Human Rights Law LLM or PGDip

UK

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What will I learn?

Overview

On our LLM Law course, you’ll develop an advanced understanding of the legal frameworks that underpin our world order today through our pathways:

LLM International Law
LLM Human Rights Law
LLM International Commercial Law and Trade
LLM Global Business and Human Rights.

You’ll learn how to leverage laws to drive positive change across global communities.

The refugee crisis. Sustainable development. Human rights. Global conflicts. You’ll explore the legalities behind some of the biggest global challenges. You’ll emerge with a unique skill set and perspectives that cross legal silos. This will set you apart as an expert in your field. You'll also have an opportunity to undertake pro bono volunteer work to gain valuable experience. This placement will help to develop your legal skills.

You’ll explore the workings of powerful global actors - like the World Bank and the UN. You’ll also have the freedom to explore areas of international law that interest you most, like global development or human rights systems. You can join a LLM course in January or September, the choice is yours.

Careers

Graduates from the LLM progress to an impressive range of careers. Many of our graduates are now policymakers, human rights activists, judges, and commercial lawyers.

You’ll know how to challenge complex legal problems using new ideas and innovative thinking, and have a clear understanding of the motivations driving new and old legislation.

We’ll help you decide what your next steps should be.

Students can also exit with Pgdip awards.

Which department am I in?

School of Law

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£16,950.00 (US$ 21,890) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2025

Venue

Headington Campus

Marston Road Site, Jack Straws Lane,

Oxford,

Oxfordshire,

OX3 0FL, United Kingdom

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£16,950.00 (US$ 21,890) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2025

Venue

Headington Campus - Headington Hill Site

Headington Hill,

Oxford,

Oxfordshire,

OX3 0BP, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Students will normally be required to have (or to be expecting) a good honours degree, or an equivalent degree awarded by a university outside the United Kingdom. The degree may be in Law or in a related discipline. We welcome applications from both non-Law graduates and work experience-based candidates. Students new to the academic study of law will be advised to read a number of recommended texts by way of induction before they begin the course. Students are also encouraged to attend the induction sessions provided in the week prior to the beginning of the course. Students need to have an IELTS minimum score of 6.5 (with 6.0 in reading and writing) is required. TOEFL: Overall score 88 includes R22, L21, S24, W21.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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