LLM International Human Rights Law at University of Leeds

The LLM International Human Rights Law is an advanced course on the theory and practice of rights worldwide. It covers domestic, regional and international human rights legal systems, how rights have been legalised, developed and enforced, and key critiques of human rights, including protection of life and dignity, freedom from torture, freedom of expression, poverty and terrorism.

Department: School of Law  |  Duration: 12 months full time  |  Intake: September  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules are International Human Rights (30 credits), Contemporary Issues of Human Rights (15), Postgraduate Legal Research Skills (15) and the Dissertation (60).

Career pathways

Graduates work in roles centred on applying human rights law and developing organisational policy, and some go on to practise as lawyers or legal advisors after further training. Alumni work at the Ministry of Defence, Women for Women International, the Office of the Commissioner for Human Rights, the European Commission, the United Nations, NGOs and government. Many pursue PhD research.

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