The Master of Public and International Law (MPub&IntLaw) recognises the increasing interdependence of international and domestic law, bringing together constitutional, administrative and public international law.

It’s ideal for both practitioners and scholars with backgrounds or interests in government, international institutions, not-for-profit organisations, business/government relations and international development.

As a student, you can choose from a wide range of subjects across the entire field of public law, giving you access to the latest developments in theory and practice in Australia and elsewhere. The Master of Public and International Law is available for both law and non-law graduates.

The Master of Public and International Law is part of the world-renowned Melbourne Law Masters program

As a student in the Master of Public and International Law, you’ll develop an advanced understanding of the complex body of knowledge in the field of public and international law, including:

• The legal and institutional framework for Australian government in theory and practice
• Analysis and resolution of the complex problems of government law
• A range of alternative approaches to government law in other countries and systems and the methodology of comparative public law
• The context within which government law operates and the sensitivities peculiar to it
• The legal and institutional framework for Australian government in theory and practice
• The nature, major principles, processes and structures of the international legal system and the relationship between international and domestic law
• Legal issues in contemporary public and international affairs
• The increasing significance of international law domestically, regionally and globally.

You’ll also develop skills in critical analysis and the ability to interpret and transmit your ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences, including clients.