Ulster University offers Masters programmes in Gender and Human Rights and in Human Rights and Transitional Justice. It is possible to start these programmes in September or January; part-time options also available.
Our teaching draws upon Ulster’s law research excellence. Both programmes are delivered by highly regarded international experts and include a diverse multidisciplinary cohort every year. Students also benefit from the dynamic research culture offered by TJI and the School of Law.
In this section
- Apply Now
- Why study at Ulster
- Get in touch
- Tuition fees
- English language requirements and Pre-Sessional Courses
- Scholarships
- TJI/Human Rights Commission Dissertation Prize
- Videos
- LLM Student Testimonials
- Master of Laws (LLM) Courses
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| Course | Full-time options | Part-time options |
|---|---|---|
| Gender and Human Rights | Full-time | Part-time |
| Human Rights and Transitional Justice | Full-time | Part-time |
Why study at Ulster
The Transitional Justice Institute offers the opportunity to undertake LLM programmes with a specific focus on transitional justice or on gender.
Find out more about the programme by watching a recent webinar for prospective students:
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Key features of the programmes
- The opportunity to gain unique insights into the legal protection of rights in transitional contexts, while studying in a society currently in a process of transition.
- Class sizes are small – between 8 and 22 students in most classes.
- State of the art teaching facilities
- Excellent links with civil society and the public sector
- The programmes are delivered by active researchers in the TJI, many of whom have received international recognition for their work.
- TJI promotes and facilitates internship opportunities.
- LLM Best Dissertation Prize, awarded by the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission.
- Extensive events programme including Seminar Series and International Conferences, and a distinguished Visiting Scholars programme.
Tuition Fees
Scholarships
English language requirements and Pre-Sessional Courses
TJI/NI Human Rights Commission Dissertation Prize
Awarded annually by the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission (NIHRC) for the highest LLM dissertation mark.
2016 recipient, Leo Green scored the highest mark for his dissertation entitled, 'An All-Island Charter of Rights A means to harmonise and enhance human rights and equality provisions and protections throughout Ireland?’.
"Leo’s thesis explores the potential of a Charter of Rights for the island of Ireland as a mechanism for the enhancement of human rights protection.
The thesis focuses on key factors which are critical to the effectiveness of a Bill/Charter of Rights and which might influence the development and adoption of a Charter. The thesis argues that human rights must be disaggregated from the constitutional status of Northern Ireland battleground.
The thesis concludes that a Charter of Rights commonly adopted in both jurisdictions and which includes strong enforcement mechanisms, has the potential to enhance rights protection and to inject a new momentum and renewed optimism into rights protection island-wide."
Dr Anne Smith.
Watch the videos
The Transitional Justice Institute in Northern Ireland is uniquely placed to deliver an effective and stimulating programme of study in the areas of transitional justice and gender and human rights.
Below are some videos explaining our programmes in more detail.
Master of Laws (LLM) Courses
Our Masters programmes can be studied on a full or part time basis at our Belfast campus.
Gender and Human Rights - LLM Part-time , Postgraduate , 2025/26 entry year , , Belfast campus
A postgraduate course dedicated to the study of gender and human rights.
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Gender and Human Rights - LLM Full-time , Postgraduate , 2025/26 entry year , , Belfast campus
A postgraduate course dedicated to the study of gender and human rights.
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Gender, Conflict and Human Rights - LLM Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Belfast campus
The only postgraduate course in the UK and Ireland dedicated to the study of gender, conflict and human rights.
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Gender, Conflict and Human Rights - LLM Full-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Belfast campus
The only postgraduate course in the UK and Ireland dedicated to the study of gender, conflict and human rights.
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Human Rights Law and Transitional Justice - LLM Part-time , Postgraduate , 2025/26 entry year , , Belfast campus
Study human rights law and transitional justice with world-leading experts in a society transitioning from conflict
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Human Rights Law and Transitional Justice - LLM Full-time , Postgraduate , 2025/26 entry year , , Belfast campus
Study human rights law and transitional justice with world-leading experts in a society transitioning from conflict.
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Human Rights Law and Transitional Justice - LLM Full-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Belfast campus
Study human rights law and transitional justice with world-leading experts in a society transitioning from conflict
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Human Rights Law and Transitional Justice - LLM Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Belfast campus
Study human rights law and transitional justice with recognised international experts.