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LLM Human Rights Law
Mile End
INTAKE: September
Program Overview
The LLM in Human Rights Law at Queen Mary caters to individuals with a law degree or a degree with substantial legal content. It offers a comprehensive exploration of international human rights law, examining its various sources, including treaties, customary international law, and general principles of law. The program emphasizes both theoretical frameworks and practical applications, preparing students for careers in legal practice, academia, human rights organizations, government, or international institutions.
Curriculum: The curriculum covers a range of essential topics, including international human rights law, human rights theory, international humanitarian law, and comparative human rights law. Students delve into specific human rights issues, such as freedom of expression, the right to life, protection from torture, and discrimination. The program often includes specialized modules on areas such as refugee law, international criminal law, and business and human rights. Students are typically assessed through a combination of examinations, coursework, and a dissertation or research project, allowing them to explore a specific area of human rights law in greater depth.
Research Focus: Queen Mary University of London has a strong research focus in human rights law, with faculty members actively involved in cutting-edge research. The LLM in Human Rights Law program benefits greatly from this expertise, with teaching delivered by leading academics and practitioners in the field. Students are exposed to the latest research findings and are encouraged to develop a research-oriented approach to human rights issues. The research environment fosters critical thinking and an understanding of evidence-based human rights advocacy and policy.
Industry Engagement: The program fosters links with various organizations involved in human rights, including NGOs, human rights commissions, international tribunals, and government agencies. These connections offer students opportunities for networking, internships, and exposure to the practical realities of human rights law in real-world settings. Queen Mary's location in London, a major center for human rights organizations and legal institutions, provides excellent access to related institutions and events.
Global Perspective: Human rights are inherently global, and Queen Mary's LLM in Human Rights Law reflects this. The program addresses international human rights law, examining its application in different regions and contexts. The program also attracts students from diverse backgrounds, fostering a multicultural learning environment and promoting the exchange of ideas and perspectives on human rights challenges worldwide.
Location
Mile End
Score
IELTS 7
Tuition Fee
£ 31500
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.
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.
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.
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.
Human Rights Lawyer: Graduates can work as human rights lawyers, representing individuals and organizations in cases related to human rights violations.
Human Rights Officer: Graduates may pursue careers as human rights officers in international organizations and NGOs, monitoring and advocating for human rights.
Diplomat: Graduates can work as diplomats, representing their countries in international forums and advocating for human rights issues.
Academia and Research: Graduates may choose academic careers, conducting research and teaching human rights law and international law.
Policy Advisor: Graduates can work as policy advisors for governments and organizations, shaping human rights policies and initiatives.
International Humanitarian Law Specialist: Graduates may work as specialists in international humanitarian law, addressing human rights concerns during armed conflicts.
Advocacy and Campaigning: Graduates can engage in human rights advocacy and campaigning for various human rights causes.
