LLB Human Rights Law Courses

A single honours LLB in Human Rights is an undergraduate law degree, the abbreviation of which comes directly from the Latin ‘Legum Baccalaureus’. An LLB in Human Rights is often studied as a pretext to either an LPC (Legal Practice Course) which allows you to qualify you as a solicitor, or a BPTC (Bar Professional Training Course) which leads you to qualify as a barrister.

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) defines Human rights as “Basic rights and freedoms to which all humans are entitled.” The subject of human rights has become ever more prominent in global media and politics over the past two decades, due not only to the much publicised ‘war on terror’ but the increasing severity of global disasters, and the need to provide aid to those most in need.

If you have an interest in becoming a Human Rights lawyer or if you simply wish to work within an organisation that promotes or deals with human rights then an LLB in Human rights is an ideal choice of course.

An LLB in Human Rights Law is typically three years in length, with the first two years concentrating primarily on providing the foundation principles of legal knowledge. You will study a number of core topics including examples such as Law of Contract, Public Law, Criminal Law, European Law, Land Law, Equity and Trusts. In the final year of your LLB in Human Rights, you will specialise in Human Rights Law. In addition to a core Human Rights Law module, you will cover more specific areas such as the European Convention of Human Rights and International Criminal Law.

What are the entry requirements for an LLB in Human Rights Law?

To be eligible for an LLB in Human Rights Law Course you will usually be expected to have achieved high grades throughout your GCSE’s and A-Levels, most institutions will give priority to students with straight ‘A’ and ‘A*’ results.

In addition you should be able to demonstrate a keen interest in Law and preferably Human Rights Law. This may be through extra curricular activities such as debating groups, or voluntary work for a Human Rights Charity.

What are my options following an LLB in Human Rights Law?

Many graduates of an LLB in Human Rights Law go on to work as solicitors and barristers, however, if you did not wish to pursue a career in the legal profession, a law degree is a very desirable qualification to employers in nearly all other industries. You may wish to take up a role within politics, government, human rights organisations, banking, finance, media, publishing or teaching.