Overview

You’ll undertake a complex analysis of disruptive global events, such as war crimes, genocide, terrorism, displacement of peoples, statelessness and the rights of vulnerable minorities.

As part of your International Law - Conflict, Security and Human Rights programme from Leeds Beckett University , you’ll also:

Consider how disruptive events act as drivers in the development of international legal norms

Study the theoretical underpinnings of the liberal world order – democracy, rule of law and human rights - and apply these concepts to an analysis of current issues related to security and conflict

Specialise in legal study to help prevent or resolve conflict, mitigate security risks and protect human rights

Understand the role of methodology in producing reliable research

Have the opportunity to study unique modules such as Global Security, Counter Terrorism & Justice and Genocide & War Crimes

Careers

This masters study will provide you with specialist knowledge in immigration, citizenship, security laws, terrorism and counter terrorism, human rights and international human rights law. It will broaden your employability prospects in a variety of sectors, including:

Legal profession

Policing and security

Civil service

Academia

NGOs in advocacy and rights

Local and national politics

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Laws of Armed Conflict and Use of Force
Legal Research Methods
Democracy, Rule of Law and Human Rights
Dissertation

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

54

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OTE

120

IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Leeds, United Kingdom

Disciplines

International Law Criminal Law Public Law View 202 other Masters in Public Law in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

54

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OTE

120

IELTS

6

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General requirements

Applicants should either have at least a second class honours degree in the cognate subjects of Law or Social Sciences, at least a second class honours degree in a non-cognate subject supported by evidence of an aptitude for the subject applied for, or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment.

All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

17900 GBP / year

≈ 17900 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

11400 GBP / year

≈ 11400 GBP / year

Additional Details

Placement Year tuition fees:

UK: £2280

International: £3580

Part-time tuition fees:

UK: £5700 for full programme

Living costs

Leeds

United Kingdom

637 - 1103 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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