Law of Air Warfare

Postgraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
LAWS 5068
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Course ID
204077
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
5
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course will explore legal issues relating to the conduct of air warfare. Students will examine topics including where air operations may be conducted, who and what may be attacked, the status of aircraft, how air operations must be conducted, and what weapons may be used. In addition to covering fundamental issues such as targeting, this course will consider emerging issues including the use of UAVs and automated aerial systems in air warfare.

Course learning outcomes

  • Evaluate and apply principles of the law of air warfare to a range of practical armedconflict situations

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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