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Graduate Certificate in Human Rights
Curtin University, Perth, WA, Australia
About this program
Curtin University's Graduate Certificate in Human Rights degree. 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. 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.
Cost & duration
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- This is a flexible degree: choose a specialisation from majors including Human Rights Education in Practice, Social Justice and Development, International Human Rights Law and Practice, Activism, Advocacy and Change, Forced Migration and Refugee Rights, Introduction to Human Rights and Social Justice, Dialogue across Cultures and Religions
Admissions
Applicants without an undergraduate degree are required to demonstrate relevant work experience. English language requirements: International applicants must have the following minimum IELTS scores. Writing and Reading 6.0 Speaking and Listening 6.0 Overall score 6.5 Applicants for a Graduate Certificate are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards; Applicants generally require a Bachelor Degree or equivalent credit gained for recognised learning.
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