Overview

We provide an advanced conceptual understanding of the international law on the promotion and protection of human rights, at the international, regional and national level, informed by the latest practice and scholarship.

The International Human Rights Law course at the University of Essex sets international human rights law in its philosophical and historical contexts, enabling you to understand international human rights law as it applies in various situations including states of emergency or acute crises, development and transition.

Your future

The majority of our students go on, or return, to work in human rights as litigators, in NGOs and international organisations like the UN, in government (particularly Ministries of Foreign Affairs) and in academia. They are a conspicuous presence in all the key human rights hubs in the world.

Essex Law School have gone on to a wide variety of careers in international and intergovernmental organisations or employment with governments across the world, in commerce and banking, in non-governmental organisations and, as might be expected, in the legal profession and the judiciary.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

International Human Rights Law: Law and Practice

Public International Law

Religion, Gender Equality and Postcoloniality

Human Rights, International Relations and Diplomacy

Human Rights, Social Justice and Social Change

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-21 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-08 00:00:00 , National

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We recommend that you apply as soon as you are able to as courses may occasionally close early.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

62

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Colchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

International Law Civil & Private Law Master of Laws (LLM) View 339 other Masters in International Law in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

62

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 2:2 degree in Law, or a 2:2 joint honours degree that includes at least one of the following subjects:

Criminology

International Relations

Law

Politics

Political Science

Sociology

We will also consider applicants with any other 2:2 degree or above.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

22750 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22750 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

10500 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10500 GBP per year during 12 months.

Part-time

Home/UK fee: £5,250 per year

International fee: £11,375 per year

Living costs for Colchester

660 - 1140 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student insurance

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Tuition Fee

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Living costs for Colchester

Funding

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