Human Rights

Entry requirements

If you’re passionate about Human Rights we want to hear from you! We welcome applications from students around the world.

Ideally you’ll hold a 2:1 undergraduate degree, or equivalent, in a relative area (such as law, criminology or politics). We also consider candidates with a 2:2 degree based on overall performance. Candidates with relevant experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

Months of entry

September

Course content

The LLM in Human Rights equips you with the knowledge and skills to address some of the most significant challenges facing society today, opening up exciting career opportunities in the human rights field.

You will develop an in depth understanding of contemporary human rights issues around the world and explore how legislation, policy, and practice can be used to respond to these challenges.

This programme is taught by leading human rights experts and is shaped by outstanding research.

Why Human Rights at Swansea?

As a postgraduate student at the School of Law, you will be part of a globally recognised law school, with a thriving academic environment committed to excellence in teaching and research, and offering an exceptional student experience

• 83.3% of our research produces considerable impact in terms of its reach and significance (REF 2021)

Your Human Rights experience

You will gain the knowledge and experience to develop as a 21stcentury lawyer or legal services professional, with specialist, in-depth understanding of contemporary human rights issues.

The course offers:

• A programme shaped by high calibre research
• Academics with strong relationships with external partners in the human rights field
• An interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approach
• A focus on diverse and emerging challenges in human rights
• Opportunities to explore a wide range of human rights topics across different thematic areas

You will also learn through:

• Guest lectures delivered by expert practitioners
• Workplace learning through voluntary work and/or placements
• Participation in collaborative research projects with research partners
• Engagement with the School’s major initiatives, such as the Cyberterrorism Project, the Observatory on Human Rights of Children, and the Sex Work Consortium