International Law and Human Rights (LLM)
University of Southampton
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Discover the effects of globalisation on our legal and human rights with this LLM International Law and Human Rights master's degree. You’ll graduate with a thorough understanding of international conventions, state responsibility, international dispute settlement and human rights responsibilities.The course prepares you for a career in international or human rights law in governmental and non-governmental roles or the private and commercial sectors.In your first week of study, you’ll attend ...Read more

Discover the effects of globalisation on our legal and human rights with this LLM International Law and Human Rights master's degree. You’ll graduate with a thorough understanding of international conventions, state responsibility, international dispute settlement and human rights responsibilities.

The course prepares you for a career in international or human rights law in governmental and non-governmental roles or the private and commercial sectors.

In your first week of study, you’ll attend an intensive legal skills course to learn about the:

  • common law system
  • interactions of statute and judge-made law
  • impact of international conventions and model laws on national law

From here you’ll develop your understanding of global legal frameworks along with the skills to analyse complex legal issues and evaluate legal or policy responses.

You'll choose from a wide range of modules including:

  • dispute settlement in international law
  • human rights in context
  • international criminal justice
  • armed conflict in international law
  • free speech and privacy on the internet

Our reform and development work, and globally recognised research, brings the latest legal innovations to your learning. We'll guide you through the challenges faced by the global community along with how law can help to resolve them.

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20 Feb 25

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Entry requirements

Youll need a 2.1 degree in a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or at least 4 law modules in a bachelors degree.

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£9,250 per year

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£25,400 per year

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£25,400 per year

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University of Southampton , Southampton

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Nearest train station: St Denys  0.6 miles away

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