[hr-education] LLM in Human Rights Law 2007-2008 (University of Ulster)

LLM in Human Rights Law at the Transitional Justice Institute

The Transitional Justice Institute (TJI) in conjunction with the School of
Law at the University of Ulster (Northern Ireland) is now accepting
applications for enrolment in its LLM in Human Rights Law (2007/08).  
There are a small number of scholarships available for exceptional
candidates and international students are strongly encouraged to apply.  
The programme is available on a full-time or part-time basis at the
University's Jordanstown (Belfast) and Magee (Derry/Londonderry) campuses.

Please see www.transitionaljustice.ulster.ac.uk for more details on TJI
and the LLM programme. For information on Northern Ireland see
www.discovernorthernireland.com.

Unique aspects 

The LLM offers students opportunities to: 

- Gain unique insights into the legal protection of rights in
post-conflict or transitional situations while examining the example
of Northern Ireland in comparative perspective. 
- Conduct research in TJI areas of specialization including: law and
conflict, human rights and transitional justice, gender, equality and
transition, peace agreements, women's human rights and
indigenous peoples' and minority rights. 
- Acquire skills and knowledge needed to undertake human rights work
in a range of sectors. 
- Undertake an internship with the Northern Ireland Human Rights
Commission (one student per semester) and other organisations in
Northern-Ireland. 

Programme features 

More generally, the programme has been developed to enable students to:

- Gain an in-depth knowledge of the theoretical and practical
application of human rights, with particular reference to
post-conflict and transitional societies. 
- Develop skills highly relevant to employment in the public, private
and voluntary/non-profit sectors. 
- Gain knowledge and skills necessary to implement legal research
projects from the design to write-up stages. 
- Enhance skills in critically appraising published research and in
commissioning research and evaluation projects. 
- The LLM is been taught in full-day blocks (rather than weekly
slots), thus facilitating attendance of those who do not live locally
and/or must manage other responsibilities. 

Programme Content 

LLM students must complete each of the following: 

1. Two compulsory modules: 

Foundations in International Human Rights Law (30 credit points) The Rule
of Law and Transitional Justice (30 credit points)

2. Two optional modules from a list which may include: 

Advanced Human Rights Law (30 credit points) Criminal Justice, Human
Rights and Law Enforcement (30 credit points) Equality Law (30 credit
points) Human Rights and Vulnerable Groups (30 credit points)

3. Independent research culminating in a 15,000 word dissertation (60
credit points)

Any student who does not successfully complete the dissertation module
within the time required may be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma in Human
Rights in place of an LLM.

Applications 

Application forms and guidance notes may be downloaded from: 

http://www.ulster.ac.uk/transitionaljustice/new_postgraduate_programmes.html


Also available at: http://prospectus.ulster.ac.uk/geninfo/apply.html or
can be requested from: The Registry Office, University of Ulster at
Coleraine, Cromore Road, Coleraine, Co. Londonderry BT52 1SA, Northern
Ireland.

Applications received before the last Friday in June will be given
priority. However applications received after that date may also be
considered. In addition, Deadline to be considered for scholarship is
Thursday 29 March 2007

For further information on the LLM in Human Rights Law at either campus,
please contact:

Ms Emer Carlin 
Secretary, 
Transitional Justice Institute, 
Magee campus, 
BT48 7JL, Northern Ireland 

Tel: + 44 (0) 28 7137 5146 
Fax: + 44 (0) 28 7137 5184 
Email: <     >
www.transitionaljustice.ulster.ac.uk 

Dr Elvira Dominguez Redondo 
Postdoctoral Research Fellow 
Room ME105 
Transitional Justice Institute 
University of Ulster 
Magee campus 
Tel. +44 (0)28 71375370 






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