Mahidol University’s Master of Arts in Human Rights is an international graduate programme based at the Institute of Human Rights and Peace Studies in Thailand. The programme approaches human rights through interdisciplinary and empirical study rather than legal doctrine alone. It introduces students to concepts, theories, institutions, mechanisms, and contemporary debates in human rights while grounding learning in field realities across Southeast Asia and beyond. Coursework is delivered across two semesters and includes taught modules, field exposure, research training, and a thesis. The programme is designed for students and practitioners who want to strengthen analytical capacity, research skills, and the ability to connect norms with practice. According to the programme materials and FAQ, students study on campus in Salaya, follow a structured weekly class schedule, and then move into supervised thesis research after the coursework phase. The curriculum is especially useful for those seeking careers in advocacy, research, policy, international organizations, NGOs, and related public-interest sectors. Mahidol presents the degree as the first programme in Southeast Asia focused on empirical human rights studies, giving it a regional identity while still engaging global human rights frameworks, comparative perspectives, and practical preparation for rights-focused careers, regional practice, and international human rights work.