Master of Human Rights Law
Examine contemporary human rights instruments, institutions, theories, and practices at Melbourne Law School.
Best for:Best for legal professionals and development practitioners seeking advanced expertise in international and domestic human rights law.
Overview
The Master of Human Rights Law at the University of Melbourne provides a comprehensive exploration of global and domestic human rights frameworks. Designed for both practicing lawyers and professionals in development agencies or human rights organizations, the programme offers a wide variety of specialized coursework. Students engage directly with world-renowned experts and a diverse international cohort to analyze legal principles and practical challenges. The curriculum equips graduates to advance advocacy, policy development, and legal practice in various national and international arenas.
What you'll do
- Complete rigorous coursework covering contemporary human rights instruments and institutions
- Analyze complex legal and theoretical case studies in human rights law
- Engage in academic discussions and collaborative projects with international peers and faculty
- Synthesize multidisciplinary perspectives from law, policy, and development
Requirements
Degree required: A degree in law (LLB, JD or equivalent) or an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline
Degree offered: Master Degree (By Coursework)
Language: English; standard university English language proficiency requirements apply
Instruction: English
- Foundational knowledge of legal systems or relevant professional experience in human rights and development
- Strong analytical and legal reasoning capabilities
- Proficiency in academic writing and critical literature evaluation
- Applicants with an LLB, JD or equivalent must meet the minimum equivalent score or possess two years of documented relevant professional experience
- Applicants with an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline must present two years of documented relevant professional experience or complete prerequisite graduate coursework
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Applications must be submitted through the University of Melbourne online admissions portal. Candidates need to provide academic transcripts and supporting documentation verifying their degree qualifications and professional experience.
- Academic transcripts
- CV
- Proof of professional experience
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