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The LL.M. in International Human Rights Law is available on a full-time basis over a 1 or 2 year period.

Please note: The LL.M. in International Human Rights Law is a cognitive masters. In order to be eligible for the course you will ne...

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The LL.M. in International Human Rights Law is available on a full-time basis over a 1 or 2 year period.

Please note: The LL.M. in International Human Rights Law is a cognitive masters. In order to be eligible for the course you will need to possess the following:

2.2 degree in Law or a related discipline (that has a 50% legal component to the degree) or foreign equivalent ?

Relative work experience may also be taken into consideration.

Why Study International Human Rights Law at Griffith College?
The LL.M. in International Human Rights Law offers students the opportunity to specialise in International Human Rights Law, to facilitate enhanced career opportunities, or to lay the foundations for PhD study.

- Unique International Human Rights Law focus

- Experienced lecturers who are experts in their field

- Small class sizes mean more individual attention to help you reach your personal potential

- Evening time lectures mean that it is possible to obtain an LL.M. with work or other day time commitments

- Internationally recognised Master of Law degree.

- Students will gain a firm understanding of the key principles of Human Rights Law such as Social and Economic Rights, International Children's Rights Law, International Asylum and Immigration Law and International Humanitarian Law.

- Students will acquire highly transferable skills attractive to a wide range of sectors outside law including in the civil or foreign service, or in NGOs.

- A strong international focus gives students a key advantage when building a career in today's globalised legal landscape

- All of our lecturers are experienced academics who are specialists in their particular field of Human Rights Law.

Course Highlights
- Unique International Human Rights Law focus
- Experienced lecturers who are experts in their field
- Small class sizes mean more individual attention to help you reach your personal potential
- Evening time lectures mean that it is possible to obtain an LL.M. with work or other day time commitments

Course Details
The LL.M. in International Human Rights Law is one year in duration or can be divided over two years. The student will complete six subjects and a dissertation. In the first semester the student will complete three mandatory subjects and in the second semester, they will choose three human rights electives. (Electives run subject to demand and at the discretion of the faculty.)

Expand+Academic Progression
Many of our LL.M. graduates go on to pursue PhD studies, having acquired not only legal expertise but also advanced academic writing and legal research skills during the LL.M. programme.

Career Progression
Through the LL.M. ...

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Many of our LL.M. graduates go on to pursue PhD studies, having acquired not only legal expertise but also advanced academic writing and legal research skills during the LL.M. programme.

Career Progression
Through the LL.M. in International Human Rights Law, you will have gained valuable professional experience, built a strong foundation of critical analysis and presentation skills, and covered a diverse range of topics. There is a wide range of career options for our graduates including:

- Promotion for those who are already practising in law
- In-house legal roles with international or domestic human rights organisations
- Legal advisor within international or domestic NGOs
- Legal researcher in area of international human rights law
- PhD study for an academic career