Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
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Study Details: 1 Year
Develop practical human rights expertise on a specialist master of laws programme, exploring global issues while addressing challenges like climate justice and refugee rights.
On this course you’ll be based in the Institute of Law and Justice – home to the prestigious Helena Kennedy Centre for International Justice. Here we’ll combine rigorous academic study with practical experience, equipping you with the tools and knowledge to make a global impact. When you graduate you’ll be well prepared for roles in advocacy, NGOs, policymaking and international organisations.
A 2:2 or above in a degree involving the study of law OR at least three years relevant professional legal experience.
If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS 6.5 score with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in all other skill areas or equivalent. If your English language skill is currently below IELTS 6.5 or equivalent, we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score.
If you do not have such academic qualifications we may consider your application individually, based on your personal, professional and work experience, and other formal qualifications. You may also be able to claim credit points which can reduce the amount of time it takes to complete your qualification at Sheffield Hallam.
This course prepares you for a career in:
human rights organisations
policy or development work
non-governmental organisations (NGOs)
local and central government services
research and development organisations
further studies and academia
With skills aligned to the UN Capability Framework, you’ll graduate ready to pursue meaningful roles and succeed in a competitive global job market.
Compulsory modules
Contemporary Issues In Global Human Rights And Social Justice (30 Credits)
Foundations Of Human Rights (30 Credits)
Elective modules
Applied Project (60 Credits)
Dissertation (60 Credits)
Environmental Rights, Sustainability And Climate Justice (30 Credits)
Gender, Equality And Discrimination (30 Credits)
Global Health And Human Rights (30 Credits)
Refugee Rights (30 Credits)
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