About International Human Rights LLM in City University London
The specialism in International Human Rights Law is designed for students from all backgrounds who have an interest in the intersection between human rights and international law. It will enable students to develop a career in human rights law or to embark on policy-oriented careers in government and non-governmental organisations at the domestic and international level. Students can combine study of the international human rights modules with courses from City’s MA in International Politics and Human Rights
Objectives
The specialist Master of Laws (LLM) in International Human Rights draws from the expertise of The City Law School's team of experienced human rights scholars. It gives you an opportunity to examine intellectually the subject from various angles - minority protection, human rights at times of war, the prosecution of international criminals, to name a few.
This masters degree helps you appreciate and understand how international law intervenes to protect human rights and where the gaps are in international law.
The specialist Master of Laws (LLM) in International Human Rights provides the opportunity to study some of the most significant issues in international human rights protection facing the world today. You will have guidance and expert academic support to examine a number of important issues in international human rights protection law, including how the law of war and armed conflict protects the civilian, how minority protection is being regulated by international law, the remedies available in international criminal law, and the extent to which the rights of indigenous people are safeguarded by international law.
Academic qualification equivalents
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS :overall score of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in writing and no less than 6.0 in any other section
- TOEFL IBT: overall score of at least 104 in a TOEFL iBT test with no less than 25 in the Writing section.
- PTE: overall of 68 with a minimum of 60 in writing and no less than 55 in any other section.
City University London Highlights
| University Type |
Public |
| Location |
London, England |
| Establishment Year |
1862 |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Mode of Program |
Full-time/ Online |
| On campus accommodation |
Available |
| No. of campuses |
1 |
| No. of residence halls |
10 |
| % of international students |
26% |
| Total enrollment |
20,210 |
City, University of London The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
- The tuition fee for international students varies depending on the choice of course.
- An estimated cost of attendance for City, University of London is tabulated below:
| Expense |
Estimated cost (in GBP) |
| Tuition fee (for undergraduates) |
19,000 - 25,500 |
| Tuition fee (for graduates) |
19,000 – 29,500 |
| Accommodation |
150-280 per week |
| Utility Bills |
10 per week |
| Food |
40-60 per week |
| Travels |
10-30 per week |
| Study Materials |
5-10 per week |
| TV license |
3 per week |
| Mobile and Internet |
10 per week |
| Entertainment |
20-50 per week |
| Miscellaneous |
20 per week |
