The International Human Rights Law LLM at the University of Leicester is designed for aspiring legal professionals who wish to delve deeply into the critical issues surrounding human rights at both national and international levels. You will explore the complex interplay between legal principles and policy considerations that underpin human rights law, engaging with a wide array of legal, socio-legal, and contextual materials. This postgraduate degree is ideal for those seeking to develop a nuanced understanding of global justice and the legal frameworks designed to protect fundamental freedoms.
This Master of Laws degree is studied on campus full-time over one year, offering you a focused and intensive learning experience. You will select six option modules from a diverse range, covering topics such as legal responses to global injustice, freedom of expression, and international migration and refugee law, before embarking on an independent dissertation in International Human Rights Law, supervised by a specialist academic. You will graduate with enhanced skills in legal research, analysis, and expression, preparing you for impactful careers in private practice, non-governmental organisations, or international bodies.