Master Degree in Human Rights

SHORT DESCRIPTION
One-year interdisciplinary human rights program designed to build analytical, legal, and research competence in national and international human rights systems.

The Master Degree in Human Rights under Purbanchal University trains graduates to understand, analyze, and advocate for human rights in Nepal and beyond. The curriculum blends theory and practice, covering global and local human rights standards, enforcement mechanisms, gender studies, disadvantaged groups, civil–political rights, economic–social–cultural rights, and research methodology. Students conduct field research and complete a thesis, ensuring applied understanding of human rights issues. The program prepares professionals able to contribute to advocacy, policy reform, legal support, journalism, community development, and humanitarian work.

FEATURES
• One-year intensive program
• Strong focus on research, fieldwork, and practical training
• Covers national and international human rights systems
• Includes gender studies, marginalized groups, and rights-based policies
• Emphasizes writing, presentation, advocacy, and analytical skills
• Designed for professionals aiming to work in justice, development, or governance sectors

ADMISSION PROCESS (POINTS)
• Hold a bachelor’s degree in human rights, law, humanities, or social sciences (or equivalent recognized by PU)
• Submit application to PU-affiliated institution (Kathmandu School of Law)
• Evaluation based on academic background (and interview if required)
• Final admission as per university-verification process

JOB PROSPECTS
• Human Rights Monitor
• Researcher
• Educator
• Journalist
• Grant Writer
• Community Organizer
• Development Associate
• Project Coordinator
• Executive Director (NGO/INGO)
• Legal Counsel
• Media Specialist
• Humanitarian Relief Officer
• Social Justice Advocate