ACU Introducing New Human Rights Courses

Introducing a New Suite of Human Rights Courses

ACU is excited to announce the launch of three new Human Rights degrees commencing in Semester One in 2023.

The single degrees will take three full-time years, while the double degrees will take five full-time years.

The suite of courses will be offered on ACU’s Brisbane, Melbourne, North Sydney* and Strathfield* campuses. *(For NSW students, Law and criminology units will be offered on the North Sydney Campus and most arts and philosophy units will be taught on the Strathfield Campus).

The Bachelor of Human Rights degrees will prepare students for a career in human rights and social justice. Students will graduate with the job-ready skills and knowledge to contribute to the development of policies and practices that are highly valued in the corporate, government and non-government sectors.

Students will gain an understanding of the fundamentals of human rights law and the legal institutional mechanisms, legal principles and legal decisions that provide the framework for all human rights dialogue and practice. They will undertake a specialised suite of units from legal studies, the social sciences and humanities, and philosophy – culminating in a final-year human rights clinic unit, where they will complete an industry placement in the human rights sector.

Students can combine the Bachelor of Human Rights with a Bachelor of Laws or Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice to further expand their career prospects.

Studying a Bachelor of Human Rights/Bachelor of Laws will prepare students for a rewarding legal career in human rights both in Australia and globally. A strong commitment to social justice is at the heart of this double degree. As a central part of their studies, they will gain essential skills in critical thinking, writing, analysis and debating – skills in high demand from employers.

The Bachelor of Human Rights/ Criminology and Criminal Justice explores the causes of antisocial behaviour and develops the knowledge and expertise graduates need to make a valuable contribution in the criminal justice sector. By studying this degree, students will understand the complex reasons and impact of crime, and the legal and social policies that keep us safe. The course includes studies in forensic psychology, forensic science, cybercrime, border protection and biosecurity, understanding violence and trauma. This double degree prepares students for a rewarding career in human rights and in the criminal justice sector.

These courses will be available on VTAC to be added to preferences at the end of October 2022.