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Master's Degree - Arts & Humanities
Human Rights via distance learning
This Master's Degree explains the key issues and the foundations of human rights theory. It studies the normative foundations of human rights in political theory and philosophy. It seeks to develop an analytical and critical understanding of the purpose of human rights and a view about what can and cannot be appropriately be called a human right.
Academic Supervisor : Margarita Trejo Poison
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The Master's Degree online via distance learning provides students with specialized training. Students acquire practical knowledge and specific skills in courses related directly to the student's concentration. More info...
* 36 to 54 academic credits above a Bachelor's program.
* Duration ranges from 9 to 12 months.
* Program Structure: 70% textbooks + 30% project.
* Admission is open for adults over 25 years of age.
* Bachelor's degree or international equivalent (3 to 4 years of study) is required for admission.
Fees include all: Program of study, textbooks, study guide, evaluation and assessment, diploma, and transcript.
Cost per BIU earned postgraduate credit: 130 Euros (170 US$)
Cost per transferred credit from previous education and/or professional experience if required: 20 Euros (25 US$)
36 ... 54 Academic credits
Tuition Fee :Min. 4.680 Euros (6.120 US$) ... Max. 7.020 Euros (9.180 US$).
"A good education should teach HOW to think, rather than WHAT to think." Deric Bircham, BIU President.
Payment plans are available upon request up to 36 monthly installments. More info...
Faculty of Arts & Humanities via distance learning
Master's Degree
Human Rights via distance learning
36 ... 54 Academic credits required for this distance learning degree program.
Composition:
+ 42 Academic credits - Human Rights Online
+ Other additional subjects
+ 13 Academic credits - Research methodology and final project or thesis.
+ 42 Academic credits: Human Rights Online
BIU Earned Credits
Credits earned through the completion of academic work at Bircham International University (Reports, Projects and Thesis).
1 BIU Earned Credit = 1 USA Semester Credit (15 hours of learning) = 2 ECTS Credits (30 hours of study).
Courses list (each subject accounts for 3 academic credits):
You may study any subject as an independent online continuing education course. More info...
University graduate level continuing education course.
Background in this field of study is recommended.
501HUR - Human Rights Policy
502HUR - Moral Principles
503HUR - Cross Cultural Social Perspectives
504HUR - Human Rights & Public Institutions
505HUR - Comparative Human Rights Law
506HUR - Criminal Behavior
507HUR - Terrorism
508HUR - International Public Law
509HUR - Law & Justice
510HUR - Human Rights
511HUR - Protection of Human Rights
512HUR - International Legal Procedures
513HUR - World Politics & Globalization
514HUR - Ethical Dilemmas
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Bibliography: Human Rights via distance learning
The corresponding textbooks are included in the fees. Once the fee has been paid, the books may take between two to five weeks to reach your address. Bircham International University offices may inform you at any time of the status of your books. If the book is in English, the required report must be written in English unless you have requested to write it in other language and have gained Bircham International University authorization. More info...
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+ Additional courses may be selected from other modules in the Faculty of Arts & Humanities from Bircham International University if required. This selection must be approved by the Distance Learning University Education Board. For example: Community & Social Development - Criminology - CSR Corporate Social Responsibility - Persuasive Technology - Political Science - Protocol & Etiquette - Social Community Management - Social Engineering - Social Media Management - Social Psychology - Social Science - Social Work - Sociology .
Other additional subjects - For example:
Community & Social Development
Criminology
CSR Corporate Social Responsibility
Ethics & Social Responsibility
Geopolitics
Human Rights
Influencer Marketing
Peace Studies
Persuasive Technology
Political Science
Protection of Human Rights
Public Affairs
Qualitative Social Research
Social Control & Intervention
Social Counseling
Social Engineering
Social Media Management
Social Psychology
Social Work
Social Work Practice
Sociology
World Politics & Globalization
+ 13 Academic credits (Research methodology and final project or thesis. More info...).
Admission requirements: Master's - Human Rights
Bircham International University distance learning degree admission requirements differ depending upon the Faculty and the major of study. There is no discrimination with respect to race, color, sex, beliefs and/or religion. A minimum of 30% of the total number of credits required by any adult degree program syllabus has to be transferred from previous education and/or validated from professional experience in order to gain admission. A maximum of 20% of the total number of credits required by the distance learning degree program can be transferred from professional and life experience. More info...
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About tuition fees: “I was reluctant to spend a lot of money for my education. Administration at BIU studied my case and assisted me financially by awarding me a partial scholarship. It turned out to be the best investment I had ever made”. More info...
Learning outcomes: Master's - Human Rights
The following learning outcomes are compatible with the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) for lifelong learning and continuing education. The EQF directives facilitate acceptance of this course credits by many higher education institution. These learning outcomes are achieved after completion of this course with a passing grade. Better grades will demonstrate higher analysis, evaluation and critical thinking skills. More info...
EQF LEVEL 5. Applicable knowledge and problem resolution.
Outcome resulting from course content analysis and practical applications included in the report.
The student will discuss in writing the interrelationships between Human Rights key concepts and will illustrate the contents with diagrams, charts, examples of practical application, and/or case studies. Several reviews and adjustments of the course contents will be necessary to meet the 20 to 35 pages report length limits and demonstrate a solid specialized knowledge of Human Rights and its applicability in the professional field of Arts & Humanities. More info...
EQF LEVEL 6. Advanced knowledge and critical understanding.
Outcome resulting from course content assessment and its applicability to problem solving.
The student's ability to combine the different parts of the text and to form a new coherent and harmonic final report will determine the critical understanding of the subject and an advanced knowledge of Human Rights. The student written report style, content, and structure play an important role in the assessment and applicability of the knowledge about Human Rights to different Arts & Humanities decision making scenarios and problem-solving. More info...
BIU adapts each Distance Learning Higher Education degree program to the needs of each student. More info...
Master's Degree - Arts & Humanities
Human Rights Online
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Master's Degree - Human Rights
