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Prosecuting the War on Terror (LAWS70327) // Eligibility and requirements

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Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Students must meet one of the following prerequisite options:

Option 1

Admission into a Melbourne Law Masters program

AND

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
LAWS70173 International Law
March (On Campus - Parkville)
October (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Or an equivalent subject

Option 2

Admission into the MC-JURISD Juris Doctor

AND

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
LAWS50041 Public International Law
July (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Or an equivalent subject

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

None

Recommended background knowledge

Applicants without legal qualifications should note that subjects are offered in the discipline of law at an advanced graduate level. While every effort will be made to meet the needs of students trained in other fields, concessions will not be made in the general level of instruction or assessment. Most subjects assume the knowledge usually acquired in a degree in law (LLB, JD or equivalent). Applicants should note that admission to some subjects in the Melbourne Law Masters will be dependent upon the individual applicant’s educational background and professional experience.

Successful completion of the below subject, or an equivalent subject, is recommended:

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
LAWS70234 International Humanitarian Law
March (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

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: 24 January 2023