Environmental Science and Law
Course resolutions
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 2024, 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 Register: http://www.sydney.edu.au/policies
1 Course codes
| Code | Course title |
|---|---|
| MAENSCLA-02 | Master of Environmental Science and Law |
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 course.
4 Cross faculty management
The Deans of Science and Law shall jointly exercise authority in any matter concerning the course not otherwise dealt with in these resolutions.
5 Admission to candidature
(1) With approval from the Dean, available places will be offered to qualified applicants according to the following admissions criteria.
(2) Admission to the degree requires a Bachelor's degree with at least a credit average from the University of Sydney, or equivalent.
6 Requirements for award
(1) The units of study that may be taken for the course are set out in the Environmental Science and Law postgraduate coursework degree table. With the approval of the Dean and the program coordinator, candidates with special aims or interests may be allowed to substitute up to 12 credit points with relevant postgraduate units from outside the table.
(2) To qualify for the award of the Master of Environmental Science and Law, a candidate must complete 72 credit points, including:
(a) 12 credit points of degree core units of study; and
(b) 18 credit points of Environmental Science selective units of study; and
(c) 18 credit points of Environmental Law selective units of study; and
(d) 6 or 18 credit points of research capstone units, according to the following rules, either:
i. RESP5001 – Integrated Environmental Practice; or
ii. all of ENVI5502 – Environmental Research Project A, and ENVI5503 – Environmental Research Project B, and ENVI5504 - Environmental Research Project C; and
(e) Any additional units of study selected from the remaining units of study or selective units of study from the table to complete 72 credit points in total.
7 Recognition of prior learning
Candidates offered admission to the Master of Environmental Science and Law may be eligible for recognition of prior learning learning in accordance with the University Coursework Policy.
8 Transitional provisions
(1) These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January 2026. Students who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January 2026 should complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement.
