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LLM - Master of Laws
University of Leeds
Full Time
SEP-25
12 months
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LLM - Master of Laws
University of Leeds
Full Time
SEP-25
12 months
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Overview
Taught by international experts, this advance course in human rights offers a unique and distinctive focus on the theories and practice of rights, producing a vibrant environment for exploring this significant area of law and policy.
The course will provide you with advanced knowledge, greater understanding and critical insights into current systems of human rights legal protection and human rights debates.
You’ll explore different domestic, regional and international human rights legal systems to analyse how rights have been legalised, developed and enforced through the theory and practice of human rights.
You’ll investigate the law relating to the protection of life and human dignity, freedom from torture and other ill-treatment, freedom of expression, and human rights with regard to media organisations, terrorism, health care, the family and disabled people.
Career opportunities
From day one, we encourage you to think beyond your time at Leeds and reflect on a meaningful career.
Students who have graduated with this degree often choose careers that centre on or involve understanding and applying human rights law and developing policies at an organisational level. Further training is required but many also go on to practise as lawyers or legal advisors.
Recent graduates have gone on to work in the UK and overseas in a range of organisations including the Ministry of Defence, Women for Women International, Deafblind Association of Zambia, the Office of the Commissioner for Human Rights and beyond. Many also pursue further study by commencing PhD research.
Our other alumni are working at the European Commission, United Nations, non-governmental organisations and in the government sector.
Careers support
The School of Law offers career and personal development support through the School’s dedicated Employability Officers. You can book one-to-one appointments with our Employability Officers throughout the year to discuss your career aspirations and get advice on how to make the most of your time at Leeds.
A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) or equivalent in law or a relevant social science subject.
Students living in
Domestic
£12,500 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£26,500 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£26,500 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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