LLM (Peace Operations, Humanitarian Law and Conflict)

Key Facts

Entry Requirements

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Course Outline

The programme draws upon the resources of the LLM in International Human Rights Law, with the addition of specialised courses on peacekeeping. The course work begins with a general introduction to international peacekeeping and peace support operations, and continues with a series of specialized courses in such areas as international relations and international organizations, international humanitarian law, refugee law, conflict and post conflict studies, and international criminal law.

The programme recognizes the experience of candidates who have participated in peacekeeping activities in various parts of the world. Thus the programme provides credit for a full semester course (15 credits) in exchange for submission of a written assignment of appropriate length, reviewing field experience and lessons learned.

The programme may also recognize and credit a peacekeeping course of appropriate duration delivered at a Centre/Institute recognized by the University of Galway. However, in order to allow for consistent evaluation, a written paper of appropriate length must be submitted. The maximum credits permitted in the case of any candidate in recognition of field experience or course work completed elsewhere are 15.

Alternatively, the programme is a two-year programme of part-time study, combining two semesters of course work the first year with a third semester the second year, devoted entirely to the research required for preparation of a final dissertation.

The 90 ECTS programme consists of:

Compulsory modules 20 ECTS + Elective Modules 40 ECTS + Disseration 30 ECTS

Course and module offerings and details are subject to change. Below are the list of modules being offered during the academic year 2024/2025. View descriptions of each module here or click on ‘Year 1 (90 credits)’ below to view module information.

­­Core modules (20 ECTS)

• International Humanitarian Law (10 ECTS)
• Peace Support Operations (10 ECTS)

Elective Modules (Students choose 40 ECTS from a wide range of subject choices)

• International Human Rights Law (10 ECTS)
• Public International Law (10 ECTS) 
• International Criminal Law (10 ECTS)
• Contemporary Issues in International Migration Law (10 ECTS)
• European Migration Law (5 ECTS)  
• Peace Support Operations (10 ECTS)
• European Convention on Human Rights: Law and Politics (10 ECTS)
• Gender and Human Rights (10 ECTS)
• International Humanitarian Law (10 ECTS)
• Business and Human Rights 2 (10 ECTS)
• International Refugee Law (10 ECTS)
• Human Rights Law Clinic (10 ECTS)
• Climate Justice (5 ECTS)
• The Common European Asylum System (5 ECTS)  
• Transitional Justice (5 ECTS)
• Procedure before International Criminal Courts (5 ECTS)
• Counter Terrorism and Human Rights (5 ECTS)
• Critical Race Theory and Human Rights (5 ECTS)  
• Transnational Lawyering (5 ECTS)
• International Child Rights (5 ECTS)
• Foundational Theoretical Framework in Disability Law and Policy (10 ECTS)
• Legal Capacity Law and Policy (10 ECTS)
• International Disability Human Rights Clinic (10 ECTS)
• Advocacy and Access to Justice (10 ECTS)
• Inclusive Education Law and Policy (10 ECTS)
• Mental Health Law and Policy (10 ECTS)
• Policing, Security and Rights (10 ECTS)
• Minors, Minority Groups & the Criminal Justice System (10 ECTS)
• Sentencing and Penal Law Policy (10 ECTS)
• Imprisonment and Rights (10 ECTS)

As part of the elective 50 ECTS, students may take up to 10 ECTS from the and LLM International and Comparative Business Law. 

Dissertation (30 ECTS)

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