LAW5656 Global issues in environment law and climate change
Faculty of Law
LAW5656 Global issues in environment law and climate change is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Law. It isn't offered in 2027. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Not offered
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 1 other task
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Requisites
Before LAW5656
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After LAW5656
No unit lists LAW5656 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
For Legal Studies students (L4004, L5004, L6013) you must have completed LAW5000 or LAW5081; and
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.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
This unit considers global issues in environment law and climate change. The content of the unit will vary each offering to reflect contemporary issues, current concerns, latest research, and teacher expertise. Global Issues units in the faculty of law are run as part of its Prato program.
Offerings in 2027
The 2027 handbook lists no offerings for LAW5656.
Assessment
- Class PresentationPresentation50%
- 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 advanced knowledge and demonstrated understanding of key global issues in environment law and climate change.
- 2
Critically analyse and persuasively evaluate key global issues in environment law and climate change, contextualised within a broad range of practice, policy and theoretical perspectives.
- 3
Undertake research, in order to develop a detailed investigation, analysis, and comprehensive evaluation of complex information related to key global issues in environment law and climate change.
- 4
Demonstrate highly engaging, detailed and persuasive communication in a range of formats and for diverse audiences.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops36 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
LAW5656 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2027 handbook.
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for LAW5656?
LAW5656 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is LAW5656 offered?
LAW5656 has no offerings listed in the 2027 handbook.
Does LAW5656 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.
Which majors and minors include LAW5656?
LAW5656 is part of Global society and human rights; and Public sector governance and regulation.