Undergraduate International Human Rights Law

Summer School modules are designed to be intensive, intellectually stimulating short courses. They are taught by King’s academics in academic disciplines where King's has expertise. Classes are highly international, giving students an opportunity to collaborate with peers from all around the globe.

Each module consists of 150 study hours, comprising 45 hours of intensive synchronous and asynchronous teaching, independent study and group work and is examined to university standards. Comparable to an in-semester 15-credit King’s undergraduate module and therefore typically awarded 3-4 US credits or 7.5 ECTS, many summer students ask their home institution to award them external credit for their King's summer module to use towards their degree programme when they return home.

This module will provide students with an introductory overview of the theories underlying, and the modern history of, the international human rights movement before exploring a few key contemporary issues in greater depth. It will include a broad spectrum of case studies including equality, freedom of speech and assembly, terrorism and human rights and finally the challenge posed by armed non-state actors in places such as Iraq and Afghanistan. In previous years, as part of this module, students have visited key London institutions related to the course including the Houses of Parliament and the Royal Courts of Justice.

By the end of the module, you should:

• Understand the main theories that underpin the modern international human rights movement.

• Understand the important historical events leading to the development of the main international human rights instruments.

• Understand the challenges that the international human rights movement face and how they are being addressed.

• Be able to critically analyse the contemporary debates surrounding the four case studies and present researched, informed and defensible opinions.

• Understand the relevance of specific institutions and sites around London to the continuing development of international human rights.

The King's College London Undergraduate Summer School is open to students who are currently, or have been, enrolled in an undergraduate degree programme. We also welcome applications from professionals who have substantial relevant experience in their chosen subject area.

Entry requirements

• Open to students who are currently, or have been, enrolled in an undergraduate degree. We also welcome applications from professionals who have substantial relevant experience in their chosen subject area.
• Minimum grade requirement of 2:1 degree equivalent. See International grade equivalents on our Undergraduate Summer School homepage, under Entry requirements.
• English language requirement of at least level C1 in the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (CEFR). See full English Language requirements on our Undergraduate Summer School homepage, under Entry requirements.
• Minimum age at the start of the course is 18 years old.

Coursework (85%), Presentation (15%)

Taught on-campus 9am and 6pm from Monday to Friday

*Early application discount: prices apply for applications received by 23:59 GMT on 14 February 2025. Subject to availability at the time of application. From 15 February 2025, the standard 2025 tuition fees apply.

As per the fees listed above, booking two sessions receives a discount. This discount cannot be used in conjunction with other discounts of promotions. Subject to availability at the time of application.

Suggested course combinations:

• International Commercial Law

More information on our fees, entry requirements and residential package can be found on the Undergraduate Summer School homepage.

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