Master of Human Rights in Bentley Australia | Curtin University

The Master of Human Rights fosters a nuanced comprehension of human rights discourse, equipping policy analysts, legal professionals, teachers, social workers, and media practitioners to actively shape the advancement, safeguarding, and implementation of human rights principles.

This program is ideal for individuals seeking to launch a career in human rights or integrate human rights perspectives into their existing profession, as well as for current practitioners aiming to deepen their expertise in specific areas of human rights advocacy or implementation.

Through a blend of academic study and practical application, you'll analyze contemporary human rights frameworks and investigate the philosophical and political foundations shaping current human rights ideologies. The curriculum explores how various actors - including social movements, community initiatives, and governmental/non-governmental organizations - have influenced human rights methodologies and activism.

The program approaches human rights through interdisciplinary, cross-cultural, and multi-faith lenses to cultivate a truly international perspective.

Exceptional graduates may pursue advanced research opportunities at the doctoral level.