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Human Rights Law LLM or PGDip

Oxford Brookes University

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  • Qualification

    LLM - Master of Laws

  • Location

    Headington Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-JAN-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

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.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 16,950per year

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

University information

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Oxford Brookes University

  • University League Table

    46th

  • Campus address

    Oxford Brookes University, Gipsy Lane, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 0BP, England

Oxford is a city full of history and renowned for academic excellence and culture. Just over 1 hour from London, with 24-hour bus links to major airports.
Oxford Brookes courses give students the fundamental skills and experience needed to succeed in their chosen career and become internationally employable.
Starting university is exciting but also a time of great change, so Oxford Brookes does all it can to help you settle in, feel at home and make new friends.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    57th out of 103 3

    52nd out of 109 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    108 47%

    81st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    67.0 67%

    46th

    7
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.11 78%

    56th

    14
  • Entry standards

    / Max 221
    112 51%

    85th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    82.0 82%

    40th

    1
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.90 72%

    92nd

    1

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