Master of Law in International Human Rights Law (LL.M. in IHRL)
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Master of Law in International Human Rights Law (LL.M. in IHRL)
Master of Law in International Human Rights Law (LL.M. in IHRL)
Why Choose This Program?
This two-year Master of Law in International Human Rights Law (LL.M. in IHRL) program was designed to:
- Comprehensive Legal Framework: Master international human rights systems, humanitarian law, and social justice issues, seamlessly integrated with Cambodian legal contexts.
- Immersive, Hands-On Training: Build advanced advocacy skills through practical legal work, specialized research, and competitive moot courts.
- Tailored Degree Pathways: Customize your education to match your specific career goals with flexible thesis or applied research tracks.
- Career Ready: Benefit from a rigorous, English-taught curriculum recognized as the benchmark for careers in international development and advocacy.
Future Career Prospects
Graduates from this program will be able to pursue careers such as:
- International Development: Legal and programmatic careers within United Nations agencies and prominent international non-governmental organizations (INGOs).
- Public Sector & Policy: Advisory, legal, and policy-making positions within government ministries and national judicial bodies.
- NGOs & Civil Society: High-impact leadership and legal roles in organizations specializing in human rights, labor rights, gender equality, and child protection, etc.
- Public Interest Law & Advocacy: Human rights lawyers and policy advocates.
- Academia & Think Tanks: Researchers, legal scholars, and analysts driving the future of human rights policy and education.
Course Structure
This two-year program comprises 45 credits and provides students with a well-structured curriculum that includes basic, core, major, and research courses. To complete the program, students are required to fulfill the following coursework requirements:
|
Course Title |
Credit |
Priority |
|
|
1 |
Cambodian Laws in Context |
3 |
Required |
|
2 |
Introduction to International Human Rights Law |
3 |
Required |
|
3 |
Human Rights and Women |
3 |
Required |
|
4 |
Cambodian Constitution and Human Rights |
3 |
Required |
|
5 |
International and Regional Human Rights Law |
3 |
Required |
|
6 |
Human Rights and Criminal Justice |
3 |
Required |
|
7 |
Employment Law and Labor Rights |
3 |
Required |
|
8 |
Business and Human Rights |
3 |
Required |
|
9 |
International Human Rights Law and Practice |
3 |
Required |
|
10 |
Contemporary Human Rights Issues |
3 |
Required |
|
11 |
Human Rights and Good Governance |
3 |
Required |
|
12 |
International Criminal Law |
3 |
Elective |
|
13 |
Human Rights and Intellectual Property |
3 |
Elective |
|
14 |
Human Rights and Mediation |
3 |
Elective |
|
15 |
Human Rights in South East Asia |
3 |
Elective |
|
GRADUATION PATH |
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|
Option I: Research Report |
6 |
Required |
|
|
Option II: Project Report/Thesis |
12 |
Required |
|
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Option III: Research Thesis Presentation, Defend and publication at a recognized journal |
33 |
Required |
|
The program offers Three graduation path:
- Coursework and Research Report Path (39 credits for coursework + 6 credits for research report).
- Coursework and Project Report Path (33 credits for coursework + 12 credits for project report/thesis).
- Coursework and Research Thesis Path (12 credits for coursework + 33 credits for research thesis presentation, defend and publication at a recognized journal).
| Type: | Higher Education |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Social Sciences and International Relations |
| Degree: | Master of Arts |
| Major: | International Human Rights Law |
| Duration: | 2 years |
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