Human Rights

Description

This programme provides you with an understanding and knowledge of what constitutes human rights, how they are utilised and how the development of human rights is a result of world transformation.

Human rights imply that all people are born free, are of equal value and have equal rights. But what rights prevail, how are they monitored and what happens when they are violated?

During the programme you study independently and have group projects and presentations in addition to lectures and seminars. You can also enroll in various exchange programs or combine studies with a relevant internship.

This programme culminates with a self-researched 15 hp Bachelor essay conducted with supervision.
After graduation students will be able to work with legal, political or ethical issues within the sphere of human rights. Students can also continue on to master's studies.

Degree

Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Human Rights

Detailed Course Facts

• Free
• EUR 7375 Year (Non-EEA)

Tuition fees:
for non-EU students only First instalment: 70000 SEK
Full tuition Fee: 210000 SEK

• English

Course Content

Human rights are applied with increased frequency in society and rely upon cooperation at national and in-ternational levels. For example, human rights are raised with regards to the pursuits and operational regulations of national and international public authorities, organisations and business concerns. The respect for and the promotion of human rights have become mainstays in democracies and stable communities governed by law.

Human Rights at Malmö University?

This three-year bachelor's programme provides you with basic knowledge of human rights and how they are applied and affected by the world we live in.

This is a multi-disciplinary programme, which focuses on making sense of human rights in three spheres:

• law
• politics
• ethics

Although the concept of human rights has legal significance, it also prompts political and philosophical questions, for example those of morality and justice. Who decides which rights predominate, and from a philosophical perspective, what is the significance of having rights?
The concept of human rights has a legal content, namely that the state has the obligation to, in accordance to agreements in international law, implement these rights for individuals at national level. The state also has the obligation to protect individuals from violations and abuses.

What makes Human Rights unique?

In addition to compulsory courses of human rights and international relations, you will have the opportunity to carry out an internship or optional courses in Sweden or abroad (study abroad). This means you are able to get valuable practical experience in the fields of human rights work, as well as the possibility to develop and create networks and contacts with relevant organisations.

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6.5 TOEFL paper-based test score : 575 TOEFL iBT® test : 90

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

Requirements

The special prerequisite for this programme focus, besides basic eligibility for university studies, is fieldeligibility 6: Civics A and English B. Applicants are exempted from the Civics A requirement.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Alumni Study Travel Fund

  Scholarships for students who are already attending the University of Reading.

• Amsterdam Merit Scholarships

  The University of Amsterdam aims to attract the world’s brightest students to its international classrooms. Outstanding students from outside the European Economic Area can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Malmö University.