Human Rights Law

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
LAWS 1002
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Course ID
200547
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
1
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

In this course, students will learn about the legal, philosophical, and sociological underpinnings of human rights. They will learn about the major international human rights instruments governing international human rights and the related procedures and policies of the International Tribunals, the international human rights treaty bodies, and the United Nations with a particular focus on its role in formulating, interpreting, and monitoring human rights. Students will learn about the continual development of international human rights through these institutions as well as dispute resolution mechanisms. Additionally, students will learn about the protection of human rights in Australia and examine the jurisprudence surrounding, and social impact of, international human rights instruments in domestic law.

Course learning outcomes

  • Identify and explain the major international human rights treaties and declarations
  • Apply relevant human rights concepts and theories to explain competing interpretations of contemporary human rights issues
  • Identify and evaluate the structure, major institutions, and jurisprudence of the international human rights system
  • Explain how the operation of Australian and international human rights law affects diverse social and cultural groups
  • Apply and communicate relevant principles of human rights law to resolve human rights issues and manage disputes

Prerequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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