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Human Rights Law at University of Birmingham - UCAS

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2024 - 20252025 - 2026
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Course summary

Become an expert in human rights law. Explore how people’s rights and freedoms are protected by the law, and improve your legal understanding of these complex issues. Prepare for a career in human rights law dedicated to bringing about positive change. Investigate practical challenges facing human rights within the UK and legal responses to these issues. As a Top 10 UK Law School (Birmingham Law School is 9th in the UK in the Research Excellence Framework exercise 2021 based on research rated 4*) you'll learn from experts with practical experience developing solutions to 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 diverse range of modules. Specialise in topics such as human rights and health law, and race, ethnicity and criminal justice.
  • Join our diverse community of staff and students from around the world.
  • Get access to the BARBRI SQE1 Prep course, with a 20% discount for Birmingham Law School graduates.
  • 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

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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

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Human Rights Law at University of Birmingham - UCAS