
United College and the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ have partnered with the University of Essex (UK) to offer students at UW an exciting opportunity to pursue a BA-LLB double-degree. Students completing this five-year program will graduate with an Honours Bachelor of Arts from the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ and an LLB with a Human Rights Law specialization from the .
This program offers students a unique opportunity to customize their path to a career in human rights, combining a BA in their own interest area and a minor in Human Rights with a legal education. By studying at Essex, students will have the opportunity to experience university education overseas and attend a University that has a global reputation as a leader in the field of human rights research, practice, and education, and houses one of the oldest academic human rights centres in the world.
In only five years, students will graduate with two degrees and a wealth of knowledge and experience, ready to pursue a career in human rights in Canada or abroad.Ìý Ìý
This program has been designed to provide students with a multidisciplinary education that will prepare them for a career in human rights. Such a career could include working for a non-governmental or community-based organization (such as Amnesty International or Human Rights Watch), for an inter-governmental organization such as the United Nations, or even for the government.
Program schedule and optionsÌý
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The first three years (or four, depending on your choice of major) of your studies will be spent at the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµÌý
- The next two years of your studies will be spent at the University of Essex completingÌýyour LLB
Admission requirements when applying to EssexÌý
- Complete the first three years of study in anÌýHonours BA degree program at À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ in a major of your choice andÌýa minor in Human Rights
- Achieve an overall average of at least 77% with no fails or incompletes in any courses
- Meet the University of Essex English language entry requirements
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Pre-Year 1:Ìý
- Apply to an Honours Arts program at theÌýUniversity of À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµÌý
Year 1, semester 1:Ìý
- Location: University of À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ
- CompleteÌýthe Human Rights (HR) 101 course
- Connect with Anna Purkey, Program Director, to express your interest and learn more about your individual pathway (which courses you need to be taking, which electives will benefit you, and learn more about your minor)Ìý
Year 1-3:Ìý
- Work with academic advisors to ensure that you will have completed all required courses prior to leaving for EssexÌý
- Note: if you choose a major other than Liberal Studies or Legal Studies, you will likely be required to complete 4 years at UW
Year 3:Ìý
- Apply to the University of Essex via the
Year 4-5:Ìý
- Complete LLB at the University of EssexÌý
- Upon completion, send proof of completion to UW Registrar
- Graduate with 2 degreesÌý