Overview

This course involves a study of the fundamental legal principles and institutions of international human rights, through the medium of contemporary human rights concerns. The course begins with an examination of the human rights framework in international law and the mechanisms for enforcing human rights including consideration of the position … For more content click the Read More button below. Main Topics What are human rights?Contemporary concerns: human rights issues, for example this may include genocide; discrimination; death penalty and/or the impact of globalisationFramework of the human rights systemHuman rights enforcement

Conditions for Enrolment

72 UOC of JURD courses

Course Attributes

Offered irregularly or alternate years

Delivery

Fully online - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)
In-person - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)

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Fees

TypeAmount
Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable)$2124
Domestic Students$5370
International Students$7200

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Commonwealth Supported Students:

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