Graduate Certificate in Human Rights
Curtin University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00301J
Graduate Certificates prepare students to develop advanced knowledge and skills for professional or highly skilled work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 8 qualifications. This course is an entry pathway to the Master of Human Rights for those who do not have a relevant degree. It is for human rights workers, those who would hope to work in the human rights field, professionals who wish to apply human rights principles to their practice, development workers, non government organisation workers, activists, teachers, mediation and conflict workers, and community workers. It involves the study of the theory and philosophy of human rights across different cultural, religious, philosophical and political traditions, and how these ideas can be translated into practice in the contemporary world. This course is for those working both in Australia and internationally. It is multidisciplinary, and provides an opportunity for those from different cultural backgrounds, professions and disciplines to dialogue about human rights and develop their ideas and skills in human rights practice.
Designed for
Human rights workers working both in Australia and internationally who do not have a relevant degree
Structure
Credit Points: 100
Subjects
- HRIG5000 Human Rights Education in Practice
- HRIG5001 Social Justice and Development
- HRIG5002 International Human Rights Law and Practice
- HRIG5003 Activism, Advocacy and Change
- HRIG5004 Forced Migration and Refugee Rights
- HRIG5014 Dialogue across Cultures and Religions
Standard entry requirements
An approved bachelor degree from a recognised tertiary institution or relevant work experience. Candidates applying on the basis of work experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Study pathways
This course is an exit award of the MC-HRIGHT Master of Human Rights.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Curtin Perth | Domestic: $10,510 International: $7,879 | No |
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| Online | Domestic: $10,510 International: $7,879 | No |
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