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The International Human Rights LLM course provides a thorough knowledge of human rights. It aims to set graduates for successful career in law and equip them with valuable skills employers look for, including ‘Advanced Legal Skills’ and ‘International Perspectives in Law’. The course mixes taught elements with independent research, and student can negotiate the topic of his/her dissertation project to fit both his/her personal interests and the supervisory expertise of Sunderland's tutors. Teaching and learning methods include weekly three-hour workshops. Assessment methods include written coursework, usually a 6,000-word essay for each taught module.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Law and Legal Studies
Degree
LLM
Study Level
Masters
The International Human Rights LLM course provides a thorough knowledge of human rights. It aims to set graduates for successful career in law and equip them with valuable skills employers look for, including ‘Advanced Legal Skills’ and ‘International Perspectives in Law’. The course mixes taught elements with independent research, and student can negotiate the topic of his/her dissertation project to fit both his/her personal interests and the supervisory expertise of Sunderland's tutors. Teaching and learning methods include weekly three-hour workshops. Assessment methods include written coursework, usually a 6,000-word essay for each taught module.
LLM International Human Rights
City Campus, Sunderland, United Kingdom
12 monthsProgramme duration
13,000 GBPTuition Fee/year
1Scholarships
Law and Legal StudiesMain Subject Area
Programme overview
Main Subject
Law and Legal Studies
Degree
LLM
Study Level
Masters
Programme overview
Main Subject
Law and Legal Studies
Degree
LLM
Study Level
Masters
Admission Requirements
Tuition fees
Domestic
International
Scholarships
Global Leaders Scholarship
Value
$6800
Deadline
19 Jun 2026
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
You must be admitted to this school to be awarded
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