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International Human Rights Law

Taught programmes

MSt in International Human Rights Law

Course Code | 000160 

This is a part-time degree course involving two periods of distance learning as well as two summer sessions held in Oxford.

The degree programme is designed in particular for lawyers and other human rights professionals who wish to pursue advanced studies in international human rights law but need to do so alongside their work or family responsibilities.

  • Length of programme: Twenty-two months
  • Core and optional courses: Areas covered:
    • Fundamentals of international human rights law
    • Comparative regional human rights systems
    • Economic, social and cultural rights
    • International criminal law
    • Law of armed conflict
    • Equality, discrimination and identities
    • Populations at risk of human rights violations (refugees, women, children)
  • Further programme details External link

How to Apply

The deadlines for this course are 16 November 2012, 18 January 2013 and 8 March 2013. 

The standard set of materials you should send with any application to a taught course comprises:

Please follow the detailed instructions in the Application Guide, and consult the Human Rights Law website for any additional guidance.

Academic resources

University libraries

Including the Bodleian Law Library

Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)

Electronic library resources and remote-access services for distance learning

Graduate destinations

The degree has helped graduates advance their careers in obtaining judgeships, law firm partnerships and higher positions in the armed forces, the United Nations, NGOs, universities, corporations and other sectors.

Related programmes

Full-time courses in Law are run by the Law Faculty.

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+44 (0) 1865 270281
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Entry requirements

Applicants should have:

  • completed a Law degree to a high standard. In some cases, applications from graduates with other degrees who have extensive human-rights related experience will also be considered;
  • evidence of an interest in human rights;
  • access to reliable email and internet facilities.

 

Selection criteria

Selection criteria on the Continuing Education website External link

 

English language requirements

Higher level


Funding/awards

Funding information on the IHRL website External link

 

Number of applicants
2012/13

174


Number of places available
2013/14

30

 

Statement of Provision

International Human Rights Law - Taught External link