Master of Laws
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Year |
2010 |
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Course Code |
64004 |
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Version |
5 |
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Faculty |
Law, Business and the Creative Arts |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
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Pre-requisites |
Completion of a Bachelor of Laws, from this or another university which, in the opinion of the Faculty, maintains standards comparable to those applicable at this university; or Other qualifications and/or experience recognised by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the Faculty of Law, Business and the Creative Arts as equivalent to the above. |
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Additional selection requirements |
Nil |
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Special admission requirements |
Nil |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
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Credit points |
36 credit points as per course structure |
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Additional course rules |
Nil |
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Additional completion requirements |
Degrees with distinction will be awarded where the candidate completes all credit points necessary for the degree at a grade point average of 5.5. |
Course Structure
Program is determined in consultation with the Head of School, School of Laws, and may include a minor thesis to the value of 9 credit points.
Candidature
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Expected time to complete |
18 months full-time or equivalent part-time |
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Maximum time to complete |
6 years |
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Maximum leave of absence |
1 year |
Progression
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Course progression requisites |
Nil |
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Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) |
No |
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Special assessment requirements |
Nil |
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Accreditation requirements |
Nil |
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Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade |
Nil |
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Supplementary exam for final subject |
Not applicable |
Advanced Standing
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Eligibility |
Candidates may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning policy associated procedures. |
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Maximum allowed |
12 credit points in total |
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Currency |
Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
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Expiry |
Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 10 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the candidate has not completed the course. |
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Other restrictions |
A maximum of 6 credit points may be granted for previous studies. A maximum of 12 credit points may be granted for professional experience. |
Award Details
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Inclusion of majors on testamur |
Not applicable - this course does not have majors |
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Exit with lesser award |
Not applicable |
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Course articulation |
Not applicable |
Document Modification History
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Version No. |
Approval Date |
Modification Type |
Effective Date |
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1-09 |
10/2009 |
Original document |
10/2009 |