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LLM International Protection of Human Rights and Personal Freedom

University of Derby

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Course options

  • Qualification

    LLM - Master of Laws

  • Location

    One Friar Gate Square

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

.The Masters in Law offers maximum flexibility and provides unrivalled choice and opportunity. Choose a specialist pathway and gain a deeper insight into an area of law, giving you advantage in an ever more competitive market.

Course description

  • Choose a broad-based LLM programme or specialise in Commercial Law; Corporate and Financial Law; Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law, and International Protection of Human Rights and Personal Freedom
  • Study at a time and pace to suit you and your circumstances
  • Benefit from our modern approach to teaching law in a global context: you can tailor your coursework and assignments to different jurisdictions, so you can gain a truly international flavour of law
  • Learn from our team of expert practitioners.

The LLM course combines academic and theoretical knowledge. You will develop your understanding of the interaction between law and policy at an international level, enabling you to contribute to organisations and commercial enterprises operating across the global policy arena.

LLM (International Protection of Human Rights and Personal Freedom) – building your awareness of the human rights regime at international, regional and national levels. Taking a practical approach to the investigation of human rights violations, this pathway prepares you for a rewarding career with organisations working in the human rights field, from law firms to governments and non-governmental organisations.

An LLM is considered to be essential for the pursuit of an academic career. With the focus on research skills at its heart – and a high level of flexibility providing many diverse opportunities to specialise – the Derby LLM programme is an ideal springboard to MPhil or PhD studies. From the start, you are encouraged to develop your research, communication and independent learning techniques and we offer guidance if you wish to present your work at conferences or to have it published.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 14,900per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Derby

University of Derby

  • University League Table

    100th

  • Campus address

    University of Derby, Kedleston Road, Derby, Derby, DE22 1GB, England

The University of Derby has a diverse community of more than 2,500 students from over 100 countries, studying at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.
The International Student Hub offer extraordinary support during your studies.
Dedicated recruitment officers and university representatives travel to meet you in your home country to share information and insights about life in the UK.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    89th out of 104 24

    73rd out of 109 2

    44th out of 75 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 222
    106 47%

    85th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    28.0 28%

    101st

    27
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.09 82%

    26th

    8
  • Entry standards

    / Max 220
    116 52%

    75th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    59.0 59%

    79th

    14
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.71 74%

    76th

    44
  • Entry standards

    / Max 174
    121 67%

    56th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    90.0 90%

    30th

    27
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.25 85%

    7th

    43

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