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  • Qualification

    LLM - Master of Laws

  • Location

    Goldsmiths Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

The LLM in International Human Rights equips you with advanced knowledge and expertise in human rights law, giving you access to our internationally leading faculty, eminent legal experts and some of the foremost human rights organisations in the UK.

Why study LLM International Human Rights at Goldsmiths

  • The LLM in International Human Rights introduces you to the history, theory and practice of international human rights law.
  • We’ll focus on the strengths as well as identifying and critiquing the limits of domestic and international human rights.
  • You’ll master the instruments and institutions that make up the international system of human rights protection from around the world, exploring their potential for reform.
  • You’ll explore some of the most cutting-edge human rights debates of our times, from gender identity to AI-based predictive policing.
  • You’ll learn from important legal thinkers, internationally leading barristers and politicians. Our Law faculty and Visiting Professors are some of the greatest legal minds of our generation.
  • We’re focussed on employability, and you’ll have the opportunity to gain practical experience through taking placements and law clinics modules (for credit). Our Careers Service is here to support you every step of the way.
  • You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with renowned legal scholars, eminent legal practitioners and NGOs working in the field of International Human Rights, including the foremost human rights organisation, Liberty, that leads our pioneering 'NGO Advocacy, Litigation and Practice' modules.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 20,460per year

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

University information

Goldsmiths, University of London

  • University League Table

    60th

  • Campus address

    Goldsmiths, University of London, New Cross, Lewisham, SE14 6NW, England

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    96th out of 109

  • Entry standards

    / Max 221
    134 61%

    41st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    n/a

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.30 83%

    6th

    5

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