The International Law: Conflict, Security and Human Rights Master of Laws at Leeds Beckett University is designed for aspiring legal professionals and academics seeking to deepen their understanding of critical global issues. You will explore the complex interplay between international law, conflict resolution, security strategies, and the fundamental protection of human rights. This postgraduate degree is ideal if you are passionate about addressing contemporary challenges such as war crimes, genocide, terrorism, and the rights of vulnerable populations, providing you with advanced analytical skills in a vital area of legal scholarship.
This online Master of Laws programme is studied full-time over one year, allowing you to engage deeply with modules covering topics like Global Security, Counter Terrorism & Justice, and Statelessness, Indigenous Peoples & Minority Rights. You will develop your research methodology skills and undertake a substantial dissertation, applying theoretical concepts to real-world issues. You will graduate with enhanced expertise in international legal frameworks, prepared for careers in international organisations, NGOs, government, or further academic research in human rights and conflict resolution.