LLM in Human Rights Law
University of Bristol Law School
Key Information
Campus location
Bristol, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
1 - 2 year
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
GBP 26,700 / per year *
Application deadline
01 Jul 2024
Earliest start date
Aug 2024
* Overseas full-time
Introduction
Overview
Our LLM in Human Rights Law reflects an area of law that is critical in providing the frameworks necessary to protect the dignity of humans around the world. It offers you an opportunity to graduate and meet a growing demand for specialist lawyers that have human rights experience and knowledge - and a determination to tackle human rights violations.
The LLM in Human Rights Law offers in-depth, intensive study of institutions and mechanisms at the international and regional levels, as well as more specialist areas such as employment law, mental health law and law around migrant workers, with a variety of related optional units to choose from.
Choosing the LLM in Human Rights Law means being challenged and inspired by academics from the Human Rights Implementation Centre, globally renowned for its groundbreaking research and work across the world. The centre offers many opportunities for students to gain knowledge and experience in human rights law and practice, including participation in the Human Rights Law Clinic.
The intellectually demanding, research-rich curriculum will allow you to demonstrate excellent legal, analytical and research skills.
Ranked #3 in the UK for legal research excellence (REF 2021)
Admissions
Curriculum
Course structure
We have a large and vibrant international community and University of Bristol LLM students benefit from small class sizes taught by world-leading experts.
The LLM in Human Rights Law provides an exciting range of optional units that reflect the expertise of our globally renowned academics and an opportunity to further specialise your degree.
You will take four units (120 credit points overall, 30 credit points each) and a compulsory dissertation (60 credit points). You have the option of taking three specialist Human Rights Law units and one unit from any of our other LLM programmes.
Visit our programme catalogue for full details of the structure and unit content for our LLM in Human Rights Law.
Scholarships and Funding
Alumni discount
University of Bristol students and graduates can benefit from a 25% reduction in tuition fees for postgraduate study. Check your eligibility for an alumni discount.
Funding for 2024/25
Information about funding and scholarships can be found on the University of Bristol Law School fees and funding webpages. This includes information about the Law School's Think Big about Global Justice Scholarships, open to international postgraduate students.
Further information on funding for prospective UK and international postgraduate students.
Career Opportunities
Careers
In the past, students have gone on to act as solicitors, barristers, lawyers and researchers in international and European organisations, such as the United Nations or the European Commission. A number now work for governments, NGOs and other agencies. Some graduates go on to further study or research.
Graduating from Bristol will open up a diverse array of career opportunities. The LLM in Human Rights Law is suitable for those with a degree in law, or with adequate human rights components. Students on the course will:
- develop a solid understanding of human rights law,
- deepen knowledge of specific human rights issues,
- build transferable skills,
- boost prospects for work in related fields,
- deliver a solid first step towards a research career.
Find out about the unique research opportunities our students get involved in at the Human Rights Law Clinic.
Program Tuition Fee
English Language Requirements
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