Course
Course 15 credits • MRSM12
On this course, human rights are studied from a global perspective, focusing on agents of rights, human rights indicators and institutions.
The global perspective means taking into account the ways in which increasing global connections – in politics, economy, regulations, environment, conflicts, migration, and activism – affect how human rights are conceived and used, internationally, nationally, and regionally. “Agents” refer both to agents that have human rights and agents that are responsible for realizing human rights. “Indicators” are understood broadly and refer to practical and theoretical standards for the assessment of development on the field of human rights in different sectors. “Institutions” refer to the political and social infrastructure within which human rights agents act and which to varying degrees promote or inhibit development. The course also highlights how global and political changes affects who and what are regarded as human rights agents and institutions. The course aims to stimulate critical perspectives and reflection on consequences of different positions through the study of current literature from a range of research fields, as well as the study and assessment of actual cases.
Study period:
autumn semester 2025
Type of studies:
full time,
day
Study period:
2025-09-01 – 2025-11-02
Language of instruction:
English
Application code:
LU-19451
Eligibility:
A first-cycle exam in the humanities or social sciences, with a bachelor thesis oriented towards human rights studies. English 6/English B.
- The schedule will be published 2025-06-19.
- Library Guide Human Rights Studies
Information on included parts
- Agents, Indicators, and Institutions , 7.5 credits
- The Formal Status , 7.5 credits
Second Admission Round
Nationell ansökningsomgång
Autumn semester 2025
Application opens 17 March
15April 2025