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LLM - Master of Laws
Middlesex University
Full Time
SEP-24
1 year
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LLM - Master of Laws
Middlesex University
Full time
SEP-24
1 year
LLM - Master of Laws
Middlesex University
Part time
SEP-24
2 years
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Overview
Middlesex is dedicated to providing students with the skills and abilities sought after by a wide range of employers, from legal firms and NGOs to domestic and international organisations.
Why choose LLM/PGDip/PGCert Human Rights Law at Middlesex?
We are dedicated to providing students with the skills and abilities sought after by a wide range of employers, from legal firms and NGOs to domestic and international organisations.
On this course, you will gain a comprehensive knowledge of both international and regional human rights regimes as well as the ability to critically assess contemporary global challenges through the lens of rights and freedoms.
You will have unique access to the experts at the European Human Rights Advocacy Centre, leaders in international litigation who have appeared before the European Court of Human Rights and UN human rights bodies.
International reputation
We have an international reputation for our law expertise and our LLM Law puts you at the heart of legal innovation. Our team of globally-respected academics include many who specialise in Human Rights law. We offer valuable insights, practical guidance, and an extensive network of contacts, including internship opportunities within esteemed international organisations like the United Nations.
What you will gain
Studying at Middlesex will enhance your professional development and horizons by refining your problem-solving skills in a transnational context through the acquisition of a critical understanding of international and regional human rights frameworks, institutions and practice as well as the social and political context in which law operates.
The skills you will gain are transferable to a variety of professional sectors, including the legal profession, policymaking, the corporate sector, governmental bodies and academia.
You will have the opportunity to meet judges of the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg on a field visit organised annually by Middlesex.
Careers
How can the LLM/PGDip/PGCert Human Rights Law degree support your career?
An in-depth knowledge of human rights law will equip you with skills across several legal disciplines and open career possibilities in public and private bodies working in sectors concerning public law, family law, discrimination, immigration, housing, actions against the police, employment or business law.
This course is particularly aimed at you if you're interested in human rights-related work and/or who wish to influence policies to ensure the enjoyment of human rights at national, regional and international level. Many have also continued their higher education studies via a PhD.
Our postgraduate courses have been recognised for their ability to support your career.
93% of our postgraduate students go on to work or further study – Graduate Outcomes, 2022.
Career paths
Some of the roles our graduates have gone on to work in include, while others have gone on to start their own businesses.
The University's standard entry requirement consists of a Law degree at 2:2 or Graduate Diploma in Law/CPE. Graduates in related disciplines, with law minors or with relevant professional experience or qualifications may be admitted subject to the programme leader's discretion.
Students living in
Domestic
£11,000 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)
£17,600 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£17,600 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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