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Introduction to Human rights

Studying a human rights course is a brave step towards making positive change in your life and the lives of others. Learning about human rights takes courage, compassion, and dedication. By applying your humanity to your studies, you can bring creative and real solutions to social and political problems.

Explore global and local human rights challenges, including climate change, refugees, reconciliation, and modern slavery. Complex international systems are in place providing opportunities to work in NGOs, public think tanks, and state or federal government.

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Online human rights subjects and short courses

PostgraduateCUR-CHRE506

International Human Rights Law and Practice

100% online

No ATAR required. Start with a subject.

Starts 15 Jul 2024

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PostgraduateUND-BUSN5007

Policing Human Trafficking

100% online

No ATAR required. Start with a subject.

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UndergraduateMUR-POL201

Global Justice, Aid and Security

100% online

No ATAR required. Start with a subject.

Starts 29 Jul 2024, 25 Nov 2024

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PostgraduateCUR-CHRE512

Activism, Advocacy and Change

100% online

No ATAR required. Start with a subject.

Starts 15 Jul 2024

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Online human rights degrees

UndergraduateUSQ-BLS-DEG

Bachelor of Arts (Social Justice & Entrepreneurship)

100% online

3 years full time or part time equivalent

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PostgraduateCUR-HRI-MAS

Master of Human Rights

Engage with a range of perspectives to develop your own position

100% online

Approx. 1.5 years full time or part time equivalent

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UndergraduateGRF-BPS-DEG

Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Political Science and International Relations

A double degree in business and politics

100% online

4 years full time or part time equivalent

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PostgraduateUND-HTR-GCE

Graduate Certificate in Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking

Fight to end the exploitation of human labour

100% online

6 months full time or part time equivalent

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There are a lot of reasons to study your course online through us.
- You can enrol without entry requirements
  We have a unique open-door policy that makes it possible for everyone to enrol in university study, no matter their academic history. If you don’t meet the entry requirements for a degree, we’ll help you get in through single undergraduate subjects and transition into a qualification from there.
- You have total control over how you study
  Upskill without committing to a whole degree upfront. Or enrol in a full degree, but take it a subject at a time. We’ll introduce you to flexible study options you didn’t even know about, so you can fit uni around what matters to you.
- You’ll graduate with the same qualification as an on-campus student
  Once you enrol through us, you’ll study online with the university that provides your degree. This means that when you complete your qualification, you’ll graduate with the same degree as on-campus students.
- We’ll help you navigate the university world
  Our friendly student advisors will be your guide every step of the enrolment journey. They'll help you compare universities, choose a course, provide documentation and understand your finance options.

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