Human Rights

University of Winnipeg

Canada, Winnipeg

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Duration36 month(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 14,700 / Year

Apply DateJuly 2, 2021

Next IntakeJune 1, 2021

Human Rights

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Overview The Human Rights program at University of Winnipeg will expose you to issues of human rights from diverse perspectives - conflict resolution, gender studies, international development studies, politics, history, geography, philosophy, anthropology, economics, and religious studies. Students taking an undergraduate degree in another Major may choose to add a Minor in Human Rights as a secondary area of interest. This is the only undergraduate Human Rights program in Western Canada and is studied as a model by other institutions world-wide seeking to implement such an undergraduate degree Sample CareersYou will develop knowledge and analytic skills relevant to a wide range of jobs in both the public and private sector, such as in public administration, international rights and advocacy groups, humanitarian and refugee organizations, and academia. A major in Human Rights is an excellent background for law school and for work in NGOs and other rewarding fields. A minor in Human Rights is a strong and relevant supplement for students pursuing careers in business or the health sciences.

The Human Rights program at University of Winnipeg provides you with the opportunity to structure your education around the study of social justice, global citizenship, and human rights. Because 'human rights’ is understood in multiple ways, this major takes an interdisciplinary approach to its core courses.

Disciplines

SociologyInternational RelationsInternational Development

Requirements

English Requirements

PTEMin 58
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 86

Other Requirements

1A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required for entry. Students must consult with the program coordinator or designate in planning their course of study. American High School Curriculum - Complete grade 12 with a minimum high school average of C+ or better on a minimum of 5 academic subjects.International Baccalaureate – An IB diploma with 3 HL courses and 3 SL courses. For transfer credit or advanced standing, no grade below 4 accepted.Minimum points required: 24Minimum total score of 24 points Students will still need to meet the English Language Requirements of the university. The admissions office has expanded the requirements to include the Duolingo English Test as an approved form of meeting English proficiency for September 2020 and January 2021. The required score will be a minimum of 115 on the test.

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Human Rights

University of Winnipeg

Canada, Winnipeg

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