Program Overview

Master of Human Rights and Global Engagement

Course Overview

The Master of Human Rights and Global Engagement is a two-year postgraduate course that provides students with advanced practical expertise and intercultural skills to engage in human rights and social justice issues on a global scale.

Course Structure

• Duration: 2 years full-time or equivalent part-time study
• Credit: 400 credits (approximately 16 units)
• CRICOS Code: M
• Location: Curtin Perth

Admission Criteria

• English Requirements: IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System) with a minimum overall band score of 6.5 and no band less than 6.0
• Other Requirements: Bachelor Degree or equivalent, relevant work experience, or other qualifications as specified by the University

Fees and Scholarships

• Domestic Fee Paying Postgraduate: $22,070 (2025 Fee year)
• Fees are indicative only and subject to change

Location

• Curtin Perth: On-campus and online study options available

How to Apply

• Direct to Curtin: Apply online through the Curtin University website
• High School Students: Apply through TISC (Tertiary Institutions Service Centre)
• Global Campus Options: Available for international students

Career Opportunities

• Human Rights and Social Justice Advocate
• International Development Worker
• Diversity and Inclusion Consultant
• Community Engagement Officer
• Social Justice and Sustainability Advocate
• Foreign or Multicultural Policy Advisor

Industries

• Non-profit and Human Rights Organisations
• International Development
• Government and Public Policy
• Environment and Sustainability
• Diplomacy and Foreign Service

What You'll Learn

• Apply inter-disciplinary knowledge, principles, and concepts from across political science, sociology, history, human geography, and area studies to understanding human rights and global and regional engagement
• Apply knowledge of the principles and concepts of human rights and global engagement in work and community settings
• Think critically and creatively about the opportunities and challenges presented by contemporary global engagement and possible, equitable, and sustainable futures
• Communicate comprehensive analyses of complex human rights and global engagement data and theories
• Understand and navigate human rights and global engagement in ethical ways, acknowledging one's own values, cultural beliefs, practices, power relations, and worldviews
• Respect difference in a range of intersecting factors, including Indigenous values and knowledges, drawing upon theory that deals critically with exploitation and underpins engagement with multiple others