Human Rights, one-year master's programme, 60 credits
Approval
The programme was established 2006-11-30. This programme syllabus (version: 2) was approved 2006-11-30 by the Board of Studies at School of International Migration and Ethnic Relations. The syllabus is valid from 2006-11-30.Entry requirements
Bachelor degree in Human Rights or equivalent+ the equivalent of English course B in Swedish secondary school. Information on application and eligibility is available at www.mah.se/education/non-exchange.Learning outcomes
Knowledge and understandingA graduate of the master's (one year) programme in Human Rights:
- has extensive knowledge of international legal norms and an understanding of the interpretation principles of international law, and the legal principles regarding human rights;
- possesses in-dept knowledge and understanding of the political dimensions regarding the development and utilisation of human rights;
- has extensive knowledge and an understanding of the structure of human rights theories and inducement, in addition to the questions and issues the theories are designed to analyse and
- has an understanding of Malmö University’s perspectives: the environment, gender, migration, and ethnicity.
Applying knowledge and understanding
A graduate of the master's (one year) programme in Human Rights:
- can competently identify, formulate and resolve complex issues related to human rights from legal, political, and philosophical perspectives within agreed timetables;
- can competently present and endorse an analysis and evaluation of complex issues both orally and in writing;
- has the ability to lead an advanced discussion regarding human rights and
- has the ability to apply their knowledge of Malmö University’s perspectives—the environment, gender, migration, and ethnicity—to issues related to the field of human rights.
Making judgements and developing communication skills
A graduate of the master's (one year)programme in Human Rights:
- has the competence to independently analyse and critically evaluate the merits of different research methods used within the field of human rights and
- has the competence to independently evaluate their knowledge of the subject and identify areas where they require further knowledge within the field of human rights
Content
Supplement:Organisation
Term:1.
- Political Theory, 15 credits Individual Specialisation Module, 15 credits
2.
- Elective Modules, 15 credits Thesis, 15 credits
Human rights is a subject of current interest and can be discussed and analysed using a range of scientific theories and disciplines. As a concept it is used all the more frequently nationally as well as internationally. For example, human rights are raised with regards to the pursuits and operational regulations of national and international public authorities, organisations and business concerns. Respect for and the promotion of human rights have become mainstays for the protection of rights and individual security in democracies and stable communities.
The purpose of the Master’s (equvi. Honour’s) Programme in Human Rights is to provide students with in-depth knowledge of and insight into the complexity and character of human rights, and how an interpretation of the significance of human rights is connected to transformation in the world. In addition, the programme aims to provide students with a deeper insight into current research in human rights and its significance in society today. The programme aims to prepare students for further studies of human rights at the two-year master’s degree level.
The programme consists of two terms of study leading to a master’s degree (equiv. honour’s degree) in Human Rights. The programme includes, on the one hand, modules that concentrate on providing students with increased, in-depth knowledge of those theoretical perspectives relevant to the study of human rights, and, on the other hand, the compilation of a master’s (equiv. honour’s) thesis. The introductory module, Political Theory, sets human rights in a wider context, both historically and in relation to other subjects, and is taken by all students. The second module of the first term begins with an overview of relevant research; thereafter the student chooses a particular area of specialisation. Assessment is carried out by means of student-led workshops and submitted papers. The second term begins with elective modules, which allow students further opportunity to develop an individual academic profile. The second half of the second term is taken up by the composition of an individual paper; this includes relevant instruction in methodology. A number of the courses are obligatory, while others are elective and/or individual reading courses. Besides providing in-dept knowledge in human rights, the courses also aims to develop the type of independence required in order for a student to successfully conduct a thesis and to study human rights at the two-year master’s degree level.