LLM Law Human Rights Law

Course overview

The LLM Law (Human Rights Law) at the University of Kent enables students to learn how international law responds to war, human rights abuse, forced migration, and modern slavery. They will examine the laws that protect individuals and promote justice, as well as how international law can defend human dignity and foster global justice.

Students will study the rules that govern war and peace, the international protection of human rights, and the legal responses to global issues such as modern slavery, terrorism, and forced migration. They will also have the opportunity to customise their studies to their interests through specialist modules on topics such as international criminal justice, refugees, and human trafficking, as well as the connection between human rights and the environment.

Assessment methods include coursework, essays, examinations, presentations, assignments, and a final dissertation project.

Entry requirements

Applicants must submit a personal statement to outline their interest in the course and any academic or professional background. A reference from an academic or employer is required. Students can also upload a CV to show their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

Applicants are expected to have a first-class or upper second (2:1) class honours degree in law or a relevant subject, or an equivalent international degree.
Applications based on a lower second-class honours degree will be considered on a case-by-case basis alongside relevant professional experience and other qualifications.

English Proficiency:

Non-native English speakers may need to demonstrate proficiency in the language, typically through an IELTS score of at least 6.5 (with no less than 5.5 in each section). TOEFL or other equivalents are also allowed.

Scholarships

Chevening Scholarships
Christine and Ian Bolt Scholarship
Scholarship value up to £10,000.
Kent Business School Beaconhouse PG Progression Scholarship
Tuition fee discount scholarship of £6,000.
Up to £6,000
Kent Business School Dean's Excellence Scholarship Award
Awards of up to £3,000
Kent Business School MBA Scholarship
50% off Tuition Fee.
Up to 50% of fees
Kent Graduate Scholarship
20% fee reduction for post-graduate taught programmes at the University of Kent.
Up to 20% of fees
Kent International Scholarship Postgraduate Taught
Scholarship value - £5000
Up to £5,000
Kent International Scholarship Postgraduate Taught (KBS)
Scholarship value £3000
Up to £3,000
Kent LLM Solicitors’ Practice Scholarship (Canterbury)
£2,000 tuition fee discount (Home Students); £2,000 tuition fee discount (Overseas Students).
Up to £2,000
Sasha Roberts Scholarship
£3,000 stipend per annum split into two payments of £1,500 in October and January.
Up to £3,000
The “Ambition” Scholarship for University of Kent Graduates
£1,500 for Full Time UK students; £750 per year for Part Time UK students; £3,000 for Full Time Overseas students.
The CAMEMS Scholarship
£3,000 stipend per annum split into two payments of £1,500 in October and January.
Up to £3,000
The Widening Participation Ambition Scholarship for University of Kent Graduates
£5,000 for UK students (£2,500 per year for part time students).

Career opportunities

Graduates of the LLM Law (Human Rights Law) from the University of Kent can pursue various career paths, including:

Human Rights Lawyer
Legal Counsel
Policy Analyst
Diplomat
Legal Advisor

Cost of study

The tuition fee for international students in the LLM Law (Human Rights Law) in the University of Kent is £20,700 This cost covers tuition but does not include additional expenses that may occur during your studies.

Admission

To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through the university's online application portal. To find out more about this process, speak to one of our trained counsellors.

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