Human Rights

M.H.R.

Application Fee: $100 CDN (non-refundable)

All applicants must meet the minimum admission requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

An acceptable English Language Proficiency test score is required, if applicable.

For initial assessment purposes only, copies of unofficial transcripts (uploaded to your application) are acceptable and preferred. Transcripts are required from each institution for the entire academic history, whether or not degree has been awarded, including institutions attended on an exchange. If the English copy is a translation, please include the original language as well.

Degree Certificates – All international transcripts must be accompanied by degree certificates that indicate that the degree has been awarded.

Master of Human Rights

Students are required to complete 18 course credits, and either a practicum and a major research project, or a thesis. MHR students whose original language is English are required to demonstrate working knowledge of a second language by the time of graduation.

Expected Duration

• Practicum Stream: 16 months
• Thesis Stream: 16-24 months

Program Fees (Full Time)

• One year tuition, then continuing fees in subsequent years

Application Requirements

• Four-­year bachelor’s degree
• One undergraduate-­level course in human rights or equivalent field experience is preferred
• Statement of Interest
• Thesis Proposal (if pursing the Thesis route)
• Letters of Recommendation: 2
• CV

Application Deadlines

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Notes

*Applicants should submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.
*In the event of an absent or inadequate test score, a writing sample may be requested.