University of Manitoba - Faculty of Law

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Master of Human Rights (M.H.R)

University of Manitoba - Faculty of Law

Faculty:Faculty of Law
Degree:Master
Field of Study:International Law and Legal Studies (Graduate Level)
Cost per year:*
National: $6,000

Description:

The University of Manitoba’s Master of Human Rights (M.H.R.) graduate program is the first of its kind to be offered in Canada. This interdisciplinary professional program will train students both practically and academically for careers in human rights work, in collaboration with the faculties of Arts, Education, and Social Work and the Centre for Human Rights Research, the Arthur V. Mauro Centre for Peace and Justice in St. Paul’s College, and the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation. Students will be required to complete, over 16 to 24 months, 18 course credits and either a thesis or a practicum and major research project.

Prerequisites:

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*73
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    Normally, a four-year bachelor’s degree with at least a B average (3.0 GPA) in the last 60 credit hours of study, or equivalent, to be completed before admission. Applicants who expect to complete their undergraduate degree before September may be conditionally accepted into the program. Note that, due to the competitive nature of the admissions process, students with a higher GPA may have a greater chance of acceptance.
    Additional Admission Requirements:
    • Letter(s) of Reference

    * The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on June 03, 2019