Master of Human Rights
A multidisciplinary master's programme exploring the political, historical, and philosophical foundations of human rights.
Best for:Best for students seeking a multidisciplinary and critical approach to human rights theory and practice.
Overview
The Master of Human Rights at Curtin University offers a critical examination of human rights discourse, institutions, and practices. Students investigate the development of human rights ideas through political, historical, and philosophical lenses, while considering diverse multicultural and multi-religious perspectives. The curriculum emphasizes a problematizing approach, encouraging students to engage with complex global issues and develop their own informed positions. Through a blend of theoretical study and practical application, the programme prepares students to analyze the roles of state and non-state actors, including social movements and grassroots campaigns.
What you'll do
- Engage with diverse theoretical and practical perspectives on human rights discourse.
- Analyze the role of state and non-state actors in modern human rights institutions.
- Examine the historical and philosophical development of human rights systems.
- Participate in multidisciplinary and multicultural discussions regarding global human rights.
- Develop individual research interests through practical learning methods.
- Demonstrate core capabilities required for course learning outcomes and graduation.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor Degree or equivalent (may require relevant work experience), Bachelor Honours Degree, Graduate Certificate, or Graduate Diploma.
Degree offered: Master of Human Rights
Language: English language proficiency meeting university entry standards.
Instruction: English
- Academic proficiency suitable for postgraduate coursework.
- Ability to engage with complex, multidisciplinary human rights discourse.
- Capacity to meet university-level academic standards.
- Must meet Curtin University academic entry requirements.
- Must meet English language proficiency requirements.
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How to apply
Interested applicants should visit the official Curtin University course page to review specific entry requirements and application procedures. Applications are submitted through the university's online portal.
- Academic transcripts
- Proof of English language proficiency
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