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LLM Sustainability, Social Justice and Human Rights Law at De Montfort University

De Montfort University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

You will study a range of modules focusing on the critical aspects of sustainability, social justice, and human rights. You will explore these areas in particular contexts and have the opportunity to further develop your critical thinking and evaluation skills, research, and communication skills.

Faculty: Faculty of Business and Law  |  Duration: One year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Leicester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Sustainability, Climate Change and Human Rights Issues, Gender, Sexuality and Minority Rights, International Human rights: Humanitarian Law and Protection of Refugees, International Child Law and Social Justice in Human Rights, Dissertation.

Career pathways

The LLM Sustainability, Social Justice and Human Rights Law course will open up a wide range of career opportunities as you develop a broad base of skills that are in great demand with global employers.

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Entry requirements

Applicants are expected to have background knowledge of law or a discipline related to the LLM (usually an undergraduate degree or professional qualifications). Applicants will normally hold a degree with a minimum pass of 2:2, or equivalent overseas qualification, or an equivalent professional qualification. A degree in law is preferred but is not essential; If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with 5.5 in each band (or equivalent) when you start the course is essential; More courses like this; LLM International Commercial Law and Practice; LLM Medical Law, Ethics and Practice; LLM Employment Law and Practice; LLM Criminal Justice.

Intake: September

Duration: One year full-time

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