University of Technology SydneyHandbook 2006

76600 International Legal Studies

8cp
Undergraduate
Subject coordinator: M Sanson

This subject is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Arts in International Studies.

This is an introductory subject that aims to:

  • assist students to develop a basic understanding of the international legal system and its relationship with domestic or municipal law, and
  • enable students to undertake a comparative study and develop an appreciation of the major municipal legal systems in the international community.

The subject is offered with an Australian perspective to enable students to develop an appreciation of Australia's role in and relationship with the international community. Students are also encouraged to develop the following skills:

  • reading and understanding legal information, including primary materials (cases, statutes and treaties) and secondary materials
  • legal research using library and computer facilities
  • analytical and communication skills, both written and oral, and
  • teamwork and cooperative learning.

Fee information

2006 contribution for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students: $1,361.67
2006 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $3,080.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.167
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2006 for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth supported places, and not all subjects are available to Commonwealth supported students. Other students (such as postgraduate students and international students) should refer to the Fees webpage.

Access conditions

Note: The requisite information presented in this subject description covers only academic requisites. Full details of all enforced rules, covering both academic and admission requisites, are available at Access conditions and My Student Admin.