Study location	United Kingdom, Hatfield
Type	Master courses, full-time
Nominal duration	1 year
Study language	English
Awards	LLM

Tuition fee	To be confirmed

Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher) A first degree in Law (or a subject in a related discipline, such as Business, Political Science or International Relations) at a minimum of 2:2. Or, an overseas qualification which is equivalent to a UK Honours degree, minimum 2:2 classification. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements	English IELTS: 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) CAE: 169 (with a minimum of 162 in each component)

Other requirements

At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. To the Applicant: Please arrange for 2 referees to provide a reference. Select at least one referee who can comment on your recent academic ability or employment experience. To the Referee: Please comment on the applicant’s suitability to undertake such studies. Where possible, please try to cover the following points in your reference: - In what capacity you have known the applicant and for how long - If the applicant is still studying, the likely result he or she will obtain - The applicant’s ability to work alone or as part of a team - The applicant’s general character - Any particular strengths or weaknesses - How the applicant’s achievements compare to those of his or her peers - The applicant’s skill in the use of English where English is not his or her first language Your reply will be treated in confidence. The reference should be on letterhead paper and preferably typewritten. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	Expenses, accommodation, working etc. herts.ac.uk/..ntellectual-human-rights-law

Overview

Ethics and human rights are always hot topics, both domestically and internationally. The LLM International Human Rights Law will enable you to explore a wide range of subjects in this area, examine the latest developments and critically analyse the arguments on all sides of the debates. The two compulsory modules – International Human Rights Law and Medical Law and Ethics – will offer you a firm foundation for human rights specialisation, particularly with an ethical and medical law perspective. Practical work and case studies underpin solid theoretical teaching, equipping you with everything you need to work in this dynamic and challenging area of international law.

In the International Human Rights Law module you will gain a critical understanding of human rights law from a comparative and cross-cultural perspective. The module also includes examination of theoretical and philosophical discussions on human rights, international and regional systems of human rights protection and the effectiveness of the United Nations system, and a focus on civil, political, social, economic and cultural rights.

The Medical Law and Ethics module offers analysis of a wide range of areas within medical law and ethics, particularly from an international perspective. You will cover topics such as medical negligence and legal and ethical dilemmas, medical law and ethics from ‘birth to death’, the impact of modern technologies in areas such as gene editing, embryo testing, surrogacy and organ donation, and the law and ethics of end-of-life issues, such as assisted suicide.

Career opportunities

The knowledge, skills and critical understanding of medical law and ethics you will gain on this course will equip you to serve and support human rights efforts in a wide variety of positions and sectors. Whether you choose to work in the public sector, health, international organisations or civil society, or even to follow an academic or research career, you can be sure that your degree will be the launching pad you need for an exciting and stimulating future.