The LLM in International Human Rights Law aims to provide you with an opportunity to develop recognised expertise in emergent issues within the area of international human rights law.

This course will provide you with an understanding of the social realities that inform the human rights discourse and affect the practical applicability of human rights law.

The course takes an interdisciplinary approach to the study of international human rights law that will introduce you to both the international and regional protection of human rights. This aims to provide you with an understanding of the social realities that inform the human rights discourse and affect the practical applicability of human rights law.

Benefitting from over 50 years’ experience of teaching Law and having the opportunity to participate in the Coventry University Global Leaders programme (subject to application and fees) and our CMI module , there are plenty of ways to develop your skills and stand out in the global graduate market. Please see the Accreditations and Professional Recognition section for further detail on our CMI module.

Previous graduates on similar courses have gone on to start their legal careers at organisations such as the Criminal Cases Review Commission, Crown Prosecution Service and in high street, national and international firms specialising in commercial and business law.