LLM International Human Rights Law at University of Essex

Programme overview

The LLM International Human Rights Law is a one-year full-time Masters at Essex Law School giving an advanced understanding of how international, regional and national legal systems promote and protect human rights. It is supported by Essex's Human Rights Centre and Human Rights Clinic.

What you will study

Compulsory modules are International Human Rights Law: Law and Practice (30 credits), International Human Rights: Theories and Institutions (15) and Public International Law (15), plus 60 credits of human rights law options and a 60-credit dissertation of 15,000-20,000 words.

Career pathways

Graduates join an alumni network working in international organisations, NGOs and governments; the course also prepares students for academic research careers in human rights.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2:2 degree in Law, or a 2:2 joint honours degree that includes Criminology, International Relations, Law, Politics, Political Science or Sociology; any other 2:2 degree or above is also considered. Applicants without a law degree who have at least six months of relevant professional experience, traineeships or professional qualifications from bodies such as Bar Associations are considered (CV required). International applicants whose first language is not English: IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in all other components. A pre-sessional English pathway is available for applicants who do not meet the IELTS requirement.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,600 for the whole programme. Fee stated as a single figure for the one-year course; academic year not stated on the page. Source

International applicants: GBP 25,075 for the whole programme. Fee stated as a single figure for the one-year course; academic year not stated on the page. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 1 year

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