IHR/Courseaims

What you’ll learn:


 * Key concepts and challenges in the field of human rights


 * Core human rights principles, instruments and institutions


 * Selected case studies of contemporary human rights issues


 * Processes for monitoring and addressing human rights violations


 * Historical and philosophical origins of human rights and the human rights movement


 * The role of technology in addressing human rights issues

In this course you’ll develop your skills in:


 * Critical analysis of source material, including multimedia sources, primary documents and polemical material, enabling you to analyse and synthesise material to develop a considered perspective


 * Applying analytical and problem-solving skills necessary for international studies, careers and global citizenship


 * Building a sound understanding of key components of global society and key global challenges through insights and knowledge gained from multiple perspectives and disciplines


 * Constructing analytical papers and presentations on complex international challenges


 * Presenting complex information utilising your written and oral communication skills