LLM Human Rights and Diplomacy

University of Stirling

Our LLM/MSc Human Rights and Diplomacy is the only Human Rights and Diplomacy Masters in the world taught with the UN's leading training organisation - United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR). This course is open for graduates in any discipline. You'll have the opportunity to apply for a highly regarded degree in diplomatic practice in partnership with the leading training body UNITAR. You could also work on professional projects with local or national organisations. Today's world faces growing human rights challenges. Issues range from terrorism and climate change to political upheaval. There is a growing need for trained experts who can protect human rights worldwide. This is also driven by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which highlights the importance of human rights (source: United Nations). Expert training Learn human rights law and politics from leading researchers. Study the history and foundations of UN human rights institutions. Get practical training from UN professionals in: International diplomacy Policy development Negotiation skills Document drafting Working with NGOs Real-world work experience This flexible course offers three choices to complete your final three months. You can apply for UN Internships, work on human rights projects or write a research dissertation. Our students have secured internships with: International Court of Justice UNESCO UNICEF UN Women UN Development Programme United Nations visit The Human Rights Council is part of the United Nations. It is made up of 47 member states and handles the promotion and protection of human rights worldwide. Every student will visit the United Nations office in Geneva and engage in various activities that may include observing the United Nations Human Rights Council session and a tour of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) museum. You may also engage in expert-led talks by the WTO, WHO, UK Mission in Geneva and on Sustainable Development Goals. Local and global impact Work on real projects with organisations across Scotland and the UK including: Refugee support with Forth Valley Welcome Food rights at Nourish Scotland Housing rights at Positive Action on Housing Press freedom with Scottish PEN Prison reform with Howard League Scotland International partnerships We deliver placement opportunities for some students through our international partnerships with: UN Women International Organisation for Migration Institute for Human Rights and Democracy in Africa African Commission on Human and People's Rights Internships are also available in Geneva, New York and Rome. The course offers a unique combination of theory and practice. Alongside modules introducing students to human rights law and politics, the UN human rights institutions, their history and their philosophical foundations, students will be given practical training from experienced UN personnel in transferrable diplomacy skills such as negotiating, drafting documents, and learning how to make a difference.