Master of Human Rights
Auckland University of Technology
Subject area
Sociology
Qualification
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Entry requirements
A bachelor's degree with a B average or higher in papers in level 7 or equivalent.
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
Graduates of the programme will understand the historical development and evolution of human rights, and understand emerging paradigms and contemporary challenges in human rights at national, regional and international levels. Graduates will learn to utilise the human rights framework in the development and evaluation of policy. They will have skills that will equip them for academic work, policy analysis, advocacy and communication roles in a range of contexts and organisations. Graduates will have the knowledge, understanding and skills equipping them for employment in human rights advocacy and research, policy analysis, legal services, human rights education, non-governmental organisations, community development, conflict resolution, civil society organizations and international development organisations. Given that human rights have become the core language of a new politics of humanity, according to legal historian Samuel Moyn, it is anticipated that the programme will have applicability to a wide range of occupations.
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Studies in Human Society at this level can earn:
$60,000
Median earnings one year after study
$64,000
Median earnings two years after study
$79,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
77%
Employment rate two years after study
Data as at November 2022
Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
New Zealand AUT-NCUK Scholarships
Provided by:
Auckland University of Technology
Website:
http://www.aut.ac.nz/scholarships
Value:
$5000 contribution to tuition fees
Betty Loughhead Soroptimist Scholarship Trust
Provided by:
The Betty Loughhead Soroptimist Scholarship Trust - Secretary
Website:
Value:
Previous awards have generally been given in the region of $3,000 - $5,000 (per award).
This information comes from Generosity New Zealand. For more scholarships, search their givME database (formerly called BreakOut) via your college, university or local library website.
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 288 864
Phone: (09) 921 9999
Fax: (09) 921 9812
Email: courseinfo@aut.ac.nz
Web: http://www.aut.ac.nz
Sources
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