Designed at the intersection of public international law and human rights law, this masters programme offers an in-depth look at the fundamental legal issues of the two specialisations as well as their interaction. Leveraging the extensive human rights law expertise of RGSL faculty, the master’s programme prepares students to work with international law and human rights spheres both at national and international levels.
The programme explores legal issues surrounding sovereignty, fundamental rights, state responsibility, criminality. In addition the programme focuses on international institutions, courts and arbitral bodies involved in the creation of global rules in the area of human rights.
Programmes
LL.M.
Public International Law and Human Rights
Degree
Master of Social Science in Law (LL.M.)
Duration
1 year
Language
English
Credits
60 ECTS
Study form
Full time / Part time
Fee
5500 EUR
Accredited until
16 June 2027
Programme details
Programme structure
The one year masters programme consists of 60 ECTS of theoretical study within each course track of which 30 ECTS are devoted to a thesis. Following successful completion, students are awarded a Masters degree (LL.M) in Public International Law and Human Rights.
Courses
Students have to complete six mandatory courses and two optional courses chosen from other masters prorgamme streams and defend their master thesis at the end of the programme.
In addition to the selected mandatory courses, all students, regardless of the programme, have to complete a law foundation course as well as a course in legal research.
Foundation courses:
Introductory course
Legal Research
Mandatory courses:
International Law
International Criminal Law
International Human Rights Law
International Adjudication
Litigation at the European Court of Human Rights
Human Rights and Business
Admission criteria
Public International Law and Human Rights (LL.M.) programme is available to individuals with bachelor degree or masters degree in law; second level professional higher education, professional bachelor or masters degree in law (at least 160 CP = 240 ECTS).
English language proficiency: IELTS 6+, TOEFL IBT 80+ or TOEFL paper based test 550+.
Admission rules for the Masters programmes available here:
Key dates
Early Application deadline17 June 2024
Open House29 May 2024 at 18.00 Zoom
Application deadline22 July 2924
