Master of Laws [L.L.M] [Human Rights, Conflict and Justice] From School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London

Each student of theÊHuman Rights, Conflict and JusticeÊprogramme offered byÊSOAS University of LondonÊis required to successfully complete 180 credits, which comprises 120 credits of taught modules and a 60-credit 12,000 word dissertation on a topic related to his or her specialisation.Ê

Examinations for all taught modules will be held in May/June of each year and the dissertation will be due for submission during September of the final year of registration. The assessment for each module may vary.

Knowledge & Understanding

• Students will acquire specialist knowledge of human rights law internationally.

• This includes, but is not necessarily limited to, knowledge and understanding of the following:the theoretical and practical underpinnings of human rights law internationally;

• the context in which law is made, interpreted, adjudicated, and amended;

• the role played by law, particularly human rights law in different situations internationally;

• the role and function of legal institutions institutions in managing human rights;

• the weight and significance of different sources and methodologies.

• Students will develop knowledge of how to locate relevant materials and assess their relevance and/or importance.