Postgraduate CUR-CHRE506-2022
Human Rights Instruments and Institutions
Enter the international human rights arena and study the laws, framework and institutions that define it.Scan treaties and conventions. Address Australia's human rights responsibilities. Look into the United Nations and non-government organisations.
$2,306 $2,556
Your upfront cost: $0
Duration
14 weeks
Study method
100% Online
Available loans
- FEE-HELP
Assessments
100% online
Prior study
Not required
Start dates
- 18 Jul 2022
QS RANKING 2022
11
Times Higher Education Ranking 2022
17
Subject details
At the completion of this subject students will be able to:
- apply the international human rights system and national human rights framework to promote human rights
- describe and critique the human rights framework including the role of non-government organisations in promoting and protecting human rights
- use appropriate technologies to locate and critically appraise relevant human rights literature
- analyse and communicate the role of the international human rights system and national human rights framework in defining and promoting human rights.
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- Introduction to international human rights law
- Overview of the United Nations
- Major human rights treaties and conventions
- Treaty-based bodies - reporting and complaint mechanisms
- Human rights law in Australia
- Domestic application of human rights treaties
- Charter-based bodies - Human Rights Council and special procedures
- Universal Periodic Review
- Role of non-government organisations within the human rights legal framework
- International Criminal Court and ad-hoc tribunals
In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Core
- CUR-HRI-MAS-2022
Elective
- OUA-PSU-GCE-2022
- CUR-HRI-GCE-2022
- UNE-PRO-GCE-2022
Additional requirements
- Equipment requirements - Audio/Visual equipment
This subject explores and critiques the international human rights system and national human rights framework. In particular it will investigate the role of the Subjected Nations, international law and national law in defining, protecting and upholding human rights. Topics covered include human rights treaties, conventions and declarations; the recognition of Indigenous rights, racial and ethnic minority rights, women's rights and rights of other groups; the investigation and reporting of human rights abuses; tribunals and truth commissions; and the role of non-government organisations.
Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.
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- Short Essay (30%)
- Simulation Exercise (40%)
- Report (30%)
Current study term: 17 Jul 22 to 23 Oct 22
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