Unit

School Of Law

Principles of International LawWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 200964.1

Discipline: INTERNATIONAL LAW

Student Contribution Band: 4

Level: 7

Credit Points: 10

Co ordinator
Steven Freeland

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Assumed Knowledge
Bachelor of Laws or equivalent qualification

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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).

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Teaching Periods
Nothing on offer.

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About this Unit
This 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.

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Courses

2824.1	Master of Laws	CURRENT
2826.1	Juris Doctor	CURRENT
8083.2	Bachelor of Research Studies	CURRENT

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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

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