LLM International Human Rights at University of Birmingham

Become an expert in global human rights law. Explore how people’s rights and freedoms are protected by the law and investigate practical challenges facing international human rights law today. The world needs people to defend human rights.

Department: Law  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time/part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students choose one module from the list of optional International Human Rights modules that has typically included:. Modules include Dissertation on a Legal Topic, Introduction to Legal Research, Law, Society and Governance, Human Rights & Health Care Law, International Human Rights Law, International and European Legal Responses to Terrorism, International Trade Law and Policy.

Career pathways

By studying a postgraduate degree in Law at Birmingham, you’ll develop transferable skills suited to a range of career paths. These skills include the ability to present a strong argument, research and analytical skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work independently.

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