Program Overview

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.

Key Facts

Entry requirements

• Minimum second-class honours degree

Locations

• Birmingham
• London Bloomsbury
• Manchester
• Online

Study mode options

• Full-time
• Part-time

Next start date

• September 2025

Course Details

LLM International Human Rights Law

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 2023 Graduate Labour Market Statistics found that postgraduates on average earn £5,000 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.
• 94% of postgraduates were in employment or further study 15 months after graduating (2021/22 Graduate Outcomes data). Contains HESA Data: Copyright Jisc 2024.

Course Structure

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

• In addition to a general induction to the programme, there is a two-week induction covering the Key Principles of the English Legal System. This is compulsory for non-law students, but also open to students wanting a refresher in the fundamentals of the law of England and Wales.
• Compulsory modules include:
  • International Human Rights
  • Research Methods Training to help you prepare for your dissertation
• You may then choose three* modules from our elective module guide running at your location of study.

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

• Dissertation in International Human Rights Law

Course Start Dates

September 2025

• LLM International Human Rights Law (Master of Laws)
  • Full-time: Birmingham, London Bloomsbury and Manchester
  • Part-time: Birmingham, London Bloomsbury and Manchester

February 2026

• LLM International Human Rights Law (Master of Laws)
  • Full-time: Birmingham, London Bloomsbury and Manchester
  • Part-time: Birmingham, London Bloomsbury and Manchester

September 2026

• LLM International Human Rights Law (Master of Laws)
  • Full-time: Birmingham, London Bloomsbury and Manchester
  • Part-time: Birmingham, London Bloomsbury and Manchester

February 2027

• LLM International Human Rights Law (Master of Laws)
  • Full-time: Birmingham, London Bloomsbury and Manchester
  • Part-time: Birmingham, London Bloomsbury and Manchester

Online

• Study LLM International Human Rights Law Online starting September 2025, February 2026, September 2026 or February 2027

Fees and Applying

How to Apply

• You can apply for this course directly with the University.
• This course cannot be chosen to study alongside our Legal Practice Course (LPC). For more information on the choice of Master's to study alongside our LPC, please visit the LPC page.
• Please note: Our Master of Laws (LLM) programmes are not a direct route to qualification as a Barrister or Solicitor in the UK.

Fees and Funding

• 2024/25 Course Fee (for courses starting on or after 1 July 2024)
  • Domestic students
    • London: £13,450
    • Outside of London: £11,900
  • Non-domestic students
    • London: £18,500 (or £15,500 including a £3,000 International Bursary*)
    • Outside of London: £17,000 (or £14,500 including a £2,500 International Bursary*)
• 2025/26 Course Fee (for courses starting on or after 1 July 2025)
  • Domestic students
    • London: £14,000
    • Outside of London: £12,400
  • Non-domestic students
    • London: £19,050
    • Outside of London: £17,700

International

• We have students from over 120 different countries throughout our campuses, with a dedicated team to help international students.
• If you are an international student and are coming to the UK to study, then you must apply to the Home Office for a visa. In most cases you will need to obtain a Student Route visa. In order to apply for this visa you must be sponsored by an education provider which is licensed by the UK Home Office.
• The Home Office has also introduced a Graduate Work visa which allows Graduates to work flexibly, switch jobs and develop their career in the UK for 2 years post completion of a UK degree. The Graduate route is an unsponsored visa, meaning students will not need a job offer to apply for this visa.
• Please note that the University does not currently provide visa sponsorship to students for part-time study. We also cannot sponsor students for online courses due to Home Office regulations.