Master of Labour Law and Relations

The course resolutions detailed in this page apply to all courses included in the table below under section 1 (course codes).

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 2014 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Coursework Policy 2021 (the 'Coursework Policy'), the Learning and Teaching Policy 2019, the Resolutions of the Faculty, University of Sydney (Student Academic Appeals) Rule 2021, the Academic Integrity Policy 2022 and the Academic Integrity Procedures 2022. Current versions of all policies are available from the Policy
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1  Course codes

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 a professional 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 the following admissions criteria.

(2) Admission to the degree requires:

(a) a bachelor's degree with a minimum credit average from the University of Sydney, or an equivalent qualification; or

(b) a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney, or an equivalent qualification; and the applicant provides evidence of two years of relevant professional experience.

5  Requirements for award

(1) 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 Labour Law and Relations. To qualify for the award of the Master of Labour Law and Relations, a candidate must complete 48 credit points, comprising:

(a) 12 credit points of compulsory core units of study and a minimum of 24 credit points of core units of study, for candidates with a law background; or

(b) 18 credit points of compulsory core units of study and a minimum of 18 credit points of core units of study, for candidates without a law background; and

(c) for all candidates, a minimum of 24 credit points from the University of Sydney Law School

6  Transitional provisions

(1) These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature on or after 1 January 2017.

(2) Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2017 will complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement. The School may specify a later date for completion or specify alternative requirements for completion of candidatures that extend beyond the prescribed time limit.