Course Overview

About This Course

The Master of Human Rights promotes a critical understanding of the discourse that enables policy workers, lawyers, educators, social workers and journalists to contribute to the development, protection and application of human rights. This courses suit those who want to enter the field of human rights or add a human rights perspective to their profession; and to those working in the field who wish to enhance their knowledge in a particular area of human rights practice or advocacy. Using both theoretical and practical learning methods, you'll examine modern human-rights institutions and explore the philosophical and political development of beliefs about human rights that underpin current systems. You'll consider how social movements, grass-roots campaigns, and government and non-government organisations have contributed to human rights practices and activism. The courses examine the subject from multidisciplinary, multicultural and multireligious perspectives to ensure you develop a globalised understanding. Students who complete the master degree to a high standard can apply for doctoral-level studies.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Curtin Perth, Perth, Western AustraliaCurtin PerthBentley

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Applicants usually require a Bachelor Degree or equivalent (and may require relevant work experience), Bachelor Honours Degree, Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma
Any specific course entry and completion requirements must also be met
English language requirement: IELTS Academic with an Overall band score of 6.5, and minimum scores of 6 in Writing, Speaking, Reading, and Listening
If you've completed a different English test or qualification, you may be able to use it to meet this requirement — check accepted English tests, qualifications and required scores on the English language requirements page
You may be able to receive credit for recognised learning (CRL) from past study or professional experience, which could reduce the time it takes to finish your course

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Master of Human Rights can work across industries including International relations, Human resources, Global health, Law, Media, Education, United Nations organisations, and NGOs. The course equips students with the concepts and skills required to understand how accountability, justice, fairness, inclusion and human dignity can be realised in a world where the interests of multinationals, organisations and communities intersect.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the Master of Human Rights designed for?

The Master of Human Rights suits those who want to enter the field of human rights or add a human rights perspective to their profession, as well as those already working in the field who wish to enhance their knowledge in a particular area of human rights practice or advocacy. It is particularly relevant for policy workers, lawyers, educators, social workers and journalists.

What are the English language requirements for this course?

You must meet Curtin's English language requirements. For the Master of Human Rights, the IELTS Academic requirement is an Overall band score of 6.5, with minimum scores of 6 in each of Writing, Speaking, Reading, and Listening. If you have completed a different English test or qualification, you may be able to use it to meet this requirement.

What are the tuition fees for the Master of Human Rights?

The 2026 domestic indicative first-year fee for the Master of Human Rights is $24,738. This fee is indicative only, based on a first-year full-time study load of 200 credit points, and does not include other fees such as administrative and incidental fees or the cost of textbooks. Domestic fee-paying students may be eligible for FEE-HELP assistance.

Can I receive credit for prior study or work experience?

Yes, you may be able to receive credit for recognised learning (CRL) from past study or professional experience, which could reduce the time it takes to finish your course. Specific details about CRL for this course can be found on the Handbook.

Can completing the Master of Human Rights lead to further study?

Yes, students who complete the master degree to a high standard can apply for doctoral-level studies.

Application

How to Apply

Three simple steps to get enrolled

Step 01

Enquire

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Step 02

Submit Documents

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Step 03

Get Enrolled

Receive your offer letter and confirm your enrolment. Welcome to the course!

Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $55,000 to $75,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $75,000 to $100,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $100,000 to $140,000 per year

Career Paths

HR AdministratorHR CoordinatorRecruitment CoordinatorHR AdvisorHR Business Partner

Key Skills

Recruitment, selection and talent acquisitionEmployee onboarding and offboarding managementPerformance management and appraisal designWorkplace conflict resolution and mediationEmployment law and industrial relations compliance

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