Environmental Science and Law
Course outcomes
Upon completion of the Master of Environmental Science and Law graduates will possess a practical and theoretical background in aspects of Environmental Science and Environmental Law. This knowledge includes research and practical skills in these areas. The program is designed to integrate disciplines which are normally considered separately and which would be difficult to study outside of the Master of Environmental Science and Law program.
Contact and further information:
Program Director: Associate Professor Jeffrey Neilson
Master of Environmental Science and Law
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 Honesty in Coursework Policy 2015 and the Academic Honesty Procedures 2016. Current versions of all policies are available from the Policy Register: http://www.sydney.edu.au/policies
Course resolutions
1 Course codes
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Code |
Course title |
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MAENSCLA-02 |
Master of Environmental Science and Law |
2 Attendance pattern
3 Master's type
4 Cross faculty management
0.
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:
(d)
18 credit points of units of study selected from the remaining core units of study or elective units of study.
7 Recognition of prior learning
0.
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 2020 and students who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January 2020 who elect to proceed under these resolutions. Students who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January 2020 may complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement.