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LLM HUMAN RIGHTS

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Full Time: 12 months | Part Time: 24 months

Start dates: September 2020 and January 2021

Concentrate on the study of human rights law and policy in its social, political and philosophical context on this exciting LLM Human Rights degree.

This course responds to the needs of students seeking an LLM Human Rights course, equipping you with both doctrinal knowledge and a sophisticated theoretical understanding of human rights. The LLM also encourages critical reflection on how to best promote human rights in practice.

A wide choice of modules are offered not only by the School of Law, but by a number of other Schools and Departments including the Graduate Institute of Political and International Studies and the ICMA Centre, part of the renowned Henley Business School.

High quality teaching is supported by expert academic researchers and practitioners, in a dynamic and international learning environment, and links with employers provide opportunities for you to gain real-world experience.

Entry requirements

IELTS: 6.5 overall with no element less than 5.5 (or equivalent).

Entry requirements: You are normally required to have an undergraduate upper second class honours degree (or equivalent from a university outside the UK). 

What will you study?

Sample modules:
  • Human Rights Law, Policy and Practice
  • International Refugee Law
  • Law of Armed Conflict
  • The Use of Military Force

Please note that all modules are subject to change. Please see our modules disclaimer for more information.

How much will it cost?

New UK/EU students: £7,735 per year

New international students: £16,450 per year

Please note

Part-time

New UK/EU students: £3,868 year one

New international students: £8,225 year one

The fees listed are for full-time study, unless otherwise stated, and relate to courses starting in September 2020. Fee information will be confirmed in offer letters sent out to successful applicants. You can find further information on fees and funding, including for part-time study, through our dedicated fees and funding page.

Additional costs

These course fees cover the cost of your tuition. Some courses will require additional payments for field trips and extra resources. You will also need to budget for your accommodation and living costs. See our information on living costs for more details.

Financial support for your studies

You may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary to help pay for your study. Students from the UK and other EU countries may also be eligible for a student loan to help cover these costs. See our fees and funding information for more information on what's available.

The fees given are for entry in the academic year starting in September 2020, and will be confirmed in your offer letter. You can find more information on fees and funding, including for part-time study, through our dedicated fees and funding page.

International students applying to study this degree may also be eligible to apply for a Chevening Scholarship.

What career can you have?

The skills gained by undertaking a postgraduate law degree are in great demand from both legal and non-legal employers. LLM Human Rights Law will be an asset for students seeking employment in domestic and international human rights organisations, United Nations agencies, legal practice and international advocacy in the human rights field, international courts and tribunals, human rights NGOs, the public service (in the areas of social welfare, immigration, foreign relations, humanitarian aid, international development, etc), law reform agencies, the media (journalism and broadcasting), security, academia (with further postgraduate study) and business (in such fields as human resource management and corporate social responsibility).

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