Master of Laws (LLM) (international PEACE SUPPORT OPERATIONS)—FULL-time

General 

The Masters in International Peace Support Operations is a one-year programme of full-time study, combining two semesters of course work and the preparation of a dissertation. It may also be completed part-time, over a longer period. It aims to prepare graduates for work in the field of international peace support operations, with international organisations, non-governmental organisations, and as individual advocates.

The course work begins with a general introduction to international peacekeeping and peace support operations, and proceeds to a series of specialized courses in such areas as international relations and international organisations, 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 recognise and credit a peace-keeping course of appropriate duration delivered at a Centre/Institute recognized by the NUI Galway. However, in order to allow for consistent evaluation, a written paper of appropriate length will have to be submitted. The maximum credits permitted in the case of any candidate in recognition of field experience or course work completed elsewhere are 10.

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National University of Ireland, Galway

Set in the West of Ireland on the Atlantic coast, the National University of Ireland, Galway was founded in 1845. Galway itself is a vibrant university town, and a centre for artistic and cultural activity. It is the gateway to legendary Connemara and its beautiful scenery.

Irish Centre for Human Rights

The LLM programme in International Peace Support Operations is offered by The Irish Centre for Human Rights, which is affiliated with the School of Law of the National University of Ireland, Galway. The Irish Centre for Human Rights is located in prestigious premises at Salmon Weir, adjacent to the main campus and just next to the centre of Galway City. In addition to the LLM programme, the Irish Centre for Human Rights has an active PhD and research programme, and a busy schedule of conferences and lectures.

Duration

The programme runs from September until June, with course work over the Fall (September to December) and Spring (January to April) semesters.

Programme fee, academic year 2009–10

For fee information contact the Fees Office. 

Application

Applications to this programme are made online via The Postgraduate Applications Centre (PAC). Relevant PAC application code above right.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; however, prospective applicants should endeavour to submit their applications early as spaces on the LLM programme are limited.

Entry requirements

Applications will be considered normally from those candidates who satisfy one or other of the following prerequisites:

(a) Candidates with undergraduate degrees who have professional experience in peace support operations or a related field, as in the opinion of the School of Law, qualify them to read for the LLM Candidates who have significant experience in the field of peacekeeping and/or international human rights, for example with international organisations or international non-governmental organisations, are encouraged to apply under this rubric.

(b) Suitably qualified candidates who hold, or expect to hold by the semester of entry, a degree that the School of Law normally requires to have been awarded with Second Class Honours, Grade 1 or its equivalent.

For more information, and to discuss the programme, contact Prof. William Schabas or Dr. Ray Murphy. 

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