Study LLM International Human Rights at Goldsmiths, University of London in the UK, Law
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LLM International Human Rights

UK

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What will I learn?

The LLM in International Human Rights equips you with advanced knowledge and expertise in human rights law, giving you access to our internationally leading faculty, eminent legal experts, and some of the foremost human rights organisations in the UK.The LLM introduces you to the history, theory and practice of international human rights law.We’ll focus on the strengths as well as identifying and critiquing the limits of domestic and international human rights.You’ll master the instruments and institutions that make up the international system of human rights protection from around the world, exploring their potential for reform.You’ll explore some of the most cutting-edge human rights debates of our times, from gender identity to AI-based predictive policing.

Which department am I in?

Law

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£22,000.00 (US$ 28,411) per year
Accommodation - Budget - GBP 158 - GBP 337 per week.

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved
Start date

September 2026

Venue

Goldsmiths Campus

New Cross, London,

London,

Greater London,

SE14 6NW, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants will normally have a degree in law, a related social science discipline (such as criminology, politics and international relations, sociology, anthropology, media and communications, economics or psychology), or a humanities degree (such as English, history, philosophy or art).

We also accept applications from people with professional, transferrable experience working in:

  • NGOs
  • Charities
  • Criminal justice and human rights organisations
  • Journalism
  • The civil service or other governmental position

Students will normally be expected to have a second class honours degree or its equivalent.

There is some flexibility where applicants demonstrate exceptional commitment or abilities to study for the degree because of their possession of other qualifications, or because they have relevant experiences that would qualify them for the programme.

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

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