LAW5383 International refugee law and human rights
Faculty of Law
LAW5383 International refugee law and human rights is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Law. It isn't offered in 2023. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2023
- Not offered
- Assessment
- Exam 40%
- and 1 other task
This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before LAW5383
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After LAW5383
No unit lists LAW5383 as a prerequisite in the 2023 handbook.
Enrolment rules
For Juris Doctor students (L6005), you must have completed 72 points of study.
Overview
This unit examines the human rights implications of principles and practices of international refugee protection. It examines the evolution of the international regime for refugee protection and compares application of key concepts and practices of refugee protection, amongst receiving states, including the EU. . It examines the human rights implications of asylum and non-refoulement, the refugee definition, and its elements. It analyses regional responses to refugee crises.
Offerings in 2023
The 2023 handbook lists no offerings for LAW5383.
Assessment
- Research paperResearch assignment60%
- Take-home examTake home exam40%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Apply knowledge and understanding of issues and recent developments in relation to international refugee law and responses to refugee crises with creativity and initiative for further learning and understanding
- 2
Investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories in relation to the principles of refugee protection, in the context of comparative human rights protection
- 3
Conduct research in International Refugee Law based on knowledge of appropriate research principles and methods; and
- 4
Use cognitive, technical and creative skills to generate and evaluate at an abstract level complex ideas and concepts relevant to international refugee law.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
24 contact hours per semester (either intensive, semi-intensive or semester long, depending on the Faculty resources, timetabling and requirements). Students will be expected to do reading set for class, and to undertake additional research and reading applicable to a 6 credit point unit.
Learning resources
Required resources
See the Moodle unit page for prescribed and recommended resources. Prescribed texts are usually available for purchase through the University Bookstore and are sometimes available for short-term loan or as eBooks through the library.
Where it fits
LAW5383 is part of 1 area of study in the 2023 handbook.
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for LAW5383?
LAW5383 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is LAW5383 offered?
LAW5383 has no offerings listed in the 2023 handbook.
Does LAW5383 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 40% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.
Which majors and minors include LAW5383?
LAW5383 is part of Global society and human rights.