LLM International Human Rights Law
This LLM focuses on international human rights law and the systems used to regulate and protect rights across different regions. You will study human rights theory, international legal frameworks, research methods and legal technology, before completing a dissertation in International Human Rights Law. The course is available full-time, part-time or online over one to two years.
About this course
This LLM examines how international human rights law is developed, interpreted and applied across different legal and regional settings. You will consider global and regional systems of human rights regulation, with particular attention to Europe, America and Africa, alongside the theoretical foundations of human rights law and specific protected rights.
The course also develops practical legal and academic skills. You will study key principles of the English legal system, legal technology and research methods, then undertake independent dissertation research in an area of International Human Rights Law.
It may suit law graduates and other eligible applicants who want to deepen their understanding of human rights regulation, develop specialist research skills, or prepare for work related to policy, immigration, judicial review or international organisations. Study is available full-time, part-time or online over one to two years.
What you will study
Core study includes International Human Rights, Research Methods Training and a Dissertation in International Human Rights Law.
Topics cover international human rights law; global and regional human rights regulation; human rights systems in Europe, America and Africa; human rights law and theory; specific rights; and relevant international laws. You will also study key principles of the English legal system and legal technology.
Modules
Terms 1 & 2 (full-time) or 1-4 (part-time)
- International Human Rights (core)
- Research Methods Training (core)
Term 3 (full-time) or 5 & 6 (part-time online)
- Dissertation in International Human Rights Law
Assessment
Assessment includes a three-hour unseen written examination, coursework assignments and a thesis.
Entry requirements
A minimum second-class honours degree is required.
Careers
This course may support progression into roles in the human rights sector, including work connected with judicial review, immigration practice, charities and NGOs, international organisations, and policy work.
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