Department of Human Rights Law
Human dignity deserves legal protection. Build the expertise to defend rights, advocate for justice, and shape policy — entirely online, anywhere.
Introduction: Department of Human Rights Law
The Department of Human Rights Law at International University Canada prepares legal professionals to understand, defend, and advance human rights protections worldwide. Our specialization covers international human rights frameworks, advocacy strategy, and humanitarian law, woven into our LLM in International Law program. Offered entirely online, our curriculum welcomes legal professionals, human rights advocates, and policy specialists seeking advanced expertise in human rights law.
Department Overview
Human rights law sits at the intersection of legal scholarship and moral advocacy, requiring both rigorous legal understanding and a commitment to justice. At IUC, our human rights law specialization builds the frameworks needed to protect and advance human dignity through legal channels.
The Department of Human Rights Law operates under the School of Law at International University Canada, with its specialization woven into our LLM in International Law program. Faculty specialize in international human rights frameworks, humanitarian law, and advocacy strategy. Classes are delivered asynchronously online, allowing students to study deeply on a flexible schedule.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| School | School of Law |
| Mode of Study | 100% Online — Asynchronous |
| Programs Offered | Master’s (via LLM in International Law) |
| Intake | Spring & Fall — Rolling Admissions Available |
| Language of Instruction | English |
| Institution | International University Canada (IUC) |
Programs Offered — Department of Human Rights Law
Human Rights Law is offered as a specialization within our LLM in International Law, giving students a focused graduate pathway into international human rights practice.
LLM in International Law (Human Rights Track)
GRADUATEAn advanced graduate program with a human rights specialization, covering international human rights frameworks, advocacy, and humanitarian law.
View Master’s Program →Areas of Study & Research Focus
The Department of Human Rights Law covers the legal frameworks and advocacy strategies protecting human dignity worldwide.
International Human Rights Frameworks
Treaties, declarations, and legal instruments protecting human rights globally.
Humanitarian Law
Legal protections for individuals during armed conflict and crisis.
Refugee & Migration Law
Legal frameworks governing the rights and protections of displaced persons.
Human Rights Advocacy
Strategies for promoting and defending human rights through legal and policy channels.
Gender & Equality Law
Legal protections addressing discrimination and promoting equality.
Civil & Political Rights
Legal frameworks protecting freedoms of speech, assembly, and due process.
Economic & Social Rights
Legal protections relating to health, education, and standard of living.
International Justice Mechanisms
Tribunals and courts that enforce accountability for human rights violations.
Why Study Human Rights Law at IUC?
Build the legal expertise to defend dignity and advocate for justice on the global stage. Here’s why students choose this department:
100% Online Flexibility
Study from anywhere in the world, entirely on your own schedule.
Advocacy-Focused Curriculum
Courses built around real human rights frameworks and advocacy strategy.
Career-Ready Graduate Pathway
A focused LLM specialization designed for immediate professional impact.
Experienced Faculty
Instructors with real human rights and humanitarian law backgrounds.
Affordable & Accessible
Up to 60% financial aid available for this program.
Meaningful Global Impact
Apply your legal expertise to causes that protect human dignity worldwide.
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Career Outcomes & Graduate Pathways
Graduates step into advocacy, legal, and policy roles across NGOs, international organizations, and government human rights bodies worldwide.
Meet the Faculty
The Department of Philosophy & Civilization is led by a team of dedicated scholars whose research spans ethics, Islamic philosophy, civilizational history, political thought, and comparative philosophy. Our faculty bring both academic depth and real-world perspective to every course.
Dr. Raymond J. Fletcher
Professor – School of Business
Dr. Gregory N. Whitfield
Associate Professor – School of Business
Dr. Sandra K. Holloway
Assistant Professor – School of BusinessAdmissions — Simple & Flexible
Because the program is delivered 100% online, admission to the Department of Human Rights Law is straightforward — no campus visits, no rigid deadlines. We welcome legal professionals and advocates from any jurisdiction ready to specialize in human rights law.
| Program Level | What You Need |
|---|---|
| LLM | Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB or equivalent) + CV + statement of purpose |
Rolling admissions are available year-round, with main intakes in Spring (January) and Fall (September). Apply whenever you’re ready — there’s no need to wait.
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