Program Overview
The Development and Human Rights at Aberystwyth University is a LLM programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Development and Human Rights programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 13,750 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Development and Human Rights programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- International Human Rights Law
- Criminology Of International Conflict Personnel
- Public International Law
- Human Rights, Environment And International Business
- Democracy And International Law
- Contemporary Issues In Food Policy And Law
- Philosophy Of Human Rights Protection
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Lower Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
An Honours Degree 2:2 (minimum). Degrees in law, the social sciences, or other similar subjects are preferred. Those from other disciplines or with suitable professional experience will be considered on an individual basis.
Equivalent international qualifications are acceptable especially if ECTS evidence is available. Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) and/or Accreditation of Experiential Prior Learning (APEL) are considered on an individual basis according to current University Regulations.
English Language Requirements:
If you have a Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from a UK University, you do not need to take an English proficiency test.
Non-native English speakers who do not meet this requirement must take a University-recognised test of academic English language proficiency.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 13,750 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 13,750 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Aberystwyth University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
Established in 1872 as the first university in Wales, Aberystwyth University is a public research institution located on the scenic west coast of Wales. It is highly regarded for its teaching...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-09-25
- Language English
- Duration 12 months