LLM International Human Rights Law

Entry requirements

A first degree in Law (or a subject in a related discipline, such as Business, Accountancy and Finance, Economics, Politics, International Relations) at a minimum of 2:2, or an overseas qualification which is equivalent to a UK Honours degree, minimum 2:2 classification.

A Postgraduate Diploma in Law or in a cognate discipline, or other international equivalent

If you do not meet the entry requirements you may, if you have relevant professional experience, still be invited for interview, where you will be required to demonstrate the necessary knowledge and understanding for entry onto the course.

Months of entry

September

Course content

If your interests lie in human rights law, our LLM International Human Rights Law degree provides the opportunity to study a range of areas relevant to these challenges. You will have the opportunity to explore key approaches and issues in international human rights law and how human rights can be protected by international law.

Why study this subject?

Studying law at postgraduate level provides the chance to develop your problem-solving skills that enable you to exercise sound judgement in complex, uncertain and new environments.

Our LLM International Human Rights Law programme has been specially designed to provide you with the opportunity to understand the global systems, centred on the UN, and regional systems, before focusing on the practical application of several key documents and human rights instruments.

On our LLM International Human Rights Law course will give the opportunity to choose optional modules that include intellectual property law and technology, electronic commerce and digital trade, international law, international commercial dispute resolution, competition law, and international trade.

We are focused on providing you with the tools needed to progress your career to the next level through enhancing your professional development, academic potential and problem-solving skills by acquiring a critical understanding of the complex legal, economic, cultural and political issues informing English and international regulations.

Why study at Buckinghamshire New University?

BNU is a student focused and employer led university which means that you are at the forefront of all that we do. We are proud of our high lecturer to student ratio, which means that we see you as a person and for who you are. You are our priority, and our lecturers operate an open-door policy meaning that you can get the staff time, support and contact you need to best suit your learning.

Once you have enrolled as a Buckinghamshire New University student you will automatically become a member of our Bucks Students’ Union, which has been rated No.1 in the whole of the UK (NSS, 2023) and a range societies students free of charge. One of these societies is the Mooting Society and this gives the perfect opportunity to pursue your passion for law outside of your timetable.

Our specialisms

Studying law at postgraduate level will allow you to work towards your career aspirations through honing your research and writing skills and developing the versatility needed to work in a number of professional sectors, including the legal profession, corporate and commercial industries, government bodies or academia.

At Buckinghamshire New University we offer a range of specialisms in postgraduate law including LLM International Human Rights Law, LLM Intellectual Property Law and LLM International Commercial Law, enabling you to tailor your studies to meet your specific interests.

How will I be taught and assessed?

At Buckinghamshire New University we like to foster an interactive and student-focused teaching style where we blend lectures, seminars, workshops, and individual and group oral presentations. You’ll be expected to undertake prior preparation, read widely and to engage with a variety of legal sources, including case law reports, statutes, academic and professional journals, and other legislative, government and institutional documents.

Throughout your studies you will carry out the following assessment activities:

• written coursework
• essays
• reflective reports

What are my career prospects?

Graduating with an LLM in International Human Rights Law provides you with the right set of skills to aid vulnerable groups who are seeking legal advice or aid, it allows you to help people whether it’s with understanding contracts or fighting for their rights in a courtroom.

Law related careers are highly sought after across the globe. Having the foundation of having studied a degree in this subject the world becomes your oyster. The topics you will study on this programme and the transferrable skills you will have developed will make international careers easily accessible.