LLM International Human Rights via Study Centres
University of SunderlandPartner centre, United Kingdom
Course overview
Take your legal knowledge further and set yourself up for a successful career in law with our LLM Law course at Sunderland. This course helps you build advanced legal skills that employers are looking for, from mastering legal research to understanding international perspectives in law. You’ll combine taught modules with independent research, and you’ll get to choose your own dissertation topic based on what interests you most.
Our experienced and supportive tutors, many of whom have worked in the legal profession, are here to guide and support you every step of the way. Whether you're aiming to work in the Crown Prosecution Service, human rights organisations, international law, or preparing for a training contract or pupillage, this LLM gives you a competitive edge. Plus, law graduates are among the highest earners across all degree subjects.
Key highlights
- Advanced legal research skills valued by employers
- International perspectives in law explored throughout the programme
- Taught modules combined with independent research
- Choose your own dissertation topic based on your interests
- Tutors include many with experience in the legal profession
- Supports preparation for a training contract or pupillage
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — to include relevant area; or above
Scholarships
We Care Postgraduate Bursary
The We Care Postgraduate Bursary awards £2,500 cash to eligible postgraduate students.
Up to £2,500
Careers this course leads to
- Crown Prosecution Service lawyer
- Human rights officer
- International lawyer
- Trainee solicitor
- Pupil barrister
- Legal researcher
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,250 per year | International: £19,000 per year
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 Sunderland, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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