The Ideal of Human Rights: Historical, Philosophical and Political Aspects

Education facts

Code: RK2034

Human rights have become a dominant framework for how states and citizens/individuals should act in relation to each other. This course deals with the history of human rights and their contemporary expressions, as well as the philosophy and implied values of the underlying human rights language.

Entry requirements

60 credits within history, religious studies, sociology, political science or international relations, and English 6/English level 2. (Exemption of the requirement in Swedish for those with foreign grades)

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• The Ideal of Human Rights: Historical, Philosophical and Political Aspects

  Dalarna University

  Falun

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 8 November 2026

  Pace of study: 50 %