International Human Rights LLM

Become an expert in global human rights law. Explore how people’s rights and freedoms are protected by the law and investigate practical challenges facing international human rights law today.

The world needs people to defend human rights. Prepare for a career using human rights law to bring about positive change, either as a legal practitioner or in government, policy or humanitarian roles.

As a Top 10 UK Law School (Birmingham Law School is 9th in the UK in the Research Excellence Framework exercise 2021 based on research rated 4*) you'll learn from experts with practical experience of developing solutions to global human rights challenges. This course mixes the latest academic theory with real world relevance and professional opportunities.

- Study the topics that interest you with our broad range of modules. Specialise in areas such as human rights and health law, public international law, and international and European responses to terrorism.

- Join our diverse community of staff and students from around the world.

- Get access to the BARBRI SQE1 Prep course, with a 20% discount for Birmingham Law School graduates.

- Stand out from the crowd by undertaking research internships, pro bono activities and work experience opportunities through our Centre for Employability, Professional Legal Education and Research (CEPLER).