LLM Human Rights at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

An LLM studying the theory and practice of human rights through the law, history and philosophy of international and domestic legal frameworks. Students take a human rights specialism taught by academics linked to human rights organisations and NGOs.

Department: School of Law | Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time | Intake: September | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Three core courses (Advanced Introduction to the European Convention on Human Rights, International Human Rights Law, National Human Rights Law), three optional courses (e.g. Climate Change Law and Governance, The Laws of Armed Conflict, Law and International Development) and an LLM dissertation. A dual degree with Universitas Gadjah Mada is available.

Career pathways

Equips students for careers in human rights through courses with professional-practice perspectives and experiential activities such as case study analysis and drafting.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2:1 Honours degree (or non-UK equivalent) in Law or International Relations; degrees in Politics or another relevant Social Sciences or Humanities subject may be accepted at 2:1. Applicants without a Law or International Relations degree must provide a personal statement and academic reference showing preparedness for a law-focused degree. English language (international applicants from non-majority English-speaking countries): IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with Writing 6.5 and no subtest below 6.0 (other tests accepted).

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,063 for the whole programme (2027/28). Home & RUK full-time fee Source

International applicants: GBP 30,390 for the whole programme (2027/28). International & EU full-time fee Source

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time

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