The Master of Laws International Human Rights Law with Placement Year at the University of Hertfordshire is a full-time 2 Years Postgraduate program in the field of Law. Delivered at the University's Hatfield campus in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, the course offers a balanced mix of academic study and practical experience.
Ideal for Bangladeshi students and other international applicants, this program provides high-quality education at a full-time competitive international tuition fee of £ 18,800 Starting each January, September, it is designed to equip students with essential skills for advanced study and professional growth.
The University of Hertfordshire offers modern facilities and a supportive environment, ensuring international students receive the guidance and resources needed for success. With a welcoming campus community and dedicated support services, Bangladeshi students can confidently plan their study abroad journey in the United Kingdom through this program.
Course Highlights
Masters of Laws International Human Rights Law offers a firm foundation for human rights specialisation and enables you to explore a wide range of subjects in this area. You'll examine the latest developments and critically analyse arguments on all sides of Human Rights debates.
You have two compulsory modules: International Human Rights Law and International Humanitarian Law. Depending on which pathway you choose Humanitarian Law will only be available to those studying on the International Human Rights Law pathway.
Course Modules
- Banking Law
- Optional - 30 Credits
- International Financial Law
- Optional - 30 Credits
- Data Protection Law
- Optional - 30 Credits
- Medical Law and Ethics
- Optional - 30 Credits
- Employment Law
- Optional - 30 Credits
- Legal Risk and Compliance
- Optional - 30 Credits
- Copyright and Artificial Intelligence Law
- Optional - 30 Credits
- Public International Law
- Optional - 30 Credits
- Private International Law
- Optional - 30 Credits
- International Human Rights Law
- Compulsory - 30 Credits
- Intellectual Property Law
- Optional - 30 Credits
- International Commercial Law
- Optional - 30 Credits
- Introduction to Work Placement
- Compulsory - 0 Credits
- International Humanitarian Law
- Compulsory - 30 Credits
- Crimes of the Powerful
- Optional - 30 Credits
- Global Policing and Law Enforcement
- Optional - 30 Credits
- Company Law
- Optional - 30 Credits
- Research Methods and Skills
- Compulsory - 0 Credits
- Work Placement
- Compulsory - 60 Credits
- LLM Dissertation
- Compulsory - 60 Credits
Learning Structure
You have two choices from a range of optional modules, enabling you to tailor your course according to your particular ambitions and aspirations.
A range of innovative theoretical and practical teaching methods are used on this course, ranging from class seminars to large group discussions, small group work to collaborative projects, role plays to debates, supported by cutting-edge research and practice.
These innovative teaching methods will enable you to develop your intellectual, transferable, interpersonal and practical skills, and enhance your abilities in the areas of negotiation, presentation and debating. Your assignments will have an authentic 'real-life' focus and will provide you with the perfect opportunity to apply your learning and demonstrate what you know!
Modules are assessed by way of coursework (no examinations), so independent study is essential to consolidate and broaden your learning and to demonstrate your ability to formulate arguments and seek solutions to contemporary global human rights challenges.
You'll study two modules during Semester A and two modules in Semester B. Each module will be taught through a two-hour Seminar each week together with a rich blend of online activities. You'll also join a Research Methods and Skills seminar every fortnight in your first semester of study to help you develop your academic writing and research skills required for module coursework and Dissertation.
In Semester B and C you’ll study for your Dissertation with the help of an expert supervisor.
Entry Requirements
- A 4-year Honours degree (or equivalent) in Law, or Business, Political Science or International Relations discipline with CGPA 2.50 or 50% of marks (or above) from recognised institution.
English Language Requirements
- IELTS Academic
- Overall 6.0
- With minimum 5.5 in each components
- TOEFL iBT
- Overall 79
- Minimum in Listening: 17, Reading: 18, Speaking: 20, Writing: 17
- PTE (Pearson Test of English) Academic
- Overall 61
- With minimum 59 in each components
- LanguageCert Academic
- Overall 65
- With minimum 60 in each bands
- OIETC (Oxford International English Test Centre)
- Overall B2+
- With minimum B2 in each bands
Study Gaps
For applicants with an academic or professional gap of up to 5 years, admission is generally considered acceptable. If the gap exceeds this period, applications may still be successful but will typically be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
To strengthen your profile, it is important to:
- Provide a clear explanation of how you spent the gap period (e.g., employment, further learning, personal responsibilities).
- Emphasize the skills and experiences you developed during this time that are relevant to the program.
- Demonstrate that your academic qualifications continue to meet the course entry requirements.
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Last reviewed on 04 September 2025.