Master of Human Rights

About this course

The Master of Human rights program offered through Open Universities Australia will give you education and training in a range of human rights issues and activism.

Studying this master’s degree, you will gain a thorough understanding of the history of human rights and its development across cultures and religions.

Eligibilty

To be eligible for this course you must hold an undergraduate degree.

Study periods

Open Universities courses are offered in specific study intakes every year, known as Study Periods or Sessions. This means more flexibility as you can choose when to start studying.

If you are studying undergraduate units you can start at the beginning of any of the four Study Periods each year, each lasting 13 weeks. Most postgraduate courses are offered in three Sessions per year, with each Session lasting 14 weeks.

Exams are usually held in the week following the end of each Study Period or Session.

Areas of study

During this master’s degree program, the subjects you will study include:

• Community education and consciousness raising
• Human rights activism, advocacy and change
• Human rights and development
• Human rights history across cultures and religions
• Human rights instruments and institutions
• Human rights issues
• Human rights theory and philosophy
• Human rights project preparation
• Human rights project

Shorter programs

If you choose not to study the entire Master of Human Rights degree you may be able to complete an alternative program. This is beneficial for students who need to develop a specialisation or prefer not to commit to the whole study period.
Depending on the units studied, you can exit with a Graduate Certificate in Human Rights.

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Finance Options

FEE-HELP is available.

Student Support

Open Universities Australia offers a range of administrative and student support options. As a student of OUA you will have access to four hours of free expert tutoring support for each unit undertaken through the tutoring service call SMARTHINKING. This on-demand service allows you to get fast, detailed feedback on your assignment drafts and have access to your tutor in real time.

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How will this course advance my career?

Upon completion of this master’s degree course, you will have a thorough understanding of human rights theory and philosophy. You will have the skills and training to pursue a range of careers in education, diplomatic services, human rights organisations, international development programs and government agencies.

How else will I benefit from this master’s degree?

• Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a Master of Human Rights from Curtin University, as if you had studied on campus.
• Flexible study: studying by correspondence means you study on your terms – at a time and place that suits you.
• Government financial support available through FEE-HELP.
• Recognition of Prior Learning or credit may be available for previous work experience, formal training or qualifications in this field.

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