Master of Law in International Human Rights
University College Dublin
Ireland,Leinster
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12 Months
Duration
CAD 22,600/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 60 FREE
Application Fee
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Ireland, Leinster
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1854
Total Students: 38,000 +
Int. Students: 5,000 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland
Master of Law in International Human Rights
Program Overview
On this programme you will acquire specialised and in-depth knowledge and understanding of international human rights law, political theory of rights and international relations relating to human rights. The programme is interdisciplinary thus building on the strengths in this area of the Sutherland School of Law and the School of Politics and International Relations. Members of staff in the Sutherland School of Law have engaged in major research in this area spanning the full range of international human rights law from asylum law and practice, the EU and fundamental rights to the law of privacy in Ireland.
- To understand and think critically about the intersections between law, politics and international relations that come to the fore in the study of human rights
- ?To apply their knowledge and understanding of human rights law, political theory and international relations to real and hypothetical factual situations
- To conduct independent research and write coherent, well-structured papers.
The programme gives students, who already hold an undergraduate law degree or have practised law for a significant period, specialised and in-depth knowledge and understanding of international human rights law, political theory of rights and international relations relating to human rights. It qualifies student to work in the human rights field in Ireland or abroad, as lawyers, policy-makers, advocates, researchers or academics. Career opportunities exist in intergovernmental organisations, government departments, international and domestic non-governmental organisations and in law firms.
Students are challenged to understand and think critically about the intersections between law, politics and international relations that come to the fore in the study of human rights. The understanding thereby acquired is also relevant to their contribution as citizens in an increasingly wide range of areas.
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 60 FREE Tuition Fee
CAD 22,600 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in University College Dublin
CAD 10,000 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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