Global Food Security and Resource Governance
UndergraduateUNE-LAW2132027
Course information for 2027 intake
Food security depends on how land, resources and access are governed. Analyse how law, institutions and policy shape food systems and consider the tensions between security, sustainability and resource use.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- Subject may require attendance
- Enrol by
- 21 Feb 2027
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 16 weeks
- Start dates
- 22 Feb 2027
- Price from
- $2,553
- Upfront cost
- $0
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
Global Food Security and Resource Governance
About this subject
Upon completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between food security and the governance of critical resources, including water and energy;
- evaluate domestic and international law and policy frameworks that shape resource allocation and food system sustainability;
- explain the impact of climate change, environmental limits and equity considerations on food security governance;
- explain governance and regulatory principles to contemporary food security challenges in resource-constrained contexts; and
- communicate coherent legal or policy arguments supported by relevant authority and evidence.
- Topics will be available to enrolled students in the subjects Learning Management System site approximately one week prior to the commencement of the teaching period.
Food security is one of the defining challenges of the 21st century. In this subject, you examine food security as a legal and governance challenge shaped by how societies manage and allocate critical resources, particularly water and energy. You explore how domestic and international law structures access to, control over and distribution of natural resources, and how these governance choices affect food production, affordability, resilience and sustainability at local, national and global levels. You develop the capability to interpret and critique complex legal and policy frameworks, and to apply governance principles to contemporary food security challenges in resource constrained contexts.
Essay and Oral Presentation: Relates to Learning Outcomes 1, 2 and 5;
Project: Relates to Learning Outcomes 2-5;
Final Invigilated Examination - Assurance Task: 2 hrs. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-5.
There is a final supervised examination in the teaching period in which you are enrolled. The exam will be offered online with supervision via webcam and screen sharing technology. Coordinated by UNE Exams Unit.
Essay and/or Problem Based Questions - requires the application of established legal principles to given scenarios or issues regarding food security.
To pass this unit, you must achieve at least 50% in this task, and meet all other passing requirements in the unit.- Research and Presentation - Assurance Task. Essay 30% Presentation 10% (40%)
- Foundational Concepts & Presentation (20%)
- Final Invigilated Examination - Assurance Task (40%)
For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).
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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Elective
- UNE-LLB-DEG-2027 - Bachelor of Laws (4 Years)
- UNE-LAW-DEG-2027 - Bachelor of Laws (3 Years)
Prior study
You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:
You must either have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject, or enrol in the following subject(s) to study at the same time or prior to this subject:
one of
Others
Candidature in Bachelor of Laws.
Additional requirements
- Equipment requirements - Headphones or speakers (required to listen to lectures and other media). Headset, including microphone (highly recommended). Webcam (may be required for participation in virtual classrooms and/or media presentations).
- Software requirements - It is essential for students to have reliable internet access in order to participate in and complete your units, regardless of whether they contain an on campus attendance or intensive school component. Please refer students to link for requirements: http://www.une.edu.au/current-students/support/it-services/hardware
- Other requirements -
Textbook requirements:
Textbook information is not available until approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the Teaching period.
Students are expected to purchase prescribed material.
Textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
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Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
UndergraduateUNE-LLB-DEG
UndergraduateUNE-LAW-DEG