Social Justice (Human Rights)

Coursework

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.

Awards and requirements

Please refer to the course resolutions for information on the specific admission requirements for different coursework award courses.

The Master of Social Justice and Graduate Diploma of Social Justice are available in the following streams: Development Studies, Human Rights, or Peace and Conflict Studies.

Master of Social Justice (Human Rights)

Candidates for the Master of Social Justice (Human Rights) are required to complete 72 credit points including:

• 24 credit points from core units of study
• a minimum of 18 credit points from selective units of study from the same stream
• a maximum of 24 credit points from elective units of study or selectives from another stream
• a minimum of 6 credit points from capstone units of study

Graduate Diploma in Social Justice (Human Rights)

Candidates for the Graduate Diploma in Social Justice (Human Rights) are required to complete 48 credit points including:

• a minimum of 18 credit points from core units of study, including HRTD6901
• a minimum of 18 credit points from selective units of study from the same stream; and
• a maximum of 12 credit points from elective units of study

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