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Griffith College
Griffith College

LL.M. in International Human Rights Law

Griffith College, Ireland

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Course Overview

The International Human Rights Law LL.M. program spans one year, during which students are required to undertake six subjects and a dissertation. The initial semester mandates the completion of three core subjects, while in the subsequent semester, students have the flexibility to select three human rights electives, contingent upon demand and faculty discretion. Evaluation of the instructed modules in both semesters involves assignments and examinations. Additionally, during the summer months, students are expected to work on a dissertation under the supervision of an assigned mentor.

Course Type
PG
Course Nature
Full Time
Course Duration
1 Year
Total Fee
€14000
Intake
February 2024 , September 2024
Language Proficiency

Under graduation : 60%

IELTS : 6.5  or 

Duolingo : 115

Documents Required
  • 10TH
  • 12TH
  • DEGREE
  • DEGREE PROVISSIONAL CERTIFICATE
  • Degree Consolidated Marksheet
  • Degree Individual Marksheet
  • PASSPORT
  • CV
  • IELTS
  • SOP
  • EXPERIANCE CERTIFICATES
University
Griffith College
University Details

Griffith College is among the largest colleges in Ireland, which was founded in 1974. The core faculties and schools of Griffith College include the Faculty of Business, Faculty of Journalism & Media Communications, Faculty of Computing, Griffith Institute of Language, Faculty of Counselling & Psychotherapy, Faculty of Design, Graduate Business School, Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Professional Accountancy, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Music & Multimedia, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Science, Faculty of Professional Law, Faculty of Teaching and Learning, Faculty of Lifelong Learning and The Leinster School of Music & Drama.

Syllabus

Semester One: Core Modules

  1. Advanced Legal Research and Writing

    • Research methodologies
    • Legal writing techniques
    • Advanced legal research skills

  2. Law of International Organisations

    • Structure and functions of international organisations
    • Legal frameworks and governance
    • Case studies of major international organisations

  3. International Human Rights Law

    • Principles and sources of human rights law
    • International human rights treaties and mechanisms
    • Human rights enforcement and case studies

Semester Two: Elective Modules (Choose 3)

  1. Gender, Sexuality and Human Rights

    • Intersection of gender, sexuality, and human rights
    • International legal protections and advocacy
    • Case studies on gender and sexuality issues

  2. International Asylum and Immigration Law

    • Legal frameworks for asylum and immigration
    • Refugee protection and international obligations
    • Case studies on asylum and immigration issues

  3. International Criminal Law

    • Principles of international criminal law
    • International criminal tribunals and courts
    • Case studies on international crimes

  4. International Humanitarian Law

    • Laws governing armed conflict
    • Protection of civilians and combatants
    • Case studies on humanitarian law applications

  5. Restorative Justice

    • Principles and practices of restorative justice
    • Application in various legal contexts
    • Case studies and comparative approaches

  6. Criminology

    • Theories and models in criminology
    • Crime prevention and criminal justice systems
    • Case studies and contemporary issues in criminology

  7. Social, Economic and Environmental Rights

    • Legal frameworks for social and economic rights
    • Environmental law and sustainable development
    • Human rights and socio-economic issues

  8. International Privacy and Data Protection Law

    • Data protection regulations and standards
    • Privacy rights and international compliance
    • Case studies on data breaches and privacy issues

Semester Three: Dissertation

  • Dissertation
    • Independent research project
    • 20,000 words
    • Completed under the guidance of a designated supervisor
    • Written up over the summer months

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