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Law and International Development

Units of study

Unit of study Credit points A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition Session

Master of Law and International Development

Exemption from core units of study should not be assumed to be automatic. Formal approval must be obtained from the Faculty prior to enrolment
Candidates must complete 72 credit points, comprising:
(i) 6 credit points of compulsory core unit of study;
(ii) a minimum of 6 credit points of core units of study;
(iii) a minimum of 12 credit points of capstone units of study; and
(iv) a minimum of 36 credit points of units of study from the Faculty of Law.
Candidates who are granted a reduced volume of learning must complete 48 credit points, comprising:
(i) 6 credit points of compulsory core unit of study;
(ii) a minimum of 6 credit points of capstone unit of study;
(iii) a minimum of 24 credit points of units of study from the Faculty of Law.

2013 Compulsory Core Units of Study

LAWS6928
Law, Justice and Development
6    N LAWS3478


This unit is compulsory for MLIntDev students and replaced LAWS6928 Law & Economic Development.
Int April
This unit must be completed within the first year of enrolment.

2013 Core Units of Study

ARTS7000
Academic Communication for Postgraduates
6   

It is strongly advised that all students enrolling in this elective complete it during their first semester of study, or in Summer or Winter school when available. ARTS7000 is recommended for two main groups: 1) International postgraduate students who have not completed their Bachelor award at a university where English was the medium of instruction. 2) Domestic postgraduates who have not been in an academic environment for a prolonged period of time.
Semester 1
Semester 2
This unit is not available to students who are granted a reduced volume of learning.
DVST6901
Development: Critical Perspectives A
6    N SSCP6900
Semester 1
LAWS6243
International Law I
6    N LAWS5005


This unit replaced LAWS6243 Public International Law. This unit is compulsory for MIL and GradDipIntLaw students who have not completed any previous study in international law and must be taken during the first semester of candidature. This unit is not available to MLIntDev students who have been granted a reduced volume of learning.
Int March
Semester 2
This unit is not available to students who are granted a reduced volume of learning.
LAWS6252
Legal Reasoning & the Common Law System
6    N LAWS6881


International students who are required to enrol in this unit must undertake classes during the first week of their study. Health Law and Public Health students should enrol in LAWS6881 Introduction to Law for Health Professionals in lieu of LAWS6252, if available. This unit is not available to MLIntDev students who have been granted a reduced volume of learning.
Int April
Int August
Int March
Int Sept
This unit is not available to students who are granted a reduced volume of learning.
DVST6904
Rethinking Poverty
6      Semester 1
Semester 2

2013 Captsone Units of Study

LAWS6974
Development, Law and Human Rights
12   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
For further information, please visit the Himalayan Field School website http://sydney.edu.au/law/scil/fieldschool/ Registration enquiries law.offshore@sydney.edu.au Enrolment enquiries law.postgraduate@sydney.edu.au
Int January
LAWS6147
Independent Research Project
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Closing date 30 September (Semester 1) and 30 April (Semester 2)
Semester 1
Semester 2
LAWS6182
Independent Research Project A
6    C LAWS6183

Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Closing date 30 September (Semester 1) and 30 April (Semester 2). Students must complete both LAWS6182 and LAWS6183 within one or two semesters.
Semester 1
Semester 2
LAWS6183
Independent Research Project B
6    C LAWS6182

Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Closing date 30 September (Semester 1) and 30 April (Semester 2). Students must complete both LAWS6182 and LAWS6183 within one or two semesters.
Semester 1
Semester 2
LAWS6149
Legal Pluralism in Southeast Asia
12   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
This unit will be taught offshore with the cooperation of Gadjah Mada University (Yogyakarta, Indonesia) and International Islamic University (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia). These institutions will provide guest lecturers. These institutions can be contacted through Dr Simon Butt and Dr Salim Farrar. Students must register their attendance before enrolling. For further information, please visit http://sydney.edu.au/law/caplus Registration enquiries law.offshore@sydney.edu.au Enrolment enquiries law.postgraduate@sydney.edu.au
Int July

2013 Units of Study

LAWS6988
Clash of Systems:Indigenous People & Law
6    N LAWS5135, LAWS3435, LAWS3005
Int March
LAWS6974
Development, Law and Human Rights
12   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
For further information, please visit the Himalayan Field School website http://sydney.edu.au/law/scil/fieldschool/ Registration enquiries law.offshore@sydney.edu.au Enrolment enquiries law.postgraduate@sydney.edu.au
Int January
LAWS6945
Doing Business in Emerging Markets
6      Int May
LAWS6306
Health, Develop, Trade & Investment Law
6    A basic understanding of one of international economic law, public health law or environmental law would be advantageous
Int July
LAWS6846
Human Rights and the Global Economy
6    N LAWS5134
Int August
LAWS6147
Independent Research Project
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Closing date 30 September (Semester 1) and 30 April (Semester 2)
Semester 1
Semester 2
LAWS6182
Independent Research Project A
6    C LAWS6183

Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Closing date 30 September (Semester 1) and 30 April (Semester 2). Students must complete both LAWS6182 and LAWS6183 within one or two semesters.
Semester 1
Semester 2
LAWS6183
Independent Research Project B
6    C LAWS6182

Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Closing date 30 September (Semester 1) and 30 April (Semester 2). Students must complete both LAWS6182 and LAWS6183 within one or two semesters.
Semester 1
Semester 2
LAWS6985
Indigenous Peoples and Criminal Justice
6      Int August
LAWS6061
International Environmental Law
6   

Students seeking further study in international environmental law may undertake LAWS6922 Advanced International Environmental Law.
Int April
LAWS6218
International Humanitarian Law
6    N LAWS3483, LAWS5183
Int August
LAWS6894
International Human Rights Advocacy
6    P LAWS6243
Int Sept
LAWS6916
International Investment Law
6      Int April
LAWS6301
Intro to Anti-Corruption:Policy,Law,Prac
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
The unit will be taught as a skills-based unit with class exercises. To make this workable, numbers to be capped at 25 students.
Int Sept
LAWS6975
Islamic Law and Commerce
6   

This unit replaced LAWS6975 Islamic Trade and Finance Law.
Int April
LAWS6932
Law and Investment in Asia
6      Int May
LAWS6135
Law and Society in Indonesia
6      Int March
LAWS6149
Legal Pluralism in Southeast Asia
12   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
This unit will be taught offshore with the cooperation of Gadjah Mada University (Yogyakarta, Indonesia) and International Islamic University (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia). These institutions will provide guest lecturers. These institutions can be contacted through Dr Simon Butt and Dr Salim Farrar. Students must register their attendance before enrolling. For further information, please visit http://sydney.edu.au/law/caplus Registration enquiries law.offshore@sydney.edu.au Enrolment enquiries law.postgraduate@sydney.edu.au
Int July
LAWS6929
Legal Systems of the Pacific
6      Int October
LAWS6271
Microfinance: Law and Policy
6      Int October
LAWS6198
Refugee Law
6      Semester 2
LAWS6257
Public Policy
6    N LAWS6139, LAWS6042, LAWS6113


Core unit for MALP students.
Int Sept

2013 Units of Study of other Faculties

ARTS7000
Academic Communication for Postgraduates
6   

It is strongly advised that all students enrolling in this elective complete it during their first semester of study, or in Summer or Winter school when available. ARTS7000 is recommended for two main groups: 1) International postgraduate students who have not completed their Bachelor award at a university where English was the medium of instruction. 2) Domestic postgraduates who have not been in an academic environment for a prolonged period of time.
Semester 1
Semester 2
DVST6901
Development: Critical Perspectives A
6    N SSCP6900
Semester 1
MIPH5131
Foundations of International Health
6      Semester 1
SCWK6949
Global Social Policy
6      Semester 2
SUST5001
Introduction to Sustainability
6    A A three years Bachelors (pass) degree from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualifications/learning.
Semester 1
Semester 2
PACS6911
Key Issues in Peace and Conflict Studies
6    N SCWK6930
Int July
Semester 1
INFS5001
Project Management
6    N INFS6014
Semester 1
Semester 2
Summer Early
GSOG6002
Public Sector Leadership
6   

Students who are not undertaking the award courses GCPA, GDPA, MPAdmin or EMPA must have the permission of the Director, Graduate School of Government, to take this unit of study.
Session 1g
Please note: Approval is required from the Graduate School of Government prior to enrolment.
DVST6904
Rethinking Poverty
6      Semester 1
Semester 2

Course rules

 

Master of Law and International Development


These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2000 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Resolutions of the Faculty, the University of Sydney (Student Appeals against Academic Decisions) Rule 2006 (as amended) and the Academic Board policies on Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism.

Course resolutions

1 Course codes

Code

Course title

JC035

Master of Law and International Development

2 Attendance pattern

The attendance pattern for this course is full-time or part-time according to candidate choice.

3 Master's type

The master's degree in these resolutions is an advanced learning master's degree, as defined by the Coursework Rule.

4 Admission to candidature

1.
Available places will be offered to qualified applicants based on merit, according to following criteria:
2.
Admission to the degree requires:
(a)
a bachelor's degree with a minimum credit average from the University of Sydney in law, development studies, commerce, economics, environmental studies, government, international studies, science, social work, or public administration, or in another relevant discipline as determined by the Faculty, or an equivalent qualification.

5 Requirements for award

The units of study that may be taken for the course are set out in the table of units of study for the Master of Law and International Development. To qualify for the award of the Master of Law and International Development, a candidate must complete 72 credit points, including:
(a)
6 credit points of compulsory core unit of study;
(b)
a minimum of 6 credit points of core unit of study;
(c)
a minimum of 12 credit points of capstone units of study; and
(d)
a minimum of 36 credit points of units of study from the Faculty of Law.
The Faculty may grant a candidate a reduced volume of learning in recognition of their qualifications and/or experience. A candidate undertaking a reduced volume of learning must complete 48 credit points, including:
(a)
6 credit points of compulsory core unit of study;
(b)
a minimum of 6 credit points of capstone units of study; and
(c)
a minimum of 24 credit points of units of study from the Faculty of Law
6.
Transitional provisions
1.
These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January 2013.
2.
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January 2013 will complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement, provided that requirements are completed by 1 January 2018. The Faculty may specify a later date for completion or specify alternative requirements for completion of candidatures that extend beyond this time.