
International Law and Human Rights
Bangor UniversityBangor, United Kingdom
Course overview
Advance your expertise in International Law and Human Rights by studying this LLM Masters of Law programme at Bangor University. Empowering you to explore key area of International Law you’ll look closer at how it directly affects us as people. During this LLM you’ll look closer at International Criminal Law and International Human Rights Law, gaining an in-depth understanding of the law and how it shapes justice and protects humanity.
You’ll build a strong foundation in legal knowledge and with small class sizes, individual mentorship, and a supportive learning environment, you’ll feel empowered to turn knowledge into action. This programme prepares you to meet the complex intellectual and professional challenges faced by those working on legal issues that affect individuals in a global context. Through thoughtfully designed coursework and dynamic teaching methods, you’ll develop the critical thinking, technical expertise, and open-mindedness needed to operate effectively and positively in our globalised world.
Taught by leading academics whose research drives global change, this postgraduate programme in Law offers the insight, flexibility, and support to help you make a meaningful impact in the world around you. Whether you choose to follow a career in advocacy, policy, research, or practice you’ll be equipped with the skills and knowledge to succeed. Why study at Bangor University?
Explore a range of topics that address global legal challenges like Human Rights Law and International Criminal Law, designed to prepare you for an impactful career in law, policy, advocacy, and beyond. You’ll learn from leading academics whose research is shaping government policy and having a global impact. At Bangor, we bring our groundbreaking research, directly into the classroom keeping your learning relevant and connected to the real-world.
Step into a vibrant, supportive learning environment where you’ll benefit from personalised guidance and a community committed to helping you thrive. Develop the knowledge and skills to make a real difference, be this as a lawyer, activist, journalist, campaigner or policy officer working for non-governmental organisations, governments or international bodies such as the UN.
Key highlights
- In-depth study of International Criminal Law and International Human Rights Law
- Small class sizes with individual mentorship and personalised guidance
- Taught by academics whose research is shaping government policy
- Research brought directly into the classroom to keep learning relevant
- Prepares graduates for careers in advocacy, policy, research or practice
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — or above
Scholarships
Deans Scholarship - Postgraduate Research
20% reduction in the published Postgraduate Research tuition fee for each year of study.
Up to 20% of feesHeads of School Scholarship
10% reduction in the published Postgraduate Research tuition fee for each year of study.
Up to 10% of feesInclusive Bangor Scholarships
Payment towards tuition fees for one-year taught or research postgraduate Masters (or for two years if studying part-time). This will be capped at £9,500.
Refugee Scholarship
Vice-Chancellor Postgraduate Research Scholarships
50% discount on the published International Tuition Fee for each year of study.
Up to 50% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Lawyer
- Human rights activist
- Journalist
- Campaigner
- Policy officer
- International organisation officer
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 Bangor University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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