Human rights courses
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Studying a human rights course is a brave step towards making positive change in your life and the lives of others. Learning about human rights takes courage, compassion, and dedication. By applying your humanity to your studies, you can bring creative and real solutions to social and political problems.
Explore global and local human rights challenges, including climate change, refugees, reconciliation, and modern slavery. Complex international systems are in place providing opportunities to work in NGOs, public think tanks, and state or federal government.
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Online human rights subjects and short courses
UndergraduateMUR-POL201
100% online
No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
Starts 29 Jul 2024, 25 Nov 2024
Next enrolment closes 21 Jul
PostgraduateUND-BUSN5007
100% online
No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
PostgraduateCUR-CHRE506
100% online
No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
Starts 15 Jul 2024
PostgraduateCUR-CHRE512
100% online
No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
Starts 15 Jul 2024
Online human rights degrees
UndergraduateUSQ-BLS-DEG
100% online
3 years full time or part time equivalent
PostgraduateCUR-HRI-MAS
Engage with a range of perspectives to develop your own position
100% online
Approx. 1.5 years full time or part time equivalent
UndergraduateGRF-BPS-DEG
Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Political Science and International Relations
A double degree in business and politics
100% online
4 years full time or part time equivalent
PostgraduateUND-HTR-GCE
Graduate Certificate in Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking
Fight to end the exploitation of human labour
100% online
6 months full time or part time equivalent
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