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. |
| 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.
Admission Criteria: - 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.
- English language proficiency: a high school diploma or minimum of three year university degree from Canada or from an exempted country or acceptable TOFEL, IELTS or CanTEST score.
- Normally, at least one undergraduate-level course in human rights or equivalent field experience is preferred.
- Two letters of reference (can be professional and/or academic).
- Statement of interest (maximum two pages) that includes reasons for seeking admission, an outline of the applicant’s relevant background, a tentative indication of whether the student is likely to pursue a practicum or thesis, and a potential research question for those selecting the thesis option.
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| Test Scores: | - International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment or Pearson Test of English (Academic) or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based)
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| Additional Admission Requirements: | MHR students whose original language is English will be required to demonstrate working knowledge of a second language by the time of graduation. Note that American Sign Language will be among the languages recognized by the program. To satisfy the language requirement, students must either: - pass a language competency test approved by the MHR program; or
- pass a program-approved language course. This course will be taken in addition to the 18 required course credits. Students who hope to work internationally should consider selecting one of the official languages of the United Nations (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) or another world language such as German.
- The program Director may waive this requirement in appropriate circumstances, including where a student provides other evidence of competence in a second language, such as a high school graduation certificate or transcript in that language, confirmation of work experience in the second language or a transcript of advanced education in the second language.
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* 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.