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Name Graduate Certificate in Human Rights
Type University programmes
Organising institution
Curtin University of Technology. Faculty of Humanities. Centre for Human Rights Education, Australia
Frequency Annual
Objectives 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.
Area of expertise human rights
Language English
Country Australia
Methodology used Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.
Admission requirements Educational qualifications or work experience relevant to human rights practice, approved by the Head of the Centre for Human Rights Education. Acceptance into the program is also subject to an interview with staff from the centre.
Tuition/Accommodation $10,510*
Fees are indicative only.
* Based on a first-year full-time study load of 100 credits. The total cost will depend on your course options (i.e. units selected and time taken to complete).
Homepage www.curtin.edu.au/study/offering/course-pg-graduate-certificate-in-human-rights--gc-hright/

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