Overview

Additionally, the strong cultural skillset and global perspective developed through this Master of Human Rights and Global Engagement programme from Curtin University would be an excellent foundation for a new career in international development or international relations.

Delivered through our Centre for Human Rights Education, this course draws on the centre’s strong partnerships and commitment to inclusivity, social justice and ethical behaviour. You’ll experience award-winning and innovative teaching from lecturers with extensive activist and advocacy experiences. Together with your peers, you’ll engage in important discussions around some of the most urgent global issues we face, and examine how we may respond.

As the only multidisciplinary course in human rights and global engagement in Australia, this two-year program will expose you to rich and varied perspectives on human rights in a global context. This includes insights into regional politics, culture and justice, intercultural competence, and sustainability. This will enable you to build a broad and critical understanding enabling you to develop your own views and solutions to current crises faced by the world.

Career

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 adviso

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Activism, Advocacy and Change

Human Rights Education in Practice

Engaging Cultural Diversity.

Global Futures and Just Transformations

Dialogue across Cultures and Religions

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-02-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-06 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-02-06 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-07-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-04 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-04 00:00:00 , National

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Int: Some specific countries have the application closing date as 20 weeks before course start date. You can check the list on the university's website.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

400 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Perth, Australia

Disciplines

Sociology Political Science View 30 other Masters in Political Science in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 114112M

What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

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Tuition Fee

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International

34793 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34793 AUD per year during 24 months.
National

21020 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21020 AUD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Perth

1328 - 2367 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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