Course on Human Rights and UAS in Conflicts
Online course of 300 h in human rights and UAS in conflicts. 6 modules covering the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (1966), art. 6, the European Convention on Human Rights (1950), art. 2 and Zotero. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Course on Human Rights and UAS in Conflicts — studying from Australia
Defence is one of Australia's largest engineering employers, with major programmes in land systems, naval platforms, aircraft and integrated systems managed through the Department of Defence. Land systems engineering supports armoured vehicles, weapons and logistics equipment, often through prime contractors and local industry partners. Industry involvement is strongly encouraged through the Defence industry policy framework. Engineers work on sustainment, capability development, systems integration and safety assurance, typically in Canberra, Adelaide, Melbourne and regional defence precincts.
Fees for Australia: A$1,270 (AUD), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Australia
Typical roles
Questions from Australia
How does defence engineering recognition work in Australia?
Defence engineering in Australia is largely run through the Department of Defence and its industry partners, which set their own security clearance and qualification requirements. Engineers Australia is the professional body for accreditation. SEIUM's private qualifications are not accredited by these bodies, so recognition is for employers or the relevant body to decide.
Which Australian employers hire in defence and land systems?
Australia has defence prime contractors, the Department of Defence, and specialist land systems firms. Many of these roles require Australian security clearances, which depend on citizenship and background checks rather than course completion. Ask employers how they weigh private qualifications against experience and clearance requirements.
Is the course manageable with a job, and does it need a visa?
The programmes are 100% online and taught in English, so you can study from Australia without a student visa. Specialist courses take 300 hours, diplomas 800 and master's 1,900. An assigned technical tutor supports you, fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship may be possible.
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What you will be able to do
Explain the relationship between international humanitarian law and human rights.
Describe the features of unmanned aircraft operations that are relevant to the law.
Identify the rights affected by their use.
Apply the Minnesota Protocol to the investigation of incidents.
Analyse accountability mechanisms and remedies for victims.
Propose prevention measures and responsible design.
Prepare a legal report on a documented case.
Who it's for
- Human rights researcher seeking to specialise in human rights and UAS in conflicts.
- International legal adviser seeking to specialise in human rights and UAS in conflicts.
- Analyst at non-governmental organisations seeking to specialise in human rights and UAS in conflicts.
- Export compliance manager seeking to specialise in human rights and UAS in conflicts.
- International law lecturer seeking to specialise in human rights and UAS in conflicts.
- Public policy analyst seeking to specialise in human rights and UAS in conflicts.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to join international organisations.
What you'll work with
- International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (1966), art. 6
- European Convention on Human Rights (1950), art. 2
- Geneva Conventions (1949) and Additional Protocol I
- Minnesota Protocol on the Investigation of Potentially Unlawful Death (2016)
- UN Basic Principles on the Use of Force and Firearms (1990)
- Arms Trade Treaty (2013), art. 7
- Common Position 2008/944/CFSP
6 modules · 300 h
1.1International humanitarian law and human rights1.2Concurrent application and rules of interpretation1.3International and non-international armed conflict1.4Situations of violence that do not reach the threshold1.5Extraterritorial application of human rights1.6Jurisdiction and effective control1.7Obligations to respect, protect and ensure1.8Essential legal vocabulary1.9Sources and interpretive bodies1.10Exercise: classifying three situations and their framework
2.1Uses in conflict: observation, liaison and support2.2Persistent observation capabilities2.3Remote operation and distance from the operator2.4Decision chain and responsibility2.5Rules of engagement and their control2.6Operation logging and traceability2.7Transparency on the use of these means2.8Participation of private contractors2.9Coordination with local authorities2.10Practice: map of actors and responsibilities
3.1Right to life and requirements for its protection3.2Privacy in the face of persistent observation3.3Freedom of assembly and chilling effect3.4Children's rights in observed areas3.5Mental health of populations under constant surveillance3.6Freedom of the press and protection of journalists3.7Humanitarian access and protection of personnel3.8Displacement and impact on livelihoods3.9Discrimination in the selection of observation targets3.10Debate: proportionality of persistent surveillance
4.1Duty to investigate incidents involving victims4.2Standards of an effective investigation4.3Victims' access to information4.4Reparation: restitution, compensation and satisfaction4.5Responsibility of the State and of the individual4.6Jurisdiction of international courts4.7Commissions of inquiry and their mandate4.8Practical obstacles to accountability4.9The role of civil society and documentation4.10Practice: designing an investigation protocol
5.1Prior legal review of means and methods5.2Legal training for operators and commanders5.3Operational legal adviser5.4Procedures for minimising harm5.5System design with logging and traceability5.6Responsibility of the engineer and the manufacturer5.7Export control and due diligence5.8Transparency of policies and aggregated data5.9Accessible complaint mechanisms5.10Practice: compliance checklist
6.1Choice of scenario and type of operation6.2Determination of the applicable legal framework6.3Identification of the rights affected6.4Analysis of necessity and proportionality6.5Design of minimisation and logging measures6.6Incident investigation protocol6.7Training and legal advisory plan6.8Transparency and remedies plan6.9Analysis report6.10Defence of the work
How you'll learn
Training is 100 % online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded lessons and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the enrolment period, which makes it possible to combine the programme with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original regulation and applied exercises. The working software is Zotero, NVivo, QGIS, advanced Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Case studies are based on real procedures: analysis of special rapporteurs' reports, ECtHR case studies and simulated independent investigation. Assessment is continuous across each module, plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Explain the relationship between international humanitarian law and human rights.
Describe the features of unmanned aircraft operations that are relevant to the law.
Identify the rights affected by their use.
Apply the Minnesota Protocol to the investigation of incidents.
Analyse accountability mechanisms and remedies for victims.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 300 hours spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with full-time work.
We work with Zotero, NVivo, QGIS, advanced Excel. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An in-house SEIUM diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised towards the higher-level programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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