Human Rights and Legal Practice
at University of Roehampton
Our LLM will provide you with the necessary foundation for the skills in the human rights field for legal practice, campaigning and advocacy.
Course Overview
Face the legal issues in international human rights today in our LLM Human Rights and Legal Practice course. Our LLM is designed and taught by experienced legal professionals and human rights activists. You will gain a thorough understanding of the theories, issues and concepts underpinning international human rights and, crucially, how they are put into practice. By combining theory with practice, this course will give you both the skills and the knowledge you need for a career in the field of human rights practice, campaigning and advocacy. Suitable for legal practitioners, aspiring legal professionals and human rights activists, this course will enable you to develop your skillsets in research and analysis, strategic litigation, project management, and advocacy and campaigning skills within the field of human rights. Problem-based and interactive learning methodologies will enable you to master key concepts and instil the ability to learn from experience, absorb and integrate new information, and act strategically. This LLM programme will examine the rhetoric and reality of human rights using an issues-based approach. Taking an interdisciplinary and holistic approach, you will acquire a high level of specialist knowledge, informed by current thinking and debate. There is also a wide range of optional modules to choose from, with focuses on economic, social and cultural rights; minority rights; business and human rights; policy and management; international human rights; criminal law; and international development. Finally, you will write up a thesis on a topic that you choose, but the focus will be on a practical and applied human rights experience reflecting on real life experience and applied legal skills. With the human rights sector becoming increasingly competitive, employers are now asking for some experience as a prerequisite. London is one of the world centres for this sort of career, with most international non-governmental organisations (NGOs) having their headquarters here.
View the course modules for this degree on the university website LLM (Hons) Human Rights and Legal Practice course page www.roehampton.ac.uk
Roehampton Campus Life
Roehampton is a modern London university with a lively, forward-thinking culture. It has strong links to business and industry, world-class research, and a wide range of courses for international students.
- 54 acres of parkland campus in London
- 180+ years of providing higher education
- 24/7 security so you feel safe on campus
- On campus gym, shops, cafes, bar and social spaces
The University of Roehampton was ranked #8 in England for undergraduate student satisfaction in the National Student Survey (NSS) 2024
University of Roehampton London
Studying with University of Roehampton will give you the best of both worlds: the friendly atmosphere of a traditional university campus, with the culture and nightlife of one of the greatest cities in the world.
You can enjoy woodland walks, views over the lake and grassy lawns for breaks in between classes and study. Between the 4 colleges there is a thriving social scene with their own sports teams, creating a healthy sense of competition and college pride.
Why choose the University of Roehampton
Postgraduate satisfaction
Ranked in the top 10 universities in the UK for postgraduate satisfaction – Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2022 and 2023.
Undergraduate student satisfaction
The University of Roehampton was ranked #8 in England for undergraduate student satisfaction in the National Student Survey (NSS) 2024.
Young universities worldwide
Ranked in the top 15% of young universities worldwide by Times Higher Education in the 2024 rankings.
Entry Requirements for
International Student Fees
You can find the applicable international student course fee for your chosen pathway study route listed below.
| Study Route | Tuition Fees (2025-26) |
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| Direct Degree Admission – Postgraduate | MBA only – September – £19,250 GBP September – £18,250 GBP |
| Extended Masters | 2-terms – September – £7,000 GBP 1-term – September – £4,000 GBP |
| Direct Degree Admission – Undergraduate | From – September – £16,950 GBP |
| International Foundation Programme | September – £16,950 GBP |
| International Year One | September – £16,950 GBP |
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Fees are not inclusive of scholarships. All applications are subject to a non-refundable admin fee of £220. Stated fees are for the International Foundation, International Year One and Extended Masters do not include tuition applicable for the degree course continued at the university. Programmes with a placement year are an additional £2,500. * Excluding MBA |
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