LL.M. in economic, social and cultural rights 

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PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LLM IN ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL RIGHTS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2013-2014

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THE INFORMATION BELOW IS LEFT ONLY FOR FUTURE REFERENCE WHEN IN COMING YEARS THE LLM IN ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL RIGHTS WILL BE RUN AGAIN

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The Masters of Law in Economic, Social and Cultural Rights is a one-year programme of full-time study, combining two semesters of course work and the preparation of a dissertation. It may also be completed part-time, over a two-year period. It aims to prepare graduates for work in the burgeoning field of economic, social and cultural rights with international organisations, non-governmental organisations and as individual advocates for the rights of the majority. 

The programme draws upon the resources of the LL.M. in International Human Rights, with the addition of specialised courses in the economic, social and cultural rights sphere.The course work begins with a general Introduction to International Human Rights Law, and an introduction to Economic, Social and Cultural Rights in the first semester as obligatory courses. In the second semester the Right to Development and How to Argue with an Economist are strongly recommended courses. In addition there would be a wide range of  optional courses to choose from, such as the Right to Food, Children’s Rights, Business and Human Rights, Counter-Terrorism and Human Rights, Politics of Human Rights, International Refugee Law, International Criminal Law, International Humanitarian Law and Conflict and Post-Conflict. A total of 90 ECTS needs to be completed (75 obligatory plus 15 from a range of optional courses). From time to time there might be changes in the optional courses offered each year.

During the course of their studies, students at Masters level are also encouraged to put into practice the foundational work provided by the LL.M., by conducting internships with international institutions and non-governmental organizations working in the field of human rights. Advice is offered in locating suitable opportunities and ,when possible, some financial support to offset travel expenses.

The LL.M. programme aims to build specific and general skills with respect to the modern regime of human rights protection, and knowledge of the philosophies and theories that underpin them. The course provides students with the requisites enabling them to contribute to the advancement of human rights globally, both in their individual capacities and in association with institutions that have such a focus. 

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Duration

The programme runs from September until June, with course work over the Autumn (September-December) and Spring (January-April) semesters.  

Courses

Obligatory Subjects: First semester

• Introduction to Human Rights                  (15 ECTS)
• Economic, Social and Cultural Rights      (15 ECTS)

Obligatory Subjects: Second semester

• Right to Development                              (7.5 ECTS) 
• How to Argue with an Economist              (7.5 ECTS)

A choice of subjects which total 15 ECTS is to be selected from the  other courses on offer. 

Obligatory Subject: Third semester: 

• Dissertation (30 ECTS)                       

Entry requirements

Applications will be considered normally from those candidates who satisfy one or other of the following prerequisites:

(a) Candidates with undergraduate degrees who have professional experience in economic, social and cultural rights or a related field, as in the opinion of the Faculty of Law, qualify them to read for the LL.M. Candidates who have significant experience in international human rights, for example with international organisations or international non-governmental organisations, are encouraged to apply under this rubric.

(b) Suitably qualified candidates who hold, or expect to hold by the semester of entry, a degree that the Faculty normally requires to have been awarded with Second Class Honours, Grade I or its equivalent.

Students should note that the LLM course is instructed in English. The University requires that students are able to effectively engage in English in order to successfully complete the course (all examinations and written papers are in the English language). Therefore, prospective students (not being native English speakers) are required to undertake an English language course before undertaking the LLM. The required scores are: IELTS: 6.5; TOEFL (paper-based): 580; TOEFL (computer-based): 240; and TOEFL (internet-based): 92.  

Applying for the LLM in Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

The final closing date for consideration of applications for the coming academic year falls in mid July each year. Applications should be made online to the Postgraduate Applications Centre (PAC).

Important information for non-EU students applying to any of the LL.M. programmes can be found here.

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