Want to explore a specialist area of international law, taught by world-class experts?
The world is becoming more dangerous. Warfare is on the rise. The global refugee crisis, the spread of terrorism, the proliferation of mass violence and internal armed conflict, piracy, and human trafficking create new perils. Taught by world-class experts in the field, this course offers a firm foundation in the international legal system and international relations specific to human rights, conflict and security.
About this course
In the context of natural disasters, health pandemics and economic crises being a danger in their own right, as well as fueling human conflict, the need to protect human rights is becoming more urgent.
You will study in-depth some of the most serious threats facing our world today, including the effect of ‘natural’ problems, and focus on the legal response to subjects such as the global refugee crisis, terrorism, war crimes, and the proliferation of mass violence and internal armed conflict.
Taught by academic experts at the forefront of international law, the course will provide you with a thorough knowledge and understanding of the legal regimes that have been developed to protect human rights – including African, European, and Islamic human rights systems.
You will also benefit from wider opportunities, such as our yearly careers convention, giving you access to leading law firms across the country and a chance to gain vital industry contacts.
LLM International Law (Human Rights, Conflict and Security)
2 mins
Module options
For a full Masters degree, you'll study 180 credits over the duration of your course. Some programmes offer a Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) qualification or a Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) qualification. For a PGDip, you'll study 120 credits, and for a PGCert, you'll study 60 credits.
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Public International Law
Explore the law governing the relations between States and other entities having international legal personality. Develop your knowledge and ability to critically evaluate the development of the international legal system, how international law is made and what it regulates, and how violations of the law are addressed.
compulsory
20 credits
International Protection of Human Rights
Develop your understanding of the nature of UN human rights law. You'll gain the ability to evaluate aspects of human rights and understand the application of human rights law to actual cases.
compulsory
20 credits
Use of Force and Armed Conflict
The module considers the international legal framework that regulates the ability of States to resort to armed force, and the conduct of those hostilities that take place between States and/or involving non-State actors.
compulsory
20 credits
International Law Research Methods
The module will enable you to learn and deepen your research skills as to how to design research project proposals, explore research methods and approaches, data management and how to make ethical judgements.
compulsory
20 credits
Modern Slavery, Human Trafficking and Labour Exploitation
There are at least 50 million people who are victims of modern slavery. This module exploresmodern slavery, human trafficking and labour exploitation and the laws and organisations trying to tackle these issues.
optional
20 credits
International Protection of Refugees
This module focuses on the rights and obligations of refugees starting with the definition of refugee and how refugee status determination is conducted by UNHCR and States parties such as the United Kingdom. Key principles such as non-refoulement and the interaction of refugee law, human rights law and humanitarian law are also discussed.
optional
20 credits
International Criminal Justice
Discover the field of international law that responds to grave atrocities committed by and against individuals. This module examines the establishment and operation of judicial mechanisms for the prosecution of international crimes, including international courts and tribunals, criminal offences, modes of liability, defences, and restorative practices.
optional
20 credits
Environment and Human Rights
In the booming context of climate change litigation, political and legal affirmations of global environmental targets, passionate environmental activists, and an earth that needs us as much as we need her, you will learn to analyse and apply in practice environmental and human rights law , while deciphering the issues that come within environmental related science, and how , they can be applied in a legal and policy framework.
optional
20 credits
Dissertation
What fascinates you? You will make an original contribution to research by designing, carrying out and writing up a project on a topic of your choice, supported by your dissertation supervisor.
compulsory
60 credits
Our academics
Our legal academic expertise addresses intellectual and real-world challenges.
With considerable experience in restorative justice, civil law, international and public law, our research has always had a strong interest in social and criminal justice.
Professor Lindsay Moir
HK Bevan Chair, Professor of International Law
The Law School’s Research Director, Lindsay has been awarded British Academy and the Economic and Social Research Council research funding during his career. He also held a visiting position at the International Human Rights Law Institute, Chicago.
Professor Rudi Wurzel
Lecturer
Rudi is a Professor of Comparative European Politics with main research areas including environmental policy and politics, the EU, German politics, new modes of governance, public policies and offshore wind, and other green economy developments.
Entry Requirements
What do I need?
When it comes to applying for this Postgraduate Taught degree, you'll need an Undergraduate degree (or equivalent). For this course, you'll need a 2:2 from a relevant bachelor's degree.
The programme is designed for graduates who have a studied a subject that is relevant to this course.
If you’re an undergraduate student at Hull, you’re guaranteed a fast-track route to this postgraduate degree, as long as you meet the entry requirements.
In order to ensure our students have a rich learning and student experience, most of our programmes have a mix of domestic and international students. We reserve the right to close applications early to either group if application volumes suggest that this blend cannot be achieved.
Typical offer
2:2 in a relevant subject area
Law or a related subject.
Fees & Funding
How much is it?
Scholarships
We offer a number of awards, bursaries and scholarships for eligible students. They’re awarded for a variety of reasons including academic achievement and/or to help those on lower incomes.
Scholarships and bursaries are separate to student loans. And the best bit is, you don’t pay a penny back.
Alumni Postgraduate Scholarship
University of Hull undergraduates progressing to a taught masters course may receive a 20% discount on the cost of their tuition fees.
Find out if you’re eligible by visiting the University of Hull Alumni Postgraduate Scholarship page.
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We offer a range of scholarships and awards to students at the university to help with their financial load.
To view all of our scholarships and determine whether you're eligible, please visit our Scholarships and Awards page.
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Future prospects
Our LLM in International Law (Human Rights, Conflict and Security) will prepare you for a career as a professional lawyer, public official, human rights activist, diplomat or journalist.
Students who complete the course have many avenues and opportunities open to them and often go on to either practice law, move into the field of research, use the course as a springboard into academia or join government and non-governmental institutions and organisations.
Take your career to the next level
Like what you’ve seen? Then it’s time to apply.
Make your application online now, and our admissions team will get back to you as soon as possible to make you an offer.
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We regularly deliver virtual and on-campus events to help you discover your perfect postgraduate course, whether it’s a subject you already love or something completely different. Our events are an opportunity for you to chat to tutors and current students and find out about the career options a postgraduate degree could lead to.