LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS AND POLITICAL SCIENCE, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON · UNITED KINGDOM

International Law and the Movement of Persons within States

Master's · Taught in en · UCAS LL4BA

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12 mo

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Master's

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Half UnitCourse Value
Level 7FHEQ Level
Winter TermStudy Period
10Total Students (2024/25)
10Average Class Size (2024/25)
20 hoursSeminar Teaching

This course offers a comprehensive examination of the international legal framework governing the movement of people within state borders. It delves into the complexities arising from internal displacement, exploring the intersection of International Human Rights Law, International Humanitarian Law, International Criminal Law, and climate change-related displacement. The curriculum addresses the standards and policies related to regulating movement, protecting displaced populations, and holding individuals accountable for forcible displacement. The course investigates various aspects of internal displacement, including the legal standards for protection, the regime of humanitarian assistance, the coordination efforts by United Nations agencies, and the institutional mechanisms for protecting internally displaced persons. It also touches upon the challenges and solutions for post-conflict situations and the role of international bodies in addressing these issues.

Curriculum

This course covers a range of topics related to international law and the movement of persons within states. It is structured around key themes and legal areas, providing a detailed understanding of the subject matter.

Core Topics
- Regulation of movement and residence within States in International Law
- Territorialism, movement, and displacement
- International Human Rights Law
- Protection of Internally Displaced Persons in International Humanitarian Law
- The Regime of Climate Change induced Displacement
- Individual Criminal Responsibility for Forcible Displacement
- Institutional Protection and Humanitarian Assistance
- Internally Displaced Persons in Post-Conflict Situations
- Internally displaced persons and the role of the UN Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights of Internally Displaced Persons
- Remedies and ‘durable’ solutions for Internally Displaced Persons.

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How to apply

1. Check EligibilityConfirm you are enrolled in an eligible programme (LLM, MSc Human Rights, MSc International Migration and Public Policy, MSc Law and Finance, or University of Pennsylvania Law School LLM Visiting Students) or can take it as an outside option with permission.

2. Application Window (Priority)LLM, MSc Regulation, and MSc Law and Finance students are given priority and can apply on a first-come, first-served basis starting October 2, 2025, at 10 am.

3. Application Window (General)Spaces permitting, requests from all other eligible students will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis from October 2, 2025, at 10 am.

4. Submit ApplicationApply through the specified course selection process. By applying, you confirm you meet any pre-requisite requirements. No additional written statements are needed or read.