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The University of Notre Dame Australia

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Master of Arts (Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking)

  • Masters (Coursework)

The Master of Arts (Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking) provides high-level analysis of the concepts of modern slavery and human trafficking and contextualises these issues in an international, national and local context. This program provides both research and professional practice study modes.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years full-time
Course Code
5161

About this course

Faculty of Arts & Sciences, Law & Business, Fremantle & Sydney Campuses

The Master of Arts (Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking) provides high-level analysis of the concepts of modern slavery and human trafficking and contextualises these issues in an international, national and local context. This program provides both research and professional practice study modes.

Entry requirements

University Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission to The University of Notre Dame Australia, all applicants must meet the University's minimum requirements for admission. The requirements for admission are detailed in the University's Policy: Admissions

Specific Program Requirements for Admission

To be eligible for admission to the Master of Arts (Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking)applicants must also meet the following specific requirements:

Students must have as a minimum qualification, a recognised Bachelor degree (AQF level 7 qualification) or equivalent in any discipline area.

Applicants without a Bachelor level qualification may be eligible to enter the Program if they have at least two years' experience in a related field. This would be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Possession of a Graduate Certificate or Diploma (AQF level 8 qualification) of Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking or a cognate discipline.

Study locations

Sydney

Fremantle

What you will learn

This postgraduate program provides dynamic opportunities for engagement with organisations and individuals who are working to combat modern slavery and human trafficking. The flexibility in the program allows you to select the study mode - research or professional practice - that suits you best, and you can choose elective courses to focus on your particular areas of interest.

The research mode provides you with the research design and methodology you need to undertake high level research, culminating in a substantial research project, focusing on end-user research.

The professional practice mode provides you with specialist insights and expertise, designed to ensure ethical decision-making skills and encourage the development of future industry leaders. You will complete an applied professional project, co-designed with a partner organisation, and focus on applying professional skills to specific workplaces and anti-slavery and anti-trafficking groups.

Course structure

Students in the Master of Arts (Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking) complete six required courses and then select the study mode that suits them best - either research or professional practice.

Students may be eligible for recognition of prior learning from their studies or via their work and life experience. Ask about this when you apply.

Applied Research Study Mode

Students complete these six (6) required courses (250 credits):

  • BUSN5006 Ethical Production of Goods and Services
  • LAWS5000 Law and Modern Slavery
  • PHIL6020 Ethical Issues in Professional Life OR ARTS6XXX Ethical Research Design and Practice
  • RSCH7001 Qualitative Research Method OR ARTS5010 Research Methods
  • ARTS6XXX Research Industry Placement (50 units of credit)
  • ARTS6XXX Applied Professional Project (100 units of credit)

Students complete two (2) of the following courses (50/75 credits):

  • ARTS5000 Modern Slavery and Global Politics
  • ARTS5XXX Policing Human Trafficking
  • BUSN5750 Organisations: Power, Leadership and Transformation

Students complete any of the following to make 400 units of credit (50/100 credits):

  • ARTS5000 Modern Slavery and Global Politics
  • ARTS5XXX Policing Human Trafficking
  • BUSN5750 Organisations: Power, Leadership and Transformation
  • ARTS6XXX Special Topics in Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking
  • ARTS6XXX Fieldwork in Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking
  • ARTS6XXX Case-study: Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking
  • Any postgrad elective from related programs i.e. Law, Business, Arts
Professional Practice Mode

Students complete these six (6) required courses (250 credits):

  • BUSN5006 Ethical Production of Goods and Services
  • LAWS5000 Law and Modern Slavery
  • PHIL6020 Ethical Issues in Professional Life
  • BUSN6015 Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability
  • ARTS6XXX Research Industry Placement (50 units of credit)
  • ARTS6XXX Applied Professional Project (100 units of credit)

Students complete two (2) of the following courses (50/75 credits):

  • ARTS5000 Modern Slavery and Global Politics
  • ARTS5XXX Policing Human Trafficking
  • BUSN5750 Organisations: Power, Leadership and Transformation

Students complete any of the following to make 400 units of credit (50/100 credits):

  • ARTS5000 Modern Slavery and Global Politics
  • ARTS5XXX Policing Human Trafficking
  • BUSN5750 Organisations: Power, Leadership and Transformation
  • ARTS6XXX Special Topics in Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking
  • ARTS6XXX Fieldwork in Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking
  • ARTS6XXX Case-study: Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking
  • Any postgrad elective from related programs i.e. Law, Business, Arts

Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Regulations.