Program Overview
The Human Rights at Curtin University is a Master programme in Humanities over 18 months, delivered Hybrid. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Human Rights programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Hybrid
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 29,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 17,700 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Bentley, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Human Rights programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Human Rights Theory and Philosophy
- Community Education and Consciousness Raising
- Human Rights and Development
- Human Rights History Across Cultures and Religions
- Human Rights Instruments and Institutions
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Australian & NZ students
Applicants require a Bachelor Degree or equivalent in one of the following disciplines:
Arts/Humanities, Psychology, Education, Social Work, Law, Journalism, or Health. Applicants with a Bachelor Degree in another discipline also require one year work experience (paid or unpaid).International students
IELTS: 6.5
Certificate in Advanced English (CAE): Grade C
Pearson Test of English Academic: 58
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 29,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 17,700 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 29,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 17,700 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Curtin University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Curtin University
Curtin University
Suburban and regional with multiple sites, Mauritius
Curtin University (previously Curtin University of Technology and Western Australian Institute of Technology) is an Australian public research university based in Bentley, Perth, Western...
University Profile- Start Date 2018-02-26
- Language English
- Duration 18 months