School Of LawPrinciples of International LawWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 200964.1
Discipline: INTERNATIONAL LAW
Student Contribution Band: 4
Level: 7
Credit Points: 10
Co ordinator
Meda Couzens
Assumed Knowledge
Bachelor of Laws or equivalent qualification
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in courses 8083 Bachelor of Research Studies/Master of Research, 8084/8085 Master of Research, 2824 Master of Laws, 2784 or 2810 Master of Laws (International Governance).
Teaching Periods
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About this UnitThis unit explores the nature, role and characteristics of international law; the concepts of statehood; sovereignty and jurisdiction; the relationships between domestic and international law; the role of law and treaties; and the role of international organisations such as the United Nations and International Court of Justice. The unit also examines contemporaneous and contentious issues of international law.
Courses| 2824.1 | Master of Laws | CURRENT |
| 2826.1 | Juris Doctor | CURRENT |
| 8083.2 | Bachelor of Research Studies | CURRENT |
Specialisations
| A2015.1 | Master of Laws (Law Graduate) - 80cp pathway | CURRENT |
| A2016.1 | Master of Laws (Law Graduate) - 120cp pathway | CURRENT |
| A2017.1 | Master of Laws (Non Law Graduate) - 80cp pathway | CURRENT |
| A2018.1 | Master of Laws (Non Law Graduate) - 120cp pathway | CURRENT |
| A2019.1 | Master of Laws (Law & Non Law Graduates) - 160cp pathway | CURRENT |