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Overview
Key facts
London School of Economics and Political Science's Introduction to International Human Rights - Theory, Law and Practice course begins with an introductory account of the general idea of human rights and of the history of the idea from ancient Greek origins and the Enlightenment to contemporary understandings of human rights. Early on, students will be exposed to several enduring human rights critiques and, through a series of case studies, examine the tensions that the practice of human rights today highlights, such as in the areas of free speech, prohibiting torture, and countering terrorism.
The course then turns to assess the structure and standards that govern international human rights law, with an emphasis on the most effective international system of rights protection, the European Convention on Human Rights. We will consider a number of key human rights, including freedom of expression, the right to respect for private and family life, and freedom of religion. Special emphasis will be placed on how these rights have been interpreted in difficult and controversial cases, for example with regard to hate speech, controversial sexual practices, or potentially divisive religious symbols.The course then will move to other international and regional human rights systems, and the relationship between human rights and pressing global problems, such as poverty, migration, and climate change.Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Theories and Histories of Human Rights
- Structures and standards that govern international human rights laws
- Self-determination
- Poverty and climate change
- Measuring the effectiveness of international human rights institutions
- The application of human rights outside the territory of a state
- Whether international human rights bind non-state actors (e.g. corporations and private organisations).
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 3 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Credits
7 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
International Relations Public Law View 47 other Short Courses in International Relations in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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Other requirements
General requirements
The course is suited to those who wish to gain an informed and critical understanding of contemporary international human rights theory, law and practice. It is also ideal for students wishing to pursue a career in government, international law or human rights work.
Tuition Fee
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International
2950 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2950 GBP for the full programme during 3 days. -
National
2950 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2950 GBP for the full programme during 3 days.
- Student rate: £2,950
- Standard rate: £3,950
Living costs for London
1137 - 2157 GBP /month
Living costs
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