308163 v.1 Graduate Certificate in Human Rights

GradCertHumRights(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 050729M
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 0.5 Years

Introduction

This course is an entry pathway to the master courses in human rights practice and human rights education for those who do not have a relevant degree. It is for human rights workers, those who would hope to work in the human rights field, professionals who wish to apply human rights principles to their practice, development workers, non-government organisation (NGO) workers, activists, teachers, mediation and conflict workers, and community workers. It involves the study of the theory and philosophy of human rights across different cultural, religious, philosophical and political traditions, and how these ideas can be translated into practice in the contemporary world. This course is for those working both in Australia and internationally. It is multidisciplinary, and provides an opportunity for those from different cultural backgrounds, professions and disciplines to dialogue about human rights and develop their ideas and skills in human rights practice.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

Educational qualifications or work experience relevant to human rights practice, approved by the Head of the Centre for Human Rights Education. Acceptance into the program is also subject to an interview with staff from the centre.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are not considered within this course.

Duration and Availability

This fee-paying course is one semester full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

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.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit

		SELECT 4 OPTIONS		100.0
				100.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Semester 1			Hrs/Wk	Credit
308168	v.1	Human Rights Theory and Philosophy 501	3.0	25.0
308169	v.1	Community Education and Consciousness Raising 503	3.0	25.0
308188	v.1	Human Rights and Development 507	2.0	25.0
308202	v.1	Human Rights Issues 509	2.0	25.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Semester 2			Hrs/Wk	Credit
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
308197	v.1	Human Rights Activism, Advocacy and Change 512	2.0	25.0
308201	v.1	Community Education and Consciousness Raising 504	2.0	25.0
308204	v.1	Human Rights Issues 510	2.0	25.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 2 Semester 1			Hrs/Wk	Credit
308206	v.1	Human Rights Project Preparation 601	5.0	25.0
308207	v.1	Human Rights Project 691	5.0	75.0

Availability

Year	Location	Period	Internal
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y

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.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.