LAWS20012 Global Human Rights Law

University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.

• Final exam 60%: exam-heavy
• About 2.5 class hours a week

Is LAWS20012 hard?

LAWS20012: About average. Makes it easier: Only 2.5 class hours a week. Makes it harder: Final exam 60%. The easier and harder points roughly balance out. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

The UN human rights system and its critics: treaties, courts, refugees, children's and Indigenous rights, and how rights are enforced.

After it you can

• Explain the main human rights treaties and bodies
• Apply human rights law to current social problems
• Judge where the global system works and where it fails

What you need first

None

Can’t be taken together with

• UNIB20009

How it’s assessed

Participation 10%, Assignments 30%, Final exam 60%

Student reviews and ratings

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Quick answers

When is LAWS20012 offered?

Runs in 2026: Semester 2.

What do I need before taking LAWS20012?

No prerequisites.

Does LAWS20012 have a final exam?

Yes, the final exam is 60% of the mark. Assessment: Participation 10%, Assignments 30%, Final exam 60%.

How many class hours a week does LAWS20012 have?

2.5 h a week in class

Can I take LAWS20012 as breadth?

Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.

Can I rate LAWS20012?

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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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