International Human Rights Law LLM 12 months Postgraduate Programme By Brunel University of London |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

22,320 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

17 Jul, 2026Application Deadline

Main Subject Area

Law and Legal StudiesMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Law and Legal Studies

Degree

LLM

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Brunel International Human Rights Law LLM is designed for graduates wishing to develop the specialist skills needed for a career in this dynamic field of law.

Through a detailed analysis of the theory, history and development of human rights, and an exploration of the mechanisms of human rights protection, you will acquire a comprehensive understanding of international human rights law and its interconnection with international criminal and comparative criminal law.

The course places particular emphasis on the radical transformations in international human rights law since the beginning of the 21st century, with the establishment of the International Criminal Court, the on-going process of the United Nations reform, and the post 9/11 shift to a more ‘security-at-all-costs’ approach to criminal process values, especially with regards to the war against terror.

You will explore key contemporary issues, such as:

  • Human rights advocacy and global governance though NGOs and non-state actors
  • The European system of human rights protection
  • Group rights and the rights of minorities and indigenous peoples
  • Challenges posed by international migration and the protection of migrants, asylum seekers and refugees
  • Women’s rights and the rights of the child including protection for victims of human trafficking
  • Sexual and gay rights
  • The right to development and “third- generation” rights

With human right issues featuring more prominently in public debates and institutional policy considerations, employers are looking for candidates with the specialist training needed to keep up with the new realities. Your International Human Rights Law LLM will give you that expertise and make you a sought-after prospect by law firms, businesses and government bodies.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Law and Legal Studies

Degree

LLM

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Brunel International Human Rights Law LLM is designed for graduates wishing to develop the specialist skills needed for a career in this dynamic field of law.

Through a detailed analysis of the theory, history and development of human rights, and an exploration of the mechanisms of human rights protection, you will acquire a comprehensive understanding of international human rights law and its interconnection with international criminal and comparative criminal law.

The course places particular emphasis on the radical transformations in international human rights law since the beginning of the 21st century, with the establishment of the International Criminal Court, the on-going process of the United Nations reform, and the post 9/11 shift to a more ‘security-at-all-costs’ approach to criminal process values, especially with regards to the war against terror.

You will explore key contemporary issues, such as:

  • Human rights advocacy and global governance though NGOs and non-state actors
  • The European system of human rights protection
  • Group rights and the rights of minorities and indigenous peoples
  • Challenges posed by international migration and the protection of migrants, asylum seekers and refugees
  • Women’s rights and the rights of the child including protection for victims of human trafficking
  • Sexual and gay rights
  • The right to development and “third- generation” rights

With human right issues featuring more prominently in public debates and institutional policy considerations, employers are looking for candidates with the specialist training needed to keep up with the new realities. Your International Human Rights Law LLM will give you that expertise and make you a sought-after prospect by law firms, businesses and government bodies.

Admission Requirements

90+
6.5+
59+

A 2:2 (or above) UK Honours degree, or equivalent internationally recognised qualification, in Law or a related subject (International Relations, Political Science, Criminology, Criminal Justice and Sociology).

Other related disciplines and qualifications will be considered on an individual basis.

17 Jul 2026
12 Months
Jan
Sep

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fees

Domestic
14,435 GBP
International
22,320 GBP

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