Program Requirements
The Master of Laws in International Security Law requires the completion of 48 units, which must consist of:
24 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:
LAWS8179 International Security Law
LAWS8023 International Law and United Nations Peace Operations
LAWS8026 International Security Law Research Project B
A minimum of 12 units from completion of courses from the following list:
LAWS8018 National Security Law
LAWS8019 Special Topics in International Security Law
LAWS8035 Special Topics in Intern Security Law 2 - Cyber Warfare Law
LAWS8066 Special Topics in International Security Law 3: Intersection of Humanitarian Law & Human Rights Law
LAWS8178 International Law and Use of Force
LAWS8182 Principles of International Law
LAWS8183 Advanced Principles of International Law
LAWS8268 International Humanitarian Law
LAWS8239 The European Union
LAWS8566 International Criminal Law
A maximum of 12 units from other 8000-level courses from the subject area LAWS Law
Admission Requirements
Completion of a Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor degree with a minimum average of at least 50%; or completion of a non-law degree and the Graduate Certificate of Law with a minimum average of at least 50%
All applicants must meet the University’s English Language Admission Requirements for Students
Indicative fees
- Annual indicative fee for domestic students
- $23,616.00
For more information see: http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/costs-fees
- Annual indicative fee for international students
- $33,168.00
For further information on International Tuition Fees see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments/international-tuition-fees
Scholarships
ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.
Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are. Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.
For further information see the Scholarships website.
As various security challenges – both old and new – confront us, there is an ever greater need today for better understanding and critical evaluation of legal issues arising from various security concerns in light of the changing nature and perception of security in the contemporary, globalised world.
The development of international security law has involved rapid growth of international law rules, state practice and other institutional practice, jurisprudence, as well as enriched scholarship in the field of international peace and security.
The International Security Law augmentation builds upon specialist staff expertise in the ANU College of Law in this field. This specialisation involves significant research components, which provides an ideal opportunity to further enhance ability to undertake legal or interdisciplinary research in addressing contemporary international security law issues.
The Program is ideal for those whose professional role would involve a solid understanding of international law and its role in addressing contemporary security challenge.
Some of the opportunities for which the degree leads to include:
- a senior security career in the public service
- employment in international or regional organisations
- policy-making positions in the public service
- employment with corporations and non-governmental organisations with an international focus
- international journalism
Career Options
ANU provides you with more choice for your entrance score by offering the new Flexible Double Degree program.
The ANU Flexible Double Degree lets you build skills for your chosen career without forfeiting your passion. It's your choice to build a double degree partnership that suits your head and your heart.http://students.anu.edu.au/applications/
This program will not take applications for commencement after second semester, 2018
NEW program - available for applications commencing from Summer Session, 2015
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the skills and knowledge to:
- Enhance understanding of the legal development in the field of international security law through original thinking and independent research;
- Apply their knowledge and understanding in order to solve novel or complex problems in new or unfamiliar environments within broader contexts related to the field of international security law;
- Generate or evaluate complex ideas and abstract concepts relevant to the field of international security law;
- Integrate knowledge and handle complexity, and formulate judgments even with incomplete or limited information;
- Communicate their ideas and thoughts, and the knowledge and rationale underpinning these, to specialist and non-specialist audiences clearly and unambiguously
- Manage their continuous self -directed learning
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After you have accepted your offer you will be emailed your password and uni ID. You must then follow the instructions provided here and enrol online through ISIS. International students should discuss their enrolment with us when they arrive in Canberra. Please Contact us to arrange an appointment.
It is the
student's responsibility to ensure the program requirements are met and that
all compulsory and required courses are completed so that the program can be
awarded.
About this degree
How to choose courses and enrol
- Consult the program
requirements on the Programs and Courses page to see which courses you can
choose. In the LLM in International Security Law you must ensure that you look at these requirements carefully.
- Look at the Masters program timetable to see when courses are offered and which stream they are relevant for.
- Check that you meet the prerequisites for the course.
- Enrol in the course on ISIS.
Commencement date
Each student will commence their program on a different date depending on what courses they have chosen. Please see the timetable.
Attendance
The ANU College of Law has a strict attendance policy for face-to-face intensive classes. You must attend 100% of scheduled classes, whether they are held on weekdays, weekends or during the evening. We assume you have taken into account all work, family, religious and other commitments when you enrol.
Course Materials
Course outlines on your Wattle sites will describe the text books and reading materials you will need to access. You can buy text books at the on-campus Coop Bookshop. reading Guides are now often distributed as e-bricks via the Wattle course site.
Timetable
The Masters Program timetable for 2015 is now available on the ANU College of Law, Masters Program site.
Status/Credit
If you wish to apply for status (credit/advanced standing) for courses you have studied at another university, you must complete an Application for Status form and submit it to the LLM Program Administrator, along with an official transcript of your previous studies and relevant course descriptions and outlines. You will not be granted status for courses that have already counted towards a completed degree or award.
All email correspondence will be conducted with your University Webmail account. You can access this email account at http://students.anu.edu.au/ and clicking on the Webmail icon. There exists the facility to redirect your university email to a preferred account. You can do this at:http://itservices.anu.edu.au/email/
WATTLE (online learning
environment)
Convenor correspondence and course materials will be provided through the
individual course page on WATTLE. Access to WATTLE will open approximately 6
weeks before the course starts. If you are enrolled in the course you should
receive an email to confirm when the site is live.
Course Study Guide
A course study guide will be produced for each course and posted to Wattle about 4-6 weeks prior to the commencement of the course. This document contains information on the course including: course lecture outline; textbook requirements; reading requirements; assessment details; and policy information.
Academic Advice
Please seek advice from the Stream Convenor on academic matters relating to international security law courses and this program.
The International Security Law Stream Convenor is Robert McLaughlin.
Do you want to talk to someone before enrolling?
Contact pgadmin.law@anu.edu.au
