Program Overview
The Human Rights (Intensive)(LLM) at Birkbeck University of London is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered Hybrid. 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 Human Rights (Intensive)(LLM) 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: Hybrid
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 14,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,950 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Human Rights (Intensive)(LLM) 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
- Dissertation LLM Human Rights (Intensive)
- Issues in International Law and Human Rights
- The History and Philosophy of Human Rights
- Advanced International Economic Law, Justice and Development (Intensive)
- Conflict, Intervention and Human Rights: Contemporary Challenges
- Cultures of Human rights (Intensive)
- Introduction to International Economic Law, Justice and Development (Intensive)
- Introduction to the Law of International Finance
- Issues in International Law and Human Rights (Intensive)
- Risk, rights and responsibility: governing epidemics and regulating health
- Southern Perspectives on Constitutional and Political Transformation
- The History and Philosophy of Human Rights (Intensive)
- Dissertation LLM Human Rights (Intensive)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Good second-class honours degree in law, the humanities or social sciences; other good honours degrees will be considered.
Degrees from overseas institutions must be equivalent to a UK second-class degree.
Other relevant qualifications and appropriate professional training and experience are welcome and will be taken into account.
International entry requirements
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, the requirement for this programme is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 7.0, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 14,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,950 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 14,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,950 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Birkbeck University of London 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 Birkbeck University of London
Birkbeck University of London
London, United Kingdom
Birkbeck College, University of London is a public research university located in London, England, and a member institution of the University of London. Established in 1823 as the London...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months