Bachelor of Human Rights

ACU’s Bachelor of Human Rights is an exciting course that will assist in preparing you to be one of the leading human rights advocates of the 21st century.

Human rights is a rapidly growing area of multidisciplinary study that supports an expanding job market in the human rights sector. The Bachelor of Human Rights will provide students with a deep understanding of human rights that is enriched by perspectives from law, philosophy and the humanities. Students will apply their knowledge to practical professional contexts, and complete a placement in the human rights sector. Graduates of this program will bring their multidisciplinary expertise in human rights to a wide variety of professional settings in the corporate, government and non-government sectors.

Areas of study

Global studies, humanities, international development, laws, social sciences.

Career opportunities

Our graduates can pursue careers in: Advocacy: domestic and international advocacy, humanitarian services, disaster relief, policy development, volunteer co-ordination. Law: human rights law, international law, immigration law, diversity/equity law. Social services: human services provision, public health, economic development, policy development. International relations: diplomacy, peacekeeping, foreign affairs. Communications: foreign news reporting/correspondence, investigative journalism, research.

Fees and charges

Visit the ACU website for general information about tuition fees.