LLM International Human Rights Full-time

Take your legal knowledge further and set yourself up for a successful career in law with our LLM Law course at Sunderland. This course helps you build advanced legal skills that employers are looking for, from mastering legal research to understanding international perspectives in law. You’ll combine taught modules with independent research, and you’ll get to choose your own dissertation topic based on what interests you most. Our experienced and supportive tutors, many of whom have worked in the legal profession, are here to guide and support you every step of the way. Whether you're aiming to work in the Crown Prosecution Service, human rights organisations, international law, or preparing for a training contract or pupillage, this LLM gives you a competitive edge. Plus, law graduates are among the highest earners across all degree subjects.

IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component) — standard University of Sunderland requirement (source: sunderland.ac.uk/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements)

International students: £19,000 per year

UK students: £9,250 per year

UK/Home: £9,250 per year

International: £19,000 per year

October 2026 Full-time

No fixed deadline — apply at least 6 months before your start date via the University's direct application portal.

• On campus, United Kingdom