UnitLevel 5Postgraduate

LAW5603 Comparative cyberlaw

Faculty of Law

LAW5603 Comparative cyberlaw is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Law. It isn't offered in 2020. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2020
Not offered

This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2024 entry.

Reviews

No reviews yet

No reviews yet. Be the first to review LAW5603.

Requisites

Before LAW5603

Prohibitions

You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.

  • LAW5336Law of the internet

After LAW5603

No unit lists LAW5603 as a prerequisite in the 2020 handbook.

Overview

This unit introduces students to comparative analysis of the law and social issues arising from the use of the Internet for commerce, education and entertainment. The unit will address complex legal and policy issues in areas such as jurisdiction, Internet governance, electronic contracting, content regulation and copyright. There will be sufficient flexibility to examine new issues as they arise.

Offerings in 2020

The 2020 handbook lists no offerings for LAW5603.

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Apply knowledge and understanding of the law relating to the internet, demonstrating sophisticated awareness of the theoretical and policy concerns underpinning key areas of comparative cyberlaw;

  2. 2

    Investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information concerning the application of selected areas of the law to the Internet;

  3. 3

    Conduct research into issues relating to the application of comparative law and policy to the Internet; and

  4. 4

    Use cognitive, technical and creative skills to solve complex problems relating to technology, law and policy.

Workload and teaching

Students are required to attend 36 hours of lectures over the duration of this semi-intensive unit.

Where it fits

LAW5603 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for LAW5603?

LAW5603 has no prerequisites.

When is LAW5603 offered?

LAW5603 has no offerings listed in the 2020 handbook.

Which majors and minors include LAW5603?

LAW5603 is part of Global society and human rights; Technology and innovation; and Transnational economic regulation.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
5
Study level
Postgraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Law
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 3
Study abroad
Not available
Handbook years
20202021202220232024