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Public international law

LAW5414

Synopsis

Topics addressed include:

  • theories, history, politics and practice of public international law;
  • the sources of public international law;
  • the relationship between international and national law;
  • the role of the different subjects of public international law;
  • the system of Statehood and territorial sovereignty;
  • jurisdiction, privileges and immunity in public international law;
  • the responsibility of States for internationally wrongful acts;
  • the use of force by States and self-defence;
  • international dispute resolution and the pacific settlement of disputes;
  • key areas of the practice of public international law, and
  • some of the challenges and future developments in public international law.

Sourced from the Monash Handbook 2026.

Quick facts

Credit points
6
Level
5
Audience
Postgraduate
Type
Coursework
School
Faculty of Law
Handbook year
2026

Prerequisites

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Listed in 2 areas of study

  • Global society and human rightsResearch-integrated electives
  • Public sector governance and regulationResearch-integrated electives