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International Human Rights at University of Birmingham - UCAS

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2025 - 20262026 - 2027
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Open days

18Mar
University of Birmingham - Postgraduate Open Day
Postgraduate

Course summary

Become an expert in global human rights law. Explore how people’s rights and freedoms are protected by the law and investigate practical challenges facing international human rights law today. The world needs people to defend human rights. Prepare for a career using human rights law to bring about positive change, either as a legal practitioner or in government, policy or humanitarian roles. As one of the top Law Schools in the UK, you'll learn from experts with practical experience of developing solutions to global human rights challenges. This course mixes the latest academic theory with real world relevance and professional opportunities.

  • Study the topics that interest you with our broad range of modules. Specialise in areas such as human rights and health law, public international law, and international and European responses to terrorism.
  • Join our diverse community of staff and students from around the world.
  • One of the top 25 Law Schools in the UK (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026).
  • Stand out from the crowd by undertaking research internships, pro bono activities and work experience opportunities through our Centre for Employability, Professional Legal Education and Research (CEPLER).

Modules

The programme comprises 120 credits of taught modules and a 60-credit dissertation. Visit the course page on the University of Birmingham website for the most up-to-date module information.

Entry requirements

You should have, or expect to get, a 2:1 Honours degree in Law. Relevant equivalent study or professional experience can also be considered for entry.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

For more detailed information on available funding and fees for postgraduate courses please visit: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught/fees-funding
International Human Rights at University of Birmingham - UCAS