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LLM International Human Rights Law with Placement Year

University of Hertfordshire

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  • Qualification

    LLM - Master of Laws

  • Location

    College Lane campus - University of Hertfordshire

  • Study mode

    Sandwich / Placement

  • Start date

    26-SEP-25

  • Duration

    2 years

Course summary

About the course

LLM International Human Rights Law offers a firm foundation for human rights specialisation and enables you to explore a wide range of subjects in this area. You’ll examine the latest developments and critically analyse arguments on all sides of Human Rights debates.

You have two compulsory modules: International Human Rights Law and International Humanitarian Law. Depending on which pathway you choose Humanitarian Law will only be available to those studying on the International Human Rights Law pathway.

In the International Human Rights Law module you’ll gain a critical understanding of human rights law from a comparative and cross-cultural perspective. The module also includes examination of theoretical and philosophical discussions on human rights, international and regional systems of human rights protection and the effectiveness of the United Nations system, and a focus on civil, political, social, economic and cultural rights.

Throughout the International Humanitarian Law module students gain in-depth understanding of some of the core concepts and elements of force used in international relations. The module includes critical discussions and evaluation of the history, basis and nature of international humanitarian law, as well as applicability of the law of armed conflict and classification of armed conflicts. You will be involved in discussions of those affected and involved in armed conflicts including the wounded, sick, shipwrecked, and prisoners of war; the distinction between combatants and civilians, permitted means of warfare, methods of warfare, the rules of belligerent occupation, and means of implementation of the International Humanitarian Law.

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University information

University of Hertfordshire

University of Hertfordshire

  • University League Table

    84th

  • Campus address

    University of Hertfordshire, College Lane, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 9AB, England

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Law

    67th out of 109 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 221
    111 50%

    87th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    72.0 72%

    67th

    19

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.10 78%

    34th

    6

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