LLM (Gender and Human Rights Law and Policy)

The LLM (Gender and Human Rights Law and Policy) at University of Galway equips future changemakers with the legal tools to advance gender equality worldwide. Explore how law shapes lived realities and gain the expertise to influence policy, protect rights, and drive meaningful social transformation.

The LLM in Gender and Human Rights at the University of Galway offers a unique and cutting-edge exploration of the intersection between gender and international human rights law. This programme critically engages with global and regional human rights systems, while examining key themes such as gender equality, gender and conflict, peacebuilding, and the complex relationship between gender, law, and religion.

As the only programme of its kind in Ireland and the UK, the LLM provides students with an unparalleled academic and professional foundation to analyse, apply, and shape gender-sensitive approaches to law and public policy - particularly in conflict and post-conflict contexts.

Candidates must hold at least a Second Class Honours, Grade 1, Level 8 primary degree in law or in another relevant discipline, including political science, social sciences and humanities.

In exceptional circumstances, an applicant holding a degree in another discipline or a degree of less than an approved Second Class Honours Degree, Grade 1 (H2.1) standard may be considered where they have relevant professional experience in law or in another relevant subject area.