International Law and International Relations
There is virtually no area of world politics in which international law does not play a role, and 
international law cannot be fully understood without an appreciation of the political context in which it operates. The Master of International Law and International Relations is jointly offered by the Faculty of Law and the School of Social Sciences and International Studies. The program provides an interdisciplinary program for students with backgrounds in law, the social sciences or humanities who are interested in a career in international law and international relations.
The program covers issues relating to the problems and conduct of international law and politics and the areas of interaction, overlap and conflict between the two disciplines. It provides students with a strong theoretical and practical understanding of the international legal system, the workings of international politics and their effect on each other.
Students will develop skills in identifying the underlying theoretical and practical issues that shape and inform international relations and the international legal system, and think creatively about approaches and solutions to them.
Career opportunities
Graduates of the program could expect to look for employment in ministries of foreign affairs and other government departments, in non-governmental organisations, and elsewhere.
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Program Information
The program requires eight courses, including two core courses plus three Law and three International Relations elective courses.
International Law and International Relations is also available as a Graduate Diploma program.
Entry Requirements
A recognised Bachelor degree in law, the social sciences or humanities with performance at credit level or above. Work experience may be taken into consideration for admission purposes where a candidate can demonstrate at least eight years experience in the area of expertise. This program does not lead to a professional qualification for legal practice.
Program Convenor: Associate Professor Shirley Scott
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