Master of Human Rights and Democratisation (Asia Pacific).
Applications are now being accepted for study and for scholarships in the
Master of Human Rights and Democratisation (Asia Pacific) (MHRD).
The MHRD is a unique Master degree program in which students undertake a
foundational semester of study at the University of Sydney, and then a
second semester at one of the four partner universities:
Gadjah Mada University (Indonesia)
Mahidol University (Thailand)
Katmandu School of Law (Nepal)
University of Colombo (Sri Lanka)
Graduates of the course will gain an interdisciplinary understanding of
human rights and democratisation in the Asia Pacific, and will have
opportunities to research and examine the application of human rights and
democratisation in the field with the partner institutions.
Course Structure
In the first semester at the University of Sydney, students will undertake
a foundational course in social science, legal and political approaches to
human rights and democratisation. During the second semester students
will follow two core units of study complemented by either supervised
research, an internship at an in-country organisation specialising in
human rights/democratisation or undertake further specialised electives.
Students must select one of the four partners universities listed above to
undertake their second semester study.
Courses
Core Courses
Human Rights Norms and Laws (1 & 2)
Human Rights and Democratisation Research
Dynamics of Human Rights Violations
Democratisation: Theory and Practice
Critical and Emerging Issues in the Asia Pacific
In the second semester, students will take one of the following options:
a) Specialised electives
b) Internship program
c) Research thesis
Graduates will have both the ability to undertake independent scholarly
research on current issues pertaining to human rights and democratisation
in the Asia Pacific and skills to put their academic understanding and
practical experience to use in real situations.
Potential Students
We are looking for people who have a strong commitment to or experience on
working on issues about human rights and democratisation. The degree will
strongly benefit people already working in, or seeking to work in the
fields of human rights and democratisation in our region.
Through a combination of academic and practical educational experiences,
the objective of the program is to produce graduates who can support
ongoing efforts to strengthen institutions dedicated to the protection and
promotion of human rights and democracy and to enhance a regional culture
of human rights and democracy. Recognising the critical institutional
developments that are taking place both regionally and in particular
countries during this time, the program has been set up to ensure that
human rights and democracy advocates in the region are well resourced to
lead us into the next decades.
Scholarships
Thirty scholarships, covering course fees and a living and travel
allowance, will be offered to outstanding applicants from across the Asia
Pacific region. This is made possible with the support of a significant
grant from the European Commission.
Scholarships will be available to citizens of Asia Pacific countries (a
full list of countries is available from the Academic Director upon
request). The award of scholarships will be determined by academic
qualifications and potential contribution to human rights and
democratization.
Dates
Applications are now open.
Applications for the MHRD close on 30 April 2010 and are considered upon
receipt.
Applications for the Human Rights and Democratisation Scholarship close on
12 March 2010.
Contacts and Further Information
If you are interested in the program, you can find more information at
http://www.arts.usyd.edu.au/
For any questions, or for a copy of the application form, please contact
Academic Director Dr. Danielle Celermajer at
danielle.celermajer@usyd.edu.
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