Master in International Protection Human Rights

At University of London, tuition fees are 11,675 GBP per year.

At the intersection of sovereign statehood and individual dignity lies the complex framework of international human rights law. This module explores how legal systems, both universal and regional, attempt to define, monitor, and enforce fundamental rights in an increasingly interconnected world. Rather than viewing human rights as static rules, the curriculum challenges students to interrogate the philosophical tensions between universalism and cultural relativism, and to understand how economic orders—including the IMF and WTO—interact with the right to development.

Designed for those seeking a rigorous grounding in the legal mechanisms that govern our global landscape, this course bridges the gap between high-level theory and the practical application of law. It is particularly well-suited for students of law who wish to understand the architecture of protection systems and how they respond to gross atrocities, refugee crises, and the rights of vulnerable groups, including women, children, and indigenous communities.

Core Academic Focus

• The relationship between domestic legal systems and international mandates.
• Comparative analysis of regional frameworks: the Council of Europe, the Inter-American system, and the African system.
• The evolution of international humanitarian law in the context of global accountability.
• Critical evaluation of the UN Charter and treaty-based enforcement mechanisms.

The University of London, founded in 1836 and headquartered in one of the world’s leading capitals, offers a broad and flexible higher-education environment through its federated colleges and institutes. Serving around 170,000 students with some 50,000 international learners, the University of London is notable for its global reach, diverse academic programs and long tradition of research excellence. Its structure lets students choose from a wide range of disciplines while benefiting from the prestige and resources of constituent colleges.

Academics span arts and humanities, social sciences, law, medicine, business and STEM fields across roughly 100 programs, supported by extensive research networks and partnerships. Students can access world-class faculty, libraries and laboratory facilities hosted by individual colleges, while interdisciplinary initiatives enable cross-college collaboration. The university’s scale also provides abundant extracurricular opportunities, professional development services and pathways to internships and research placements.

London’s international setting offers unmatched cultural and career resources: global firms, cultural institutions and start-up ecosystems are within easy reach. International students benefit from tailored support services, language preparation options and strong alumni networks across sectors and countries. Whether seeking rigorous research training or industry-aligned professional degrees, the University of London provides flexible routes, strong employability outcomes and the vibrancy of studying in a global city.