Courses - Masters Degree


Master of Public and International Law 511

Overview

The public and international law program brings together constitutional, administrative and public international law in recognition of the increasing interdependence of international and domestic law. An extraordinary range of subjects across the entire field of public law offers students access to the latest developments in theory and practice in Australia and elsewhere. The degree will appeal to both practitioners and scholars with backgrounds or interests in government, international institutions, not-for-profit organisations, business/government relations and international development. Students may specialise in international law, Australian public law or comparative public law, or may choose a range of subjects from across different areas to suit their own interests and needs. The Directors of Studies are specialists in international law (Simpson) and Australian and comparative public law (Saunders) and have collaborated closely to develop a degree that explores the interface between the two.

Objectives and Skills

The Master of Public and International Law focuses on:

  • The changing knowledge base in public and international law
  • The analysis and resolution of complex public and international law problems from a theoretical and practical perspective
  • The context within which public and international law operates, including the impact of globalisation
  • Advanced oral and written communication in relation to public and international law.
Requirements

Students must complete eight subjects in total.

Students who do not have a law degree from a common law jurisdiction must complete Fundamentals of the Common Law, as well as seven subjects from the prescribed lists. Students with a law degree from a common law jurisdiction must complete at least seven subjects from the prescribed lists and may choose an eighth subject from those available in the Melbourne Law Masters (excluding Fundamentals of the Common Law).


Master of Public and International Law 511

Director of Studies


Master of Public and International Law 511

Course Subjects for 2012

Master of Public and International Law 511

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Master of Public and International Law 511