International Human Rights Law LLM

University of Sussex

United Kingdom, Brighton

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University of Sussex

United Kingdom , Brighton

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 23,500 / year

Next Intake September-2026

International Human Rights Law LLM

About

Many believe international human rights law is one of our greatest moral achievements. However, huge gaps remain between the theory and the practice of human rights implementation.

On this LLM, you’ll gain the intellectual and practical skills to understand human rights issues in many different contexts. You’ll study:

the interconnections between international human rights law and regional and national systems of human rights protection
legal texts such as treaties, declarations and case law
critiques of rights as well as the legal and practical context of contemporary issues and challenges.

Interdisciplinary human rights research is a research strength at Sussex and reflected in our teaching. You’ll engage with our team of established human rights researchers and get involved with the Sussex Centre for Human Rights Research.

At Sussex Law School, you’ll gain a global perspective, and have the chance to network with other activists and practitioners from around the world. These networks will also be valuable after you graduate. You’ll also have the opportunity to apply for the Human Rights Law Clinic option to gain practical insights.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Degree requirementsBachelors degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.0/5.0 or 2.8/4.0.Subject-specific requirementsYour qualification should normally be in law or a relevant subject such as history, human rights, international relations, political science, politics, or sociology. You may still be considered if you have a qualification in a different subject area. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.Please noteOur entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

English Program Requirements

IELTS (Academic)

Standard level (6.0 overall, including at least 5.5 in each component).

IELTS scores are valid for two years from the test date. You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course. Find out more about IELTS

We accept IELTS One Skills Retake.

We do not accept IELTS Online.

Check full details of our English Language requirements and find out more about some of the alternative English language qualifications listed below

Alternative English language qualifications

Career

Careers

On this LLM, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue and advance within careers in human rights – from legal practice, to advocacy and campaigning, to further research.

Our graduates have gone on to a variety of roles across the world:

leading human rights law firms
international NGOs
government and civil service.

Some of our graduates have also gone on to further study and careers in academia.

Graduate destinations

Recent Sussex Law School graduates have gone on to jobs including:

legal consultant, Global Rights Compliance LLP
refugee researcher, Amnesty International UK
administrative law division intern, United Nations (New York).

(Sussex Law School careers database)

Working pro bono for Amnesty International in the Human Rights Law Clinic was the highlight of my degree. I’ve gained so much confidence – now I’m working for a leading human rights law firm.”Louise Plumstead
International Human Rights Law LLM graduate
Paralegal in Public Law, Bindmans