University of Melbourne

Overview

The Master of Human Rights Law at the University of Melbourne offers a comprehensive curriculum centered around critical human rights issues. This program is designed to provide students with the opportunity to engage with a variety of perspectives from both peers and faculty, while examining different human rights instruments, institutions, and practices in a modern context.

What you'll study

The program encompasses a range of core and elective courses, including:

• Ageing and Human Rights
• AI and Justice
• Business and Human Rights
• Constitutions in Global Perspective
• Fundamentals of the Common Law
• Gender and Human Rights
• Human Rights Advocacy
• International Human Rights Law
• Refugee and Asylum Law

Students have the option to complete a capstone project or thesis, allowing them to apply their knowledge in a practical setting.

Entry requirements

To be considered for admission, applicants must fulfill the following criteria:

• A law degree (LLB, JD, or equivalent) with honours or equivalent qualifications, or
• A law degree with two years of relevant professional experience, or
• An undergraduate degree in a related field along with two years of relevant professional experience, or
• An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline and completion of four subjects in a related graduate diploma, coupled with one year of relevant professional experience.

Applicants must also demonstrate proficiency in English through standardized tests.

Career prospects

Graduates of the Master of Human Rights Law are well-equipped for a variety of career paths in both public and private sectors. Potential roles include positions in international organizations, non-governmental organizations, government agencies, and legal practices focusing on human rights advocacy. Additionally, international students may have the opportunity to apply for a post-study work permit in Australia, allowing them to gain practical experience in the field after graduation.