Overview

At Human Rights Law offered bt University of Nottingham you will be taught by experts who have advised governments, collaborated with organisations including the United Nations, and joined forces with NGOs in their human rights advocacy work. This practical application of academic knowledge allows you to see how human rights law can have a tangible impact.

The School of Law is home to the Human Rights Law Centre (HRLC), one of the world's most respected academic human rights institutions. The HRLC’s research and activities underpin the teaching and offer a range of opportunities for you to participate in the activities. These range from voluntary placements to paid summer internships. These experiences are designed to broaden your understanding of human rights research and practical work, while providing invaluable hands-on experience in a renowned academic centre.

The HRLC’s Director is Professor Aoife Nolan, who also acts as the President of the Council of Europe’s European Committee of Social Rights. Professor Dominic McGoldrick is the editor-in-chief of the Human Rights Law Review (the leading journal in the field).

Career

The graduates go on to a wide range of careers. Many go into the legal profession or return to their previous legal careers with specialist knowledge and enhanced prospects. Others work in international organisations and NGOs. Some graduates further their academic career by progressing onto the PhD programme.

Recent graduate destinations include BAE Systems, Clifford Chance, London Stock Exchange and Simmons & Simmons.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Global Data Protection Law

International Criminal Law

International Environmental Law

International Investment Law

International Law and the Regulation of Force

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
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- Apply before 2026-08-24 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

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Campus Location

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Public Law Master of Laws (LLM) View 374 other Masters in Master of Laws (LLM) in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

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90

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71

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General requirements

2:1 (or international equivalent) in law, humanities or social sciences
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Living costs

Nottingham

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583 - 978 GBP / month

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