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Swansea University: Human Rights
| Institution | Swansea University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Hillary Rodham Clinton School of Law View department profile |
| Web | www.swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate |
| study@swansea.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)1792 295358 |
| Study type | Taught |
LLM
Summary
The LLM in Human Rights equips you with the knowledge and skills to address some of the most significant challenges facing society today, opening up exciting career opportunities in the human rights field.
You will develop an in-depth understanding of contemporary human rights issues around the world and explore how legislation, policy, and practice can be used to respond to these challenges.
This programme is taught by leading human rights experts and is shaped by outstanding research. As a postgraduate student at the School of Law, you will be part of a globally recognised law school, with a thriving academic environment committed to excellence in teaching and research, and offering an exceptional student experience.
You will gain the knowledge and experience to develop as a 21stcentury lawyer or legal services professional, with specialist, in-depth understanding of contemporary human rights issues.
The course offers: - A programme shaped by high calibre research - Academics with strong relationships with external partners in the human rights field - An interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approach - A focus on diverse and emerging challenges in human rights - Opportunities to explore a wide range of human rights topics across different thematic areas
You will also learn through: - Guest lectures delivered by expert practitioners - Workplace learning through voluntary work and/or placements - Participation in collaborative research projects with research partners - Engagement with the School’s major initiatives, such as the Cyberterrorism Project, the Observatory on Human Rights of Children, and the Sex Work Consortium
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | For detailed entry requirements, please refer to our website: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/law/llm-human-rights/ |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
Summary
The LLM in Human Rights equips you with the knowledge and skills to address some of the most significant challenges facing society today, opening up exciting career opportunities in the human rights field.
You will develop an in-depth understanding of contemporary human rights issues around the world and explore how legislation, policy, and practice can be used to respond to these challenges.
This programme is taught by leading human rights experts and is shaped by outstanding research. As a postgraduate student at the School of Law, you will be part of a globally recognised law school, with a thriving academic environment committed to excellence in teaching and research, and offering an exceptional student experience.
You will gain the knowledge and experience to develop as a 21stcentury lawyer or legal services professional, with specialist, in-depth understanding of contemporary human rights issues.
The course offers: - A programme shaped by high calibre research - Academics with strong relationships with external partners in the human rights field - An interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approach - A focus on diverse and emerging challenges in human rights - Opportunities to explore a wide range of human rights topics across different thematic areas
You will also learn through: - Guest lectures delivered by expert practitioners - Workplace learning through voluntary work and/or placements - Participation in collaborative research projects with research partners - Engagement with the School’s major initiatives, such as the Cyberterrorism Project, the Observatory on Human Rights of Children, and the Sex Work Consortium
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | For detailed entry requirements, please refer to our website: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/law/llm-human-rights/ |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
Summary
Visit our website for more information on fees, scholarships, postgraduate loans and other funding options to study at Swansea University .
The LLM in Human Rights will give you the knowledge and skills to deal with some of the biggest challenges facing society today, opening up exciting career opportunities in the field of human rights.
You will gain an in-depth understanding of the challenges for human rights around the world and possible responses through legislation, policy and practice.
This LLM programme is taught by human rights experts and designed around outstanding research.
Visit our website for more information on fees, scholarships, postgraduate loans and other funding options to study at Swansea University.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | For detailed entry requirements, please refer to our website: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/law/llm-human-rights/ |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
Summary
Visit our website for more information on fees, scholarships, postgraduate loans and other funding options to study at Swansea University .
The LLM in Human Rights will give you the knowledge and skills to deal with some of the biggest challenges facing society today, opening up exciting career opportunities in the field of human rights.
You will gain an in-depth understanding of the challenges for human rights around the world and possible responses through legislation, policy and practice.
This LLM programme is taught by human rights experts and designed around outstanding research.
Visit our website for more information on fees, scholarships, postgraduate loans and other funding options to study at Swansea University.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | For detailed entry requirements, please refer to our website: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/law/llm-human-rights/ |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
Welcome to the Hillary Rodham Clinton School of Law at Swansea University, where we enjoy an international reputation and prepare our students for a range of careers that make a difference to society. Based within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, we provide a unique and contemporary educational offering from Master’s to PhD, boosting our students’ prospects with experiential learning opportunities, such as working with our Law Clinic and placements with a range of key partners.
Why Choose Swansea?
- Ranked top 150 in the world for Law (QS World University Rankings 2025) …
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