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    Human Rights degrees abroad

    Human rights is a crucial field of study that examines how the basic rights and freedoms of people vary around the world. It’s a far-reaching subject that encompasses several different disciplines, including law, ethics, philosophy, politics, and history.

    Programs are designed to provide students with a theoretical, legal, and practical understanding of human rights. You’ll trace social injustices throughout history and learn about key human rights movements, like the abolition of slavery, women’s suffrage, and civil rights activism. You’ll also confront the challenges that still plague societies today and offer solutions.

    Studying abroad is a vital educational experience for anyone hoping to begin a career in human rights. Textbooks are no substitute for seeing the work of international organizations in person, observing how international laws are applied across the globe, and encountering new human struggles.

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    Human Rights program structure

    It’s possible to study human rights as a bachelor’s degree over three or four years, but the number of universities offering these undergraduate courses is low.

    It’s much more common to study human rights as a master’s degree over one or two years. These programs can be offered as either an MA, MSc, or Master of Laws (LLM). To enroll in an MA or MSc course, you’ll need to have an undergraduate degree in a relevant subject, like sociology, politics, philosophy, or ethics. Those hoping to pursue an LLM must have a bachelor’s degree in law.

    If you’re eager to conduct your own cutting-edge research, you might consider pursuing a doctoral degree. PhDs are the highest formal qualifications available and normally take between four and six years to complete.

    Timetabled teaching on human rights courses usually consists of lectures, seminars, tutorials and workshops. You’ll probably be assessed through a combination of exams, essays, presentations and research projects.

    The content of your program will likely be influenced by the cultural context of your university and study location. Nevertheless, most courses will introduce students to these fundamentals:

    • Understanding human rights
    • Securing human rights
    • Contemporary issues in human rights
    • International law and relations
    • Human rights violations
    • Slavery and emancipation
    • Human rights and terrorism
    • Social justice

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    Bachelor's in human rights

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      Equity, Diversity, and Human Rights - BA/BA (Hons) Laurentian University, Canada

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      20,093 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 27,258 CAD

      Start date
      September, January
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      Conflict Studies and Human Rights - BSocSc University of Ottawa, Canada

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      31,944 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 43,334 CAD

      Start date
      September, January
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      Human Rights - BA Wilfrid Laurier University, Canada

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      23,774 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 32,251 CAD

      Start date
      September, January
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      Human Rights & Equity Studies - BA York University, Canada

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      25,909 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 35,148 CAD

      Start date
      May, September
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      Human Rights and Social Justice - BA Carleton University, Canada

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      23,438 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 31,796 CAD

      Start date
      September
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    Human rights graduate programs

    Master's in human rights

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      Ethics, Peace, and Human Rights: Global Governance and International Organizations - MA American University, USA

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      34,596 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 34,596 USD

      Start date
      September, January
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      European Union Studies and Human Rights - MIB UCAM Universidad Católica de Murcia, Spain

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      6,797 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 6,300 EUR

      Start date
      November
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      Law: Human Rights Law and Transitional Justice - LLM Ulster University, UK

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      15 months
      Annual tuition fee
      19,970 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 15,840 GBP

      Start date
      September, January
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      Human Rights - MA Keele University, UK

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      22,315 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 17,700 GBP

      Start date
      September
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      Human Rights - MHuRi Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      31,561 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 51,115 NZD

      Start date
      July
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    Doctorate in human rights

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      Human Rights, Society, and Multi-Level Governance - PhD University of Nicosia, Cyprus

      Program type
      Doctorate
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      16,185 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 15,000 EUR

      Start date
      February, June, September
      Show program overview about Human Rights, Society, and Multi-Level Governance (PhD, 3 Years or 6 Semesters) – Joint Degree with the University of Padova, the University of Zagreb, the University of Western Sydney, and Panteion University, Athens

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    Diploma in human rights

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      Human Rights - PGDip Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand

      Program type
      Postgraduate diploma
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      21,041 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 34,077 NZD

      Start date
      July
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    Future human rights careers

    Your skills in empathy, conflict resolution, and collaboration will equip you for several rewarding and fulfilling careers in the field of human rights.

    You can apply your expertise across a range of public and private sectors, including international organizations, governments, private businesses, and charities.

    Here are just some of the career opportunities open to human rights graduates:

    • Human rights lawyer
    • Policy advisor
    • Policy analyst
    • CEO of a relief organization
    • Corporate social responsibility specialist
    • Fundraiser
    • Human rights researcher
    • Journalist

    Participating in some work experience with charities, NGOs, government departments, or legal firms will help demonstrate your passion and commitment to potential employers. Talk to your university’s career service about the benefits of placements and internships to your employability.

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