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LLM - Master of Laws
Main Site - Highfield Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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LLM - Master of Laws
Highfield Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
1 Year
LLM - Master of Laws
Highfield Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
LLM - Master of Laws
Main Site - Highfield Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
LLM - Master of Laws
Main Site - Highfield Campus
Part Time
SEP-25
2 years
Select a an exam type
Discover the effects of globalisation on our legal and human rights with this LLB 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 programme will prepare you for a career in international or human rights law in governmental and non-governmental roles, or the private and commercial sectors.
You’ll begin your programme with a one-week intensive legal skills course to give you a grounding in the common law system, interactions of statute and judge-made law, and the impact of international conventions and model laws on national law.
Over the course of the programme 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
And you’ll join a close-knit and diverse learning community, we offer an exceptional academic experience, with small-group teaching that allows you to explore topics in depth and plenty of support to ensure you achieve your potential.
In addition, our strong links with the legal profession and extensive career support will enable you to grow your networks and enhance your employability in preparation for a successful legal career.
Assessment methods (Outcome qualification level): We’ll feedback on your work during class to help you to identify your strengths and understand where you can improve. Formal assessment varies by module and includes exams and coursework, as well as your dissertation. Professional bodies: The Law Society
An upper-second class bachelor’s degree or higher in law or in a degree with a substantial legal component. Work experience also considered.
Students living in
Domestic
£9,250 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)
£25,400 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£25,400 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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