Human Rights: International Perspectives (PG)

Postgraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
LAWS 5029
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Course ID
204057
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
Law
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Course level
5
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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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
Yes
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

The aim of this course is to have students consider the legal, philosophical and sociological underpinnings of human rights; students will be encouraged to think critically about the views they hold and the values reflected in the international legal system. The course will focus on the United Nations and its role in formulating, interpreting and monitoring human rights.

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

N/A

Degree list
The following degrees include this course