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Master of Laws International Human Rights Law

University of Hertfordshire

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  • Qualification

    LLM - Master of Laws

  • Location

    College Lane campus - University of Hertfordshire

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    26-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

About the course

If you wish to apply for LLM International Human Rights Law, please apply through the

  • LLM Masters of Law course page
    • .

    Ethics and human rights are always hot topics, both domestically and internationally. The LLM International Human Rights Law will enable you to explore a wide range of subjects in this area, examine the latest developments and critically analyse the arguments on all sides of the debates. The two compulsory modules – International Human Rights Law and Medical Law and Ethics – will offer you a firm foundation for human rights specialisation, particularly with an ethical and medical law perspective. Practical work and case studies underpin solid theoretical teaching, equipping you with everything you need to work in this dynamic and challenging area of international law.

    In the International Human Rights Law module you will 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.

    The Medical Law and Ethics module offers analysis of a wide range of areas within medical law and ethics, particularly from an international perspective. You will cover topics such as medical negligence and legal and ethical dilemmas, medical law and ethics from ‘birth to death’, the impact of modern technologies in areas such as gene editing, embryo testing, surrogacy and organ donation, and the law and ethics of end-of-life issues, such as assisted suicide.

    Careers

    The knowledge, skills and critical understanding of medical law and ethics you will gain on this course will equip you to serve and support human rights efforts in a wide variety of positions and sectors.

    Whether you choose to work in the public sector, health, international organisations or civil society, or even to follow an academic or research career, you can be sure that your degree will be the launching pad you need for an exciting and stimulating future.

    Tuition fees

    Students living in United States
    (International fees)

    £ 17,250per 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 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

      Accounting & Finance

      61st out of 103 4

      67th out of 109 4

    • Entry standards

      / Max 227
      110 49%

      77th

    • Graduate prospects

      / Max 100
      55.0 55%

      77th

      1

    • Student satisfaction

      / Max 4
      3.27 82%

      20th

      47

    • 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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