Keele University Prospectus Postgraduate | 2016 | Page 50

LAW Human Rights, Globalisation and Justice Overview Developed by the Law School and the School of Politics, Philosophy, International Relations and Environment (SPIRE), this programme provides a reflective understanding of the theoretical foundations of human rights and addresses the challenges of interdisciplinary analysis. The primary aim of the programme is to provide you with an intensive period of study in which you will develop practical and theoretical understandings of human rights law, politics and philosophy, at domestic, regional and international levels. The course also aims to provide key critical perspectives on human rights theory and practice, focusing in particular on gender, sexuality, race, class, ethnicity, religion and power in relation to human rights realisation. Graduate students will be able to proceed to further academic study or begin work in the field of human rights for nongovernmental organisations, the civil service and diplomacy, legal advocacy or in broader based care work for victims of human rights violations. Additional info rmation This programme consists of three core modules and five elective modules and is assessed by eight module essays and a dissertation of 15,000 to 20,000 words. Students who prefer not to undertake a dissertation may conclude their studies with a postgraduate diploma, if they achieve 120 credits by taking seven to eight taught modules. When compared with similar programmes in other UK universities it is evident that our MA is distinct. We offer the largest credit weighting and number of interdisciplinary core modules which are specially designed for this programme. They bring together various schools of thought and they are taught by different lecturers from the Law School and the School of Politics, Philosophy, International Relations and Environment (SPIRE). Module titles You will study the following core modules: • Foundations of Human Rights • Equality, Discrimination and Minorities • Human Rights in Global Politics Mode of study Full-time or part-time Entry requirements Applicants require a first or second-class honours degree (2.2 or above) or an overseas equivalent in a relevant subject. Applicants for whom English is not a first language must provide evidence of a qualification in English language, unless they hold a previous degree that was taught and examined in English. Minimum score is academic IELTS 6.5 (with no subtest below 5.5) or equivalent. Contact email [email protected] • Introduction to International Economic Law • Foundations of International Law • Community Outreach and Socio-Legal Advocacy • International Law and Human Rights • International Environmental Law • Perspectives in International Relations • The Changing International Agenda • Reading War • Diplomatic Law • Right Wing Radical Parties www.keele.ac.uk/law Course type MA, postgraduate diploma You may also take elective modules from the School of Law and School of Politics, Philosophy, International Relations and Environment (SPIRE). Indicative modules include: • The Theory of Global Security 50 Key Information Good to know You will have the opportunity to apply for an Internship at the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (UN CERD) in Geneva, Switzerland. Internships will be offered to up to three students, following an interview.