Master of International Law and Master of International Relations

The University of Western Australia (UWA)

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00126G

In as little as two years, you can complete two masters degrees. Study topics including political economy, security and conflict, as well as international criminal and human rights law. Elective units include studies in environmental, oil and gas and World Trade Organization law, as well as in religion, NGOs, Africa, China and US foreign policy.

Subjects

LAWS5165 Public International Law
LAWS5224 Foundations of Public International Law
LAWS5225 Theory, Method and Contemporary Issues of International Law
LAWS5114 International Environmental Law
LAWS5179 Law of the Sea
LAWS5219 International Criminal Law
LAWS5220 International Humanitarian Law
LAWS5226 International Human Rights Law
LAWS5241 International Dispute Settlement
LAWS5255 Advanced Topics in International Law
LAWS5577 Space and Satellite Law
LAWS5694 Research Paper I
LAWS5695 Research Paper II (12 points)
LAWS5696 Research Paper III Part 1
LAWS5697 Research Paper III Part 2
LAWS5182 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and the Law
LAWS5230 Aviation Law
LAWS5251 International Sales Law
LAWS5296 Technology Law and Governance
LAWS5507 International Oil and Gas Law
LAWS5521 Climate Change Law
SVLG5001 McCusker Centre for Citizenship Internship
WILG5001 Work Integrated Learning Internship Program
POLS5611 Religion, Global Identities and World Politics
POLS5631 International Relations of the Asia Pacific
POLS5641 International Security
POLS5651 Global Political Economy
POLS5661 Approaches to International Relations
POLS5681 Governance in the International System
POLS5691 Global Climate Politics
POLS5682 Responding to International Crises
SVLG5001 McCusker Centre for Citizenship Internship
WILG5001 Work Integrated Learning Internship Program
COMM5104 Public Communication
ECON5521 Economic Policy and Communication
GEOG5411 Regional Development in the Global Context
POLS5010 NGOs, Governance and Development
POLS5105 International Relations in the Indian Ocean Region
POLS5301 Democracy in Divided Societies
POLS5501 The Politics of Public Policy
POLS5503 Public Administration
POLS5612 World Politics: Muslims in the West
POLS5684 China and the World
POLS5686 International Norms, Ethics and Human Rights
PUBH5783 Health in an Era of Environmental Change
SOCS4100 Social Sciences Research Skills

Standard entry requirements

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have a Juris Doctor or Bachelor of Laws, or an equivalent qualification, as recognized by UWA or
A bachelors degree in a cognate area, or an equivalent qualification, as recognized by UWA and
The equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent or
A bachelors degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognized by UWA and
The equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent and
At least two years of relevant professional experience.