2013-2014 Scholarships for Students from of Asia Pacific Countries to Pursue Master of Human Rights and Democratisation programme at University of Sydney and one of the four partner universities, 2013-2014
Study Subject(s):
In the first semester at the University of Sydney, students will undertake a foundational course in social science, legal and political approaches to human rights and democratisation. During the second semester students will follow two core units of study complemented by either supervised research, an internship at an in-country organisation specialising in human rights/democratisation or undertake further specialised electives. Students must select one of the four partners universities listed above to undertake their second semester study.
Courses
Core Courses
Human Rights Norms and Laws (1 & 2)
Human Rights and Democratisation Research
Dynamics of Human Rights Violations
Democratisation: Theory and Practice
Critical and Emerging Issues in the Asia Pacific
In the second semester, students will take one of the following options:
a) Internship program
b) Research thesis
Graduates will have both the ability to undertake independent scholarly research on current issues pertaining to human rights and democratisation in the Asia Pacific and skills to put their academic understanding and practical experience to use in real situations.
Course Level:
This scholarship is for pursuing master of human rights and democratisation (Asia Pacific) (MHRD) programme.
Scholarship Provider:
University of Sydney
Scholarship can be taken at:
The MHRD is a unique Master degree program in which students undertake a foundational semester of study at the University of Sydney, and then a second semester at one of the four partner universities:
Gadjah Mada University (Indonesia)
Mahidol University (Thailand)
Katmandu School of Law (Nepal)
University of Colombo (Sri Lanka)
Graduates of the program will gain an interdisciplinary understanding of human rights and democratisation in the Asia Pacific, and will have opportunities to research and examine the application of human rights and democratisation in the field with the partner institutions.
Eligibility:
Scholarships will be available to citizens of Asia Pacific countries. The award of scholarships will be determined by academic qualifications and potential contribution to human rights and democratisation.
Scholarship Open for International Students:
The students of Asia Pacific Countries can apply for this scholarship.
Scholarship Description:
20 partial scholarships, covering course fees and a stipend will be offered to outstanding applicants from across the Asia Pacific region. This is made possible with the support of a significant grant from the European Union, through the European Inter-University Centre.
Number of awards offered:
20 scholarships are offered.
How to Apply:
The mode of applying is post.
Scholarship Application Deadline:
Do submit your applications till 3 December 2012.
Further Scholarship Information and Application (http://sydney.edu.au/arts/human_rights_democratisation/student_administration/admission/index.shtml)
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