You will explore the theory, politics and law of human rights and examine the mechanisms and limitations of national and international action to protect human rights. You will either complete a research dissertation or undertake a monitored internship.
The progressive realisation of human rights represents perhaps the most challenging political issue of our times. This Human Rights programme from the University College Dublin aspires to develop and nurture the skills in studnets that would allow them meet that challenge and controbute constructively to both policy and practice in the field of human rights.
Graduates work with international private-sector employers, government agencies and NGOs as:
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