LLM/PGDip/PGCert Human Rights and International Law

This is one of the very few specialised human rights Master-level programmes embedded in practice, providing you with the necessary professional experience for a legal career in the human rights field. Taught by international experts, our LLM will give you an in-depth exploration of how legal practice can be an effective enabler of human rights globally. Our LLM Human Rights and Legal Practice is taught by experienced legal professionals and human rights activists. You'll gain a thorough understanding of the theories, issues and concepts underpinning international human rights and, crucially, how they are put into practice. By combining theory with practice, this course will give you both the skills and the knowledge you need for a career in the field of human rights practice, campaigning and advocacy.

General Entry Requirements:You should usually hold a second-class honours degree (certain programmes may require a 2:1) from a recognised British or overseas university. Non-graduates with appropriate professional qualifications will be considered on an individual basis by Programme Leaders. Applicants will be expected to apply and register for the full masters award. If you have a third-class honours degree, we encourage you to complete an application as we will consider your wider circumstances in making a decision on your application.