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  • Qualification

    LLM - Master of Laws

  • Location

    University of Birmingham

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Course overview In this course you become an expert in human rights law. Explore how people’s rights and freedoms are protected by the law, and improve your legal understanding of these complex issues. Prepare for a career in human rights law dedicated to bringing about positive change. Investigate practical challenges facing human rights within the UK and legal responses to these issues. Course highlights As a Top 10 UK Law School, you'll learn from experts with practical experience developing solutions to human rights challenges. This course mixes the latest academic theory with real world relevance and professional opportunities. Study the topics that interest you with our diverse range of modules. Specialise in topics such as human rights and health law, and race, ethnicity and criminal justice. Get ready for your future career through research internships, pro bono activities, mooting and work experience. Join our diverse community of staff and students from around the world, and broaden your perspective. Get access to the BARBRI SQE1 Prep course, with a 20% discount for Birmingham Law School graduates.

Application deadline

28/08/2026

Tuition fees

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£ 28,080per year

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University information

University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

  • University League Table

    12th

  • Campus address

    University of Birmingham, Edgbaston Birmingham, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TT, United Kingdom

The University of Birmingham is a founding member of the elite Russell Group of UK universities and is known all around the world for its pioneering research.
Based in the second largest city in the UK, Birmingham offers an outstanding international student experience.
The university has a vibrant international student community and is home to over 10,000 international students from approximately 150 countries.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    20th out of 113 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 218
    145 66%

    26th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    82.0 82%

    24th

    7
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.00 75%

    92nd

    10

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