LLM Human Rights Law

The LLM Human Rights Law at the University of Strathclyde enables students to develop a better understanding of how human rights law operates at the UK, European and international levels and to explore its impact on society. Students will study the key international principles in human rights law that can influence the development of policy and examine expressive rights such as the freedom of religion, politics and art.

There are three potential exit points from this programme: Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma and Masters. With satisfactory performance, students can transfer between these exit points. For example, a student who initially registers for the Certificate may choose to continue to the Diploma or Master’s qualification; similarly, a student who begins with the Masters can transfer to the Certificate or Diploma.

Founded in 1796, the University of Strathclyde is a leading public research university located in the centre of Glasgow, Scotland's largest city. It was the first technological university in the UK. It was built on the principle of offering "useful learning". The university offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in four faculties: Engineering, Science, the Strathclyde Business School, and Humanities and Social Sciences.

The university is known for research and strong connections with industries, which makes its programmes stay current and relevant and prepares its graduates for the workplace. Strathclyde has received various awards, including being the only university to be awarded UK University of the Year twice by the Times Higher Education Awards.

Interested candidates are required to submit a personal statement in which they discuss their reasons for applying for the course and other relevant information regarding their studies. An academic and/or employer reference is also required. Students have the option to upload their CV along with their applications to demonstrate their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants are expected to have a first- or second-class honours degree, or overseas equivalent in any discipline.

English Proficiency:

• Applicants from non-English-speaking backgrounds usually need an overall IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each of the four components.
• Alternatively, equivalent qualifications like PTE and TOEFL are also accepted.

The annual tuition fee for international students on the LLM Human Rights Law at the University of Strathclyde is £25,000.

The University of Strathclyde invests millions of pounds each year in scholarships to support students from all over the world. These include Faculty International Excellence Awards for students who demonstrate academic excellence, as well as the Glasgow 850 Scholarships. All Strathclyde graduates are also eligible for a 15% tuition fee discount on postgraduate taught courses.

Graduates of the LLM Human Rights Law from the University of Strathclyde can pursue various career roles, including:

• Human Rights Lawyer
• Legal Counsel
• Policy Analyst
• Diplomat
• Legal Advisor

Prospective students can submit their applications for this course through the university's portal. If you require support during the application process, feel free to reach out to one of our trained counsellors for assistance.