University of Sunderland

LLM Human Rights

* Exceptions may apply.  Please see Fees and Finance for further information.

Introduction

If you want to stand out when applying for legal roles, this programme is for you. Our Master of Laws programme is designed both for people who have already completed a law degree, and non-graduates with relevant experience and specialist interest. In today's competitive world, it will help ensure your career enhancement.

The LLM Human Rights is particularly relevant if you:
• work as a solicitor, barrister, legal executive or paralegal;
• work for the Crown Prosecution Service, Procurator Fiscal's Office, police, probation service, prison service or HM Revenue and Customs; or
• are a graduate in a related discipline and now wish to develop a thorough knowledge of a range of legal areas.

In Stage 1 of the programme (September to December), you will study core Human Rights modules.

In Stage 2 (January to March), you will choose modules of particular interest to you.

Stage 3 (from April onwards) you will undertake a dissertation on an agreed topic that relates to your current work or interests.

With an LLM in Human Rights, you will have an important edge when applying for opportunities or promotion in the CPS, Police, Prison, Probation and other public services. It will also better equip law graduates wishing to apply for training contracts or pupillages in a competitive marketplace.

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Course Content

Stage 1

• Undertaking Legal Research
• Human Rights

Stage 2
(Two options from the following list, subject to availability)

• Gender, Sexuality and Law
• Family Law and Human Rights
• The Right to Education

Stage 3

• Dissertation

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Entry Requirements

Although we welcome applications from holders of a degree in law (or equivalent), we also invite applications from people who do not have a law degree but other relevant backgrounds.

Non-standard applicants may be admitted at the discretion of the Programme Leader, usually following an interview.

If you are an overseas applicant whose first language is not English you will be required to produce evidence of competence in English. This will normally be a score of 6.0 on the British Council International Language Testing Scheme (IELTS) test or a Teaching of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 550/213 (paper/computer based).

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Fees and Finance

The fees for this course are as specified in the table at the top of the page.

Please note that different fees apply to students studying for "Equivalent or Lower Qualifications" (ELQs). For more information about ELQs, please see the page Information for applicants who already have an HE Qualification.

For information about University scholarships and bursaries please see the page Fees and Finance.

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Teaching and Assessment

Sunderland has a long tradition of combining a practical approach with a strong theoretical underpinning and the development of transferable skills.

Teaching methods include lectures and seminar discussions, role-play and practical exercises. You will acquire powers of analysis and research, and the ability to think critically and solve problems.

You are encouraged to develop as an independent learner, supported by a variety of facilities including the well-equipped library, on-line databases, CD-ROMs, and full Internet access. Assessment techniques vary and will include essays, report writing and presentations.

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Career Opportunities

With an LLM in Human Rights, you will have an important edge when applying for opportunities or promotion in the CPS, Police, Prison, Probation and other public services.

It will also better equip law graduates wishing to apply for training contracts or pupillages in a competitive marketplace.

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Facilities

*World Class Web/Design Tools*
The University of Sunderland has made a significant investment in providing students with access to the latest releases of Adobe products.

Selected PCs within the St Peter's and Murray Libraries have been pre-loaded with the Creative Suite 4 (CS4) Adobe Design Premium Suite for your exclusive use.

CS4 Creative includes key products such as Indesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver as well as Photoshop and a range of many others.

Further information is available from:

http://www.adobe.com/uk/products/creativesuite/design/
For information regarding locations of PC or Macs within your own faculty that have access to Adobe products please contact your Faculty IT Support.

If you are interested in purchasing Adobe products for your own PC/Mac Adobe offer significant savings for student purchases via any of its approved re-sellers.

Please visit:

http://www.student-software.co.uk/

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Related Courses

• LLM Criminal Law and Procedure

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