Master of Laws International Human Rights Law with Placement Year
University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield
Course overview
1st in the East of England for social policy (Complete University Guide, 2025).
Key highlights
- Includes a placement year for professional work experience
- University ranked 1st in East of England for social policy (CUG 2025)
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — or above
- GCSE: 4 or above — …the University’s English language requirement for the course, which is a GCSE grade 4 or above (Grade C or above under the old grading structure), or IELTS at 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band.
Scholarships
Brian May MSc scholarship in Astrophysics by Research
£2,000 for one year
Up to £2,000Helen Burchell Scholarship
A scholarship of £750 is available each year to a student on the doctoral or master's programmes in the School of Education
Up to £750The University of Hertfordshire Graduate Scholarship - 20% Fee Discount for Herts Alumni
This scholarship is to the value of a 20% tuition fee reduction.
Up to 20% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Human rights lawyer
- Human rights policy adviser
- NGO advocacy officer
- Legal researcher
- International organisation programme officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £17,950 | International: £21,450
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 University of Hertfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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