Course

Internship, Human Rights

The course includes application of previous human rights studies in a concrete work situation, from problem identification to analysis and action, as well as the receiving workplace’s internal considerations and motives for different actions. Documentation, writing assignments or presentations are included in the course to the extent that the receiving workplace also uses these tools. The student is expected to be active and to search for an internship. The internship must be approved by UCS. The internship should last 18-20 weeks and should not be paid. For internships abroad, you must follow the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ recommendations on which countries you can travel to.

After the course, the student is expected to independently demonstrate deeper and broader understanding, as well as a high degree of awareness and independence in skills, values and attitudes by:

  • being able to account for knowledge of human rights and rights-based approaches in practical activities in civil society, a government agency, a non-profit organization or equivalent
  • be able to orally and in writing reflect on, account for and summarize their experiences from practice
  • be able to independently and critically report on a relevant theme during the internship

The course literature may be subject to revision.

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The schedule is available at the latest one month before the course starts. We do not recommend that you print the schedule as some changes may happen.

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Grades

U = Fail, G = Pass

Examination Format

  • Papers
  • Seminars

Grundläggande behörighet.
Mänskliga rättigheter 120 hp alternativt magisterexamen eller masterexamen i Mänskliga rättigheter.

  • Completion of a course requires a minimum of 80% attendance at lectures and 100% attendance at seminars/group work and other assignments. Absence beyond that can be compensated by supplementing assignment(s) if the instructor finds it possible. In case of an absence of 50% or more, the course is considered as interrupted, even if assignments have been completed.
  • Students have the opportunity to take the exam according to the original course syllabus within two years after the course. If there are special reasons, such a re-examination can also take place later. Normally, teaching is not given according to an older syllabus. The possibility of exemption shall be decided by the president or vice president.
  • If a student due to disability has a decision from the EHS on special pedagogical support, the examiner shall, if necessary, adapt the examination and conduct the examination in an alternative way.

Established by The College of Human Rights at Enskilda Högskolan Stockholm on November 24, 2014.

Last revised on February 17, 2025.