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International Humanitarian Law (LAWS70234) // Eligibility and requirements
About this subject
Contact information
April
Teaching staff
Alison Duxbury (Subject Coordinator)
Helen Durham
For current student enquiries, contact the Law School Academic Support Office
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Prerequisite
All students must have completed an introductory course in international law OR have an educational or professional background in public international law.
One of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAWS90295 | Principles of International Law |
August (On Campus - Parkville)
March (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| LAWS70173 | International Law |
March (On Campus - Parkville)
August (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| LAWS50041 | Public International Law |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
June (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Students with suitable prior educational or equivalent professional background may contact the Law School Academic Support Office to enquire about seeking a pre-requisite waiver for enrolment into this subject.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 11 February 2026