Jurisprudence
Units of study
| Unit of study | Credit points | A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition | Session |
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Master of Jurisprudence |
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| 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 48 credit points of units of study, comprising: | |||
| 12 credit points of core units of study; and | |||
| 36 credit points of elective units of study. | |||
2014 Core Units of Study |
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| JURS6034 Jurisprudence Research Project A |
6 | C JURS6035 Note: Department permission required for enrolment This unit is compulsory for MJur students. Closing date 30 September (Semester 1) and 30 April (Semester 2). Students must complete both JURS6034 and JURS6035 within one or two semesters. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| JURS6035 Jurisprudence Research Project B |
6 | C JURS6034 Note: Department permission required for enrolment This unit is compulsory for MJur students. Closing date 30 September (Semester 1) and 30 April (Semester 2). Students must complete both JURS6034 and JURS6035 within one or two semesters. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
2014 Elective Units of Study |
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| JURS6018 Constitutional Theory |
6 | Int August |
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| JURS6019 Freedom of Speech |
6 |
This unit replaced JURS6019 Freedom of Speech and Religion. |
Semester 2 |
| LAWS6187 Functional Analysis of Law & Soc Control |
6 |
This unit replaced LAWS6187 Aspects of Law and Social Control. |
Semester 1 |
| LAWS6308 Philosophy of Law |
6 |
Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Int July |
| LAWS6836 Precedent, Interpretation & Probability |
6 | N JURS6028, JURS6029 |
Semester 2 |
| LAWS6940 Theories of Law |
6 | Semester 1 |
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| LAWS6316 Theories of the Judiciary |
6 | Semester 2 |
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2014 Units of Study offered by the Department of History, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences |
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| HRTD6906 The Philosophy of Human Rights |
6 | N PHIL7607 |
Semester 2 |
| Unit of study | Credit points | A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition | Session |
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Graduate Diploma in Jurisprudence |
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| Candidates must complete 24 credit points of units of study. | |||
2014 Units of Study |
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| JURS6018 Constitutional Theory |
6 | Int August |
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| JURS6019 Freedom of Speech |
6 |
This unit replaced JURS6019 Freedom of Speech and Religion. |
Semester 2 |
| LAWS6187 Functional Analysis of Law & Soc Control |
6 |
This unit replaced LAWS6187 Aspects of Law and Social Control. |
Semester 1 |
| LAWS6308 Philosophy of Law |
6 |
Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Int July |
| LAWS6836 Precedent, Interpretation & Probability |
6 | N JURS6028, JURS6029 |
Semester 2 |
| LAWS6940 Theories of Law |
6 | Semester 1 |
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| LAWS6313 Law of Not-for-Profits |
6 | Semester 2 |
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Course rules
Master of Jurisprudence
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 |
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| JF001 | Graduate Diploma in Jurisprudence |
| JC007 | Master of Jurisprudence |
2 Attendance pattern
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The attendance pattern for these courses is full-time or part-time according to candidate choice.
3 Master's type
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The master's degree in these resolutions is an advanced learning master's degree, as defined by the Coursework Rule.
4 Embedded courses in this sequence
(2)
Provided that candidates satisfy the admission requirements for each stage, a candidate may progress to the award of either of the courses in this sequence. Only the longer award completed will be conferred.
5 Admission to candidature
(1)
Available places will be offered to qualified applicants based on merit, according to the following admissions criteria.
(a)
a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney in law or other appropriate discipline as determined by the Faculty, or an equivalent qualification;
(a)
a bachelor's degree with a minimum credit average from the University of Sydney in law or other appropriate discipline as determined by the Faculty, or an equivalent qualification; or
(c)
completion of the requirements of the Graduate Diploma in Jurisprudence with a minimum credit average, or an equivalent qualification.
6 Requirements for award
(1)
The units of study that may be taken for the Graduate Diploma in Jurisprudence are set out in the table of units of study for the Graduate Diploma in Jurisprudence. To qualify for the award of the Graduate Diploma in Jurisprudence, a candidate must complete 24 credit points.
(2)
The units of study that may be taken for the Master of Jurisprudence are set out in the table of units of study for the Master of Jurisprudence. To qualify for the award of the Master of Jurisprudence, a candidate must complete 48 credit points, comprising 12 credit points of core units of study (capstone experience) and 36 credit points of elective units of study.
7 Course transfer
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A candidate for the master's degree may elect to discontinue study and graduate with the shorter award from this embedded sequence, with the approval of the Dean, and provided the requirements of the shorter award have been met.
8 Transitional provisions
(2)
Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2011 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 2016. The Faculty may specify a later date for completion or specify alternative requirements for completion of candidatures that extend beyond this time.