Course Overview
Eligibility
Course Content
Core units of study (3 units, 18 credit points)
3 units (18 credit points) of core units of study are required.
Selective units of study – Human Rights stream (3 units, 18 credit points)
3 units (18 credit points) from selective units of study in the Human Rights stream.
Elective units of study (2 units, 12 credit points)
2 units (12 credit points) from elective units of study.
Common Questions
The Human Rights stream covers international and regional human rights systems, the roots of human rights violations, and explores the political, social, legal, and cultural contexts of human rights challenges in Australia, the Asia-Pacific region, and globally, drawing on principles from many disciplines and geographically diverse case studies.
Students complete 3 units (18 credit points) of core units of study, 3 units (18 credit points) from selective units of study in the Human Rights stream, and 2 units (12 credit points) from elective units of study, totalling 8 units and 48 credit points.
The closing date for Semester 1 entry is 31 January of the commencing year, and for Semester 2 entry it is 15 July of the commencing year. Separate deadlines apply for scholarship applications.
Yes, students practice advocacy skills in a compelling and intensive simulated human rights exercise as part of the program.
Applications are submitted through the University of Sydney's online application portal. Prospective students can apply via the 'Apply now' link on the course page.
Application
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