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 [bold||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 Law School introduced the Master of International Law and International Relations (MILIR, program 9240) in 2007. The Master of International Law and International Relations, a coursework program offered over a minimum of two semesters, is a joint program 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 the Master of Human Rights Law and Policy (MHRL&P, program 9211) in 2009.
The Master of Human Rights Law and Policy provides an opportunity for the specialised study of human rights law and policy at the postgraduate level and equips 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 program is a recognised Bachelor degree in law, the social sciences or humanities, with performance at credit level or above. The program 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 Juris Doctor (JD, program 9150) and the Master of Dispute Resolution (MDR, program 9235) in 2010.
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 is a 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 the Master of Criminal Justice and Criminology (MCJC, program 9285) and the Master of Business Law(MBL, program 9231) in 2011.
The Master of Criminal Justice & Criminology is a coursework degree 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 is a coursework degree 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 the Master of International Law and Security (MILS, program 9281) and Master of Law, Media and Journalism(MLMJ, program 9214) in 2012.
The Master of 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 is a specialist degree 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 the Master of Environmental Law and Policy (MELP, program 9212) in 2016.
The Master of Environmental Law and Policy (MELP) provides 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 [bold||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 Law School introduced the Master of International Law and International Relations (MILIR, program 9240) in 2007. The Master of International Law and International Relations, a coursework program offered over a minimum of two semesters, is a joint program 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 the Master of Human Rights Law and Policy (MHRL&P, program 9211) in 2009.
The Master of Human Rights Law and Policy provides an opportunity for the specialised study of human rights law and policy at the postgraduate level and equips 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 program is a recognised Bachelor degree in law, the social sciences or humanities, with performance at credit level or above. The program 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 Juris Doctor (JD, program 9150) and the Master of Dispute Resolution (MDR, program 9235) in 2010.
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 is a 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 the Master of Criminal Justice and Criminology (MCJC, program 9285) and the Master of Business Law(MBL, program 9231) in 2011.
The Master of Criminal Justice & Criminology is a coursework degree 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 is a coursework degree 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 the Master of International Law and Security (MILS, program 9281) and Master of Law, Media and Journalism(MLMJ, program 9214) in 2012.
The Master of 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 is a specialist degree 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 the Master of Environmental Law and Policy (MELP, program 9212) in 2016.
The Master of Environmental Law and Policy (MELP) provides 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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