University of Strathclyde

LLM Human Rights Law

University of Strathclyde

Course overview

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.

Entry requirements

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.

Scholarships

  • Faculty of Engineering International Scholarship for Masters Study

    The value of the scholarship award is £6,000 and will be deducted from your tuition fees.

    Up to £6,000

  • Faculty of Engineering: Dean’s International Excellence Award for Masters Study

    Dean’s International Excellence Awards for Masters Study worth between £9,000 and £12,000 to exceptional applicants joining a postgraduate taught programme in September 2026.

    Up to £9,000

  • Faculty of Science International Excellence Scholarship for Postgraduate Taught Masters Students

    The scholarships value will range from £7,000 to £8,000.

    Up to £7,000

  • Faculty of Science International Masters Scholarship

    Scholarships of £6,000 are available to new international fee-paying students.

    Up to £6,000

  • Faculty of Science International Scholarship for MRes Physics

    Scholarships of £7,000 are available to new international students joining the MRes Physics in the academic year 2025/26.

    Up to £7,000

  • Faculty of Science Scholarship for Online Masters Students

    Scholarships of £1,900 are available to new students joining one of our online programmes in September 2026.

    Up to £1,900

  • Humanities & Social Sciences Alumni Scholarship: Postgraduate Taught

    Value: 20% tuition fee discount.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Humanities & Social Sciences Dean's International Excellence Scholarship

    The Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences is delighted to offer a number of Deans Excellence scholarships worth £10,000 to international students.

    Up to £10,000

  • Humanities & Social Sciences: International Masters Scholarships

    The scholarships will be awarded to the value of £6,000 or £8,000.

  • Law Postgraduate Community Bursary

    Value: £700

    Up to £700

  • Masters Scholarship for Physics International Students

    Scholarships of £7,000 are available to new international fee-paying students joining a postgraduate taught masters degree in the Department of Physics in September 2026.

    Up to £7,000

  • MBA Part Time - Female Leader of the Future Scholarship

    he value of each award will be £6500 - deducted from tuition fees.

    Up to £6,500

  • MBA Part time Visionary Scholarship

    The value of each award will be £6500 - deducted from tuition fees.

    Up to £6,500

  • SBS International Masters Scholarship

    Scholarship awards will range from £7,000 to £9,000, depending on the programme and course fee.

    Up to £7,000

  • Strathclyde Business School Dean's Excellence Award for International Students

    Value: Varies by course fee - Between £10,000 and £12,000

    Up to £10,000

  • Strathclyde Full Time MBA 60th Anniversary Scholarships

    Value: 50% of Full Time MBA tuition fee.

    Up to 50% of fees

  • Tuition Fee Reduction of 25% for NHS Employees

    Up to 25% of tuition fees

Career opportunities

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

Cost of study

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

Admission

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.

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