LLM Law with Human Rights at Birkbeck, University of London

Programme overview

Our LLM Law with Human Rights pathway is unique in its passionate engagement with the highly contested and, at best, scandalous nature of human rights law and discourse.

Faculty: Birkbeck Law School | Duration: One year full-time, on campus; Two years part-time, on campus | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: October 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Human rights are at the interface of law, politics, sociology, philosophy and anthropology, as well as art, film and literature. During this course you will: gain an understanding of the intersection between law and other societal challenges, as well as the interaction between multiple areas of law learn how to transfer your understanding of complex problems and regulatory responses to different contexts critically evaluate legal, regulatory and policy proposals concerning your pathway-specific challenges. Compulsory modules include Critical Research Masterclass, Issues in International Law and Human Rights, The History and Philosophy of Human Rights.

Career pathways

Possible professions include: human rights lawyer, barrister, solicitor, researcher, journalist, chartered legal executive, licensed conveyancer, human resources officer, patent attorney.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A second-class honours degree (2:2) or above in law, the humanities or social sciences; other honours degrees will be considered. Equivalent international qualifications will also be considered. Other relevant qualifications and appropriate professional training and experience are welcome and will be taken into account. Excellent English language skills are essential. English language: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 6,750 a year (2027/28). Part-time home students; One year full-time or two years part-time, on campus, starting in October 2027 Source

International applicants: GBP 12,000 a year (2027/28). Part-time international students; One year full-time or two years part-time, on campus, starting in October 2027 Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: One year full-time, on campus; Two years part-time, on campus

Apply through the official page: https://www.bbk.ac.uk/student-services/admissions/postgraduate/applications

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