LLM Sustainability, Social Justice and Human Rights Law

The LLM Sustainability, Social Justice and Human Rights Law at De Montfort University helps you understand important issues in the world today. You will study topics about protecting the environment, fairness in society, and the rights of people. During the course, you will also improve your skills in research, clear thinking, and communication. Lessons are taught by experienced legal experts such as barristers, solicitors, professors, and lawyers who work internationally.

You will learn in special facilities, including a real crown court, a practice courtroom, and a mock Judge’s Chambers. You will also have access to a law library in the Hugh Aston Building, just for law students. The LLM Sustainability, Social Justice and Human Rights Law at De Montfort University finishes with a dissertation. This is a long piece of research where you can choose a topic you enjoy or one that is useful for your future job.

After graduation, you could work for charities, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), local government, or in areas such as lobbying, policy-making, or communications.

De Montfort University (DMU) is a public university in the city of Leicester, England. It started as a school of art in 1870 and became a university in 1992. The name "De Montfort" comes from Simon de Montfort, a historical figure from the 13th century.

DMU offers many courses for both new students and those returning to study. The university is known for teaching skills that are useful for jobs. Many of its courses include work experience.

DMU has a campus in the centre of Leicester. The campus has a mix of old and new buildings, including a large library and sports facilities. The city of Leicester is a lively, multicultural place, and everything is easy to reach from the university.

Applicants are expected to have background knowledge of law or a discipline related to the LLM (usually an undergraduate degree or professional qualifications).

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants will normally hold a degree with a minimum pass of 2:2, or equivalent overseas qualification, or an equivalent professional qualification. A law degree is preferred but is not essential.

English Proficiency:

• International students are to have an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with 5.5 in each band (or equivalent) to show proof of proficiency in English.

The tuition fee for the 2025/2026 academic session to study the LLM Sustainability, Social Justice and Human Rights Law at De Montfort University is £18,450.

De Montfort University has different scholarships and financial aid to help students with their money problems.

One example is the Global Access Scholarship. This scholarship is for international students who are starting a full-time postgraduate course. The scholarship amount is not the same for all courses—it depends on the subject you are studying.

Here are some career options you have with an LLM in Sustainability, Social Justice and Human Rights Law from De Montfort University: 

• Public Defender 
• Prosecutor 
• Human Rights Lawyer 
• Policy Analyst 
• Lobbyist 
• Legal Advisor

Applications can be made using the DMU Online Portal. For further questions or information about the application process, our experienced counsellors are available to help.