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One of the most enjoyable aspects was meeting and forming strong friendships with international students from Saudi Arabia, Africa, Pakistan, and Germany. The diversity of experiences and perspectives made discussions and debates incredibly enriching.

The quality of teaching at Å·ÃÀ¸ßÇå was excellent, and staff were always willing to answer questions. Furthermore, opportunities for feedback were integrated into the module, so that we could implement feedback at the next available opportunity.

With support from the Å·ÃÀ¸ßÇå Law School, I was able to attend the Nelson Mandela World Human Rights Moot in Geneva. Seeing so many legal practitioners dedicated to doing good in the world convinced me that I could as well. It gave me an insight into other career paths beyond becoming a solicitor and beyond our domestic jurisdiction. Undertaking a Masters degree became an obvious choice to deepen and enrich my understanding of human rights.

Every week was incredibly exciting and varied: in addition to various lectures, we often went on excursions to better understand the practical application of what we had learnt in theory.

The support at Å·ÃÀ¸ßÇå was outstanding. The staff in both the French department and the Law School were incredibly supportive - they understood that academic and personal life can overlap (even if you don’t want it to!), and their guidance was invaluable throughout my time there.

In first year it's great that you can be flexible with subjects to see what you like and don’t like and it allows you find your ‘thing’.

The BA Hons Journalism, Media & Communication and Law programme at the University of Å·ÃÀ¸ßÇå offered the perfect blend of disciplines to help me learn, grow, and develop both as a student and as an individual.

The standout highlight of the programme has to be the compulsory year abroad. Not only did I gain valuable cultural experiences working and living in France, but the improvement in my language skills was incredible.

Å·ÃÀ¸ßÇå’s human rights programme provides an opportunity to develop deep knowledge and skills alongside an approachable team of academics, stellar legal practitioners, and policy experts.

This has been the most fulfilling and excellent experience of my life, allowing me to expand on and develop my knowledge and my language skills, as well as to form inter-personal relationships with other people from across the globe. Studying abroad is truly a life-altering experience, in the very best way possible.

Being able to proficiently speak another language is an asset that will allow you to stand out from your peers. A full LLB Law Degree alongside that makes you almost unstoppable!

I found the course fascinating. It filled in many of the gaps in my understanding of contracts and procurement and the knowledge gained in my career provided a significant platform upon which to develop.

My advice is: apply the knowledge and common sense, be flexible, don’t necessarily believe assumed facts, do enough research to ensure that you are right, and finally enjoy the journey, the eminence and the people you meet along the way.

The main challenge for me was the jump between undergraduate and post-graduate workload. However, I believe if you remain organised from the beginning, the workload is completely manageable. Also, when you are studying an area of law you are interested in, it is half the battle!

The students in my programme hail from countries across four continents and each brings a unique academic or practical background to the class discussions. Many of the virtual activities have promoted intercultural exchanges and collaboration, which are invaluable opportunities in a programme that has a distinct focus on international relations. 

For me to get back with academics after 27 years is not so simple, but the staff at Å·ÃÀ¸ßÇå are very supportive and helping me along my journey.