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PostgraduateLLM

International Human Rights Law and Practice

University of York
York, England
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1 yearDuration
£27,250Per Year (Intl)
£12,500Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in law with the LLM International Human Rights Law and Practice at University of York. Based in York, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. The programme provides the knowledge, skills and networks necessary for mid-career professionals and recent graduates to work in the human rights field. The programme is distinctive because students: Work on real human rights issues, which gives practical skills, hands-on experience and improved job prospects; get the opportunity to work alongside human rights defenders during a 2-week field visit to Malaysia or placement in York; learn from international human rights defenders based at the centre; explore how international human rights law interacts with national public policy in various s... International tuition fees are £27,250 per year, home/UK fees are £12,500 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £30,500 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

International Human Rights Law Foundations
Regional Human Rights Systems and Mechanisms
Human Rights Advocacy and Social Change
International Criminal Law and Justice
Transitional Justice and Post-Conflict Resolution
Human Rights Field Research and Practice
Economic
Social and Cultural Rights
Comparative Constitutional Protection of Rights
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic77777
PTE Academic73

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£27,250

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£27,250

Home Student Fee

£12,500

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
40%Work & Study
90%Professional Jobs
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About University of York

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