About the course

The LLM International Human Rights Law is your opportunity to explore the way that international law is used to protect human rights and enables you to gain expertise in a distinct yet relatively broad specialism. You will combine core and elective modules to gain an international perspective on this field of law. The degree is taught by many of our research-active academics based in the Law School and offers you the opportunity to engage with teaching staff who are working in the field of International Human Rights research.

　　Our Law School is home to the Centre for International Law and Human Rights, Centre for Crime, Law and Justice, the Centre for Law and Society, and the Centre for Child and Family Justice, these influential centres underpin our postgraduate teaching, which is often research-led and research-informed.

　　For your degree, you will study 6 taught modules plus writing a dissertation of 15, 000 words. Some of these modules are compulsory (core), while you can choose the rest from our list of optional modules.

　　Your core modules are International Law, International Human Rights Law, Research Methods in Law and the LLM Dissertation. The modules in International Law and International Human Rights Law will address key questions such as how international laws protect, govern and define your human rights and inter-state relationships. You will evaluate the civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights protected through international instruments and explore the way that international law is used to shape the world in which we live. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Term 1 (October), 2024	Lancaster
Term 1 (October), 2025	Lancaster
Term 1 (October), 2026	Lancaster

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Lancaster University

2:1 (Hons) degree (UK or equivalent) in any discipline. IELTS - Overall score of at least 6.5, with no individual element below 5.5. TOEFL iBT -Yes - 93 overall Minimum of 20 or 22 in each skill.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 87.0

　　

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