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University of Birmingham: Human Rights Law
Institution | University of Birmingham |
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Department | Birmingham Law School View department profile |
Web | www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/law |
Study type | Taught |
LLM
Summary
**Become an expert in human rights law. Explore how people’s rights and freedoms are protected by the law, and improve your legal understanding of these complex issues.**
Prepare for a career in human rights law dedicated to bringing about positive change. Investigate practical challenges facing human rights within the UK and legal responses to these issues.
As a Top 10 UK Law School (Birmingham Law School is 9th in the UK in the Research Excellence Framework exercise 2021 based on research rated 4*) you'll learn from experts with practical experience developing solutions to human rights challenges. This course mixes the latest academic theory with real world relevance and professional opportunities.
- Study the topics that interest you with our diverse range of modules. Specialise in topics such as human rights and health law, and race, ethnicity and criminal justice.
- Join our diverse community of staff and students from around the world.
- Get access to the BARBRI SQE1 Prep course, with a 20% discount for Birmingham Law School graduates.
- Stand out from the crowd by undertaking research internships, pro bono activities and work experience opportunities through our Centre for Employability, Professional Legal Education and Research (CEPLER).
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | You should have, or expect to get, a 2:1 Honours degree in Law. Relevant equivalent study or professional experience can also be considered for entry. |
Location | Main Site Academic and Student Division Birmingham B15 2TT |
Summary
**Become an expert in human rights law. Explore how people’s rights and freedoms are protected by the law, and improve your legal understanding of these complex issues.**
Prepare for a career in human rights law dedicated to bringing about positive change. Investigate practical challenges facing human rights within the UK and legal responses to these issues.
As a Top 10 UK Law School (Birmingham Law School is 9th in the UK in the Research Excellence Framework exercise 2021 based on research rated 4*) you'll learn from experts with practical experience developing solutions to human rights challenges. This course mixes the latest academic theory with real world relevance and professional opportunities.
- Study the topics that interest you with our diverse range of modules. Specialise in topics such as human rights and health law, and race, ethnicity and criminal justice.
- Join our diverse community of staff and students from around the world.
- Get access to the BARBRI SQE1 Prep course, with a 20% discount for Birmingham Law School graduates.
- Stand out from the crowd by undertaking research internships, pro bono activities and work experience opportunities through our Centre for Employability, Professional Legal Education and Research (CEPLER).
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | You should have, or expect to get, a 2:1 Honours degree in Law. Relevant equivalent study or professional experience can also be considered for entry. |
Location | Main Site Academic and Student Division Birmingham B15 2TT |
Summary
**Human rights rank as one of the greatest legal achievements of the last few generations, but they continue to generate debate and contestation in today’s shifting political world.**
The programme allows you to explore how law and policy set out the fundamental rights and freedoms that everyone in the UK is entitled to. The course explores the many of challenges and legal considerations that crop up in the application of human rights to everyday life.
This programme is suited to those looking to improve their legal understanding of complex and divisive human rights issues, especially those looking to progress their career in human rights law, as a practice or research area.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | Applicants should have a good Honours degree in law, or a degree in another discipline augmented with a pass in the Common Professional Examination. |
Location | Main Site Academic and Student Division Birmingham B15 2TT |
Summary
**Human rights rank as one of the greatest legal achievements of the last few generations, but they continue to generate debate and contestation in today’s shifting political world.**
The programme allows you to explore how law and policy set out the fundamental rights and freedoms that everyone in the UK is entitled to. The course explores the many of challenges and legal considerations that crop up in the application of human rights to everyday life.
This programme is suited to those looking to improve their legal understanding of complex and divisive human rights issues, especially those looking to progress their career in human rights law, as a practice or research area.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | Applicants should have a good Honours degree in law, or a degree in another discipline augmented with a pass in the Common Professional Examination. |
Location | Main Site Academic and Student Division Birmingham B15 2TT |

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