CHRSD-Mahidol University

The Master of Arts in Human Rights, International Program began in 1999 and is the longest running accredited graduate degree programme in human rights in Southeast Asia. Since its establishment, the programme has attracted a large number of international students from Asia as well as from North America and Europe. The Programme’s medium of teaching is English.

Objectives

The programme aims at producing graduates who are capable of applying the knowledge of human rights they will gain to their respective fields of work, be they academics, policy makers, or activists. The curriculum is designed to reflect the interdisciplinary nature of human rights issues, combining philosophical, social scientific, and legal approaches to the discipline. Students will learn to acquire knowledge independently, a skill necessary for the advancement of academic studies and the promotion of human rights in society, as well as benefiting from the interactive style of teaching.

The programme is committed to producing graduates who:

• Have an excellent knowledge of human rights from an interdisciplinary perspective, and are knowledgeable about human rights situations relevant to their own experiences or specific interests.
• Are able to relate their knowledge of human rights to political, economic, social and cultural contexts.
• Are capable of utilizing human rights knowledge in their respective fields of work.
• Have social awareness and the intention of working for the establishment of human rights in society.

Many of our graduates also choose to stay in the region after finishing their degree to complete internships, taking advantage of the large number of international agencies and NGOs with offices in Bangkok. The CHRSD believes strongly in the practical application of human rights studies, and is happy to facilitate this process for their students in any way they can.

Programme Structure

The programme is designed for completion in one year of full time study and thesis research. Under mitigating circumstances, this deadline is extendable with the prior approval of both the Thesis Supervisor and Programme Director, up to a maximum of 3 years. For more information about the structure of the program, download a brochure

The course offerings include both required and elective classes. Please note that elective course offerings may vary from year to year according to the availability of faculty and the interest of students.
Required courses: Philosophical, Social Scientific and Legal Concept in Human Rights, International Human Rights Standards, Human Rights Protection Mechanisms, Current Issues in Human Rights, Human Rights in Asia, and Research Methods in Human Rights.

Elective courses: Practical Skills for Human Rights Protection, Peace, Conflict Management and Human Rights, Human Rights in International Relations, Selected Topics in Human Rights, Independent Study Internship.

How to apply

Admission Requirements & Procedures

Cost of Study