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Course Details

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN HUMAN RIGHT LAW

Degree Course Type 

PG Diploma

Entry Level Qualification 

Graduate

Degree Course Duration 

1 Year, 2 Year

Course Fields 

Management, Law

Degree Course Entrance Exam 

No Entrance Exam

Average Course Fee 

30000 - 150000 Per Year

Average Salary Offered 

150000 - 550000 Per Year

Course Highlights 

The general highlights associated with the PG Diploma in Human Rights Law are provided below:

Particulars

Details

Course Name

PG Diploma in Human Rights Law

Course Duration

1 Year to 2 Years

Examination Type

Semester-Wise

Course Stream

Law

Course Eligibility

Graduation

Admission Process

Through Entrance Exam or Merit

Course Fee

INR 3,000 to INR 58,000 (Full-Course)

Salary Extracted

INR 1 Lakh to INR 8 Lakhs per annum

Recruiting Companies

Colleges & Universities, Flora Foundation, Mumbai, National Human Rights Commission of India, Delhi, Tata Institute of Social Science, Mumbai, Kalinga Kusum Foundation, Bhubaneshwar, etc.

About Course 

PG Diploma in Human Rights Law or the Postgraduate Diploma in Human Rights Law is a one-year or two-year long Postgraduate degree program. The duration of the course depends on the desired law college or institute. The course incorporates the investigation of law and policy across the globe identifying with human rights including drug abuse, civil liberties, international humanitarian issues, common freedoms, disaster and emergency relief, apartheid and racial discrimination, refugee rights and laws, judicial activism, and global territorial points of view of human rights.

Through a PG Diploma in Human Rights Law, an applicant is equipped with the skills and knowledge to concentrate on national as well as international legal systems of human rights. The course is designed to build a mind of resilience, evacuation of preferences, and goodwill. After completing the course individuals can explore numerous career options in law and can earn between INR 1 Lakh per annum to INR 8 Lakhs per annum.

Why Choose Course And Required Skills 

Required Skills

1. Analytical and research skills. 

2. Attention to detail. 

3. Organizational skills. 

4. Time management. 

5. Persuasive communication. 

6. Written communication skills. 

7. Interpersonal skills. 

8. Technical skills.

Eligibility  

To pursue a PG Diploma in Human Rights Law it is of utmost importance for the candidate to meet the eligibility criteria specified below:

1. The aspirant must have completed graduation from a recognized university. 

2. Certain colleges set up a minimum aggregate of marks that must be satisfied by the applicant. The aggregate keeps varying from college to college. 

3. Most of the institutes set no restrictions as to nationality, gender, age, or employment status.​​​​​​​

Entrance Exams Details 

There is no such entrance exam for this program.

Degree Course Syllabus 

PG Diploma in Human Rights Law is generally a year-long or two years long LLB program. The course is stretched over either two or four semesters. Given below is a glimpse of the important topics that will be covered in the duration of the entire course.

First Year

Introduction to Human Rights

Principles and Theories of Human Rights

Culture, Wisdom, Religion, and Human Rights

International Relations, Democracy, and Human Rights

Systems for the Protection of Human Rights

Organizations Related to Human Rights

Instruments of Human Rights and Covenants

1993 Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action

Human Rights in Global and Regional Perspectives

Promotion and Protection of Human Rights and Prevention of Its Violations

State of Human Rights in India

Refugees, Displaced Persons, Immigrants, and Asylum


Second Year

Rethinking and Redesigning Human Rights

Expanding Environment and Development Agenda

International Humanitarian Issues, Laws, and Assistance

Expanding Economic, Social, and Cultural Agenda

Establishing Linkages with Other Disciplines

Human Rights Activism and the Role of NGOs

Women and Human Rights

Child and Human Rights

Implementation, Enforcement, and Realisation of Human Rights

Population and Human Rights

Religion and Human Rights

International Human Rights Provisions

Indian Constitution and Human Rights

National Human Rights Provisions

Regional Human Rights Provisions

Pre-trial Detention, Under-trials, and Prisoners

Human Rights and Police

Torture, Custodial Violence and Disappearances

Human Rights During Emergency

Refugee Protection and Plan of Action

Refugee Status and Humanitarian Assistance

Refugee Laws and UNHCR

Human Rights, Peace, Non-Violence, and Conflict Resolution

Human Rights Education, Teaching, and Training

Refugee Problems and South Asia

Role of Judiciary

Implementing Human Rights Standards and Required Legal Aid, Remedies and Reforms

Field Report

Study Report

Master's Thesis

Case Study Report

 Public Interest Litigation and Media

Top Colleges 

List of Top Human Rights Colleges In India

1. NLSIU, Bangalore. Bangalore, Karnataka | BCI Accredited. 

2. NALSAR, Hyderabad. 

3. NUJS Kolkata, Kolkata. 

4. SLS Pune, Pune. 

5. BBAU, Lucknow. 

6. NLIU Bhopal, Bhopal. 

7. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University - [GGSIPU], New Delhi. 

8. Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. 

Course Fees 

Course Average Fee is 30000 Per Year, It may vary from college to college.

Top Recruiters And Salary 

Some of the top recruiters are Colleges and universities, Flora Foundation, Mumbai, National Human Rights Commission of India, Delhi, Tata Institute of Social Science, Mumbai, Kalinga Kusum Foundation, Bhubaneshwar, etc. PG Diploma in Human Rights Law is a Postgraduation level Diploma that opens the door for multiple career opportunities. Candidates can look for jobs in colleges, universities, NGOs, law firms, human rights organisations, foundations, etc., and can earn anywhere between INR 1,00,000 to INR 8,00,000 per annum.

Course Scope And Career Options 

PG Diploma in Human Rights Law is a Postgraduation level Diploma that opens the door for multiple career opportunities. Candidates can look out for jobs in Colleges, Universities, NGOs, Law Firms, Human Rights Organisations, Foundations, etc., and can earn anywhere between INR 1,00,000 to INR 8,00,000 per annum.

Some of the top job prospects and career options that can be considered after completing the course are as follows:

1. Human Rights Lawyer

2. Arbitrators

3. Mediators

4. Conciliators

5. Paralegals

6. Legal Assistants

7. Legal Advisors

8. Human Rights Journalist    

9. Author

10. Activist 

Admission Process 

PG Diploma in Human Rights Law Admission Process

The admission process for PG Diploma in Human Rights Law is different for each college or institute. Mentioned below are the few processes that an individual encounters after applying for admission to the course.

1. Few colleges conduct a separate institute-level entrance examination to shortlist deserving students.

2. Some of the universities, however, offer admission based on the marks secured in the graduation. Candidates with higher marks have better chances of getting admission to the desired institute.