The Human Rights course is designed to promote a critical understanding of the human rights discourse. The course covers modern human rights institutions and how these work for state and non-state actors. The course also explores the political, historical and philosophical development of ideas about human rights which underpin current systems. In recognition of the importance of a globalised understanding of human rights, the course explores ideas about human rights from multi-disciplinary, multicultural and multi-religious perspectives, as well as looks at the roles that social movements, grass-roots campaigns and other actors have played in the development of human rights ideas and practices. The course takes a problematising approach to education, provoking students to engage with a range of ideas and perspectives and to develop their own positions. The course employs both theoretical and practical learning methods giving students the chance to put their learning into practice and to pursue individual areas of interest more deeply.
The most convenient way to enroll for a programme at OUA is via OUA's secured online enrolment system.
1. Create a login
To enrol online you will need to create a login (if you already have a login please go to step 2). To create a login, click the "Create a Login" link in My Area, located on nearly every page on the OUA's website.
2. Find your unit
The search is located in the top right corner on every page. You will also find unit and qualification lists in " What to study ". When you find a unit that interests you, click the name of the unit to view the unit description page.
3. Choose your study period
To enrol in the unit, click the “Enrol Now” button, located at the top and bottom of the unit description page. Select study period and click on “Add to shopping basket” button.
4. Add units to your shopping basket
You can return to your Shopping Basket at any time by clicking on "Shopping basket” in “My Area". All items added to your shopping basket are saved until you proceed with your enrolment or until the close of enrolment date of the selected study period.
5. Enrol
Click the “Proceed with Enrolment” button on the shopping basket page to proceed through the enrolment process. Make sure you read each page along the way as its here that you will find important information about your enrolment.
Make your payments online
You can make your payment online any time before the close of enrolment date.
Making your payment is easy, login and click on the “Make a Payment” link in My Area. OUA accept payments by Credit Card, FEE-HELP, Money Order or Cheque.
OUA also allows students to apply for FEE-HELP via its online system.
Open Universities Australia (OUA) is Australia's largest online higher education services provider.
Local and international students are offered a flexible way to access higher education and enhance professional development through distance education. Over 1,000 units and 90 qualifications are offered through OUA's 18 partner institutions around the country.
OUA offers online courses in: bridging programmes, vocational education, undergraduate degrees and postgraduate qualifications in the areas of arts & humanities, business, education, engineering, health, information technology, law, and science.