Master of Human Rights

Auckland University of Technology

Subject area

Sociology

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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

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Betty Loughhead Soroptimist Scholarship Trust

Provided by:

The Betty Loughhead Soroptimist Scholarship Trust - Secretary

Website:

http://www.blsst.co.nz

Value:

Previous awards have generally been given in the region of $3,000 - $5,000 (per award).

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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

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