Program Overview

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LLM International Human Rights Law Online

Overview

The University of Law offers an online Master of Laws (LLM) in International Human Rights, designed for law and non-law graduates. This postgraduate degree explores how international law protects human rights globally, providing skills for progression in the human rights industry and opening pathways to careers in judicial review, immigration practice, charity or NGO, international organisations, policy work, and more.

Key Facts

Entry Requirements

• Minimum second-class honours degree

Duration Options

• 12 months (full-time)
• 24 months (part-time September)

Study Mode Options

• Full-time
• Full-time Online
• Part-time
• Part-time Online

Next Start Date

• September 2025

Course Structure

Terms 1-2 (full-time) or 1-4 (part-time)

• Compulsory modules:
  • International Human Rights
  • Research Methods Training
• Elective modules (choose three):
  • View the elective module guide

Term 3 (full-time) or 5-6 (part-time)

• Dissertation in International Human Rights Law

Course Start Dates

• September 2025:
  • LLM International Human Rights Law (Master of Laws)
    • Full-time: Online
    • Part-time: Online
• February 2026:
  • LLM International Human Rights Law (Master of Laws)
    • Full-time Online: Online
    • Part-time Online: Online
• September 2026:
  • LLM International Human Rights Law (Master of Laws)
    • Full-time Online: Online
    • Part-time Online: Online
• February 2027:
  • LLM International Human Rights Law (Master of Laws)
    • Full-time Online: Online
    • Part-time Online: Online

Fees and Applying

How to Apply

• Apply for this course directly with the University.

Fees and Funding

• 2024/25 Course Fee (for courses starting on or after 1 July 2024):
  • Online: £11,900 (or £11,400 including a £500 International Bursary*)
• 2025/26 Course Fee (for courses starting on or after 1 July 2025):
  • Online: £12,400

International

• We have students from over 120 different countries throughout our campuses, with a dedicated team to help international students.

Employability

• We care about your career, which is why we offer support with job applications and other work experience opportunities as soon as you accept your place.
• Discover more about our employability support.

Course Requirements

• The course demands show you the requirements, prior knowledge, and commitments our course will involve.
• Find out more about our course requirements.

Study On Campus

• You can also study these courses at one of our campuses across the UK. If you’re looking for a more traditional university experience, why not consider studying on campus?
• Find out more about studying on campus.

Course Information

Course Dates

• February 2025 start
• September 2025 start

Assessment

• Modules are assessed by a three-hour unseen written examination or 4,500-word coursework assignment.
• All assessments are conducted online.

Structure

• This online course has an innovatively flexible structure, with specific assessments that are conducive to effective learning.
• The approach to learning and teaching on the Master of Laws programmes is predominantly learner-centred, with live workshops taught by our expert lecturers to encourage conversation and discussion.
• Each taught module is divided into a number of Units which are presented using the Prepare, Engage, Consolidate approach.
  • Prepare: represents all the work the student needs to complete before attending the relevant workshop.
  • Engage: represents the interactive element of the Unit.
  • Consolidate: represents the final part of the Unit and can be used by students to check their understanding of the Unit immediately after their Engage activity or as part of their revision for the module or both.