Water Law and Governance
UndergraduateUNE-LAW2072025
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- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 16 weeks
- Start dates
- 24 Feb 2025
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
Water Law and Governance
About this subject
Upon completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- demonstrate an understanding of a coherent body of knowledge of legal and policy principles related to water law;
- apply legal reasoning and research to generate responses to issues related to water law;
- research, evaluate and synthesise legal and policy issues related to water law; and
- communicate in ways that are effective, appropriate and persuasive for legal and non-legal audiences on issues related to water law.
- 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.
The increasing severity of droughts show that water is arguably our most precious resource, underscoring the need for effective regulatory and governance regimes. To achieve sustainability in water management, access and use, the millennium promised a new era in Australian water law for increased intergovernmental cooperation within the Federation. Today, it remains a significant issue underpinning conflict between rural and urban communities, between States, and between Governments. This subject introduces you to the key dimensions of water law and governance regimes in New South Wales and the interaction of these with the Commonwealth legal framework. Emphasis is placed on the Murray-Darling Basin, with a research focus to develop your own critical analysis of water law and associated problems, whether in rural or urban environments. In doing so, you will gain valuable insights on a highly topical and evolving issue.
Online Quiz: Relates to Learning Outcome 1;
Presentation: Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-4;
Take-Home Exam: Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-4.- Quiz (10%)
- Presentation - 15 Minutes (30%)
- Take Home Exam (60%)
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-2025 - Bachelor of Laws (4 Years)
- UNE-LAW-DEG-2025 - Bachelor of Laws (3 Years)
Others
To enrol in this subject you will need to pass the Prerequisite/s. Please note as UNE results are released after the close of enrolment date, your enrolment into this subject will be withdrawn if you do not pass the prerequisite subject/s.
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. For additional information please visit UNE Hardware Requirements: https://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.
Find out more information on Commonwealth Loans to understand what this means to your eligibility for financial support.
Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
UndergraduateUNE-LLB-DEG
UndergraduateUNE-LAW-DEG