The University of Law

LLM International Human Rights Law

The University of LawBirmingham London Bloomsbury Manchester Online, United Kingdom

Course overview

The LLM International Human Rights Law at the University of Law examines how international legal frameworks protect human rights worldwide. Throughout this course, students will explore topics in global and regional human rights regulation.

Students will be taught how different systems across Europe, Africa, the Americas, and beyond tackle issues such as civil, political, economic, and social rights.

In this LLM International Human Rights Law in The University of Law, students are taught by expert staff in modern facilities and with the latest modules. It is a combination of rigorous legal theory with a practical understanding of real-world human rights challenges. 

Key highlights

  • Open to both law and non-law graduates
  • Explores how international law protects human rights globally
  • Internationally recognised Master's qualification
  • Builds skills for progression in the human rights sector

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2nd class — or above

Scholarships

  • Bar Practice Course (BPC) Award

    Winners of our advocacy awards and scholarships will be required to become a member of our Advocacy Committee.

  • Baroness Warsi and Sadiq Khan Full Fee Scholarship

  • Business First Scholarships

    Awards of £5,000 each are available to all postgraduate business Master’s courses.

    Up to £5,000

  • Campus Dean’s Award

    Awards of £2,000 each are available to all Legal Practice Course (LPC), LLM Legal Practice (SQE1&2) and Master of Laws (LLMs) courses.

    Up to £2,000

  • Career Changer Scholarship - Postgraduate

    Full Fee Scholarships and partial fee scholarships are available for our PGDL, MA Law (Conversion), MA Law (SQE1), Master of Laws (LLMs), MSc Psychology, MSc Computer Science courses.

  • Law First Scholarships

    Awards of £5,000 each are available to all Legal Practice Course (LPC) and LLM Legal Practice (SQE1&2) courses; Awards of £3,000 each are available to all PGDL, MA Law (Conversion), MA Law (SQE1) and Master of Laws (LLMs).

  • Lord Blunkett Widening Access Scholarship- Postgraduate

    Awards of £2,000 each are available to all postgraduate courses, excluding short courses.

    Up to £2,000

  • Science First Scholarships

    Awards of £5,000 each are available to all MSc Psychology, MSc Computer Science and MSc Criminology courses.

    Up to £5,000

  • The Amal Clooney Scholarship

Careers this course leads to

  • Human rights lawyer
  • Immigration adviser
  • Judicial review solicitor
  • NGO policy officer
  • Policy adviser
  • International organisation officer

Career opportunities

Graduates of this LLM are well-suited for governance-focused and compliance roles, including:

  • International NGOs

  • Policy advisory organisations

  • Humanitarian agencies

  • Government and legal institutions

  • Research and academia

Cost of study

For the 2026/2027 academic session, International students will pay £19,600 annually for the LLM International Human Rights Law in The University of Law. It is important to note that the fee is subject to change annually.

Admission

Secure your place in this competitive programme by applying directly to the university through the online application portal. For personalised help with your application, please speak to one of our trained counsellors.

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