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Overview

International law seeks to order human affairs at the international level. It accordingly covers a vast field, extending to issues such as autonomy or otherwise of peoples and territories, the allocation of resources (land, maritime, air), the preservation of the environment, the regulation of interstate transactions, the resolution of disputes … For more content click the Read More button below. Main Topics Historical and philosophical underpinnings of international lawStructure of international legal systemSources of international lawThe law of treatiesInternational personality, statehood and recognitionResponsibility of States for violations of international lawTitle to territoryJurisdiction of States and jurisdictional immunities  

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Prerequisite: Academic Program must be 9200, 9201, 9240, 9285, 9211, 9231, 9225 or 9281

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TypeAmount
Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable)$1813
Domestic Students$4500
International Students$5490

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