LLM International Human Rights and Economic Law

Course overview

The University of Essex LLM International Human Rights and Economic Law teaches human rights and how they relate to economic activities and international finance. Students understand how corporations, international financial institutions such as the World Bank and the WTO, and financial policies affect human rights. This programme includes modules which cover human rights, including international law and legal theories. Students also study the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, where they learn about international and domestic enforcement.

Additionally, the course includes core modules and offers optional modules to allow students to pick a major within international law, public international law, or human rights law. These modules help students understand how feminist, postcolonial, and third-world approaches to human rights law. Learning is through lectures, conferences, seminars, assignments, and group projects. Assessments include tests, exams, practical work, and a dissertation.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

International students require a 2:2 degree in Law or a joint honours degree that includes Criminology, International Relations, or Sociology.
Applicants who do not hold a Law degree but have a 2:2 or above in their discipline may also be considered.

English Proficiency:

Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate proficiency in the language by achieving an overall IELTS score of 6.5, with at least 6.0 in Writing and 5.5 in the other components.
Other accepted English proficiency tests include TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and Cambridge English.

Scholarships

Alumni Loyalty Discount
First Class or Distinction, 2.1 or Merit, 2.2 or successful completion of a Masters, Graduate or PG Diploma - 20%.
Up to 20% of fees
Essex Futures BT– Masters Scholarship
School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering (CSEE) is delighted to be offering up to six scholarship worth £5,500 each for 1 year full time.
Up to £5,500
Global Talent Masters Scholarship
You could be eligible for a scholarship worth £5,000, paid as a discount on your tuition fee.
Up to £5,000
Hugh Brogan Bursary
If you are applying to study a History MA degree, you could be eligible for one of four available cash bursaries worth £2,500.
Up to £2,500
Postgraduate Masters (PGT) International Health Bursary
The University is offering a bursary of £776 for Masters (PGT) international students.
Up to £776
Postgraduate Premium Pathway Scholarship
You could be eligible for a tuition fee discount of £6,500, for your first year of study at Essex.
Up to £6,500
Sociology and Criminology - Fuller PGT Scholarship
The Department of Sociology and Criminology is offering scholarships of £11,025 to support six postgraduate students to study within the department in 2026-2027.
Up to £11,025
The Eleonore Koch Travel Fund
The School of Philosophical, Historical & Interdisciplinary Studies is offering a bursary of up to £5,000.
The Essex MBA Dean's Award
The school is able to offer fee discounts between 10% - 100% of tuition fee value.
The Ronald J. Hill Fund
The department of Government is offering a bursary of £3,000 to assist one postgraduate student within the department of Government to assist with tuition fees or living costs.
Up to £3,000
University of Sanctuary Scholarship

Career opportunities

Graduates of the LLM International Human Rights and Economic Law from the University of Essex can work in roles such as:

Human Rights Lawyer
Human Rights Compliance Officer
Research Advocacy Officer
Legislative Drafting Specialist
Legal Researcher

Cost of study

The tuition fee for international students offering the LLM International Human Rights and Economic Law at the University of Essex is £23,875.

Admission

International students should apply through the university's online portal. For personalised application guidance, contact AHZ counsellors today.

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