LAW5398 Transnational labour law
Faculty of Law
LAW5398 Transnational labour law is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Law. It isn't offered in 2026. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Not offered
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 1 other task
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before LAW5398
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After LAW5398
No unit lists LAW5398 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
For Juris Doctor students (L6005), you must have completed 72 points of study.
Overview
This unit studies international law and some aspects of comparative law in the field of collective and individual labour and employment relations. The unit will examine the major sources of transnational labour law, namely the international labour conventions and recommendations elaborated by the International Labour Organization (ILO), and relevant doctrine elaborated by the ILO supervisory bodies. The unit also examines other sources of transnational labour law including United Nations human rights and equality treaties and European Union law, and the growing importance of international labour norms as a result of more globalised trade and supply chains.. Examples will be given of the application and influence of transnational labour law in a variety of Asian and European countries and Australia.
Offerings in 2026
The 2026 handbook lists no offerings for LAW5398.
Assessment
- Research assignmentWritten50%
- Take home examExamination50%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Apply knowledge and understanding of the sources of international law in the labour and employment area, particularly in relation to new challenges and situations in professional practice;
- 2
Investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories in relation to the role of transnational labour law;
- 3
Conduct research into labour law of the European Union and Asian countries and its direction 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 transnational labour law and the influence of the international norms on the development and reform of national laws and practice.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit typically comprises of a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study applicable to a 6 credit point unit. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning, and online engagement.
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
LAW5398 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for LAW5398?
LAW5398 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is LAW5398 offered?
LAW5398 has no offerings listed in the 2026 handbook.
Does LAW5398 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.
Which majors and minors include LAW5398?
LAW5398 is part of Global society and human rights; Labour and employment law; and Transnational economic regulation.