Program Overview

University of Leicester Programs

The University of Leicester offers a wide range of programs for undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Undergraduate Programs

• The university provides various undergraduate degrees, with options to study full-time or part-time.
• Students can choose from a broad range of subjects, including arts, humanities, social sciences, sciences, and more.
• The university also offers study abroad opportunities, allowing students to spend a year at a partner university.

Postgraduate Programs

• The university offers master's degrees, PhDs, and other postgraduate qualifications.
• Postgraduate students can choose from a variety of subjects, including business, law, medicine, and more.
• The university also provides funding opportunities, including scholarships and loans, to support postgraduate students.

Research Degrees

• The university offers research degrees, including PhDs and MPhils.
• Research students can work with experienced academics and contribute to the university's research activities.
• The university provides a range of research themes, including earth and environment, heritage and culture, human health, and more.

Distance Learning

• The university offers distance learning opportunities, allowing students to study from anywhere in the world.
• Distance learning students can choose from a range of subjects, including business, law, and more.
• The university provides support services for distance learning students, including online resources and tutoring.

International Students

• The university welcomes international students from over 150 countries.
• International students can choose from a range of programs, including undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.
• The university provides support services for international students, including language support, accommodation, and more.

English Language Requirements

• The university requires international students to demonstrate English language proficiency.
• Students can take an English language test, such as IELTS, to demonstrate their proficiency.
• The university also offers English language courses for students who need to improve their language skills.

Fees and Funding

• The university provides information on tuition fees and funding opportunities.
• Students can apply for scholarships, loans, and other forms of funding to support their studies.
• The university also offers advice on budgeting and financial planning.

Careers and Employability

• The university provides careers and employability services to support students.
• Students can access advice on job searching, CV writing, and interview skills.
• The university also offers networking opportunities and connections with employers.

Alumni

• The university has a global community of alumni.
• Alumni can stay connected with the university through events, networking, and online resources.
• The university also offers benefits and services to alumni, including career support and lifelong learning opportunities.

International Human Rights Law LLM

Course Description

The International Human Rights Law LLM is a one-year full-time program that explores the theory and practice of human rights at national and international levels.

Entry Requirements

• A good second-class degree in law or an equivalent degree in an appropriate discipline.
• Relevant professional experience post-graduation is given due credit in considering entry requirements.
• English language proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent, with 6.0 in writing and nothing less than 5.5.

Fees and Funding

• UK students: Ł11,200
• International students: Ł19,400
• The university offers scholarships, loans, and other forms of funding to support students.

Course Structure

• The program consists of six option modules and a dissertation.
• Students can choose from a range of option modules, including human rights and human wrongs, legal responses to global injustice, and international migration and refugee law.
• The dissertation is an extended piece of academic writing on a subject of the student's choosing, completed after the option modules.

Why Leicester?

• The university is ranked in the top 30 in the UK for research.
• The law school is a place where students can grow, with friendly and approachable lecturers and diverse, interesting, and engaging modules.
• The university provides a range of extra-curriculum activities, including the prestigious VIS Moot competition in Vienna, to enhance students' skills and employability.