Program Overview
The International Human Rights at Birmingham City 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 International 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 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,900 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the International 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
- Advanced Legal Research Methods
- Business and Human Rights
- International Human Rights Law
- Human Rights and Vulnerability
- Law and Catastrophe
- Human Rights and the Environment
- Dissertation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Minimum 2:2 on a UK degree in law (e.g. LLB), or
- Minimum 2:2 on a UK degree which includes law as a substantial component (e.g. BA Law and Management), or
- An equivalent overseas qualification. IELTS, or equivalent will also be required for international students whose first language is not English.
Examples of equivalent qualification include:
- Bangladesh - completion of a four-year LLB average 50% from a Bangladesh public university or average 55% from a Bangladesh private university rated good by UGC
- India - completion of an LLB average 55% (or average 50% from a five-star university). Following changes to the English Language requirements introduced by the UKBA during 2011, we can now accept the Standard 12th CBSE with an average score of 65% as being equivalent to IELTS 6.5. We may be able to accept Standard 12th Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and the CISCE
- Pakistan - completion of an LLB average 55%
- Sri Lanka - completion of a four-year LLB average 55%
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,900 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,900 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Birmingham City 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 Birmingham City University
Birmingham City University
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Birmingham City University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months