LLM International Human Rights (distance learning) LLM

About the course

Designed for lawyers and non-lawyers, it is ideal for solicitors and barristers in private practice and in-house; activists; campaigners and researchers involved in human rights issues; those working in organisations with ‘public functions’ and who need to comply with human rights obligations and human rights professionals in the UN and other international organisations and NGOs.

Taught by Leicester De Montfort Law School staff, offering extensive expertise in many legal fields

Key facts

UCAS course code:

Duration: Duration:two and a quarter years by distance learning

Entry and admission criteria

You should have a good honours degree in law, or an international equivalent or professional qualification. No work experience is required

Course modules

The course offers modules in: International Human Rights Law (core module), Social Justice in Human Rights, International Child Law, Child Sexual Exploitation, the European Convention on Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law.

You must select the core module and at least one 30-credit module from the list above for this pathway, but may choose your remaining options from the full range of modules available across all our LLM degrees including Consumer Law, Intellectual Property Law, and Law of Health and Safety. Please visit informadl.com for further details.

The LLM is studied by distance learning (normally taking two and a quarter years in total to complete), although an accelerated route (15 months) is available. The distance learning mode involves optional attendance at Leicester De Montfort Law School, for a maximum of nine Saturday study days during the period of study.

The course is structured in a way that allows you to exit it at one of several points, if desired, each with a postgraduate award.

Academic expertise

Our new £35 million Hugh Aston Building offers state-of-the-art teaching and computer lab facilities. Informa Professional Academy works in partnership with leading academic bodies to assist in the provision of highly specialised and bespoke professional postgraduate distance learning courses. A strong partnership with Leicester De Montfort Law School has developed over a period of more than 18 years and together we offer and deliver high-calibre and well-respected LLM courses.

Graduate careers

This career development course equips you to enter legal and other work relating to the human rights issues, both within the UK and overseas

Fees and funding

For further details please contact Informa Distance Learning.