308215 v.1 Master of Human Rights Education

Introduction

This course is about raising awareness and understanding of human rights issues. It is for human rights workers, for those hoping to work in the human rights fields, teachers, development workers, Non Government Organisations (NGOs), activists, mediationand conflict workers, and community workers. The course involves study of the theory and philosophy of human rights, across different cultural, religious, philosophical and political traditions, and approaches to human rights education for use both in formal education (schools, universities) and in community education programs. The course is for people working both in Australia and internationally. It is multi-disiplinary, and provides an opportunity for people from different professions and disciplines,and from different cultural backgrounds, to dialogue about human rights and to develop their ideas and skills in education and consciousness-raising.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

Degree or equivalent in any discipline or profession related to human rights education, 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 or media studies.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

This fee paying cousre is three semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study. Part-time study is not available to International Onshore students. Off-campus, on-line or external study is not currently available.

Intermediate Awards

A student who has successfully completed all the requirements of the Graduate Certificate in Human Rights may apply under exceptional circumstance provisions for graduation in that award, subject to approval of the Head of School/Department. For further definition refer to the Statement and Awards section under General Information.

Course Organisation

The first two semesters of this full-time course consists of eight units. Students are required to study units in human rights theory and philosophy, human rights history across cultures and religions, human rights instruments and institutions, and specified units in human rights education. The remaining two units may be selected from a range of units on human rights issues and practice, or units offered by other areas at Curtin. The final semester consists of two units which together comprise a projectthis may be research project, or a practice-based project. International students may undertake this project in their home country if they desired.

Career Opportunities

Graduates will have employment opportunities in a range of government and non-government agencies.

Availability

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.