Master of Social Justice (Peace and Conflict Studies) at University of Sydney

Develop the expertise needed to understand, promote and protect human rights

Students in the Master of Social Justice (Human Rights) will gain a critical understanding of the roots of human rights violations and the tools and mechanisms deployed to promote and protect them, while developing key skills in research, analysis, communication and advocacy that can be applied in domestic, regional and international contexts.

Why study with us?

You will obtain vital knowledge of international and regional human rights systems and investigate the roots of human rights violations. Principles drawn from many disciplines and a range of geographically diverse case studies will inform your thinking. This stream has a domestic, regional, and global outlook, exploring the political, social, legal, and cultural contexts of human rights challenges in Australia, in the Asia-Pacific region, and in the world. You will practice advocacy skills in a compelling and intensive simulated human rights exercise.

An LLM or "Master of Laws," is an advanced degree in law. To be eligible to apply for an LLM program, you need to have already completed a first degree in law, such as an LLB, a Licenciado, etc. Our innovative Cross-Border Legal Studies LLM program, one of the first of its kind in the United States, recognizes the increasingly global nature of legal practice and the need for skilled attorneys to guide clients through their cross-border interactions.

This major is designed to prepare students for jobs and careers in law and other-related fields at the federal, state, and local levels. The program covers theoretically-based criminology and practice-based criminal justice programs. Areas of study cover the theoretical aspect of criminal behavior, as well as practical application of skills to the criminal justice field. The faculty members teaching criminal justice courses represent a broad spectrum of academic disciplines, including law, law enforcement, psychology, sociology, and administration of criminal justice. The curriculum is designed to expose the students to all areas of the criminal justice field and develop skills applicable to future employment.