Program start date | Application deadline |
2024-07-08 | - |
Program Overview
This Master of Laws program offers a comprehensive exploration of international law, covering topics such as criminal law, human rights, commercial litigation, and environmental law. Students can choose between a standard pathway or a research pathway, with the latter including advanced research methods and an independent research project. Graduates will gain a competitive advantage in legal and commercial fields, with a deep understanding of international law and its practical applications.
Program Outline
Outline:
Standard Pathway
- Core Courses:
- International Criminal Law - 7608LAW (10 credit points)
- International Family Law and Litigation - 7610LAW (10 credit points)
- International Commercial Litigation - 7611LAW (10 credit points)
- International Negotiations - 7601LAW (10 credit points)
- International Human Rights - 7607LAW (10 credit points)
- Graduate Paper - 7622LAW (10 credit points)
- Investor State Arbitration - 7603LAW (10 credit points)
- The Law of International Organisations - 7600LAW (10 credit points)
- Global Dimensions of Intellectual Property Law - 7604LAW (10 credit points)
- International Trade Law - 7609LAW (10 credit points)
- International Commercial Arbitration - 7612LAW (10 credit points)
- Law of Armed Conflict - 7613LAW (10 credit points)
- International Environmental Law - 7606LAW (10 credit points)
- Transitional Justice - 7605LAW (10 credit points)
- Cyber International Law - 7614LAW (10 credit points)
- Elective Courses (up to 40 credit points):
- Introduction to International Relations - 7001GIR (10 credit points)
- Policymaking and Planning for Climate Change - 7057ENV (10 credit points)
- International Civil Aviation - 7506NSC (10 credit points)
- Global Security - 7006GIR (10 credit points)
- Key Issues in Development Studies - 7009GIR (10 credit points)
- Ethics in International Relations - 7035GIR (10 credit points)
- Globalisation and Corporate Social Responsibility - 7112IBA (10 credit points)
Research Pathway
- Core Courses:
- International Criminal Law - 7608LAW (10 credit points)
- International Family Law and Litigation - 7610LAW (10 credit points)
- International Commercial Litigation - 7611LAW (10 credit points)
- International Negotiations - 7601LAW (10 credit points)
- International Human Rights - 7607LAW (10 credit points)
- Graduate Paper - 7622LAW (10 credit points)
- Investor State Arbitration - 7603LAW (10 credit points)
- The Law of International Organisations - 7600LAW (10 credit points)
- Global Dimensions of Intellectual Property Law - 7604LAW (10 credit points)
- International Trade Law - 7609LAW (10 credit points)
- International Commercial Arbitration - 7612LAW (10 credit points)
- Law of Armed Conflict - 7613LAW (10 credit points)
- International Environmental Law - 7606LAW (10 credit points)
- Transitional Justice - 7605LAW (10 credit points)
- Cyber International Law - 7614LAW (10 credit points)
- Elective Courses (up to 30 credit points):
- Introduction to International Relations - 7001GIR (10 credit points)
- Policymaking and Planning for Climate Change - 7057ENV (10 credit points)
- International Civil Aviation - 7506NSC (10 credit points)
- Global Security - 7006GIR (10 credit points)
- Key Issues in Development Studies - 7009GIR (10 credit points)
- Ethics in International Relations - 7035GIR (10 credit points)
- Globalisation and Corporate Social Responsibility - 7112IBA (10 credit points)
- Research Courses (40 credit points):
- Advanced Research Methods - 7620LAW (10 credit points)
- Independent Research Project - 7621LAW_P1 (10 credit points)
- Independent Research Project - 7621LAW_P2 (10 credit points)
- Independent Research Project - 7621LAW_P3 (10 credit points)
Standard Pathway with Advanced Standing (40 credit points)
- Core Courses:
- International Criminal Law - 7608LAW (10 credit points)
- International Family Law and Litigation - 7610LAW (10 credit points)
- International Commercial Litigation - 7611LAW (10 credit points)
- International Negotiations - 7601LAW (10 credit points)
- International Human Rights - 7607LAW (10 credit points)
- Graduate Paper - 7622LAW (10 credit points)
- Investor State Arbitration - 7603LAW (10 credit points)
- The Law of International Organisations - 7600LAW (10 credit points)
- Global Dimensions of Intellectual Property Law - 7604LAW (10 credit points)
- International Trade Law - 7609LAW (10 credit points)
- International Commercial Arbitration - 7612LAW (10 credit points)
- Law of Armed Conflict - 7613LAW (10 credit points)
- International Environmental Law - 7606LAW (10 credit points)
- Transitional Justice - 7605LAW (10 credit points)
- Cyber International Law - 7614LAW (10 credit points)
- Elective Courses (up to 30 credit points):
- Introduction to International Relations - 7001GIR (10 credit points)
- Policymaking and Planning for Climate Change - 7057ENV (10 credit points)
- International Civil Aviation - 7506NSC (10 credit points)
- Global Security - 7006GIR (10 credit points)
- Key Issues in Development Studies - 7009GIR (10 credit points)
- Ethics in International Relations - 7035GIR (10 credit points)
- Globalisation and Corporate Social Responsibility - 7112IBA (10 credit points)
Research Pathway with Advanced Standing (40 credit points)
- Core Courses:
- International Criminal Law - 7608LAW (10 credit points)
- International Family Law and Litigation - 7610LAW (10 credit points)
- International Commercial Litigation - 7611LAW (10 credit points)
- International Negotiations - 7601LAW (10 credit points)
- International Human Rights - 7607LAW (10 credit points)
- Graduate Paper - 7622LAW (10 credit points)
- Investor State Arbitration - 7603LAW (10 credit points)
- The Law of International Organisations - 7600LAW (10 credit points)
- Global Dimensions of Intellectual Property Law - 7604LAW (10 credit points)
- International Trade Law - 7609LAW (10 credit points)
- International Commercial Arbitration - 7612LAW (10 credit points)
- Law of Armed Conflict - 7613LAW (10 credit points)
- International Environmental Law - 7606LAW (10 credit points)
- Transitional Justice - 7605LAW (10 credit points)
- Cyber International Law - 7614LAW (10 credit points)
- Elective Courses (up to 20 credit points):
- Introduction to International Relations - 7001GIR (10 credit points)
- Policymaking and Planning for Climate Change - 7057ENV (10 credit points)
- International Civil Aviation - 7506NSC (10 credit points)
- Global Security - 7006GIR (10 credit points)
- Key Issues in Development Studies - 7009GIR (10 credit points)
- Ethics in International Relations - 7035GIR (10 credit points)
- Globalisation and Corporate Social Responsibility - 7112IBA (10 credit points)
- Research Courses (40 credit points):
- Advanced Research Methods - 7620LAW (10 credit points)
- Independent Research Project - 7621LAW_P1 (10 credit points)
Careers:
Graduates will be in a position to gain a competitive advantage in a range of professional, legal and commercial employment markets, through high level understanding of, and skills in, international, and comparative global law, principles and practice.