Bachelor of Human Rights
University of Western Australia - Crawley
Overview
Human rights have become the dominant language in which contentious social and political questions are debated, worldwide. UWA’s Bachelor of Human Rights is a unique, interdisciplinary program of study that equips you with the knowledge and skills necessary to engage with real-world issues in human rights, and related areas such as social justice. You'll examine these ideas from a variety of perspectives; legal, historical, political, practical, and philosophical.
Why study this degree at UWA
- UWA is the only university in WA that provides you with the opportunity to undertake a full program of study in human rights
- The Bachelor of Human Rights is a unique, interdisciplinary program, affording students the opportunity to study human rights, and associated ideas (e.g. social justice), from a wide variety of perspectives – legal, political, philosophical, practical, and historical. Your teachers will be leading experts in their respective fields
- Gain vital experience and connections with opportunities for internships and contact with persons working on human rights issues
You'll learn to
- understand the central issues in the study of human rights and learn about real-world human rights challenges from a wide range of disciplinary perspectives
- approach complex social and political problems from a range of perspectives gain vital, transferable skills in critical thinking, writing, and analysis – skills in constant demand from employers
- learn how to apply human rights (and associated ideas) to contentious social and political questions, and to understand rights-based issues with respect to matters of public policy, and corporate practices
Get career-ready with a UWA degree
At UWA, all our degrees include the option to take internships or Work Integrated Learning units, and, along with mentoring and volunteering opportunities, these can help you stand out in the job market and increase your employability. Find out more about how we can prepare you for your dream career, from first job to long-term goals.
Majors
Human Rights (Extended Major)
Potential Career Outcomes
Diplomat, journalist, non-government organisations, public policy analyst
ATAR & Selection Rank
The ATAR and Selection Rank profile is not available as this is a new course.
Admission Criteria
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University
University of Western Australia
Campus
Crawley
Course Type
Bachelors Degree
Study Area
Arts
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 3 years, Part-time: Available
Indicative ATAR
Unknown
Course Link
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