Graduate Diploma in Human Rights Law
The University of Melbourne
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00116K
Melbourne Law Schools specialization in Human Rights Law (GDipHumRightsLaw) offers the widest range of human rights subjects in Australia. Working with world-renowned experts who teach in the program, and fellow students from Australia and around the world, youll have a unique opportunity to examine a range of human rights instruments, institutions, theories and practices in contemporary context. Its ideal for lawyers who work, or are planning to work, in the field of human rights, as well as those with a non-law background working in development agencies and other human rights-related organizations in Australia and around the world.
Structure
Students must complete 50 credit points of study from the prescribed list of subjects.
Subjects
- Ageing and Human Rights
- AI and Justice
- Business and Human Rights
- Constitutions in Global Perspective
- Gender and Human Rights
- Human Rights Advocacy
- Human Rights and Climate Change
- Human Rights and Terrorism
- Human Rights at Work
- International Human Rights Law
- International Humanitarian Law
- International Law and Childrens Rights
- International Migration Law
- International Refugee Law
- Pandemic Law and Practice
- Statelessness, Citizenship, and Identity
Standard entry requirements
A degree in law (LLB, JD or equivalent) at honours standard or equivalent leading to admission to legal practice or a degree in law (LLB, JD or equivalent) leading to admission to legal practice and at least one year of documented, relevant professional experience or an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline and at least one year of documented, relevant professional work experience.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Parkville | International: $28,000 | No |
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| Parkville | Domestic: $23,488 | No |
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