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School of Law, Politics and Sociology

Human Rights 1 (M5057)

Human Rights 1: International and Regional Frameworks

Module M5057

Module details for 2023/24.

15 credits

FHEQ Level 6

Module learning outcomes

Evidence a coherent and detailed knowledge of major human rights institutions and frameworks.

Systematically understand the protection of rights within these institutions and frameworks

Critically evaluate and engage with contemporary challenges and debates within the field of human rights law and advocacy.

Demonstrate the ability to construct and sustain arguments with reference to both the law and politics of human rights.

TypeTimingWeighting
Portfolio (3000 words)Semester 1 Assessment Week 1 Mon 16:00100.00%
Timing

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Weighting

Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.

TermMethodDurationWeek pattern
Autumn SemesterSeminar2 hours11111011111

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