LLM Human Rights Law

Postgraduate Entry Requirements:

• Applicants should have successfully completed a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution with a minimum overall score of 60% or equivalent.
• English language proficiency is required, and applicants must provide evidence of their English language skills through an approved language test.
  • IELTS: A minimum overall score of 6.5 with no individual component below 6.0.
  • TOEFL: A minimum overall score of 92, with at least with at least 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking, and 21 in Writing.
  • PTE Academic: A minimum overall score of 71 with 65 in Writing, and 59 in Reading, Listening and Speaking..
• Some postgraduate programs may have specific subject prerequisites or additional requirements.

Students must provide:

• academic marksheets & transcripts
• letters of recommendation
• a personal statement - SOP
• passport
• other supporting documents as required by the university.

Work experience: Some postgraduate courses may require relevant work experience in the field.

It is important to note that meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission, as the university considers factors such as availability of places and competition for the program. Additionally, some courses may have higher entry requirements or additional selection criteria, such as interviews or portfolio submissions.

Queen Mary University of London offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to its students. 

1. Queen Mary International Excellence Scholarships: A scholarship program for international undergraduate and postgraduate students who have an offer of admission from Queen Mary University of London and have demonstrated academic excellence. The scholarship covers full tuition fees for one year of study.
2. Queen Mary Law Scholarships: A scholarship program for undergraduate and postgraduate law students who have an offer of admission from Queen Mary University of London and have demonstrated academic excellence. The scholarship covers full or partial tuition fees, depending on the level of academic achievement.
3. Queen Mary Engineering and Materials Science Scholarships: A scholarship program for undergraduate and postgraduate students studying engineering or materials science who have an offer of admission from Queen Mary University of London and have demonstrated academic excellence. The scholarship covers full or partial tuition fees, depending on the level of academic achievement.

Graduates of the LLM Human Rights Law program have diverse and rewarding career prospects in the field of human rights and international law. 

1. Human Rights Lawyer: Graduates can work as human rights lawyers, representing individuals and organizations in cases related to human rights violations.

2. Human Rights Officer: Graduates may pursue careers as human rights officers in international organizations and NGOs, monitoring and advocating for human rights.

3. Diplomat: Graduates can work as diplomats, representing their countries in international forums and advocating for human rights issues.

4. Academia and Research: Graduates may choose academic careers, conducting research and teaching human rights law and international law.

5. Policy Advisor: Graduates can work as policy advisors for governments and organizations, shaping human rights policies and initiatives.

6. International Humanitarian Law Specialist: Graduates may work as specialists in international humanitarian law, addressing human rights concerns during armed conflicts.

7. Advocacy and Campaigning: Graduates can engage in human rights advocacy and campaigning for various human rights causes.