MHR Human Rights at University of Manitoba

Programme overview

The Master of Human Rights (MHR) is an interdisciplinary program training students practically and academically for careers in human rights. The program works in collaboration with multiple UM faculties including Arts, Education, Social Work, and Law.

Faculty: Faculty of Law | Study mode: full-time | Intake: The Master of Human Rights program has only one application deadline per year, and applications are accepted for September entry only. | Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

What you will study

The Master of Human Rights is an interdisciplinary program with Thesis or Practicum Stream options.

Career pathways

The program prepares students to work in the field of human rights. Students will conduct and apply research, knowledge and skills that benefit those vulnerable to human rights violations, while equipping them to thrive in professional environments through the practicum and other hands-on components.

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Application information

Entry requirements

To be considered for admission to the Master of Human Rights program, you must have: A four-year bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognized college or university with a minimum 3.0 GPA in the last 60 credit hours of study. One undergraduate-level course in human rights or equivalent field experience is preferred. Applicants who expect to complete their undergraduate degree before September may be conditionally accepted into the program.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry in Fall, Winter or Summer term. Fall applications open July 1 of the year before term start, Winter applications open September 1 two years prior to term start, Summer applications open April 1 of the year prior to term start.

Graduate application fee: $100 CAD domestic, $130 CAD international; additional application fees apply for Physician Assistant Studies ($25) and Preventive Dental Sciences (Orthodontics) ($50). Fee is non-refundable; pay by Visa or MasterCard, cheque, money order or Convera. Deadlines are set per program.

Apply through the official page: https://applygrad.umanitoba.ca/apply

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