Bachelor of Human Rights

Why study Human Rights at UWA? We are the only university in WA that provides undergraduate you with the opportunity to undertake a full program of study in human rights You'll have the opportunity to study human rights, and associated ideas (e.g. social justice), from a wide variety of perspectives – legal, political, philosophical, practical, and historical. Your teachers will be leading experts in their respective fields Gain vital experience and establish connections through internships and engagement with people working on human rights issues Why study Human Rights at UWA?About the Bachelor of Human Rights Human rights have become the dominant language used to debate contentious social and political questions on a global scale. Activists appeal to human rights in defence of the oppressed. A complex set of global institutions has evolved, centred around human rights, while a flourishing field of academic inquiry is now devoted to debating human rights issues. Our Bachelor of Human Rights is a unique, interdisciplinary program of study that equips you with the knowledge and skills necessary to engage with real-world issues in human rights, and related areas such as social justice. You'll examine these ideas from a variety of perspectives; legal, historical, political, practical, and philosophical. You'll also gain invaluable analytical skills essential for success in the workplace.

Entry requirements Admission requirements To be considered for this course you need to: achieve a minimum ATAR of 85 demonstrate English language competence - applicants presenting with IELTS Academic require an overall score of at least 6.5 and no band less than 6.0 satisfy any prerequisites for your preferred majors (refer to individual major descriptions for prerequisite details) You can view the prerequisites and recommended subjects for your chosen course here. View our admission requirements for specific information, depending on your education history. Assured Pathway information If you have a professional career in mind, take advantage of one of our Assured Pathways. An Assured Pathway gives you an assured place in one of our postgraduate professional courses (such as Law, Engineering or Medicine) from the start of your studies with us. The pathways combine a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, providing you with a clearer direction to your career of choice. Admission entry to UWA We offer a number of other pathways for you to gain entry into our undergraduate degrees if you do not meet the standard admission requirements. Learn more about our admission entry pathways. Admission requirements

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT English competency English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place. Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0. ADMISSION REQUIREMENT English competency

Careers and further study Career Opportunities With a Bachelor of Human Rights, you’ll have the knowledge and skills to work in a range of areas and organisations. Potential career opportunities include: Public Policy Public Service Consultancy Journalism NGOs Activism Career Opportunities Further Study Further study will allow you to gain a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). It will open up opportunities in academia and research to help you pursue your goals in a wide range of careers, depending on your area of research. You may also be interested in: Master of Public Policy Master of International Relations Juris Doctor Further Study

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