LLM in Human Rights Law

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Career Outcomes

Job Placement

95%

Top recruiters

Human Rights Watch

Doughty Street Chambers

United Nations

Amnesty

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$33,000 / year

Overall Cost

$46,500 / year

FAQs

• What is the duration and study mode of the Human Rights Law LLM at Queen Mary?
  
  It can be done as a full-time one-year programme or as part-time over two years.
• What kinds of support and teaching will students receive?
  
  Teaching is by lectures and seminars, small group work, and student presentations. Students are supported by module convenors, the dissertation supervisor, and staff in the Law School. There are also guest lectures and events related to human rights.
• What are the entry requirements?
  
  Applicants typically need a strong undergraduate degree in law (normally upper second class or above). Non-law graduates may be considered if they have relevant legal study (like GDL) or substantial professional experience in a related field. International degree equivalents are accepted.
• What are the assessments like, including the dissertation?
  
  Assessments combine coursework and examinations depending on the module. The dissertation involves independent research under supervision, usually a substantial piece of work (often mid-year submission for full-time students).
• What does the programme cover / what kind of modules are offered?
  
  The programme covers international, regional, and domestic human rights law. Modules may include humanitarian law, children’s rights, migrant rights, women’s rights, socio-economic rights, and the crimes of the powerful. The programme includes both compulsory electives, guided electives, free module choices, and a dissertation component.