Program Overview
The International Human Rights Law and Practice at University of York is a LLM programme in Law 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 law. 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 International Human Rights Law and Practice 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 7
- Tuition: GBP 16,290 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,760 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: York, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the International Human Rights Law and Practice programme are prepared for diverse careers in law:
- Solicitor / Barrister
- Legal Counsel
- Policy Advisor
- Legal Researcher
- Compliance Officer
- International Arbitrator
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Defending human rights (40 credits; terms 1-2)\', \'Applying international human rights law (20 credits; term 1)\', \'International human rights law and advocacy (20 credits; term 1)\', \'Dissertation (60 credits; terms 3-4)\', \'Asylum, migration and human trafficking\', \'Culture and protest\', \'Development alternatives: Development, rights, security\', \'Corporate responsibility and law\', \'Financial citizenship and social justice\', \'Conflict and development (Politics)\', \'Globalisation and social policy (Social Policy and Social Work)\', \'Global social problems (Social Policy and Social Work)\', \'International organisations (Politics)\', \'New security challenges (Politics)\', \'Teaching and learning citizenship and global education (Education)\', "Women, citizenship and conflict (Centre for Women\'s Studies)"]
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants will normally be expected to have obtained an undergraduate degree with honours (2:1 or higher, or its equivalent). Some academic study or practical experience of law is desirable though not required. Applications are also welcomed from candidates with a good 2:2 degree (or equivalent) and at least 3 years of relevant work experience.
English language requirementsIf your first language is not English, and you have not completed an undergraduate degree\xc2\xa0in English, you will need these minimum English test scores:
- IELTS: 7.0, with a minimum of 7.0 in Writing and no less than 6.5 in all other components
- PTE: 67, with a minimum of 67 in Writing and no less than 61 in all other components
- CAE\xc2\xa0and CPE\xc2\xa0(from January 2015): 185, with a minimum of 185 in Writing and no less than 176 in all other components
- CAE\xc2\xa0(before January 2015): 75, with \'Very Good\' in Writing
- CPE\xc2\xa0(before January 2015): B
- TOEFL: 96 with a minimum of 24 in Writing and no less than 23 in all other components
- Trinity ISE: level 3 with Distinction in all components
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 16,290 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,760 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 16,290 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,760 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of York 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 University of York
University of York
Heslington, United Kingdom
University of York is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-06-18
- Start Date 2018-09-24
- Language English
- Duration 12 months