Galway,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
LLM International Migration and Refugee Law and Policy in Galway Ireland | University of Galway
University of Galway
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Galway Ireland
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
19,000
(c. USD21,989.65)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The LLM in International Migration and Refugee Law stands as Ireland's sole university program of its kind. This distinctive course allows participants to deepen their understanding of global and regional legal frameworks, policies, and practical applications concerning international migration, human trafficking, and refugee protection.
Learners can integrate migration studies with focused coursework in international humanitarian law, peacekeeping operations, gender studies in law, children's rights, and international criminal justice.
Program highlights:
The Irish Centre for Human Rights ranks among the world's top academic institutions dedicated to human rights education and advocacy.
Modules are taught by distinguished faculty members who are globally acknowledged experts with extensive experience and significant contributions in international migration, human trafficking, and refugee law.
Specialized training offers unparalleled preparation in migration and refugee legal practice through focused coursework, practical legal experience, and advocacy skill development.
Strong connections with prominent international organizations and legal professionals.
Alumni become part of the Irish Centre for Human Rights' worldwide network, opening doors to careers in migration, forced displacement, refugee policy, and human rights. The program provides internship assistance, career guidance, and professional development support.
Career Pathways
Employment opportunities with local, regional, or global NGOs and intergovernmental organizations focused on migration, refugee protection, human trafficking, or human rights policy,
Acquire specialized legal expertise in the growing fields of migration, asylum law, and human rights practice,
For current professionals in international migration/refugee law, strengthen theoretical foundations to advance in their roles,
For prospective researchers, develop appropriate research questions, methodologies, and theoretical approaches for doctoral studies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The Irish Centre for Human Rights welcomes students with undergraduate Level 8 degrees in disciplines such as law, political science, international relations, international development or social sciences. In cases where applicants come from a non-law background, the Irish Centre for Human Rights will consider academic background, relevant work experience, references and a personal statement. Applicants must normally have attained at primary degree level a result of Second Class Honours Grade 1, or equivalent. However, those falling short of this standard may be considered where they can demonstrate other appropriate academic accomplishments as well as relevant work experience.
English Language Requirements
IELTS: 6.5 overall, no less than 5.5 in any one component; Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE): 176 overall; Cambridge C2 Advanced (CPE): 180 overall; TOEFL: 88 overall (7 Listening, 16 Speaking, 18 Writing, 8 Reading); Pearson PTE: 61 overall, no less than 48 in any one component.
Tuition
EUR
19,000