Overview
Duration
1.5 YEARS
Scholarship
YES
Fee
AU $37,500 PER YEAR
Intake
FEB, JULY, NOV
Join the international justice league.
Our increasingly globalised world necessitates a greater understanding of international law, international relations and international dispute resolution mechanisms. Today's greatest problems and crises-including the COVID-19 pandemic, terrorism, global economic issues, and climate change- require international coordination rather than diverse national responses.
In Griffith's Master of International Law, you'll be equipped with the skills to understand and apply international and globalised law principles in a range of contexts. Throughout your studies, you'll explore crucial topics such as international human rights and environmental issues, cross-border negotiations, transactions and disputes, and public international law developments.
As a student of this degree, you'll build on your existing knowledge and experience to gain a competitive edge in the legal, business, civil society, government, engineering and other professions where greater skills and knowledge in the field of international and global law are required. You'll also benefit from a stellar student support team. On-campus students will learn from a campus close to the iconic Gold Coast and its stunning beaches, and benefit socially and professionally from a thriving, collegiate learning community.
Taught by experienced experts, you'll gain a world-class education in a range of subjects including:
*international human rights law
*international negotiations
*international environmental law
*international family law and litigation
*international commercial litigation
*international criminal law
*transitional justice
Industry and expert connections
Our expert staff have excellent contacts within international organisations such as the United Nations, international arbitral tribunals, the Hague Academy of International Law (including the Conference on Private International Law), major global law firms, the Australian government, international businesses and international civil society organisations.
Additionally, we're committed to proactively seeking and providing work-integrated learning opportunities for our students, including within international organisations, such as intergovernmental organisations and international courts, global law firms, international businesses, and civil society organisations.
Graduate outcomes
Graduates will gain a competitive advantage in a range of professional, legal and commercial employment markets through their high-level understanding of, and skills in, international, and comparative global law, principles and practice.
Global mobility
An array of inspiring overseas study opportunities, ranging from a few weeks to a year, may be available for students in this degree. Visit Go Global Griffith for more information.
Related degrees
Master of International Law Studies – 5738
Graduate Certificate in International Law – 3354
Note: Progression through this program suite is dependent upon satisfying admission requirements.
Attendance information
This program comprises 12 courses to be completed over one and a half years with courses being taught at Gold Coast and online. It is 8 courses only for some (see eligibility below).
If you are an International student on a student visa, you must ensure that you enrol in a way that will allow you to complete your enrolment within the expected program duration as stated on your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
International students may study this program online in their home country.
My career opportunities
As a graduate of this degree, you'll be well placed to thrive in the increasingly complex and dynamic field of international law. Global relations and diplomacy are experiencing fragility unseen for decades as geopolitical tensions rise in the face of a worldwide pandemic, ideological stalemates over climate change and other major challenges. As such, the need for highly skilled legal professionals across the government, private and not-for-profit sectors-particularly those well versed in the intricacies of international law-will remain high and grow.
Key employment sectors
*Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
*Judicial and Other Legal Professionals
Potential job outcomes
*Arbitrator
*Intelligence and policy analyst
*Government policy and legal adviser
*Diplomacy
*Civil society strategist
*International organization employee
*International business-person
*International business negotiator
*Global law-firm employee
Source: Australian Government JobOutlook
