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LLM International Human Rights

  • DeadlineStudy Details: LLM 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Masters Degree Description

  • Study with world-leading experts and gain deep insight into both the theory and practice of international human rights law. 
  • Explore how human rights law applies to global challenges like big data, business, cyber security and armed conflict. 
  • Tailor your degree with a wide choice of modules to align with your academic interests and career goals. 
  • Join a vibrant academic community through affiliation with a specialist research centre during your studies. 
  • A rigorous, career-focused programme designed to prepare ambitious students for leadership in human rights law. 

Entry Requirements

We will consider applicants with a high 2:2 Honours degree with at least 57% or above (or equivalent) in any subject. While we normally only consider applicants who meet these criteria, we would also welcome applications from those with relevant experience in the professions.

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Fees

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Student Destinations

LLM graduates either continue on the academic path and pursue their studies with a PhD; others go into private practice, corporate or public employment – including international trading companies and law firms, chartering, trade, and marine insurance, the European Commission, the Governments of EU Member States as well as international and regional courts and/or organisations or NGOs.

Module Details

Compulsory modules

  • LAWM640    Dissertation    60
  • LAWM189    Legal Research and Writing Skills    15

Optional modules 

  • LLM International Human Rights options 26-27
  • LAWM145    Dignity, Democracy and the Law    15
  • LAWM157    International Human Rights Law: United Nations System    15
  • LAWM158    International Human Rights Law: Regional Systems    15
  • LAWM160    Law, Politics and Justice    15
  • LAWM155    Human Rights and Digital Technologies    15
  • LAWM161    Migration, citizenship and asylum in international law    15
  • LAWM156    International Crimes and Human Rights Abuses    15
  • LAWM166    Business and Human Rights Law and Policy    15
  • LAWM200    Human Rights Advocacy and Practice    15
  • LAWM201    Human Rights, Security and Conflict    15

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