Arts (Human Rights), Bachelor

Ranked top 50 in the world for social sciences and languages, and with 30+ study areas, our Bachelor of Arts degree offers maximum choice and flexibility. The unique Professional Futures program, and our internships and industry connections ensure you will graduate career ready.

About human rightsWe explore human rights law, practice and activism, which are among the most widely accepted approaches to addressing harms suffered by humans worldwide. We look at issues such as torture, hunger, military aggression, ethnic violence, political corruption and discrimination.Why study human rights?Majoring in human rights will develop your analytic abilities and communication skills, and empower you to acquire expertise in areas that are of relevance to employers.Human rights is taught by a team of internationally-renowned researchers. Our areas of research expertise include disability rights, multiculturalism, feminist theory, poverty, climate change, international justice, and indigenous justice, war and civil conflict, democratic theory, Holocaust and genocide studies, children’s rights, and an array of other topics in applied ethics and applied political philosophy.What will you study?You’ll examine the nature and legitimacy of human rights’ claims and the role of human rights in the broader context of international affairs. You’ll investigate critical issues: Is torture ever justified? What are the rights of asylum seekers? Does the world have a responsibility for misplaced peoples? Can human rights violations justify interfering in the domestic affairs of the violating nation?What careers will you be ready for?Studying human rights will open up opportunities to pursue a career in:PoliticsAdvocacyLawNon-government organisations (NGOs)JournalismGovernment bodies and diplomacy.Global studyWith Monash’s impressive international links, you’ll get the opportunity to venture into new and challenging contexts where you can apply your expertise.Short term programs:In the footsteps of refugees – Vietnam and IndonesiaSeeking justice – South Africa and Rwanda.Exchange programs include:University of Essex – EnglandUniversity College Utrecht – The Netherlands.Global Immersion Guarantee:As a Bachelor of Arts student, you’ll have access to the Monash Global Immersion Guarantee – an opportunity to spend two weeks studying in one of a variety of locations, with airfares and accommodation covered as part of your degree.