Overview
Key facts
This Human Rights Law from the University of Nottingham will be taught by experts who have advised governments, collaborated with organisations including the United Nations and the Council of Europe, and joined forces with NGOs in their human rights advocacy work. This practical application of academic knowledge allows you to see how human rights law can have a tangible impact.
The school is also home to the Human Rights Law Centre, one of the world's most respected academic human rights institutions. Their research and activities underpin our teaching and there are many opportunities for you to get involved in their activities through their student conference, internships and research assistant opportunities.
Careers
Our graduates go on to a wide range of careers. Many go into the legal profession or return to their previous legal careers with specialist knowledge and enhanced prospects. Others work in international organisations and NGOs. Some graduates further their academic career by progressing onto our PhD programme.
Recent graduate destinations include BAE Systems, Clifford Chance, London Stock Exchange and Simmons & Simmons.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Business and Human Rights
- Economic and Social Rights
- Fair Trials, Human Rights and Criminal Justice
- Imprisonment and Human Rights
- International Criminal Law
- International Human Rights Law
- International Humanitarian Law
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
Credits
CATS
Delivered
Disciplines
Civil & Private Law Public Law Master of Laws (LLM) View 278 other Masters in Public Law in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- 2.1 (or international equivalent) in law, humanities or social sciences
Tuition Fee
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International
21000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 21000 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
11050 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11050 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Nottingham
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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