Enrolments for 2023 have closed.

View information for 2024 course intake.

Curtin University logo

Human Rights Activism, Advocacy and Change

Postgraduate | CUR-CHRE512 | 2023

Course information for 2023 intake

View information for 2024 course intake

Be emboldened by theories of power, change and social movement. Relive historical fights including the US civil rights struggle and the Algerian independence movement.Evaluate the role advocacy groups and activism play in fighting for human rights.

Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Entry requirements
No ATAR needed,
No prior study
Duration
14 weeks

FEE-HELP available

Human Rights Activism, Advocacy and Change

About this subject

  • At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

    1. describe and critique theories of power and identity politics, social movements and post-colonialism
    2. use appropriate technologies to locate and critically appraise relevant social movement literature
    3. analyse and communicate social movement theories and methods
    4. critically evaluate activist/advocacy campaigns using social movement theories.

Entry requirements

No entry requirements

Additional requirements

  • Equipment requirements - Audio/Visual equipment

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.

Find out more information on Commonwealth Loans to understand what this means to your eligibility for financial support.

Why study a single subject?

Bite sized study

Try studying a particular area to see if online study suits you, or upskill in just a few months with a single subject that you’re interested in.

Pursue a dream

With thousands of single subjects to choose from, you can find topics that get you on the path to your higher education goals fast.

Gain Uni credit

Most single subjects are part of a full degree. That means if you’re keen to keep learning, you can gain credit for the subjects you’ve successfully completed.

What to study next?

Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses

Curtin University logo

PostgraduateCUR-HRI-MAS

Master of Human Rights

University of New England logo
Curtin University logo

PostgraduateCUR-HRI-GCE

Graduate Certificate in Human Rights

Open Universities Australia - Logo

PostgraduateOUA-PSU-GCE

Postgraduate Single Subjects

Single subject FAQs

Tell us a little about yourself

Keep track of your favourites

Create a free account or sign in to: