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LLM Human Rights and Legal Practice

1 Year On Campus Masters Program

University of Roehampton

Program Overview

The LLM Human Rights and Legal Practice course confronts contemporary legal issues surrounding international human rights, offering a comprehensive examination of the subject.

This program, designed and instructed by seasoned legal professionals and human rights activists, equips students with a deep understanding of the theories, issues, and fundamental concepts underlying international human rights, while emphasizing their practical application. By combining theoretical knowledge with practical skills, the course prepares students for careers in human rights practice, campaigning, and advocacy.

Ideal for legal practitioners, aspiring legal professionals, and human rights activists, this course facilitates the development of research and analysis skills, strategic litigation expertise, project management abilities, and advocacy and campaigning skills within the realm of human rights. Problem-based and interactive learning methodologies enable students to grasp key concepts, cultivate the capacity to learn from experience, assimilate and integrate new information, and think strategically.

Program Key Stats

£16,500
£10,500
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Eligibility Criteria


6.5
80
Eligibility criteria

Additional Information & Requirements

Typically, applicants are expected to possess at least a second-class honours degree (although certain programs may require a 2:1) from a recognized university in the UK or abroad. For guidance on degree recognition, prospective students can seek advice from the Admissions Office. Individuals without a degree but with relevant professional qualifications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis by the Program Conveners, whose contact information can be found on the program's respective page. Applicants are required to apply and enroll for the full master's degree.  Even those with a third-class honours degree are encouraged to submit an application, as we take into consideration the broader circumstances of each applicant when making our decision. 6.5 overall with a minimum 5.5 in each component.

Career Options

  • By undertaking this specialized course
  • you will be equipped for various career prospects in the field of human rights law
  • Opportunities abound in human rights organizations
  • including esteemed international bodies such as the United Nations
  • the International Labour Organisation
  • and the International Criminal Court
  • Additionally
  • there
  • are numerous non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that focus on human rights and social justice
  • with many of them being based in London
  • Other potential career paths include working in government or diplomatic institutions
  • engaging with think tanks
  • contributing to research and development organizations
  • or pursuing further academic endeavors
Career options

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