School Of LawLegal Philosophy and MethodologyWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 200901.1
Discipline: LAW
Student Contribution Band: 3
Level: 7
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
Completed a law degree (Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor) or equivalent in any jurisdiction.
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 2824 Master of Laws, 2784 or 2810 Master of Laws (International Governance).
About this Unit
This unit introduces the idea that Law is value laden, and has a symbiotic relationship with the philosophical, social, political, and economic fabric of society – particularly in a globalised world. This unit equips Master of Laws students with a solid understanding of theoretical and methodological approaches to studying the issues in international governance, Further, the unit encompasses essential aspects of the legal research process, including accessing relevant sources, defining a research question, selecting appropriate research methodologies, and presenting a research project.