Masters in Human Rights - MHR 2024/25

Entry Qualifications

1. A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University/ Institute in the field of Human Rights; OR
2. Any other Bachelor’s Degree, with prior learning/ work experience in Human Rights; OR
3. Postgraduate Diploma (SLQF 8) from a recognized University/Institute or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the Faculty Board and the Senate of the University with prior learning/ work experience in Human Rights; OR
4. Professional qualification in Human Rights from a recognized professional body which is acceptable to the Faculty Board and the Senate of the University with prior learning/work experience in Human Rights; OR
5. Completion of NVQ Level 07 (Equivalent to Bachelor’s degree in SLQF) with relevant work experience in Human Rights as determined by the Faculty Board and the Senate of The University; AND

• A good knowledge of English Language and satisfactory performance at a selection test and/or a selection Interview.
• Each application under clauses (iii) and (v) shall be considered on its merit.

How To Apply

Application form can be downloaded from the Faculty website fgs.cmb.ac.lk. Completed application form along with the certified copies of National Identity Card, Birth Certificate, relevant educational and professional qualifications and work experience (if any) and payment slip should be scanned and sent via email (mhr@fgs.cmb.ac.lk). In addition, the photo copies of original certified documents should also be sent through the registered post to reach the Senior Assistant Registrar, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo No 35/30. Prof. Stanley Wijesundara Mawatha, Colombo 07 on or before 11th February 2024. Please mention the programme name on the left side of the envelope.

Application fee of LKR 3,000/= (Local Students)/ 40 USD (Foreign Students) can be paid by using the code 318141100005 through any People’s Bank Branch or by using the online payment portal. (pay.cmb. ac.lk)

Course Module

Semester 1

MHR 6101 – Research Methodology
MHR 6102 – Human Rights Theory and Practice
MHR 6103 – International and Domestic Human Rights
MHR 6104 – Human Rights and Human Security

Semester II

MHR 6201 – Forced Migration, Internally Displaced Persons and Refugees
MHR 6202 – Human Rights Protecting Mechanism/ Enforcement

Independent Research Study

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Programme Fee for Local Students

Application Fee: LKR 3,000/-
Registration Fee: LKR 5,000/-
Course Fee: LKR 181,500/-
Library Fee: LKR 1,500/-
Examination Fee: LKR 12,000/-
(Per one paper 2,000*6)
Refundable Library Deposit: LKR 5,000/-
(Rs. 2,500/= per card)

Programme Fee for Foreign Students

Application Fee: 40 USD
Registration Fee: 65USD
Course Fee: 2342 USD
Library Fee: 19 USD
Examination Fee: 155 USD

Refundable Library Deposit: LKR 5,000/-
(Rs. 2,500/= per card)

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