Course summary
Discover the effects of globalisation on our legal and human rights with this LLB International Law and Human Rights master's degree. You’ll graduate with a thorough understanding of international conventions, state responsibility, international dispute settlement and human rights responsibilities. The programme will prepare you for a career in international or human rights law in governmental and non-governmental roles, or the private and commercial sectors. You’ll begin your programme with a one-week intensive legal skills course to give you a grounding in the common law system, interactions of statute and judge-made law, and the impact of international conventions and model laws on national law. Over the course of the programme you’ll develop your understanding of global legal frameworks along with the skills to analyse complex legal issues and evaluate legal or policy responses. You'll choose from a wide range of modules including:
- dispute settlement in international law
- human rights in context
- international criminal justice
- armed conflict in international law
- free speech and privacy on the internet
Modules
For a full list of compulsory and optional modules, please visit our website: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/international-law-human-rights-masters-llm#modules
Assessment method
We’ll feedback on your work during class to help you to identify your strengths and understand where you can improve. Formal assessment varies by module and includes exams and coursework, as well as your dissertation.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- The Law Society
How to apply
International applicants
If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate your English ability by meeting our Band G requirements: IELTS 7.0 overall, with minimum of 6.5 in each component. For more information on accepted English Language tests, please see our website.
Entry requirements
An upper-second class bachelor’s degree or higher in law or in a degree with a substantial legal component. Work experience also considered.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Additional fee information
https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/fees/postgraduate.page
Sponsorship information
A variety of scholarships, grants and bursaries may be available to help you fund your master’s study, both from the University and from other organisations. Please check the website for more information.
Provider information
University of Southampton
Highfield
Southampton
SO17 1BJ