International Law PG (11460.2)

Please note these are the 2026 details for this unit
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International Law PG
Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
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 UC - Canberra, Online
EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.125 3 Faculty Of Business, Government & Law
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
Canberra Law School Post Graduate Level Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021)
Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905)
Band 5 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021)
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

None.

Incompatible units

11267 International Law

Equivalent units

8603 International Law PG

Assumed knowledge

None.
Availability for enrolment in 2027 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Delivery mode Unit convener
2026 UC - Canberra, Online Study Block 1 19 January 2026 Online real-time Dr Sascha Dov Bachmann
2026 UC - Canberra, Online Study Block 5 31 August 2026 Online real-time Dr Ivana Damjanovic
2027 UC - Canberra, Online Study Block 3 10 May 2027 Online real-time Dr Sascha Dov Bachmann
The information provided should be used as a guide only. Timetables may not be finalised until week 2 of the teaching period and are subject to change. Search for the unit timetable.

Required texts

Core textbook: Emily Crawford at al. (eds), Public International Law (Cambridge University Press, 2023).

See the full list of assigned further readings on Canvas. 

Submission of assessment items

Special assessment requirements

Using GenAI in assessment: Level ‘Restricted'

The use of GenAI is NOT allowed in completing the assessment. The three assessment tasks form a progressive research project that is designed to develop and assess students' independent research judgment, legal analysis, argumentation and communication skills. These skills are fundamental to postgraduate legal education and professional practice. International law requires careful engagement with primary legal authorities, interpretation of legal materials and evaluation of competing legal positions, which students are expected to undertake independently. Detailed information on the University of Canberra's position on the use of generative AI (GenAI) can be found at GenAI and Assessment at UC.

Students are always allowed to use Studiosity Writing Feedback Plus to seek feedback on drafts of assessments. Students are not allowed to use Grammarly.

Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.

Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.

UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).

UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.

Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.

Participation requirements

Participation in weekly workshops is strongly encouraged.

Required IT skills

None

In-unit costs

None

Work placement, internships or practicums

None

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