34 scholarships available for Asia Pacific residents.
Applications due 10 December, 2010.
Call for Applications
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
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:
• Internship program
• 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
34 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.
The award of scholarships will be determined by academic
qualifications and potential contribution to human rights and
democratisation.
Dates
Applications are now open.
Applications for the MHRD close on 30 April 2011 and are considered
upon receipt.
Applications for the Human Rights and Democratisation Scholarship
close on 10 December 2010.
Contacts and Further Information
If you are interested in the program, you can find more information at
http://sydney.edu.au/arts/human_rights_democratisation/
For any questions, or for a copy of the application form, please
contact Academic Director Dr. Danielle Celermajer at
danielle.celermajer@usyd.edu.au.
