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Stimulating and challenging courses taught by some of Australia's leading human rights and social justice activists and commentators, for those who practice in the human rights field or have a passionate interest in the area.

These unique courses offered by the Institute of Legal Studies (ILS) at ACU National explore the legal framework of human rights in Australia and internationally to advance informed dialogue on current issues.

• Brochure on both Courses (PDF, 310kb)

Course structure

The courses are flexibly structured to allow for different needs and learning outcomes.

Individual units may be taken on a non-award basis for professional or personal development, or you may undertake studies leading to a formal award of a Graduate Certificate of Human Rights (4 units) or a Graduate Diploma of Human rights (8 units). Note that the Graduate Diploma in Human Rights is not being offered in 2008.

Upon completion of the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma, students will have an understanding of the legal framework that impacts on human rights issues, including treaties and international human rights mechanisms.

The courses bring together a range of disciplines to assist students to develop the necessary understandings and knowledge. Elective units build on the core units undertaken by all students to provide opportunities for individual development needs.

Units taken towards the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma are subject to the Course rules and include 2 core units and a number of elective units.

Two core units are selected from a combination of the following:

• International Human Rights; or
• Australian Human Rights; and
• The Philosophy of Human Rights; or
• Catholic Social Thought

The elective units may include:

• Human rights and International NGOs
• Terrorism and human rights
• International human rights mechanisms
• Human rights of Indigenous Peoples
• Citizenship and human rights
• Foundations of social justice
• Issues in Christian ethics

Further information

Further information about all of the units is available by contacting ILS. Offerings will be subject to student enrolment numbers and staff availability.

In addition, students may undertake research in areas of special interest, either as a professional development activity or in an applied research program. Not all electives will be available each semester and offerings will vary depending on enrolments and staff availability. Some elective units may be offered online.

2008 units and dates

For 2008 the Graduate Certificate will be offered on a part-time basis in multi-mode delivery. The course starts in Semester 1, 2008. 

Units (and their mode) offered in Semester 1, 2008 (February 18 - May 16, 2008) are:

• LEGL507 International Human Rights Law - intensive mode at the North Sydney Campus (MacKillop) (18th and 25th March, 8th, 22nd and 29th April, 6th, 13th and 20th May; dates to be confirmed) SUBJECT TO AVAILABILTY and meeting minimum enrolment numbers

Units (and their mode) offered in Winter Term, 2008 (June 16 - July 25, 2008) are:

• LEGL511 International Human Rights Mechanisms - intensive mode at the North Sydney Campus (18th, 19th, 21st and 22nd July; dates to be confirmed) SUBJECT TO AVAILABILTY and meeting minimum enrolment numbers

Units (and their mode) offered in Semester 2, 2008 (July 28 - October 24, 2008) are:

• LEGL510 Terrorism and Human Rights - mode to be confirmed. SUBJECT TO AVAILABILTY and meeting minimum enrolment numbers
• PHIL507 The Philosophy of Human Rights - mode to be confirmed. SUBJECT TO AVAILABILTY and meeting minimum enrolment numbers
• THEL604 Catholic Social Thought - fully online. SUBJECT TO AVAILABILTY and meeting minimum enrolment numbers

Expert and specialist teachers

The courses are taught by specialist staff, including our own academic staff, Professor Frank Brennan,  Professor Raimond Gaita and Adjunct Professor Chris Sidoti.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for entry, students must hold a three year bachelor degree or equivalent.

Cost

The fee for each unit varies according to the discipline.

In 2008, the cost for PHIL507: The Philosophy of Human Rights is $1,190.

In 2008, the cost for LEGL507, LEGL510 and LEGL511 is $1,190 each.

How to apply

You can apply online at http://www.acu.edu.au, where course information, course identifiers and links to the online admission and enrolment module - Student Connect - are available. Online applications for study in Semester 1, 2008 closed in December 2007. Late applications may be accepted but may be subject to availability or penalties. Contact your local Student Centre for assistance with a late application.

See the Course Enrolment Guide 2008 (PDF, 85kb) for further enrolment information once you have successfully applied for the course.

Enquiries

Further information can be obtained from:

Michael Dean
Executive Officer
Institute of Legal Studies
ACU National

Phone:

(03) 9953 3841

Fax:

(03) 9419 8034

Email:

ils@acu.edu.au

or the Student Centre

ACU National
North Sydney Campus (MacKillop)
40 Edward Street
North Sydney
NSW 2060

Phone:

(02) 9739 2305

Fax:

(02) 9739 2310

Email:

studentcentre@mackillop.acu.edu.au