LAW5616 Air and space law
Faculty of Law
LAW5616 Air and space law is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Law. It isn't offered in 2022. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Not offered
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 1 other task
The 2027 handbook has no page for LAW5616. This is its 2022 entry, the latest one.
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Overview
This unit focuses on the study of air and space law from the perspective of international and comparative law. Air Law covers the rules concerning the status of the airspace and civil aviation activities. Students will study the legal framework on international operation of aircraft, the repression of offences against aircraft, and the liability regime for damage caused by aircraft. Part of the unit will be devoted to the relationship between airlines and passengers. Space law covers the uses of outer space. Students will study the status of this area, the rules for its exploration and exploitation as well as the liability regime covering space activities. Students will also analyze the rules for space applications (satellite telecommunications, satellite TV, earth observation, space flight, military uses).
Offerings in 2022
The 2022 handbook lists no offerings for LAW5616.
Assessment
- Research assignment50%
- Take home exam50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Apply knowledge and understanding of key concepts and principles of air and space law, with creativity and initiative to concrete situations;
- 2
Investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories of national and international legislation in the core areas of air and space law;
- 3
Conduct research in air and space law, based on knowledge of appropriate research principles and methods; and
- 4
Use cognitive, technical and creative skills to generate and evaluate ideas and arguments relating to national legislation in the core areas of space law.
Workload and teaching
- Studio activities36 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Students will be required to attend 36 hours of seminars, and undertake approximately an additional 108 hours of private study, including reading, class preparation, assignment preparation and revision time over the duration of the course.
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
LAW5616 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2022 handbook.
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for LAW5616?
LAW5616 has no prerequisites.
When is LAW5616 offered?
LAW5616 has no offerings listed in the 2022 handbook.
Does LAW5616 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.
Which majors and minors include LAW5616?
LAW5616 is part of Public sector governance and regulation; and Technology and innovation.