International Human Rights Law LLM at Brunel University of London

The Brunel International Human Rights Law LLM is designed for graduates wishing to develop the specialist skills needed for a career in this dynamic field of law. Through a detailed analysis of the theory, history and development of human rights, and an exploration of the mechanisms of human rights protection, you will acquire a comprehensive understanding of international human rights law and its interconnection with international criminal and comparative criminal law.

Faculty: College of Arts, Law and Social Sciences  |  Department: Department of Social and Political Sciences  |  Duration: 12-15 months full-time; 24-27 months full-time with placement; 24-27 months part-time; 36-39 months part-time with placement  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time; placement year option  |  Intake: January; September  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The International Human Rights Law LLM consists of compulsory and optional modules and a 15,000-word dissertation. Compulsory modules include Dissertation, Global Governance and Human Rights, Human Rights in Practice, Regional Systems of Human Rights Protection: Americas, Africa, Asia.

Career pathways

You will leave Brunel with a firm grounding in International Human Rights Law and with solid legal knowledge, allowing you to be flexible in your future choices. While many choose to move from the LLM to progress towards becoming PhD students, you’ll also be well equipped for career opportunities in human rights advocacy or in governmental and non-governmental human rights organisations at the national and international level.

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