International Human Rights
Position Details (Master's)
Develop a thorough knowledge of human rights, specialise in a specific field of law and graduate and embark on higher-level roles within the legal profession with the International Human Rights program of the University of Sunderland.
TheInternational Human Rights program of the University of Sunderlandwill set you on track for a successful career in law and help you develop valuable skills employers look for, including ‘Advanced Legal Skills’ and ‘International Perspectives in Law’.
The course mixes taught elements with independent research, and you can negotiate the topic of your dissertation project to fit both your personal interests and the supervisory expertise of Sunderland's tutors.
Career ready
- This LLM course equips you with advanced skills and knowledge in a specialised area of law. As a result, you will have an important edge when applying for roles in the Crown Prosecution Service, human rights organisations, international campaigning groups and other areas related to the legal profession.
- Salaries of law graduates are among the highest of all graduates.
- You’ll also be better equipped for applying for training contracts or pupillages if this is appropriate to your career stage.
Courses include:
- Advanced Legal Skills
- International Human Rights
- Applied Legal Methods
- Dissertation
- Dissertation
Research Areas & Fields of Study involved in the position
Position Start Date
Oct 2026
University of Sunderland
On Campus (Full Time)
1 year
Apr 2026