Overview
About this course
International law concerns the relations between states and between nations. As a student of International Law, you will examine the international rules governing the world as a whole, led by our esteemed faculty.
Who is it for?
This course is designed for anyone wishing to consider international law in an interdisciplinary context with knowledge of international relations, security studies, politics and government integrated with knowledge of the legal structures and principles that underpin the international legal order.
Structure
What you’ll study
The Master of International Law is a postgraduate coursework degree that will prepare you for professional work and academic research in the fields of public international law and international policy.
You will build the critical knowledge and skills needed to negotiate legal and policy issues affecting relations between states, between states and international organisations as well as between states and individuals.
You will complete a core unit in international law, along with elective units, including a unit from the Department of Government and International Relations or the Centre for International Security Studies.
Costs
Funding
Admissions
Admission to this degree requires:
- a bachelor's degree with a credit average (65 percent) from the University of Sydney, or an equivalent qualification; or
- a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney, or an equivalent qualification; and the applicant provides evidence of two years of relevant professional experience.
International qualifications
For qualifications awarded outside Australia, equivalencies and entry requirements are determined based on the country, institution, and qualification.
A minimum result of 7.0 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band
A minimum result of 96 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing
A minimum result of 68 overall and a minimum result of 54 in each band