Master of Human Rights Law

The University of Melbourne

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00116K

The Master of Human Rights Law (MHumRightsLaw) 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 100 credit points in total

Subjects

  • 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
  • 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 Legal Internship
  • 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) leading to admission to practice with a University of Melbourne equivalent score of at least 70, OR
  • A degree in law (LLB, JD or equivalent) leading to admission to practice, or equivalent and two years of documented relevant professional experience, OR
  • An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline and two years of documented relevant professional experience, OR
  • An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline and
  • Successful completion of four subjects in a cognate graduate diploma and one year of documented relevant professional experience.

Study information

CampusFeesMid year intakeAttendance
Parkville International: $56,000 No
  • Full-time : 1 year

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