Monash University
Bachelor of Arts (Human Rights)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationWe explore human rights law, practice and activism, which are among the most widely accepted approaches to addressing harms suffered by humans worldwide. We look at issues such as torture, hunger, military aggression, ethnic violence, political corruption and discrimination. You’ll examine the nature and legitimacy of human rights’ claims and the role of human rights in the broader context of international affairs. You’ll investigate critical issues: Is torture ever justified? What are the rights of asylum seekers? Does the world have a responsibility for misplaced peoples? Can human rights violations justify interfering in the domestic affairs of the violating nation?
Delivery mode
Monash University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- 900 Dandenong Road, Caulfield East
- Wellington Road, Clayton
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
You need to satisfy all of the following requirements to be considered for entry into this course
Equivalent Australian Year 12
- Units 3 & 4: a study score of at least 27 in English (EAL) or 25 in English other than EAL
- At least 4 in English SL or 3 in English HL or 5 in English B SL or 4 in English B HL
- VCE subject prerequisites demonstrating the required level of performance in Year 12 or equivalent in English
- VET Diploma graduates: To be considered, applicants who have completed VCE or its equivalent and who are applying with a Humanities or Social Science based diploma will require an average result of at least 60%. Applicants who have not completed VCE but have completed a Humanities or Social Science based diploma will require an average result of at least 70%. Programs that involve competency-based assessment without grades or marks will not meet the admission requirements.
- VET Certificate IV graduates: To be considered, applicants who have completed VCE or its equivalent and who are applying with a Humanities or Social Science based Cert IV will require an average result of at least 80%. Programs that involve competency-based assessment without grades or marks will not meet the admission requirements. No credit is granted for these studies.
- University: To be considered on the basis of tertiary study alone, applicants who have completed VCE or equivalent will be required to complete the equivalent of one year (48 credit points) of a recognised university degree and will require an average result of at least 60% (including failed units). For applicants who have completed less than the equivalent of one year of study, both the senior secondary qualification results and the units completed will be considered.
- Multiple pathways to this course
- Applicants who have successfully completed Year 12 are eligible to apply for this course.
- Applicants with no formal secondary or tertiary qualifications are not eligible to apply for this course. This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
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Course fees
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Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Arts (Human Rights) will prepare you for the following roles.
Human Rights Advocate
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Legal Advocate
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Humanitarian Aid Worker
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Human Rights Officer
A Human Rights Officer advocates for and ensures the protection of human rights within an organisation or community. You might work in non-governme...
About Monash University
Monash has a 60-year history of making a global impact through our outstanding research, diversity, breadth of alumni, partnerships and connections that result in new solutions and better outcomes. We do this with a global mindset that comes to life through our global locations.
