Overview

Key features

By taking the International Human Rights Law programme from University of Hertfordshire , you can be sure that the teaching you receive is up to date and highly relevant to twenty-first-century global human rights issues, taught as it is by specialists at the forefront of their disciplines and underpinned by the latest research and practice. Practical, innovative teaching methods combined with traditional class seminars ensure that you are equipped with the knowledge and skills that you will need for your career in the arena of human rights.

The two compulsory modules will be complemented by two from a range of optional modules on offer, enabling you to tailor your course according to your particular ambitions and aspirations.

In addition, the University’s co-curricular programme offers a wide range of options that will further enhance your skills.

Hertfordshire Law School has helped graduates forge successful careers for 40 years. You’ll benefit from our reputation for being forward thinking, innovative, and responsive to the world around us.

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.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods and Skills

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Banking Law

Public International Law

Intellectual Property

International Commercial Law

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Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-26 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-01-15 00:00:00

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You can apply up until the course starts. Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. If course is full we close the intake for that semester.

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hatfield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

International Law View 333 other Masters in International Law in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

A first degree in Law (or a subject in a related discipline, such as Business, Political Science or International Relations) at a minimum of 2:2. Or, an overseas qualification which is equivalent to a UK Honours degree, minimum 2:2 classification.

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Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

17250 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17250 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

14400 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14400 GBP per year during 12 months.

EU full time: £17250 per year

Part-time

National: £1200 per 15 credits

International: £1440 per 15 credits

EU: £1440 per 15 credits

Living costs for Hatfield

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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Scholarships Information

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