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International Law & The Digital Economy (LAWS90297) // Eligibility and requirements

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Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Pre-requisite

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 studying this subject will also benefit from a background in technology and the law.

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: 16 December 2025