Shape a more just and secure world with our LLM in International Law (Human Rights, Conflict and Security).
In a time of global upheaval, this programme explores how international law responds to war, human rights abuse, forced migration and modern slavery.
Guided by leading experts, you’ll examine the laws that seek to protect people, promote justice and rebuild societies in the aftermath of conflict.
About this course
In an age of rising conflict, displacement and human rights abuses, this programme empowers you to explore how international law can defend human dignity and promote global justice. You’ll study the rules that govern war and peace, the international protection of human rights, and the legal responses to global crises such as modern slavery, terrorism, and forced migration.
You’ll have the opportunity to tailor your studies through specialist modules on topics including international criminal justice, refugee law, modern slavery and human trafficking, and the intersection between human rights and the environment. Through these, you’ll gain the legal insight and practical understanding needed to engage with the most pressing human rights and security issues facing the world today.
Taught by internationally recognised experts in human rights, conflict and international law, this programme combines rigorous academic training with a passion for social justice and global engagement. It’s ideal for those who want to make a difference - whether in international organisations, government, NGOs, legal practice or academia.
You’ll also benefit from exclusive opportunities such as our annual careers convention, connecting you with leading law firms and professionals working across the field of international law, policy and human rights.
LLM International Law
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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.
Filters
Human Rights and International Law
Explore the field of international law that underpins the protection of individuals and communities from rights violations. This module will examine the development, operation, and application of this ever-more important field of international law.
compulsory
30 credits
Conflict, Security and International Law
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
30 credits
Modern Slavery, Human Trafficking and Labour Exploitation
There are at least 50 million people who are victims of modern slavery. This module explores modern slavery, human trafficking and labour exploitation and the laws and organisations trying to tackle these issues.
optional
30 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
30 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
30 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
30 credits
Dissertation
Develop your understanding of a topic of international law in greater depth with a final research project with the support of your dissertation supervisor.
compulsory
60 credits
Our academics
Our legal academic expertise addresses intellectual and real-world challenges.
Our programme is taught by research-active academics with expertise in Public International Law, International Human Rights Law, International Humanitarian Law and the Use of Force, International Criminal Law, Refugee Law, and more.
Professor Lindsay Moir
HK Bevan Chair, Professor of International Law
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.
Dr Daniel Ogunniyi
Lecturer, Modern Slavery
Daniel Ogunniyi is a Lecturer at the Wilberforce Institute and Law School, University of Hull. His research interests lie in the areas of modern slavery, children’s rights, climate-induced displacement, human rights, and international law.
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.
See more Scholarships
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.
Our facilities
Future prospects
Our LLM in International Law 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.
Not ready to apply yet?
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.