Social Justice (Human Rights)

Human rights is a critical field within the study of social justice, as it explores both the roots of human rights violations and possible responses to them. Students in this stream come to understand how human rights issues arise by understanding their structural basis, and, through wide-ranging case studies and innovative teaching, they examine possible responses, including tools and analysis relevant to the international system (like the UN and international advocacy organisations), regional bodies (like ASEAN and the Pacific Islands Forum), and national and local bodies (like the Australian Human Rights Commission and grassroots organisations). Students undertake a capstone in which they intern at a local or overseas organisation relevant to human rights, or complete a research-based, supervised dissertation or independent research project relevant to human rights.

Admission criteria and course requirements

Please refer to the course resolutions for information on the admission criteria for the Master of Social Justice and Graduate Diploma of Social Justice.

The requirements of the Human Rights stream are available in the unit of study table.

The Master of Social Justice and Graduate Diploma of Social Justice are also available in the following streams:

• Development Studies
• Peace and Conflict Studies.

Contacts and further information

Website: School of Social and Political Sciences
Program Director: Associate Professor Susan Banki
Phone: +61 2 9351 4279
Email: msj.coordinator@sydney.edu.au