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LLM in International Human Rights
Master’s · Full Time · On Campus · 1 year · Intakes: September, January
Updated 13 August 2026
Tuition Fee: €22,600Deadline: ASAPIELTS: 6.5Location: Dublin, Ireland
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€22,600
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Location
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Basic Information
Course NameLLM in International Human Rights
LevelMaster's
Course TypeFull Time
Campus ModeOn Campus
Duration1 year
IntakesSeptember, January
DisciplineLaw
Eligibility
Academic Requirements
Bachelor’s Requirement (Main)
- A Law degree, or an interdisciplinary degree in which law was a major component
- At least an upper second class honours (2:1) degree or international equivalent (65%)
Note
Applicants using an alternative pathway should explain clearly why their qualifications and experience are suitable for admission.
Tests
Standardized Test Requirement
No GMAT, GRE or other additional standardized admission test is required for this programme.
Language
English Proficiency Requirements
| Test | Overall Score | Minimum per Band |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | Reading 6.5; Writing 6.5; no band below 6.0 |
| TOEFL iBT | 90 | Reading 22; Writing 24; no section below 20 |
| PTE Academic | 63 | 59 in each communicative skill |
| Duolingo English Test | 120 | 110 in each subscore |
Notes
- PTE and Duolingo scores shown are UCD’s general graduate minimums. As this LLM publishes higher Reading and Writing thresholds for IELTS and TOEFL, applicants using PTE or Duolingo should confirm the programme-specific equivalent with UCD.
- TOEFL note: UCD introduced a revised 1–6 scoring scale for tests taken from January 2026. Applicants presenting a result on the new scale should confirm the programme-specific equivalent with UCD.
Waiver: Not available
Funding
Scholarships
Eligible non-EU offer-holders may apply for UCD Global Excellence Scholarships and may be considered for other UCD international or School of Law funding, subject to programme eligibility, deadlines and availability.
Good to know
Remarks & Additional Information
- Applications are normally assessed on a rolling basis and may close once available places are filled; early application is recommended.
- Official transcripts, a focused personal statement and two referees are required; where an applicant has been employed for more than two years, one referee should normally be the employer.
- Successful applicants normally accept the offer online and pay a non-refundable deposit of €500 or the amount stated in the Letter of Acceptance within 15 working days of the LoA.
- Non-EU applicants should allow sufficient time for offer acceptance, financial preparation and the Irish study visa process; admission and visa decisions are made by the relevant authorities.
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