Human Rights Advocacy LLM

Online University of East London School of Business and Law

Full time & Part time September LLM See programme description

FindAMasters summary

The Human Rights Advocacy LLM is an exciting and unique programme that allows you to specialize in human rights from a practical perspective. Whether you're a law graduate or come from a non-law background, this course will equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to make a difference in the field of human rights. You'll study core modules on human rights practice and the European Convention on Human Rights, and have the opportunity to choose from a wide range of optional modules. With a focus on advocacy and practical training, this programme opens up various career opportunities in law firms, NGOs, and international organizations. Minimum entry requirements include a 2:2 Honours degree and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5.

About the course

A master’s degree in law is a fantastic way for law graduates to develop a specialisation, or for non-lawyers working in related fields to gain a deeper understanding of legal issues.

This LLM pathway is a unique course that allows you to specialise in human rights from a highly practical perspective; the focus on advocacy translates into valuable clinical skills that enable you to put your knowledge of human rights law into practice. You’ll study the core principles of human rights advocacy, rooted in knowledge of the European Convention on Human Rights, developing expertise in an increasingly vital area of law that has implications for individuals throughout the world facing discrimination and persecution.

Entry Requirements

Minimum 2:2 Honours degree in any subject.

We would normally expect you to have Grade C in GCSE English and Maths.

Overall IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in Writing, Speaking, Reading and Listening (or recognised equivalent).

Fees

Please see the university website for further information on fees for this course.

Where will I study?

University of East London

The careers-led university; we’ve been preparing our students for the jobs of the future for over 125 years. We help people live better lives all over the world.

Scholarships

You should previously have been awarded an undergraduate degree, postgraduate degree, professional doctorate or a postgraduate research degree from UEL or one of its predecessor institutions, such as the Polytechnic of East London.
You cannot apply for the alumni discount if your course involves distance learning or if you are studying towards a master’s and diploma in Architecture (RIBA Part 2), a PGCE, a post-compulsory education and training (PCET) course or any short course or courses worth less than 120 credits.

Value of Scholarship(s)

15 per cent discount on tuitions fees

Eligibility

If you’re a member of UEL’s Alumni Association, you are automatically eligible for 15 per cent off your postgraduate fees*. The offer applies to all UEL alumni, however long ago they graduated.

Application Procedure

Please include on your application form that you previously studied at UEL, and include your old student ID number. The 15 per cent discount will be deducted from your tuition fees after any other scholarships, and before any early payment discount is applied. It can also be used alongside other scholarships and funding.

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An international scholarship at UEL covers part of the cost of course fees. Scholarships are highly sought after and the process of applying for scholarships is often competitive and carries deadline dates. The amount awarded is assessed on a case by case basis and is often up to £4000 off tuition fees per year.

Value of Scholarship(s)

Up to £4,000

Eligibility

You must have filled out an application to study at UEL prior to applying for the scholarship (we will ask for your UEL application reference number)

Application Procedure

To qualify for a scholarship you must first make an application to study at UEL before applying for any of the scholarships. After you’ve done this, you should then use the links below to apply for the scholarship quoting your application reference number.

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