Overview

In recent years, the human rights dimensions of many of the most vexing and pertinent issues at the global, national, and local level have gained prominence – including the problems of environmental deterioration, economic inequality, and ethnic and religious conflict. Students who major in Human Rights will be better equipped not only to understand the complex nature of these and other issues, but also to develop and pursue novel approaches toward a better world. In addition to studying the manifold histories, theories, and practices of human rights in a systematic and comprehensive manner, students majoring in Human Rights will also develop more specialized methodological and topical expertise in a second discipline.

To complete the Major in Human Rights, students are required to maintain and complete an additional major offered in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences or an additional degree program offered in another University School or College. For students completing a double major within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, a minimum of 48 credits without overlap is required to earn both majors and students will receive one degree appropriate to their primary major.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Rights
Bioethics and Human Rights in Cross-Cultural Perspective
Women and Violence
Indigenous Rights and Aboriginal Australia
The Theory of Human Rights
Theatre and Human Rights
Human Rights Through Film
Human Rights in Democratizing Countries

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Storrs, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed international first-year application includes:

A Completed Common Application or Coalition Application
$80 Application Fee (non-refundable)
Essay & Two Optional Letters of Recommendation
Official Secondary School Transcripts
Standardized Test (Optional)
English Proficiency Requirement
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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

39678 USD / year

≈ 39678 USD / year
Out-of-State

39678 USD / year

≈ 39678 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

17010 USD / year

≈ 17010 USD / year

Living costs

Storrs

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Make a difference.

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Storrs

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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