Law of Naval Warfare

Postgraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
LAWS 5061
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Course ID
204070
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course owner
School of Law
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Course level
5
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course introduces students to key issues and controversies in the law of naval warfare, challenging students to consider the application of the law of naval warfare to practical situations, to undertake legal research in this field at a high level, and to critique the operation of the law of naval warfare. Topics to be addressed will include some of: Regions of Operations; Distinction; Precautions in Attack; Vessels Exempt from Attack; Enemy Merchant Vessels and Civil Aircraft; Neutral Merchant Vessels and Civil Aircraft; Means of Warfare; Methods of Warfare; Measures Short of Attack; Protected Persons and Vessels. Assessment will include class participation, a short issues paper, and a research essay.

Course learning outcomes

  • Undertake legal research at a high level of complexity, especially in relation to differentiating the impact of different regimes to the topic of the law of naval warfare.
  • Effectively structure and articulate written legal arguments.
  • Deploy advanced skills in treaty interpretation to resolve complex legal problems.
  • Analyse a complex factual scenario and identify the relevant legal issues and practical solutions.
  • Articulate complex legal arguments orally.
  • Identify and evaluate relevant ethical and moral issues in legal situations.

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed LAW7183 Law of Naval Warfare at the University of Adelaide

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Master of Laws
Master of International and Security Law