Summary of Programs
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The University provides facilities for approved students to engage in advanced studies and research in Law leading to the award of higher degrees.
The degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is available in the Faculty of Law (program 1730). This degree requires the completion of a program of research over a period of at least three years full-time study leading to the preparation of a thesis of not more than 100,000 words. The degree of Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD) (program 1740) requires completion of at least three years of full-time study (one year of coursework and two years of research leading to the preparation of a thesis).
The degree of Master of Laws (LLM) may be undertaken either by coursework (program 9200 - one year full-time study) or by research (program 2440 - a program of research over a period of at least three semesters of full-time study leading to the preparation of a thesis). The Graduate Diploma in Law (GradDip, program 5740) is undertaken by coursework and requires the completion of two semesters of full-time study.
The Law School introduced two new programs in 2007, the Master of International Law and International Relations (MILIR, program 9240)and the Graduate Diploma in International Law and International Relations (GDILIR, program 5760)
The Master of International Law and International Relations and the Graduate Diploma in International Law and International Relations, coursework programs offered over a minimum of two semesters, are joint programs of the Law School and the School of Politics and International Relations in the Faculty of Arts. The aim is to provide an advanced level of knowledge and analytical ability in relation to the issues, problems and conduct of international law and politics and the areas of interaction, overlap and conflict between the two disciplines and to provide a strong theoretical and practical understanding of the international legal system, the workings of international politics and their effect on each other.
The Law School introduced two new programs in 2009, the Master of Human Rights Law and Policy (MHRL&P, program 9211) and the Graduate Diploma in Human Rights Law and Policy (Grad.Dip.HRL&P, program 5211).
The MHRL&P and the Grad.Dip.HRL&P provide an opportunity for the specialised study of human rights law and policy at the postgraduate level and equip diverse graduates to be able to take up the cause of human rights advocacy from within the broad perspective of Law. The normal requirement for admission to the programs is a recognised Bachelor degree in law, the social sciences or humanities, with performance at credit level or above. The programs may be taken full time in two sessions or part time in a minimum of three sessions. Students may choose to take up to two approved courses from non-Law courses offered at UNSW.
The Law School introduced three new programs in 2010, Juris Doctor (JD, program 9150), the Master of Dispute Resolution (MDR, program 9235) and the Graduate Diploma in Dispute Resolution (Grad.Dip.DR, program 5235).
The Juris Doctor (JD) is a postgraduate level law degree that is recognised for the purpose of admission to practise law. A 144 unit of credit program, it may be taken on a full-time or part-time basis. It is made up of 96 units of credit of compulsory courses, 6 units of credit of prescribed electives and 42 units of credit of free electives. The compulsory courses and prescribed electives cover the areas of study prescribed by the Legal Profession Admission Board (NSW) for recognition of the degree for professional practice.
The Master of Dispute Resolution and Graduate Diploma in Dispute Resolution are coursework degree for graduates seeking specialised education in Dispute Resolution theory and practice. The program provides graduates from a variety of disciplines with a strong understanding of the diversity of fields within the Alternative Dispute Resolution continuum. Graduates who have been awarded a Bachelor degree from the University of New South Wales or a degree deemed equivalent from another university or tertiary institution are eligible to apply for admission to the MDR/GDDR program. Work experience will be taken into consideration for admission purposes where a candidate can demonstrate experience in the field of dispute resolution.
The Law School introduced four new programs in 2011, the Master of Criminal Justice and Criminology (MCJC, program 9285) Graduate Diploma in Criminal Justice and Criminology, (GDCJC, program 5285), the Master of Business Law(MBL, program 9231) and the Graduate Diploma in Business Law (GDBL, program 5231).
The Master of Criminal Justice & Criminology and the Graduate Diploma in Criminal Justice and Criminology are coursework degrees for graduates seeking an interdisciplinary specialised education at an advanced level in criminal justice law, policy, theory and practice. It is jointly offered by the Faculty of Law and the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences drawing on the acknowledged excellence in research and teaching of criminal justice and criminology in each Faculty. The program provides graduates from a variety of disciplines with a strong understanding of criminological and legal research, and legal and criminological perspectives on the practices and regulation of criminal justice institutions and processes.
The Master of Business Law and the Graduate Diploma in Business Law are coursework degrees for graduates with non-law or quasi-legal backgrounds wishing to attain postgraduate qualifications and knowledge of the law relevant to business. The degree is of relevance to those involved in the private, commercial, government or international sectors where business law issues are relevant to their employment such as finance, accounting, compliance, human resources and marketing professionals. It is also a valuable qualification for students seeking careers in those fields where knowledge of legal requirements is an advantage.
The Law School introduced four new programs in 2012, the Master of International Law and Security (MILS, program 9281) Graduate Diploma in International Law and Security, (GDILS, program 5281), the Master of Law, Media and Journalism(MLMJ, program 9214) and the Graduate Diploma in Law, Media and Journalism (GDLMJ, program 5214).
The Master of International Law and Security and the Graduate Diploma in International Law and Security provides an interdisciplinary study program that meets the developmental requirements of students interested in careers in international law and international security. The program provides students with a strong theoretical and practical understanding of the international legal system, the factors shaping the global and Asia-Pacific security and strategic environments, and the complex policy challenges presented by the new security agenda.
The Master of Law, Media and Journalism and the Graduate Diploma in Law, Media and Journalism are specialist degrees that equips students with the ability to interact with new media developments in a practical way and understand the legal consequences of those interactions. It develops a depth of knowledge through strong theoretical and practical understanding of the different regulatory and legal issues that arise in the context of print, radio, television and online media sector, media relations and corporate communications.
The Law School introduced two new programs in 2016, the Master of Environmental Law and Policy (MELP, program 9212) Graduate Diploma in Environmental Law and Policy (GDELP, program 5212).
The Master of Environmental Law and Policy (MELP) and Graduate Diploma in Environmental Law and Policy (GDELP) provide an inter-disciplinary study program that meets the knowledge requirements of students interested in careers in environmental law, and environmental policy and management. This novel interdisciplinary environmental program is the only one in Australia to fully integrate the otherwise separate disciplines of law, policy and management. Students will acquire an advanced level of knowledge and analytical skills in relation to the issues, challenges and conduct of environmental law, environmental policy and environmental management, and the areas of interaction between the disciplines.
The degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is available in the Faculty of Law (program 1730). This degree requires the completion of a program of research over a period of at least three years full-time study leading to the preparation of a thesis of not more than 100,000 words. The degree of Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD) (program 1740) requires completion of at least three years of full-time study (one year of coursework and two years of research leading to the preparation of a thesis).
The degree of Master of Laws (LLM) may be undertaken either by coursework (program 9200 - one year full-time study) or by research (program 2440 - a program of research over a period of at least three semesters of full-time study leading to the preparation of a thesis). The Graduate Diploma in Law (GradDip, program 5740) is undertaken by coursework and requires the completion of two semesters of full-time study.
The Law School introduced two new programs in 2007, the Master of International Law and International Relations (MILIR, program 9240)and the Graduate Diploma in International Law and International Relations (GDILIR, program 5760)
The Master of International Law and International Relations and the Graduate Diploma in International Law and International Relations, coursework programs offered over a minimum of two semesters, are joint programs of the Law School and the School of Politics and International Relations in the Faculty of Arts. The aim is to provide an advanced level of knowledge and analytical ability in relation to the issues, problems and conduct of international law and politics and the areas of interaction, overlap and conflict between the two disciplines and to provide a strong theoretical and practical understanding of the international legal system, the workings of international politics and their effect on each other.
The Law School introduced two new programs in 2009, the Master of Human Rights Law and Policy (MHRL&P, program 9211) and the Graduate Diploma in Human Rights Law and Policy (Grad.Dip.HRL&P, program 5211).
The MHRL&P and the Grad.Dip.HRL&P provide an opportunity for the specialised study of human rights law and policy at the postgraduate level and equip diverse graduates to be able to take up the cause of human rights advocacy from within the broad perspective of Law. The normal requirement for admission to the programs is a recognised Bachelor degree in law, the social sciences or humanities, with performance at credit level or above. The programs may be taken full time in two sessions or part time in a minimum of three sessions. Students may choose to take up to two approved courses from non-Law courses offered at UNSW.
The Law School introduced three new programs in 2010, Juris Doctor (JD, program 9150), the Master of Dispute Resolution (MDR, program 9235) and the Graduate Diploma in Dispute Resolution (Grad.Dip.DR, program 5235).
The Juris Doctor (JD) is a postgraduate level law degree that is recognised for the purpose of admission to practise law. A 144 unit of credit program, it may be taken on a full-time or part-time basis. It is made up of 96 units of credit of compulsory courses, 6 units of credit of prescribed electives and 42 units of credit of free electives. The compulsory courses and prescribed electives cover the areas of study prescribed by the Legal Profession Admission Board (NSW) for recognition of the degree for professional practice.
The Master of Dispute Resolution and Graduate Diploma in Dispute Resolution are coursework degree for graduates seeking specialised education in Dispute Resolution theory and practice. The program provides graduates from a variety of disciplines with a strong understanding of the diversity of fields within the Alternative Dispute Resolution continuum. Graduates who have been awarded a Bachelor degree from the University of New South Wales or a degree deemed equivalent from another university or tertiary institution are eligible to apply for admission to the MDR/GDDR program. Work experience will be taken into consideration for admission purposes where a candidate can demonstrate experience in the field of dispute resolution.
The Law School introduced four new programs in 2011, the Master of Criminal Justice and Criminology (MCJC, program 9285) Graduate Diploma in Criminal Justice and Criminology, (GDCJC, program 5285), the Master of Business Law(MBL, program 9231) and the Graduate Diploma in Business Law (GDBL, program 5231).
The Master of Criminal Justice & Criminology and the Graduate Diploma in Criminal Justice and Criminology are coursework degrees for graduates seeking an interdisciplinary specialised education at an advanced level in criminal justice law, policy, theory and practice. It is jointly offered by the Faculty of Law and the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences drawing on the acknowledged excellence in research and teaching of criminal justice and criminology in each Faculty. The program provides graduates from a variety of disciplines with a strong understanding of criminological and legal research, and legal and criminological perspectives on the practices and regulation of criminal justice institutions and processes.
The Master of Business Law and the Graduate Diploma in Business Law are coursework degrees for graduates with non-law or quasi-legal backgrounds wishing to attain postgraduate qualifications and knowledge of the law relevant to business. The degree is of relevance to those involved in the private, commercial, government or international sectors where business law issues are relevant to their employment such as finance, accounting, compliance, human resources and marketing professionals. It is also a valuable qualification for students seeking careers in those fields where knowledge of legal requirements is an advantage.
The Law School introduced four new programs in 2012, the Master of International Law and Security (MILS, program 9281) Graduate Diploma in International Law and Security, (GDILS, program 5281), the Master of Law, Media and Journalism(MLMJ, program 9214) and the Graduate Diploma in Law, Media and Journalism (GDLMJ, program 5214).
The Master of International Law and Security and the Graduate Diploma in International Law and Security provides an interdisciplinary study program that meets the developmental requirements of students interested in careers in international law and international security. The program provides students with a strong theoretical and practical understanding of the international legal system, the factors shaping the global and Asia-Pacific security and strategic environments, and the complex policy challenges presented by the new security agenda.
The Master of Law, Media and Journalism and the Graduate Diploma in Law, Media and Journalism are specialist degrees that equips students with the ability to interact with new media developments in a practical way and understand the legal consequences of those interactions. It develops a depth of knowledge through strong theoretical and practical understanding of the different regulatory and legal issues that arise in the context of print, radio, television and online media sector, media relations and corporate communications.
The Law School introduced two new programs in 2016, the Master of Environmental Law and Policy (MELP, program 9212) Graduate Diploma in Environmental Law and Policy (GDELP, program 5212).
The Master of Environmental Law and Policy (MELP) and Graduate Diploma in Environmental Law and Policy (GDELP) provide an inter-disciplinary study program that meets the knowledge requirements of students interested in careers in environmental law, and environmental policy and management. This novel interdisciplinary environmental program is the only one in Australia to fully integrate the otherwise separate disciplines of law, policy and management. Students will acquire an advanced level of knowledge and analytical skills in relation to the issues, challenges and conduct of environmental law, environmental policy and environmental management, and the areas of interaction between the disciplines.
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