International law regulates the relations between States and with other actors at the international level and can affect society in a variety of ways, both internationally and at the domestic level. It helps us to explain and analyse interactions in the international community and their impact within national societies.
This International Law specialisation will give you the skills necessary to navigate the international legal system, with the opportunity to focus on areas of particular interest through a wide array of elective courses, many of which require the completion of a substantial research paper.
This specialisation is highly flexible, allowing you to choose courses that are compatible with your current profession or that extend your knowledge in new directions. Whether you are working in private practice, an NGO, within government or are looking to expand your legal knowledge for a future career – this program offers diversity, flexibility and knowledge suitable for a wide range of students.
Learning Outcomes
- Develop and apply specialist legal knowledge to critically analyse complex international law problems, concepts and theories, incorporating social, comparative or transdisciplinary approaches.
- Research, evaluate, and synthesise case law, legislation, and scholarly writings to develop solutions to international law problems.
- Critically reflect on and communicate theoretical, policy and practical information and issues in international law to legal and non-legal audiences.
Other Information
Courses counted towards this specialisation can also be counted towards another specialisation, provided they are listed on the Study Tab under the relevant specialisation.
Relevant Degrees
Requirements
This specialisation requires the completion of 24 units, which must consist of:
24 units from completion of the following course(s):
- LAWS8006 Law and Development in the Contemporary South Pacific
- LAWS8009 Transnational Anti-Corruption Laws
- LAWS8013 Nuclear Weapons Law
- LAWS8035 Cyber Warfare Law
- LAWS8077 Cyber Law
- LAWS8144 Conflict of Laws
- LAWS8159 Property in a Settler State
- LAWS8178 International Law and Use of Force
- LAWS8182 Principles of International Law
- LAWS8183 Advanced Principles of International Law
- LAWS8228 Law and Economics
- LAWS8229 International Trade Law
- LAWS8234 International and Comparative Human Rights Law
- LAWS8237 Health Law, Bioethics and Human Rights
- LAWS8243 Freedom of Information and Privacy
- LAWS8252 International Refugee Law
- LAWS8253 Law of The Sea
- LAWS8254 Business, Human Rights and Corporate Responsibility
- LAWS8264 International Law of the Environment
- LAWS8268 International Humanitarian Law
- LAWS8276 Chinese Law and Society
- LAWS8297 International Law and Australian Government
- LAWS8314 Post Conflict Situations and International Law
- LAWS8316 International Nuclear Energy Law
- LAWS8336 International Investment Treaty Law and Arbitration
- LAWS8339 The Rule of Law and Constitutionalism in Greater China
- LAWS8340 Space Law and Governance
- LAWS8401 The Law of Weaponry and Targeting
- LAWS8409 Strategic Issues in the Law of Armed Conflict
- LAWS8418 International Commercial Arbitration
- LAWS8471 Refugee Law
- LAWS8474 Climate Law
- LAWS8566 International Criminal Law
- LAWS8567 International Dispute Resolution
- LAWS8582 Global Health Law
- LAWS8585 International Aviation Law
- LAWS8594 Law and Society in South East Asia
- LAWS8595 Critical Approaches to International Law