Dr. Damon Barrett

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Damon Barrett is a senior lecturer in human rights at the University of Gothenburg, focusing primarily on health and human rights. Prior to moving into academia, he worked in international NGOs in senior management roles, advocating primarily on issues related to drug use, HIV, and global health governance. His favorite part of academic work is teaching; he received the Sahlgrenska Academy Student Union award for his teaching in health human rights, which he considers one of his proudest academic achievements. He teaches primarily in the Master's programs in Human Rights and Global Health and is responsible for a stand-alone undergraduate course in Human Rights Policy Practice. Barrett's work addresses significant questions regarding the adoption of a human rights-based approach to drug policies, with a particular focus on legal minors who inject drugs. His ongoing research includes collaborative projects that apply human rights standards across the spectrum of drug control, and he is particularly interested in child rights and harm reduction.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2015-08-01 — Present

University of Gothenburg • Gothenburg, Sweden

Teaching and researching in human rights with a focus on health.

Courses

Masters in Human Rights Masters in Global Health Human Rights Policy Practice

Requirements for University of Gothenburg

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 credits) with a major in Political Science English 6/English B from Swedish upper secondary school
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Identification document
  • Statement of Intent (if applicable for specific tracks)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).