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LLM - Master of Laws
City Campus
Full Time
Sep 2027
12 Month
International human rights law governs how states exercise power, protect civilians, and uphold fundamental freedoms. It sits at the intersection of law, politics, and global governance, shaping responses to conflict, migration, inequality, and accountability.On this LLM, you’ll critically examine the legal frameworks, institutions, and treaties that underpin human rights protection. You’ll explore how these mechanisms operate in practice and assess their effectiveness in addressing contemporary global challenges.Balancing legal theory with real-world application, this course interrogates the tension between safeguarding human rights and preserving sovereignty, security, and democratic freedoms.As part of this LLM, you’ll:Analyse the nature and structure of international human rights within the wider contexts of civilian protection, armed conflict, rule of law, and global policymakingDevelop a critical understanding of the role of the United Nations (UN) and other international institutions in monitoring state complianceExamine key treaties and legal instruments, evaluating their impact at local, national, and global levelsExplore civil, political, social, and cultural rights, including the protection of women, refugees, and migrants
Effective business competition should produce lower prices, better products and wider choice; however, some firms try to avoid competition. In this module, you’ll develop your understanding of policies and rules in promoting competitive, efficient, consumer-friendly markets. We’ll introduce you to key legal frameworks which shape and enforce competition law in the UK, EU and USA; exploring how they regulate anti-competitive practices. In today's rapidly evolving digital economy, understanding competition law is crucial. Looking at real-world examples, from companies like Google and Microsoft, you’ll examine how globalisation and technological advances, like AI and machine learning, challenge traditional competition laws. Optional modules may also be available for this course.
This module equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to conduct rigorous legal research, exploring both qualitative and quantitative methodological approaches. You'll engage with the fundamental principles of legal philosophy and examine a range of conceptual tools that can be applied to research and resolve complex legal problems. By developing these research skills and analytical frameworks, you'll be well prepared to undertake your LLM or MRes Dissertation with confidence and intellectual rigour. Optional modules may also be available for this course.
Produce an independent research project of between 15,000 and 18,000 words. This will allow you to develop your ideas on a legal topic which you've chosen to explore in-depth. You'll be supported in your dissertation research and writing process by an academic supervisor. Optional modules may also be available for this course.
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