MA in International Law

Griffith College - Ireland

Interdisciplinary programme exploring global legal systems, theories and socio-economics. This programme will produce work-ready graduates for a career in the legal and related sectors. The Master of Arts in International Law is designed to progress non-cognate learners’ careers in law. The MA in International Law is designed for non-law graduates seeking the skills to produce high-quality traditional and enhanced legal research outputs. Students who apply for this programme will be required to complete a Bridging Course focusing on introducing learners to international legal systems, the foundations of law and legalese. The MA in International Law is offered on a Full-Time (1 year) or Part-Time (2 years) basis starting in September. For the February intake, the programme is available via Full-Time (1.5 years) or Part-Time (2.5 years). Please note that classes are during the day. Griffith College’s programme in Master of Arts in International Law offers a specific international focus - a key advantage in today’s globalised legal landscape. Due to the broad range of modules offered, learners may tailor their programmes to suit their interests. The MA in International Law degree provides learners with the benefit of learner support and personal attention, relevant and well-designed modules taught by experienced academics and professional practitioners, and career support. The small class sizes in postgraduate law programmes allow for more individual attention from lecturers. This fosters a deeper understanding of complex legal concepts and provides opportunities for personalised guidance on your academic journey. The Law Faculty offers a rich variety of extracurricular activities beyond the classroom. This allows you to develop essential skills like communication, teamwork, and leadership, all of which are highly sought after by employers in the legal sector. Pre-Semester 1: Bridging Course (5ECTS: 30 hours directed learning, and 95 hours independent learning)resources will be made available on acceptance to the programmes. Core Modules in Semester 1: comprise Law of International Organisations, Legal Research and International Commercial Law or International Human Rights Law (subject to learner interest). Elective modules in Semester 2: International Privacy and Data Protection Law, International Intellectual Property Law, Social, Economic and Environmental Rights, Restorative Justice, Corporate Governance, International Asylum and Immigration Law, International Criminal Law plus more. Course Highlights: To facilitate the advanced study of international legal issues. To permit graduates to develop a career in law which is specialised in international law. To expedite the development of skills required for working in an international, multi-cultural environment. To permit graduates to develop the necessary legal knowledge for work in a human rights organisation/NGO or alternatively in a commercial firm. To lay the foundation for further study, most pertinently, PhD, insofar as learners develop a particular interest in an area which they wish to research in even greater depth.

Faculty of Law