Master of Human Rights
Politics & Policy
A course by
AUT
A unique, interdisciplinary master's program designed to prepare students for professional roles in human rights, with a focus on advocacy, global and local contexts, and policy analysis.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
City Campus, Auckland
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Develop advanced understanding of human rights frameworks
Gain expertise in global and New Zealand human rights frameworks, institutions, and challenges.
Build skills in advocacy and communication
Learn methods for effective human rights advocacy, campaigning, media strategy, and treaty body reporting.
Conduct policy analysis and development
Acquire tools for the investigation, analysis and development of human rights policy in various contexts.
What You're Signing Up For
The Master of Human Rights at AUT is an innovative program tailored for aspiring human rights professionals from diverse backgrounds, including business, law, social sciences, and emergency services. Students gain skills in advocacy, treaty body reporting, human rights campaigning, media strategies, investigation methods, and policy development. Delivered through block courses by international experts, the program culminates in an applied research project or dissertation on a pressing rights issue. Graduates go on to roles in government, NGOs, policy agencies, and human rights institutions in New Zealand and internationally.
Course Content
- Human Rights in Global Context
- Human Rights in New Zealand: History, Institutions and Impact
- Special Topic in Human Rights
- Human Rights Communication and Advocacy: Theory and Practice
- Human Rights Policy and Analysis
- Human Rights Research Methods
- Applied Research Project or Dissertation
- Human Rights Reading Course
What you need to know first
Bachelor's degree with a minimum of a B grade average or higher in courses at level 7 or equivalent
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Government
Nonprofit
International Organisations
Policy Agencies
Human Rights Institutions
Future employment opportunities might be
Government human rights roles