308215 v.1 Master of Human Rights Education

MHumRightsEd(Curtin)

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 project;this 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.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

308168 v.1 Human Rights Theory and Philosophy 501 3.0 25.0

308169 v.1 Community Education and Consciouness Raising 503 3.0 25.0

308196 v.1 Human Rights in Formal Education 505 2.0 25.0

SELECT 1 OPTION 25.0

100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

308170 v.1 Human Rights History Across Cultures and Religions 502 3.0 25.0

308171 v.1 Human Rights Instruments and Institutions 506 3.0 25.0

308201 v.1 Community Education and Consciousness Raising 504 2.0 25.0

SELECT 1 OPTION 25.0

100.0

Year 2 Semester 1

308206 v.1 Human Rights Project Preparation 601 5.0 25.0

308207 v.1 Human Rights Project 691 5.0 75.0

100.0

Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 Semester 1 Hrs/Wk Credits

308188 v.1 Human Rights and Development 507 2.0 25.0

308202 v.1 Human Rights Issues 509 2.0 25.0

308205 v.1 Human Rights Special Topic 511 2.0 25.0

Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 Semester 2 Hrs/Wk Credits

308194 v.1 Human Rights, Civil Society and Governance 508 2.0 25.0

308197 v.1 Human Rights Activism, Advocacy and Change 512 2.0 25.0

308204 v.1 Human Rights Issues 510 2.0 25.0

Availability

Availability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective/current students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information.