308209 v.3 Master of Human Rights
MHumRights(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 061485B
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas:
1.5 Years
Introduction
The Master of Human Rights is a multidisciplinary course incorporating political theories, anthropology, philosophy, education, social work, development studies and legal frameworks to build a broad and critical understanding of human rights. The course is designed for human rights workers in a range of non-legal settings such as human services, policy work, development, advocacy, education and peace and conflict resolution, as well as for scholars wanting to engage with human rights in a grounded theoretical framework. The course takes a critical dialogical approach to education and human rights theory. The course involves the study of the theory and philosophy of human rights across different cultural, religious, philosophical and political traditions,including a particular focus on bridging the gap between scholarship and practice. The course is designed for people working both in Australia and internationally. It is multidisciplinary, and provides an opportunity for people from different cultural backgrounds, professions and disciplines to dialogue about human rights.
Career Opportunities
Graduates will have an internationally recognised qualification which will assist with entry to exciting career prospects in a wide range of government and non-government settings. Previous graduates have gone on to work in EU anti-racism programs, human rights NGOs in Indonesia, policy development roles in Western Australia, direct service provision both locally and overseas in a range of human services, and advocacy and lobbying positions.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.
Introduction Entry and Completion Details
A degree or equivalent in any discipline or profession related to human rights. For example: sociology; political science; health professions; education; social work; community development; law; philosophy; theology; psychology; business; history; management; human resources; labour studies; international relations; media studies etc. Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Human Rights will enable entry to the Masters program.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for credit of recognised learning are assessed on an individual basis, in accordance with University policy.
Intermediate Awards
A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate awards approved for this course:
Intermediate Awards II
Graduate Certificate in Human Rights; Graduate Diploma in Human Rights.
Pathway to Further Study
Graduates may qualify for entry to doctoral degrees. For further details, see the University website http://curtin.edu.au.
Note
Doctoral studies in human rights are also available. For further information about doctoral studies visit the future research students website (http://www.curtin.edu.au/research/futurestudents/) or contact L.Briskman@curtin.edu.au or 08 9266 7186.
Course Organisation
The first two semesters of this full-time course consist of eight units. Students are required to study six core units in human rights theory and philosophy, human rights history across cultures and religions, human rights instruments and institutions, community education, and human rights activism and advocacy. The remaining two units may be selected from a range of units on human rights issues, or units offered by other areas at Curtin. The final semester consists of two units which together comprise a project - this may be a research project, or a practice-based project. Students may undertake this project in Perth, or elsewhere in the world by individual arrangement and with the approval and support of the Centre for Human Rights Education.
Duration and Availability
This fee-paying course is three semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study. Part-time study is available to international onshore students depending on their visa conditions. Off-campus, online or external study is available in some units only.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | ||||
| 25.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | ||||
| 25.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
* Students may substitute an optional unit with an approved unit from other Master's level courses at Curtin.
Further Information
For further information contact the Postgraduate Coursework Coordinator, Centre for Human Rights Education, on 08 9266 1678 or L.Fiske@curtin.edu.au.
Course Structure Disclaimer
Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.
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For course overviews and enrolment information please visit our future students website.
