International Law PG (11460.2)

This unit provides students with an understanding of the principles, sources, processes and institutions of both public and private international law. The relationship between international and domestic law is considered where relevant. An understanding of the development and relevance of public and private international law in relation to a number of contemporary challenges is also considered.

Learning outcomes

After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Identify, explain and analyse the core principles of international law;
2. Apply legal research and analysis, problem solving and writing to apply international law principles to various subjects of international law;
3. Apply legal research and analysis, problem solving and writing to international law and how it applies to the Australian domestic context; and
4. Understand and evaluate how international law and commentary impacts indigenous peoples of the world.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
4. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing - apply their knowledge to working with Indigenous Australians in socially just ways

Prerequisites

11751 Legal Methods and Skills G AND 11752 Legal Systems G

Corequisites

This unit is only available to students in the Juris Doctor and Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies courses.

Incompatible units

11267 International Law

Equivalent units

8603 International Law PG

Assumed knowledge

None.