Course on Ethics in Nuclear Energy and Human Rights
Online course of 300 h in Ethics in Nuclear Energy and Human Rights. 6 modules covering UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (2011), OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises (2023) and NVivo. Dedicated tutor and enrolment open.
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What you will be able to do
Analyse the relationship between the nuclear cycle and internationally recognised human rights.
Identify the social and environmental impacts of uranium mining on local communities.
Apply the UN Guiding Principles to nuclear sector projects.
Assess risks to public health and safety associated with nuclear facilities.
Make the case for intergenerational justice in radioactive waste management.
Design grievance and remedy mechanisms in line with international standards.
Prepare a human rights impact assessment of a real case.
Who it's for
- Business and human rights analyst looking to specialise in Ethics in Nuclear Energy and Human Rights.
- Supply chain due diligence consultant looking to specialise in Ethics in Nuclear Energy and Human Rights.
- Community relations manager looking to specialise in Ethics in Nuclear Energy and Human Rights.
- Nuclear sector sustainability officer looking to specialise in Ethics in Nuclear Energy and Human Rights.
- Energy ethics researcher looking to specialise in Ethics in Nuclear Energy and Human Rights.
- Energy public policy adviser looking to specialise in Ethics in Nuclear Energy and Human Rights.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to move into uranium mining.
What you'll work with
- UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (2011)
- OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises (2023)
- Directive (EU) 2024/1760 (corporate sustainability due diligence)
- ILO Convention 169 (indigenous and tribal peoples)
- UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (2007)
- Aarhus Convention (1998)
- Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management and on the Safety of Radioactive Waste Management
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Rights affected by energy projects1.2International human rights framework1.3Guiding principles on business and human rights1.4Due diligence in the nuclear sector1.5Affected communities and consent1.6Right to environmental information1.7Aarhus Convention1.8Resettlement and compensation1.9Documented cases1.10Workshop: identifying impacts
2.1Impacts on mining communities2.2Working conditions and health2.3Indigenous peoples and land2.4Fuel traceability2.5Voluntary industry standards2.6Supplier audits2.7Supply chain transparency2.8Conflict and high-risk areas2.9Operator responsibility2.10Case study: assessing a supply chain
3.1Radiation exposure and limits3.2Worker protection3.3Public protection3.4Emergency plans and the right to know3.5Evacuations and the rights of those affected3.6Long-term public health3.7Risk communication3.8Trust and social legitimacy3.9The role of the regulator3.10Workshop: analysing an emergency plan
4.1Intergenerational equity4.2Final disposal and its siting4.3Distributive justice in the territory4.4Participation in siting decisions4.5Compensation and local development4.6Long-term memory of repositories4.7Obligations towards the future4.8Ethical debate on the burden4.9Positions of different schools of thought4.10Workshop: structured debate
5.1Grievance mechanisms5.2Access to justice5.3Nuclear third-party liability5.4The role of civil society5.5International bodies5.6Whistleblowing and whistleblower protection5.7Sustainability and human rights reporting5.8Indicators and verification5.9Limitations of current mechanisms5.10Case study: designing a grievance mechanism
6.1Choosing the project or facility6.2Stakeholder map6.3Identifying risks to rights6.4Assessing existing due diligence6.5Proposing mitigation measures6.6Public participation plan6.7Monitoring indicators6.8Limitations of the analysis6.9Report and presentation6.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable materials, recorded classes and a dedicated technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake period, making it easy to combine with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standards and applied exercises. The software used is NVivo, QGIS, advanced Excel, Python (pandas), in free, academic or trial versions. Testing is studied through real procedures from human rights impact assessments of a uranium mining project, case analyses of affected communities and supply chain due diligence audits. Assessment is continuous for each module, plus a final capstone project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Analyse the relationship between the nuclear cycle and internationally recognised human rights.
Identify the social and environmental impacts of uranium mining on local communities.
Apply the UN Guiding Principles to nuclear sector projects.
Assess risks to public health and safety associated with nuclear facilities.
Make the case for intergenerational justice in radioactive waste management.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No previous qualification is required.
- An internet connection and a computer able to run the programme software.
- A level of English sufficient to read technical standards.
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 a full-time job.
You will work with NVivo, QGIS, advanced Excel, Python (pandas). Free, academic or trial versions are used, and your tutor will point out a free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the capstone project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state-accredited degree.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Check the credit recognition policy when you enrol.
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