12 monthsProgramme duration
22,320 GBPTuition Fee/year
17 Jul, 2026Application Deadline
Jan, SepStarting Month
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
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.
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
- Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
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