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.
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
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 6.0 overall score (with individual score of 6.0 in writing and speaking, and 5.5 in listening and reading)
Pearson Test of English (PTE): 50 with a minimum of 50 in writing and speaking and a minimum of 42 in reading and listening
Test of English as a Foreign Language - Academic (TOEFL): Internet-based TOEFL (TOEFL IBT) with a minimum 21 in writing, 18 in speaking, 8 in reading and 7 in listening
ACU English Language Test: C (60-64%)
Cambridge Advanced English (CAE): Overall CAE score: 169. A minimum score of 169 in writing and speaking and 162 in listening and reading
Unit fee: $3356
Average first year fee: $26848
Estimate total cost: $80544
You could be eligible for one of the hundreds of scholarships we award each year to help students from across the university with the cost of studying, accommodation or overseas study opportunities. Some of our scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit, but these aren’t just for the academically gifted; ACU also recognises excellence in community engagement and leadership. We also offer a range of scholarships for those who may be struggling financially or who have faced other barriers to accessing education.