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Overview

The Human Rights major will train you to analyse the social and political dynamics of human rights struggles across the world. In this major you will explore the extent to which states institutionalise human rights norms and how different movements seek justice using the power of human rights discourse. Across … For more content click the Read more button below. Undertaking a Human Rights major at La Trobe will connect you to experts in democracy and democratisation, political theory, the international politics of human rights, gender, sexuality and diversity, human trafficking, and the history of Australian Aboriginal struggles.

Portfolio

Office of the Provost

School

Humanities and Social Sciences

Academic contact

Dirk Tomsa

Location(s)

Melbourne (Bundoora)

Open to all courses

Yes

Structure

Where one or more subjects are shared between this major and another component (course, second major or minor) the subject/s will be replaced with a HUSS elective at the level of the common subject. Where a combination of this major and another component (course, second major or minor) exceeds 4 common subjects this combination will become incompatible.

Available in courses

Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Global Studies - Melbourne (Bundoora)

Bachelor of Global Studies - Melbourne (Bundoora)

Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Global Studies - Melbourne (Bundoora)

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Comprehend and critique key knowledge in the various disciplines of human rights.
2.
Understand the complex systems, structures, laws and practices that shape human rights from a range of political, social, legal and cultural perspectives.
3.
Identify and analyse domestic and international human rights problems, and formulate responses to them.
4.
Apply critical thinking and research methodologies to analyse key issues in human rights and contribute to new knowledge in its various disciplines.
5.
Communicate effectively, in written and spoken formats, about human rights to a variety of academic and professional audiences.
6.
Demonstrate work readiness, teamwork and initiative by going on exchange, practicing self-directed learning and/or participation in a work placement.

Career opportunities

Your studies may lead you to career opportunities in a wide range of sectors including government (e.g. foreign affairs, trade or defence), international organisations (e.g. the United Nations or the World Health Organisation), development organisations, advocacy groups, consulting firms, media organisations and academia.

Studying this major builds skills in critical thinking, analysis and communication to prepare you for a range of workplace roles. Possible roles include:

  • Consular official
  • Electorate officer
  • Policy adviser
  • Campaigns coordinator
  • Corporate consultant