Area of studyUndergraduate

HMNRGTSJ02 Human rights and social justice

Faculty of Arts

Human rights and social justice (HMNRGTSJ02) is an area of study worth 24 credit points, listing 35 units, taught at Caulfield and Clayton. It is offered in 2 courses: Bachelor of Arts; and Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Arts.

Credit points
24
Units
35
Campus
Caulfield, Clayton
Offered in
2 courses

The 2027 handbook has no page for HMNRGTSJ02. This is its 2026 entry, the latest one.

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Overview

Human rights and social justice are two of the most important concepts in international and domestic affairs. The human rights and social justice minor is an excellent complement to studies in law, criminology, journalism, politics, international relations, philosophy, history, development studies and sustainability. As a student of human rights and social justice you will develop critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and advocacy skills, be equipped with expertise in areas that are of relevance to employers in the non-government organisation (NGO) sector, a wide variety of professions, and in the federal and state public service.

Availability
Human rights and social justice is listed in A2000 Bachelor of Arts at Caulfield and Clayton as a major and a minor, and in A0502 Diploma of Liberal Arts at Caulfield and Clayton as a major.

Structure

Rules
No more than 12 credit points at Level 1 may be credited to the minor.
Level 1 gateway units12 credit points
Level 2 and 3 elective units12 credit points
You must complete 12 credit points from the following units. It is highly recommended that you complete a Level 2 unit before enrolling in a Level 3 unit.

Courses that offer it

Contacts

Academic Coordinators
Dr Gene Flenady

Common questions

Which courses offer Human rights and social justice?

2 courses in 2026: Bachelor of Arts; and Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Arts.

What units are in Human rights and social justice?

It lists 35 units, including ATS1314, ATS1315, ATS2057, ATS2110, ATS2284, ATS2322, ATS2354 and ATS2553. The structure above shows which are required and which you choose.

Area of study details

Type
Area of study
Study level
Undergraduate
Credit points
24
Faculty
Faculty of Arts
Organisational unit
School of Philosophical, Historical and Indigenous Studies
Handbook years
20252026