International Human Rights Law LLM
Queen's University BelfastBelfast, United Kingdom
Course overview
The protection of human rights at the international and national levels is a fast-moving branch of law. There has been a huge growth in the number and variety of human rights standards set out in international treaties, in national constitutions and in so-called 'soft-law' documents. These standards are not always fully implemented and the mechanisms for trying to get them implemented are sometimes defective.
The LLM in International Human Rights Law provides students with an opportunity to gain an in-depth appreciation of global human rights standards and the interrelationship between international standards and national practice. The programme offers a range of optional modules for students to tailor their interests to. Given the history of Northern Ireland, there is a particular focus on ways in which human rights operate in conflict and the role they play in post-conflict societies.
Please Note: This LLM is not a qualifying law degree and if a student exits with a Diploma from this Programme this is also not a qualifying law degree
Key highlights
- In-depth study of global human rights standards and national practice
- Particular focus on human rights in conflict and post-conflict societies
- Range of optional modules to tailor study to your interests
- Examines treaties, national constitutions and soft-law human rights documents
- Explores how human rights standards are implemented and enforced
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — to include Law
- Degree: 2:1 — to include cognate subject
Scholarships
International Postgraduate Taught Scholarship
Year one award of between £2000 and £5000.
Up to £2,000The Burdett Trust MSc Nursing Scholarships
For Home Students: Tuition fees £7,665 Stipend £10,250. For International Students: Tuition fees £24,295 Stipend £17,000
Vice Chancellor’s International Attainment Scholarship - Postgraduate Taught
Value: 50% of tuition fees paid for up to a maximum of two years.
Up to 50% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Human rights officer
- Policy adviser
- Legal researcher
- NGO advocacy officer
- International organisation programme officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £7,700 (NI/ROI), £10,400 (GB) | International: £23,000
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Queen's University Belfast, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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