dissertation at the end of August. During the first two terms candidates are required to attend a full course load as prescribed in the Guidelines, while the third term is devoted entirely to the research required for the preparation of the final dissertation.
The two-year programme comprises part-time study, combining two semesters of course work the first year with a third semester the second year, devoted entirely to the research required for preparation of a final dissertation.
Courses each year are subject to change, but may include the following:
African and Inter-American Regional Systems of Protecting Human Rights
Business and Human Rights
Children's Rights
Conflict and Post-Conflict
Counter-Terrorism and Human Rights
Economic, Social & Cultural Rights
European Convention on Human Rights
European Union and Human Rights
Genocide
How to Argue with an Economist
International Criminal Law
International Criminal Procedure
International Humanitarian Law (Term I)
International Humanitarian Law (Term II)
International Refugee Law
Introduction to Human Rights Law
Minority Rights
Peace Support Operations
Public International Law
Procedure before International Criminal Courts
Right to Development
Transitional Justice
Applications and selections
Who teaches this course?
Dr. Kathleen Cavanaugh
Dr. Shane Darcy
Dr. Vinodh Jaichand
Dr. Noam Lubell
Dr. Ray Murphy In addition, every year we have a number of courses taught by adjunct and visiting lecturers.
Requirements and assessment
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PAC code
GYL00, full-time GYL01, part-time
Fees for this course
EU (Total): €6,015 (FT); €3,120 (PT)
- Student levy: €224
Non-EU (Total): €13,250
Current students
Rebecca Pawul
LLM in International Human Rights
"The courses offered for the LLM in International Human Rights are both interesting and diverse, allowing students to adjust their concentration of study in order to identify an area of specialization suited to their interests. This diversity has allowed me to explore various areas of human rights that I may not have had the opportunity to study otherwise. I chose this program above others due to the background and diversity of staff and students, and am very happy with my decision."
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