Course Overview:
The BA in Human Rights explores global human rights issues, ethics, and justice. Students study law, politics, social justice, and international relations. The program equips graduates with critical thinking and advocacy skills for careers in NGOs, government, and legal fields.

Duration: 3 years (6 semesters)

Average Fees: ₹20,000 to ₹1,00,000 per year

Exams to Attend: Admission to this course is usually merit-based. Some institutions may conduct entrance exams such as:

• CUET (Common University Entrance Test)

• Institutional/University-based entrance exams

Syllabus (Semester-Wise Breakdown)

Semester 1:

• Introduction to Human Rights

• Political Theory and Human Rights

• Indian Constitution and Human Rights

• Human Rights Movements in India

• Environmental Rights and Policies

• Communication Skills in English

Semester 2:

• International Human Rights Law

• Human Rights and Social Justice

• Women’s Rights and Gender Justice

• Human Rights in the Contemporary World

• Human Rights Violations and Redressal Mechanisms

• Computer Applications in Social Sciences

Semester 3:

• Civil and Political Rights

• Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights

• Human Rights of Vulnerable and Marginalized Groups

• Child Rights and Juvenile Justice

• International Organizations and Human Rights

• Research Methodology in Social Sciences

Semester 4:

• Globalization and Human Rights

• Refugee Law and Humanitarian Law

• Human Rights and Development

• Indigenous Peoples' Rights

• Human Rights Advocacy and NGO Management

• Indian Judiciary and Human Rights

Semester 5:

• Human Rights and International Politics

• Environmental Justice and Climate Change

• Media and Human Rights

• Health as a Human Right

• Comparative Human Rights

• Project/Internship

Semester 6:

• Human Rights and Corporate Social Responsibility

• Terrorism, Counter-terrorism, and Human Rights

• Cyber Rights and Information Technology

• Human Rights and Conflict Resolution

• Dissertation/Research Project

• Elective: Choose from specialized areas like Women’s Rights, Minority Rights, or Refugee Law

Top 10 Ranking Institutions in India

1. Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi

2. University of Delhi (DU), New Delhi

3. Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai

4. Ambedkar University, Delhi

5. Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi

6. Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi

7. Loyola College, Chennai

8. Jadavpur University, Kolkata

9. Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Aligarh

10. Symbiosis School for Liberal Arts, Pune

Top 10 Institutions in Kerala

1. University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram

2. Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam

3. Calicut University, Malappuram

4. Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Kochi

5. Kerala Law Academy, Thiruvananthapuram

6. Government Law College, Ernakulam

7. Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady

8. Farook College, Kozhikode

9. St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam

10. Government Law College, Kozhikode