LLM International Human Rights Law

A Master of Laws (LLM) in International Human Rights, offered by The University of Law, is a postgraduate degree designed for law and non-law graduates which explores how international law protects human rights across the globe. This internationally recognised Master’s progress will give you the skills you need to progress in the human rights industry and can open up pathways to careers in judicial review, immigration practice, charity or NGO, international organisations, policy work, and more.

This course will focus on forms of global and regional (international) human rights regulation in Europe, America and Africa, comparing the different systems and issues therein. You will develop a broad understanding of human rights law and theory, considering a variety of specific rights and other relevant international laws.

When you study the LLM International Human Rights Law with us you will:

- Be taught by our expert lecturers, including subject matter specialists, former and current practitioners, and research and teaching focused academics.

- Benefit from strategic partnerships with firms, regulators and accreditation bodies, which inform our programme development.

- Improve your employability by gaining important transferable skills and mapping your career with our careers team.

- Strengthen your network - connect with other students, faculty and industry professionals on an international scale, and seek out opportunities for future placements and job opportunities.

- Increase your earning potential - the 2022 Graduate Labour Market Statistics found that postgraduates on average earn £6,500 more than their graduate counterparts.

- Get ahead of the competition - gain in-depth knowledge of your topic of interest and become a subject expert, which will provide you with a competitive edge in the job market.

- Enjoy flexibility - We understand that everyone’s circumstances are different. That’s why we offer a wide range of study modes (full-time, part-time, on campus, online) across our courses to provide you with the greatest choice and flexibility you need to succeed in your studies.

- 95% of postgraduate students in employment were in highly skilled employment 15 months after graduating (2020/21 Graduate Outcomes data). Contains HESA Data: Copyright Jisc 2022.

- Prepare for the future of Legal Technology – study modules in legal technology and gain insight into this emerging area of law

Please note that, due to Home Office regulations, students who require a Student Route visa to study with us are not permitted to study online and can only choose face-to-face taught modules.