77794 International Environmental Law

6cp
Requisite(s): (77885 Legal Process and Legal Research OR (70115 Perspectives on Law AND 70120 Legal Method and Research)) AND ((60 credit points of completed study in C04148 Master of Law and Legal Practice AND 70616 Australian Constitutional Law))
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses.
There are also course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Undergraduate and Postgraduate
Subject coordinator: K Bubna-Litic

This subject introduces students to international law relating to conservation and management of the environment. Particular areas that may be considered include the precautionary principle, sustainable development, marine pollution, climate change, conservation of biological diversity, marine pollution, trade in hazardous substances, climate change, conservation and biological diversity, protection of world heritage. The impact of international environmental law on domestic legal systems is also considered, including questions of domestic incorporation of principles of international and civil law.

Fee information

2008 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $1,062.38
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.

2008 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,544.00

Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.

Subject EFTSL: 0.125

Access conditions

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