Program Overview
The LLM in Human Rights Law at the University of Bristol offers a comprehensive understanding of human rights law, equipping graduates with knowledge and skills to address violations and promote human dignity globally. Through coursework and a dissertation, taught by experts, students gain specialized insights into specific human rights issues, boosting their career prospects in legal and international fields. Part-time or full-time options are available, with applications due by July/August 2024.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The LLM in Human Rights Law at the University of Bristol provides students with a comprehensive understanding of human rights law and its application in various contexts. The program aims to equip graduates with the knowledge and skills necessary to address human rights violations and promote human dignity worldwide.
Objectives:
- Develop a solid understanding of human rights law
- Deepen knowledge of specific human rights issues
- Build transferable skills
- Boost prospects for work in related fields
- Deliver a solid first step towards a research career
Outline:
The LLM in Human Rights Law consists of four units (120 credit points overall, 30 credit points each) and a compulsory dissertation (60 credit points).
Teaching:
The LLM in Human Rights Law is taught by world-leading experts in the field of human rights law. The program features a combination of lectures, seminars, and workshops, providing students with a variety of learning experiences. Students also have the opportunity to participate in the Human Rights Law Clinic, which offers practical experience in human rights law and practice.
Careers:
Graduates of the LLM in Human Rights Law have gone on to work in a variety of fields, including:
- Solicitors
- Barristers
- Lawyers
- Researchers
- International and European organizations
- Governments
- NGOs
- Other agencies
Other:
The LLM in Human Rights Law is a one-year full-time or two-year part-time program. Part-time study requires daytime weekday attendance. The program starts in September 2024. The application deadline for overseas applicants is 24 July 2024, and the application deadline for home applicants is 9 August 2024.
UK: full-time £13,700 per year UK: part-time (two years) £6,850 per year Overseas: full-time £26,700 per year For programmes that last longer than one year, please budget for up to an 8% increase in fees each year.
