LAW5486 Queer law
Faculty of Law
LAW5486 Queer law is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Law, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 at Monash Law Chambers. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1
- Monash Law Chambers
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
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Requisites
Before LAW5486
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After LAW5486
No unit lists LAW5486 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
For Legal Studies students (L4004, L5004, L6013) you must have completed LAW5000 or LAW5081
Juris Doctor students (L6005) who commenced their course in or before 2026 must have completed a minimum of 72 credit points of study.
Juris Doctor students (L6005) who commenced their course in 2027 or later must have completed a minimum of 60 credit points of study.
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Overview
This unit will provide you with in-depth knowledge of the laws regulating sexuality, gender identity and expression and sex characteristics. You will learn not only what the law is, but also what it should be. Using international human rights law as a lens, you will critically evaluate Australia’s state, territory and federal laws which impact on LGBTIQA+ people and consider how they can be improved.
You will also have an opportunity to engage in comparative analysis of laws in other jurisdictions, in order to identify better/alternative approaches to respecting and protecting the rights of LGBTIQA+ people.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Monash Law Chambers | On campus, block |
Assessment
- Class participationDemonstration10%
- In class testsQuiz / Test30%
- Research EssayWritten60%
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
Demonstrate advanced knowledge and understanding of the laws regulating sexuality, gender identity and expression and sex characteristics.
- 2
Investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories in relation to the human rights issues (domestic and international) pertaining to LGBTIQA+ people so that you can apply the research to contemporary human rights issue faced by this community.
- 3
Use high level cognitive, technical and creative skills to generate and evaluate compelling law reforms to better protect the rights of LGBTIQA+ people.
- 4
Demonstrate highly detailed knowledge of key principles, concepts and policies relating to queer law.
- 5
Effectively plan, undertake in-depth research and write a highly persuasive paper around reforming the law to better protect LGBTIQA+ people at the local, national, regional or international level.
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
LAW5486 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2027 handbook.
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for LAW5486?
LAW5486 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is LAW5486 offered?
In 2027, LAW5486 runs in Semester 1 at Monash Law Chambers.
Does LAW5486 have an exam?
No. LAW5486 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include LAW5486?
LAW5486 is part of Global society and human rights; and Health law and community.