Master of International and Security Law (MIntlSecurityLaw)

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Detailed Program Information

Program Code
MISL

Program Faculty
Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics

Academic Year
2024

These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).

Overview

The Master of International and Security Law provides students with an advanced understanding of principles of international law relating to national security. The program suits both domestic and international students, whether proceeding directly from undergraduate study or coming to the program from a professional background. This program includes a range of elective courses suited to those with a particular interest in international and security law. In addition, the program will appeal to those wishing to further develop their scholarly skills in legal research and writing. Most courses are taught intensively over one or more weeks. 

The Master of International and Security Law is an AQF Level 9 Masters qualification with a standard full-time duration of 2 years. 

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Explain and apply advanced and integrated knowledge in the fields of international and security law and undertake independent advanced legal research in international and security law which engages with primary and secondary materials.
  2. Apply advanced principles of international and security law to solve complex legal problems, and critique international and security law from theoretical and practical perspectives at an extended abstract level.
  3. Structure, articulate and sustain concise and cohesive legal argument to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
  4. Demonstrate a high level of personal autonomy, judgement, adaptability, responsibility and reflection as a professional with high level international and security law skills and interact with others to do so effectively.
  5. Incorporate social, cultural, policy, comparative and/or interdisciplinary approaches into analysis of the law, with creativity and adaptability to new situations.

Conditions

Interruption of program: Students must apply for permission from the Faculty before taking a Leave of Absence. Any extension of the leave without approval will result in the loss of place in the program but an application may be made to be re-admitted to the program subject to the admission procedures in place at the time. 
 

Program Maximum Duration: As specified in Table 1 of the Coursework Academic Programs Policy, this program must be completed within a Maximum Duration which includes any periods of non-enrolment, leave of absence or approved study at other institutions for credit towards a Program. 

Academic Program Rules for Master of International and Security Law

There shall be a Master of International and Security Law.

Qualification Requirements

To qualify for the degree of Master of International and Security Law, the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 48 units, comprising: 

  1. Core courses to the value of 6 units 

  1. Research courses to a maximum of 12 units 

  1. Elective courses to a maximum of 36 units. 

Core Courses

  • Core courses

    To satisfy the requirements for Core courses students must complete courses to the value of 6 units.

    All of the following courses must be completed:

    Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value
    LAW 7177 Introduction to Australian Law 3
    LAW 7170 Public International Law 3

  • Research

    12 unit PhD research pathway 

    All of the following courses must be completed:

    Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value
    LAW 7187 Advanced Legal Research and Writing 3
    LAW 7025 Dissertation (PG) 6
    LAW 7194 Law Research Project 3

    Entry into LAW 7025 is by application only and requires confirmation of supervisor and topic. Students must complete at least 9 units of the coursework before commencing the Dissertation, including pre-requisite LAW 7187 Advanced Legal Research and Writing. 

    Entry into LAW 7194 is by application only, and requires successful completion of courses relevant to the proposed project and confirmation of supervisor and topic.

    or

    9 unit research component 

    All of the following courses must be completed:

    Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value
    LAW 7187 Advanced Legal Research and Writing 3
    LAW 7025 Dissertation (PG) 6

    Entry into LAW 7025 is by application only and requires confirmation of supervisor and topic. Students must complete at least 9 units of the coursework before commencing the Dissertation, including pre-requisite LAW 7187 Advanced Legal Research and Writing. 

    or

    6 unit research component – research project option 

    All of the following courses must be completed:

    Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value
    LAW 7187 Advanced Legal Research and Writing 3
    LAW 7194 Law Research Project 3

    Entry into LAW 7194 is by application only and requires successful completion of courses relevant to the proposed project and confirmation of supervisor and topic. 

    or

    6 unit research component – research essays option 

    Students must complete two 4,000 word (or more) research essays chosen from any course in this program. The research essays will be in addition to any other course assessment requirements if students seek to undertake the essay in a course which does not otherwise have a research essay assessment. Where a research essay with shorter length is part of the course assessment, the word limit will be extended to 4,000 words to satisfy this requirement. Students may apply to undertake the extended research essay option for any course during the program (other than LAW 7177 Introduction to Australian Law (3 units) or COMMLAW 7012 Business and Corporations Law (3 units)), and they will be accommodated if it is possible to do so. 

Electives

Published on: 12 March, 2024 | 12:26:05

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