Master of Arts [M.A] [Human Rights, Globalisation and Justice] From Keele University

• The course is taught on a semesterised basis. Course content combines analysis of current human rights law and practices with a critical exploration of the structures, potential, and limits of law and legal reform, at the domestic, European, and international levels.

• The focus on ÔGlobalisation and JusticeÕ emphasises the contemporary and interdisciplinary nature of the course. We do not aim at a simple endorsement of the discourse, but at a set of critical reflections that draw upon varied global and local human rights philosophies, policies and practice.

• Postgraduate students will find a range of support structures, including: research training; accessible staff supervisors; good library resources; access to postgraduate study rooms; and access to IT and legal research tools.

• This course builds on existing strengths of the Law School and SPIRE in research and teaching. Both Schools are committed to maintaining our teaching at the highest standard. Law and SPIRE are both highly regarded in their subject areas with international reputations for teaching and research. In the recent 2014 REF, Keele University stood out for its world-leading impact of research in Philosophy, Politics, and Law (with Philosophy and Politics both ranked first for Impact nationally). Keele hosts a wide range of seminars, workshops, lectures and visiting fellowships. Many of these activities are available without charge to Keele students. Both Schools are characterised by their energy and enthusiasm, as well as their friendliness and collegiality.

• Keele is located on a beautiful and safe campus Ð the largest of its kind in the country Ð and has been consistently highly ranked for student satisfaction.

INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME

As part of ourÊconcern to develop ourÊstudents'ÊexperienceÊin the field of human rights, one of our founding course team members andÊlongstandingÊmembers ofÊtheÊUNÊCommittee on the Elimination ofÊRacialÊDiscriminationÊ(CERD), Professor Patrick Thornberry will host students at the Committee's sessions in Geneva.ÊÊ