The University of Western Australia (UWA) Courses

• understand the central issues related to human rights and gain insight into real-world human rights challenges from a wide range of disciplinary perspectives
• approach complex social and political problems from a range of perspectives
• develop crucial, transferable skills in critical thinking, writing, and analysis - skills in constant demand from employers
• apply human rights (and associated ideas) to address contentious social and political questions, and to understand rights-based issues concerning public policy and corporate practices

Current UWA students are eligible to take one of our professional experience units. These units bridge the gap between university and the workplace by providing opportunities to gain hands-on, practical experience. You can master new skills, make connections and network, get a taste of the opportunities in the workforce and add experience to your resume, all before graduating.

Find out more about Work Integrated Learning.

Course structure details

The combined degree option allows you to pair your Bachelor of Human Rights degree with another passion, broadening your career options and giving you an edge in a rapidly changing workforce.

You can combine the Bachelor of Human Rights with:

• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce

You'll graduate with two Bachelor degrees in just four years, opening up a world of possible career paths while broadening your knowledge, networks and horizons.

Duration: 4 years
ATAR: 87

Click here to find out more about how Experience-based entry works, courses available, check your eligibility and see our FAQs.

This course places you in the classroom from your first semester, with over 100 days of professional experience throughout your degree (the minimum number of days required from the TRB is 80).

This will provide you with the skills and experience to form effective working relationships and develop your professional experience in education.

Find out about the hands-on opportunities, innovative teaching approach and more with the Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Honours) that will set you up with skills and knowledge to make a real difference in young children's lives.

If you want more information on this course our Future Students team is ready to answer all your questions.

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1. Gain practical experience with over 100 days of professional placement, starting from your first semester.
2. Additional opportunities to gain hands-on experience including paid EA work and volunteering.
3. Be inspired by our innovative lecturers who are focused on preparing you for success.
4. Enhance your career-readiness through completing an action research project in your final year, relating to your chosen specialisation.
5. Close partnerships with primary schools that offer additional opportunities for further learning and connections with practising teachers.

1. Teach and manage a classroom with up to 100 days professional placement in schools.
2. Design programs of learning for primary school children linked with the Australian and Western Australian curriculum.
3. Utilise a range of resources, including educational technologies, to enhance teaching and engage students in learning.

Join a community of life-long learners and researchers, from your peers and educators to the schools that we partner with. Take advantage of professional placement experiences in this course, in addition to in-school opportunities at our partnership schools, including Albany Primary School. This provides further opportunities to connect theory to practice, observe teachers and students during lessons in classrooms, and participate in school based activities, including professional learning.

The Anglican Schools Commission (ASC) and the University of Western Australia (UWA) are running an innovative trial, the Professional Immersion Program for Educators (PIPE). Available for students enrolled in UWA's Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Honours) program and provides the opportunity for paid work alongside a dedicated mentor teacher.