International Human Rights LLM

at City University of London

Benefits of this course
 

You will develop an appreciation of how international law intervenes to protect human rights and where gaps exist in international law.

 

We enable you intellectually to examine international human rights from various perspectives including the prosecution of international criminals, war and minority protection.

 

Our programme also covers how the law of war protects the civilian and how far the rights of indigenous peoples are safeguarded by international law.

 

Your learning will be enhanced by our expert academics and your own independent studies.
 

Award
 

You can select to apply for one of the available exit points for this course.

• Master of Laws (LLM)
   

Who is this course for?
 

This programme is ideal if you have a passion for human rights in the context of international law.

 

You may be targeting a career in human rights law or policy at domestic and international levels. We offer you the chance to combine modules from our International Politics and Human Rights MA.
 

Structure
 

Master of Laws (LLM)
 

Duration:

• Full-time: 1 year
• Part-time: 2 years

 

Total credits: 180
 

Modules:

Made up of:

• Elective modules (120 credits)
• Dissertation module (60 credits)

 

OR

• Elective modules (150 credits)
• Dissertation module (30 credits)
   

PGDip

Total credits: 120

If you successfully complete 120 credits, you have the opportunity to graduate with a Postgraduate Diploma in Law.
 

PGCert

Total credits: 60

If you successfully complete 60 credits, you have the opportunity to graduate with a Postgraduate Certificate in Law.

UK

 

We are interested in receiving applications from individuals with at least an upper second-class honours undergraduate degree in law (roughly equivalent to a B or B+) from a recognised international institution. Applicants with a good undergraduate degree in another subject will also be considered.

 

English language requirements
 

If you are an applicant whose first language is not English, the following qualifications are also required:

• IELTS: 7.0 or above with a minimum of 6 in each area

• For the LLM we require an overall TOEFL score of 100 or better, with a minimum of 25 in Speaking, and at least 24 in every other component of the test.

Fees for academic year 2022/23
 

Master of Laws (LLM)

 

Full-time per year

• UK: £13,540
• Overseas/EU: £18,940

 

Part-time per year

• UK: £6,770
• Overseas/EU: £9,470

Career
 

The specialist International Human Rights LLM will enhance your prospects for a career in human rights or policy.

 

You will graduate with a strong set of relevant skills and be well positioned for a diverse range of legal and non-legal careers. You could work:

• in private practice
• in-house at a law firm
• in policy and government
• in non-governmental organisations
• in non-legal careers.
   

You may also want to continue your academic studies at The City Law School by enrolling in a PhD.
 

Placements
 

The City Law School maintains a list of organisations offering internships. Our academic staff and the City Careers Service can advise you on career choices and options.