International Law

International law affects all of society in a number of ways and helps us to explain and analyse interactions in the international community. The International Law program will be of assistance to those in, or preparing to enter, most parts of the public service, those whose work involves consideration of international relations and transnational transactions, those interested in non-governmental organisations, human rights bodies and the interaction of law and society; and also those who wish to understand current issues in the international community. 

Please also visit the Centre for International & Public Law website 

Convenor:  Dr JP Fonteyne

Programs offered:

Master of Laws specialising in International Law	7300/0306 - Lawyers
Master of International Law	7310 - Non-lawyers
Graduate Diploma in Law specialising in International Law	6300/0306 - Lawyers
Graduate Diploma in International Law	6310 - Non-lawyers

Entry Requirements:
Applicants from a law background: Applicants must hold an Australian Bachelor of Laws degree or equivalent. A strong pass degree or better is normally required for admission.

Applicants from a non-law background: Applicants must hold at least a three-year Australian Bachelors degree or equivalent. A strong pass degree or better is normally required for admission.

Applicants who do not hold a bachelors degree: Applicants with relevant experience but who do not hold a bachelors degree may be considered for entry, however there are additional entry requirements. For further details please contact the Postgraduate Administrator.

Program Requirements:
The master degree requires the completion of courses totalling 48 units.
Non-Lawyers – Can complete a maximum of 12 units outside the Compulsory and Core Elective lists. Subject to prerequisites, these can be selected from (a) the Supplementary Elective list; (b) other Postgraduate courses; or (c) with the specific approval of the International Law Stream Convenor, non-law courses with a relevant international dimension.
Lawyers – Can complete a maximum of 18 units outside the Compulsory and Core Elective lists. Subject to prerequisites, these can be selected either from the Supplementary Elective list; or, to a maximum of 12 units only, from (a) other Postgraduate courses or (b) with the specific approval of the International Law Stream Convenor, non-law courses with a relevant international dimension. 

The graduate diploma award requires the completion of courses totalling 36 units.
Non-Lawyers – Can complete a maximum of 12 units outside the Compulsory and Core Elective lists. Subject to prerequisites, these can be selected from (a) the Supplementary Elective list; (b) other Postgraduate courses; or (c) with the specific approval of the International Law Stream Convenor, non-law courses with a relevant international dimension.
Lawyers – Can complete a maximum of 18 units outside the Compulsory and Core Elective lists. Subject to prerequisites, these can be selected either from the Supplementary Elective list; or, to a maximum of 12 units only, from (a) other Postgraduate courses or (b) with the specific approval of the International Law Stream Convenor, non-law courses with a relevant international dimension.

Duration:
The programs may be completed over one academic year full-time, or up to a maximum of 5 years (including approved periods of leave).

The following courses are offered in International Law. Please note, not all courses are offered every year:

Compulsory*:

LAWS8183	Advanced Principles of International Law
LAWS8182	Principles of International Law

Core Electives*:

LAWS8565	Democracy and International Law
LAWS8242	Gender and International Law
LAWS8304	Graduate Research Unit (International Law) (Masters only - 12 units)
LAWS8107	International Air and Space Law
LAWS8180	International Climate Law
LAWS8566	International Criminal Law
LAWS8567	International Dispute Resolution
LAWS8234	International Human Rights Law
LAWS8268	International Humanitarian Law
LAWS8178	International Law and Use of Armed Force
LAWS8264	International Law of the Environment
LAWS8229	International Law of World Trade
LAWS6258	International Organisations (Geneva)
LAWS8252	International Refugee Law
LAWS8179	International Security Law
LAWS8184	The Law of International Institutions
LAWS8253	Law of the Sea
LAWS8129	Marine and Coastal Law
LAWS8122	Special Topics in International Law
LAWS8290	Special Topics in International Law 2
LAWS8296	Special Topics in International Law 3
LAWS8113	Trade and the Environment

Supplementary Electives (B List)*:

*Courses are 6 units unless otherwise stated

Information Pack

For timetable information - click here

For the full list of Postgraduate Law courses - click here

For Census Dates, visit the individual course page on Study@ANU

Assessment: Courses are weighted according to class hours and assessment load.

• 6 unit courses - approximately contact 26 hours, with an essay of 6,000 - 8,000 words or an equivalent assessment package
• 12 unit courses - approximately 52 contact hours, with an essay of 15,000 words or an equivalent assessment package

Students must rely on the Approved Means of Assessment, which will be posted to the course homepage on the ANU Law website, prior to the commencement of the course.

Application: for application details - click here 

Master of Diplomacy/Master of Laws specialising in International Law
& Master of Diplomacy/Master of International Law

The Master of Diplomacy combined degree program is a key undertaking of the Asia-Pacific College of Diplomacy and is composed of two Master degrees. The first Master degree can be in a range of specified areas of relevance to contemporary diplomacy. Areas of study which can be covered in the second masters degree include: International Relations, Strategic Affairs, International Law, Middle Eastern & Central Eastern Studies, Public Policy, International & Development Economics, Asia-Pacific Studies or Environmental Development.

The Program is composed of coursework only and is ideal for those whose professional role involves a solid understanding of transnational diplomacy, and its contemporary challenges, whether this be with a civil service department, multilateral body, international corporation or non-government organization.

Asia-Pacific College of Diplomacy
T: +61 2 6125 7983
F: +61 2 6125 7985
E: executiveofficer.apdcd@anu.edu.au
W: http://apcd.anu.edu.au/

Information updated: 8 January 2009