Offered by Leeds Beckett University, United Kingdom
Course Overview
This course equips you with the practical and theoretical expertise to pursue a career in human rights, blending legal knowledge with essential technical skills for investigating abuses and advocating for justice. You will engage directly with contemporary issues behind today's headlines, from asylum and surveillance to peacekeeping and torture. Developed with Leeds Law School, the program is taught by research-active experts and industry professionals to ensure your learning is at the cutting edge of global human rights practice.
Key Program Highlights
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Develop practical skills to investigate human rights claims, gather evidence, and build legal cases
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Learn from experts with real-world experience working with Amnesty International, the UN, and other major NGOs
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Engage with contemporary debates and the stories behind global news headlines on injustice and oppression
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Gain essential career skills in writing funding applications, project management, and budget formulation
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Attend guest lectures from leading professionals like directors of Statewatch and the British Institute of Human Rights
