Past Handbooks (2000 to 2009)

FACULTY OF LAW, BUSINESS AND THE CREATIVE ARTS — POSTGRADUATE AWARD REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL

1.1 Awards

The graduate degrees shall be:

Master of Administration (Tourism)	MAdmin(Tourism)
Master of Business Administration	MBA
Master of Business Administration with Honours	MBA(Hons)
Master of Business Administration-Master of Information Technology	MBA-MInfTech
Master of Business Administration (International)	MBA(Int’l)
Master of Commerce	MCom
Master of Creative Arts	MCA
Master of Economics	MEc
Master of Laws	LLM
Master of Music	MMus
Master of Public Health-Master of Business Administration	MPH-MBA
Master of Tourism	MTourism

1.2 There shall be awards of:

Graduate Certificate of Management	GCertMgt
Graduate Diploma of Accounting^*	GDipAcc
Graduate Diploma of Management	GDipMgt
Graduate Diploma of Tourism	GDipTourism
Postgraduate Diploma of Commerce	PGDipCom
Postgraduate Diploma of Economics	PGDipEc
Postgraduate Diploma of Music	PGDipMus

1.3 Higher Doctorate awards associated with this Faculty shall be:

Doctor of Commerce	DCom
Doctor of Economics	DEc
(Award Requirements are shown on page 131.)

MASTER OF CREATIVE ARTS

1. Entitlement to enrol

A person may enrol for the degree of Master of Creative Arts if that person:

1.1  has completed at this University the requirements for a bachelor’s honours degree in Communication Design, Music, Photography, Theatre or Visual Arts, with Honours awarded in Class I or Class II; or
1.2  has completed at this or another University or institution of higher education, an appropriate tertiary qualification deemed equivalent to the conditions of Requirement 1.1 by the faculty on the recommendation of the Head of College; or
1.3  has passed the Master of Arts qualifying course; or
1.4  can satisfy the faculty, on the recommendation of the Head of the College of Music, Visual Arts and Theatre, that he or she has nationally recognised professional standing and is capable of undertaking a thesis at Master’s level. Evidence of high standing shall normally include (a) exhibitions, performances, or awards and (b) testimonials from at least three recognised artistic practitioners and/or academic referees. Applicants shall also attend an interview-audition and submit original work as required; or
1.5  has other qualifications recognised by the faculty as equivalent to the requirements of 1.1.

2. Time for enrolment

An application to enrol for the degree shall be lodged with the Registrar at least eight weeks before the date on which candidature is proposed to commence.

3. Length of course

A full-time candidate shall normally complete the requirements for the degree in not less than one year nor more than two years and a part-time candidate in not less than two years nor more than four years.

4. Field of study

A candidate shall pursue research and creative activities as negotiated with the Head of College of Music, Visual Arts and Theatre.

5. Requirements

A candidate shall be required to complete and submit for examination as directed by the Head of College an integrated project including: (a) creative work in the chosen discipline(s); (b) appropriate documentary evidence of the creative practice underpinning the work; (c) a thesis of at least 20,000 words synthesising the research and creative practice.

6. No integrated project shall be accepted for examination if the substance has been published prior to candidature or accepted for a degree or diploma in another institution.

7. Assessment

On completion of the work the candidate shall lodge with the Registrar three copies of the thesis prepared in accordance with directions given to candidates from time to time.

8. Examination

Two examiners shall be appointed, at least one of whom shall be external to the Unviersity, to examine the thesis and associated practical submission.

MASTER OF MUSIC

1. Entitlement to enrol

A person may enrol for the degree of Master of Music if that person:

1.1  has completed at this University the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Music with Honours awarded in Class I or Class II; or
1.2  has completed at this or another University or institution of higher education an appropriate tertiary qualification deemed equivalent to Requirement 1.1 by the faculty on the recommendation of the Head of the College of Music, Visual Arts and Theatre ; or
1.3  has passed an appropriate Master of Arts qualifying course; or
1.4  can satisfy the faculty, on the recommendation of the Head of College, that he or she has nationally recognised professional standing and is capable of undertaking a thesis at Masters level. Evidence of high standing shall normally include (a) performances, or awards and (b) testimonials from at least three recognised musicians and/or academic referees. Applicants shall also attend an interview-audition and present evidence of their qualifications/achievements; or
1.5  has other qualifications recognised by the faculty as equivalent to the requirements of 1.1.

2. Time for enrolment

An application to enrol for the degree shall normally be lodged with the Registrar at least eight weeks before the date on which candidature is proposed to commence.

3. Length of course

4. Field of study

A candidate shall pursue either practice based or theoretical research on an approved topic.

5. Requirements

A candidate shall be required to submit for examination as directed by the Head of College.

6.1 Assessment

Assessment of the MMus by practice will take the form of thesis on an approved topic related to an aspect of the candidate’s practical work and a number of practical projects negotiated with the candidate’s supervisor and the Head of the College of Music, Visual Arts and Theatre.

6.2 Assessment of the MMus by theory will take the form of thesis on an approved topic negotiated with the candidate’s supervisor and the Head of the College of Music, Visual Arts and Theatre.

6.3 On the completion of the thesis and associated submission (e.g., portfolio of compositions), the candidate shall lodge with the Registrar three copies, prepared in accordance with directions given to candidates from time to time.

7. Examination

Two examiners shall be appointed, at least one of whom shall be external to the University, to examine the thesis and associated practical submission.

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA OF MUSIC

1. Requirements for candidature

A person may enrol for the Postgraduate Diploma of Music (Practical) or the Postgraduate Diploma of Music (Research) if that person:

1.1  holds or has completed the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Music, either from this University or from another institution of higher education, provided that the faculty, on the recommendation of the Head of the College of Music, Visual Arts and Theatre is satisfied that the previous studies are of adequate standard and relevant to the course proposed; or
1.2  has other qualifications recognised by the faculty as equivalent to Requirement 1.1; and
1.3  has obtained at least a credit in the final year of the degree of Bachelor of Music in the instrumental or vocal studies subject in which postgraduate study is to be pursued.

2. Enrolment

An application to enrol for the diploma shall normally be lodged with the Registrar at least eight weeks before the date on which candidature is proposed to commence.

3. Length of course

A full-time candidate shall normally complete the requirements for the diploma in not less than one year nor more than two years and a part-time candidate in not less than two years nor more than four years.

4.1 Assessment

Practical Major

Assessment will take the form of progress report/s (10%), major recital/project (40%), minor recital/project (20%), and lecture recital of 40 minutes duration (30%).

4.2 Research Major

25,000 word thesis (75%), research portfolio (25%).

5. Examination

Two examiners shall be appointed, at least one of whom shall be external to the Unviersity, to examine the thesis and associated practical submission.

DEGREES, DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATES IN ADMINISTRATION, COMMERCE, ECONOMICS, MANAGEMENT AND TOURISM

MASTER OF COMMERCE, MASTER OF ECONOMICS AND MASTER OF ADMINISTRATION (TOURISM)MASTER OF ADMINISTRATION (TOURISM)

1. Full-time or part-time

A candidate for the degree of Master of Commerce, the degree of Master of Economics or the degree of Master of Administration (Tourism) may pursue the program of study as a full-time or part-time student.

1.1 Admission — application

An application to enrol for any of the above degrees shall be submitted to the Registrar and shall be accompanied by a proposal of the program of study including research to be pursued for the purpose of obtaining the degree. In the case of a person relying on qualifications from another university the application shall also be accompanied by evidence of qualifications to be a candidate.

1.2 Admission — consultation

Before applying for admission an intending candidate shall consult with the Head of the School as to qualifications and as to the work to be carried out within the proposed course of study.

1.3 Admission — enrolment

If the Executive Dean approves the enrolment the candidate shall lodge with the Registrar a higher degree enrolment form.

1.4 Admission — academic prerequisites

A person may enrol for a Master’s degree if, in the field (Commerce, Computer Science, Economics, Econometrics, Mathematics and Statistics, French, Geography, History and Political Science or Tourism) in which the degree is sought, that person:

has qualified in this University for the degree of Bachelor of Administration (Accounting), Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Economics, Bachelor of Management or Bachelor of Administration (Tourism) with first or second class honours; or
holds from another university a qualification regarded by the faculty as at least equivalent to the qualification listed in (a); or
has qualified in this University for the Postgraduate Diploma of Commerce or the Postgraduate Diploma of Economics at credit level; or
holds a pass degree and since graduation has acquired professional and practical qualifications of a kind regarded by the Executive Dean as equivalent to at least a second class honours degree provided also that such a candidate shall complete any additional work (including pass degree subjects) as the Head of the appropriate School may prescribe.

1.5 Minimum period of study

A candidate shall pursue at this University the program of study and/or research approved by the faculty for not less than one calendar year nor more than two calendar years in the case of a full-time student and for not less than two calendar years nor more than four calendar years in the case of a part-time student. This maximum period may be extended by the Executive Dean on the recommendation of the relevant Head of School.

1.6 A candidate may apply at any time to the Executive Dean to have his or her candidature suspended for a period not exceeding one year. If approved, this period of suspension will not apply to the calculation of the maximum period prescribed in Requirement 1.5.

1.7 Commencement date

The date upon which candidature begins shall be determined by the Executive Dean.

2. Program of study

Evaluation predominantly by thesis

2.1 Subject to the general direction of the Head of School concerned a candidate shall pursue the course of study and the preparation of the thesis under the immediate direction of a supervisor appointed by the Executive Dean after consultation with the Head of School. The candidate shall attend such classes and do such work as the Head of the School or the supervisor may require and shall attend at the University for consultation with the supervisor as and when the supervisor may require.

2.2 Progress reports

A candidate shall submit to the Executive Dean, through the supervisor, half-yearly reports each of not more than two hundred and fifty words on progress in the course of study and research.

2.3 Thesis

A candidate shall submit a thesis on a subject approved by the faculty.

2.4 The thesis may not be submitted until the candidate has completed the approved course of study and research. Before submitting the thesis the candidate shall obtain the advice and comments of the supervisor on the final draft thereof.

2.5 Two copies of the thesis, bound in the prescribed way, shall be submitted.

2.6 Other original work

Other original work of the candidate relevant to the program of research being carried out by the candidate may be submitted in addition to the thesis for consideration by the examiners.

2.7 Thesis examination

The thesis and any other original work submitted by the candidate shall be referred to at least two examiners appointed by the Executive Dean on the recommendation of the appropriate Head of School, at least one of whom shall be external to this University unless the faculty in special circumstances determines otherwise. The examiners shall submit to the faculty through the Registrar their recommendations as to whether the thesis is of sufficient merit to warrant the awarding of the Masters degree. The examiners may require the candidate to submit to a written or oral examination on the subject of the thesis.

3. Program of study

Evaluation predominantly by coursework

3.1 The candidate shall undertake a prescribed course of study and have satisfied written, practical and other examination requirements designated by the Head of the School and approved by the faculty. The submission of the original and two copies of a dissertation^* on an approved research topic may be required as part of the examination.

3.2 Examination

The Executive Dean, on the advice of the Head of the School in which the candidate is registered, shall appoint at least two examiners one of whom shall be external to the University.

3.3 The faculty, on considering the reports of the examiners, may recommend the award of the degree, refuse the degree or require the candidate to submit to a further examination.

3.4 Before re-assessment, which will be within a period not exceeding one calendar year, the candidate may be required to

pursue a program of additional study and/or
re-submit the dissertation, either re-written or including further research material.

A candidate who fails to satisfy the examiners at the second attempt shall not again be eligible for candidature for a Masters degree in the same discipline.

4. Awards

Candidates who have fulfilled the conditions prescribed and have satisfied the examiners shall be recommended for the award of the degree of Master of Commerce, the degree of Master of Economics or the degree of Master of Administration (Tourism), the latter (by research only).

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION WITH HONOURS

1.1 Requirements for candidature

A person may enrol for the degree of Master of Business Administration (hereinafter referred to as the ‘coursework’ degree) if that person:

1.1.1 holds or has completed the requirements for an appropriate undergraduate degree either from this University or from another institution of higher education and has provided to the Executive Dean satisfactory evidence of sufficient and appropriate work experience; or

1.1.2 has other qualifications recognised by the faculty as equivalent to those specified in Requirement 1.1.1 and has provided to the Executive Dean satisfactory evidence of sufficient and appropriate work experience; or

1.1.3 has completed the requirements for the Graduate Diploma of Management with a credit average or higher.

1.2 A person may enrol for the degree of Master of Business Administration with Honours (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Honours’ degree) if that person:

1.2.1 has completed the requirements for the coursework degree with a Credit average or higher; or

1.2.2 has other qualifications recognised by the faculty as equivalent to those specified in Requirement 1.2.1.

2. Period of candidature

Candidature shall commence on the first day of February or July.

3.1 A candidate for the coursework degree shall complete the requirements in not fewer than three semesters nor more than three calendar years in the case of a full-time student and in not fewer than six semesters and not more than six calendar years in the case of a part-time student. This maximum period may be extended by the Executive Dean.

3.2 A candidate may apply at any time to the Executive Dean to have his or her candidature suspended for a period not exceeding one year. If approved, this period of suspension will not apply to the calculation of the maximum period prescribed in Requirement 3.1.

3.3 A candidate for the Honours degree shall complete the requirements in not less than one semester in the case of a full-time candidate and in not fewer than two semesters in the case of a part-time student. These periods may be extended by the Executive Dean.

4. Program of study – coursework candidates

Unless granted credit by way of Requirement 5, a candidate for the coursework degree shall follow the prescribed course of study comprising core and elective subjects totalling 36 units.

5. The Executive Dean, on the recommendation of the Head of the appropriate School, may give credit for up to 12 units on the basis of equivalent subjects completed at this University or another institution of higher education approved by the faculty.

6. Notwithstanding the provisions of Requirement 5, a person who has completed the 24 units specified for the Graduate Diploma of Management course may be given credit for those subjects providing:

6.1 where the Graduate Diploma of Management has not been awarded, that person’s enrolment shall be transferred to this course;

6.2 where the Graduate Diploma of Management has been awarded, it shall be surrendered before the candidate may be awarded the coursework degree.

7. To complete a subject a candidate shall satisfy the written, practical and other examination requirements designated by the relevant Head of School and approved by the faculty.

8. Except with the approval of the Executive Dean, a candidate may not enrol for any subject until credit has been obtained for any prerequisite subject or subjects as listed in the Master Schedule of Subjects.

9. The degree of Master of Business Administration shall be awarded in the following classes:

Distinction

Pass.

10. Program of study – Honours candidates

A candidate for the Honours degree shall satisfactorily complete the prescribed research methods subject of three units and a thesis of nine units.

11. The Executive Dean, on the recommendation of the Head of the appropriate School, shall appoint a supervisor for the thesis who shall be an appropriately qualified member of the staff of the University. One or more associate supervisors may be appointed on account of their special knowledge of the candidate’s approved topic.

12. The Executive Dean, on the advice of the Head of the relevant School, shall appoint at least two examiners, neither of whom may be the supervisor.

13. A candidate who has completed the requirements of the coursework degree and had that degree conferred shall surrender the testamur of the coursework degree before the Honours degree may be conferred.

14. The degree of Master of Business Administration with Honours shall be awarded in the following classes:

Class I

Class II.

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION – MASTER OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (AND REVERSE ORDER OF DEGREES)

1. The Master of Business Administration – Master of Information Technology (E-business) degree shall be administered jointly by the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Law, Business and the Creative Arts and the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Science and Engineering.

2. A person may enrol for the degree if that person satisfies the enrolment requirements of the Master of Business Administration and the Master of Information Technology.

3. A candidate shall pursue studies as specified in the Postgraduate Courses to obtain a minimum of 48 units.

4. The requirements of the degree shall normally be completed in either three semesters of full-time study if block mode subjects between semesters are taken, or in four semesters of full-time study without taking block mode subjects between semesters. Part-time study shall normally be completed in five to eight semesters.

5. A candidate who wishes to withdraw from the joint degree and convert their candidature to either the Master of Business Administration or Master of Information Technology, must complete the requirements of the degree in which they subsequently enrol.

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (INTERNATIONAL) (FULL-TIME)MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (INTERNATIONAL)

1. Requirements for candidature

A person may enrol for the degree of Master of Business Administration (International) if that person:

1.1 holds or has completed the requirements for an appropriate undergraduate degree either from this University or from another institution of higher education approved by the faculty; or
1.2 has other qualifications recognised by the faculty as equivalent to Requirement 1.1.

2. Period of Candidature

Candidature shall commence on the first day of February or July.

3.1 A candidate shall complete the requirements for the degree in at least three semesters of study one of which can be a summer semester. This period may be extended by the Executive Dean.

4. Program of Study

A candidate shall follow the course of studies shown under Postgraduate Courses.

5. The Executive Dean, on the recommendation of the Head of the appropriate School, may give credit for up to two subjects in the postgraduate majors on the basis of equivalent subjects completed at this University or another institution approved by the faculty.

6. To complete a subject a candidate shall satisfy the written, practical and other examination requirements designated by the relevant Head of School and approved by the faculty.

7. Except with the approval of the Executive Dean, a candidate may not enrol for any subject until credit has been obtained for any prerequisite subject or subjects as listed in the Master Schedule of Subjects.

8. The degree of Master of Business Administration (International) shall be awarded in the following classes:

Distinction

Pass.

MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH – MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Requirements for the joint degree are shown in the Faculty of Science and Engineering and Faculty of Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences Student Handbook.

MASTER OF TOURISM

1. Requirements for candidature

A person may enrol for the degree of Master of Tourism if that person:

1.1  holds or has completed the requirements for an appropriate undergraduate degree, either from this University or from another institution of higher education, in an area deemed suitable by the Head of School and Executive Dean; or
1.2  has other qualifications recognised by the faculty as equivalent to Requirement 1.1; and
1.3  provides to the Head of School and Executive Dean satisfactory evidence of sufficient and appropriate work experience.

2. Period of candidature

The normal period of candidature shall be one year of full-time study or two years of part-time study.

3. Course of study

A candidate shall

3.1  follow the course of study specified in either Schedules I and II or Schedules III and IV shown under Postgraduate Courses;
3.2  attend the University for such other purposes and at such times as the relevant Head of School may direct; and
3.3  satisfy the written, practical and other examination requirements designated by the relevant Head of School and approved by the faculty.

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA OF COMMERCE AND POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA OF ECONOMICS

1. Requirements for candidature

A person may enrol for a Postgraduate Diploma if, in the field (Commerce or Economics) in which the diploma is sought, that person:

has qualified in this University for the degree of Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Economics;
holds from another university a qualification regarded by the faculty as at least equivalent to the qualification listed in (a); or
has alternative qualifications deemed by the faculty to be appropriate for entry to the course.

2. Period of candidature

The normal period of candidature shall be one year of full-time study or two years of part-time study.

3. Program of study

A candidate shall:

follow the course of study and complete such placement work as is designated by the relevant Head of School and approved by the faculty;
attend the University for such other purposes and at such times as the relevant Head of School may direct;
satisfy the written, practical and other examination requirements designated by the relevant Head of School and approved by the faculty.

4. The Postgraduate Diploma shall be awarded in the following classes:

High Distinction
Credit
Pass.

GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF ACCOUNTING^*

1. Requirements for candidature

A person may enrol for the Graduate Diploma of Accounting if that person qualifies for ordinary admission to the Bachelor of Commerce degree course and either;

has qualified in this University for any Bachelor’s degree other than the Bachelor of Commerce; or
holds from another University or institution of higher education a qualification regarded by the faculty as at least equivalent to the qualification listed in (a) above.

2. Period of candidature

A candidate shall pursue at this University a program of study for not less than eighteen months nor more than three years in the case of a full-time student and for not less than three years nor more than six years in the case of a part-time student.

3. When credit for previous study has been granted the faculty may reduce a candidate’s period of candidature accordingly.

4. Program of study

A candidate shall:

follow the course of study and complete such placement work as is designated by the Head of Accounting and Finance and approved by the faculty;
attend the University for such other purposes and at such times as the Head of Accounting and Finance may direct;
satisfy the written, practical and other examination requirements designated by the relevant Head of School and approved by the faculty.

5. Credit for previous study

The Executive Dean, on the recommendation of the Head of Accounting and Finance, may give a candidate credit for subjects completed at this or another University or another institution of higher education approved by the faculty.

6. The maximum credit allowed under Requirement 5 shall not be more than the equivalent of fifty per cent of the candidate’s program of study.

GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF MANAGEMENT

1. Requirements for candidature

A person may enrol for the Graduate Diploma of Management course if that person:

1.1 holds or has completed the requirements for an appropriate undergraduate degree either from this University or from another institution of higher education and has provided to the Executive Dean satisfactory evidence of sufficient and appropriate work experience; or

1.2 has other qualifications recognised by the faculty as equivalent to those specified in Requirement 1.1 and has provided to the Executive Dean satisfactory evidence of sufficient and appropriate work experience; or

1.3 has completed the requirements for the Graduate Certificate of Management with a credit average or higher.

2. Period of candidature

Candidature shall commence on the first day of February or July.

3.1 A candidate shall complete the requirements for the award in not fewer than two semesters nor more than four semesters in the case of a full-time student and in not fewer than four semesters and not more than eight semesters in the case of a part-time student. This maximum period may be extended by the Executive Dean.

4. Program of study

Unless granted credit under Requirement 5, a candidate shall follow the prescribed course of study of subjects totalling 24 units.

5. Credit for previous study

The Executive Dean, on the recommendation of the Head of the appropriate School, may give credit for up to 12 units on the basis of equivalent subjects completed at this University or another institution of higher education approved by the faculty.

6. Notwithstanding the provisions of Requirement 5, a person who has completed the 12 units specified for the Graduate Certificate of Management course may be given credit for those subjects providing:

6.1 where the Graduate Certificate of Management has not been awarded, that person’s enrolment shall be transferred to this course;

6.2 where the Graduate Certificate of Management has been awarded, it shall be surrendered before the candidate may be awarded the Graduate Diploma.

7. To complete a subject a candidate shall satisfy the written, practical and other examination requirements designated by the relevant Head of School and approved by the faculty.

9. Notwithstanding the provisions of Requirement 5, a person who has been enrolled for the Master of Business Administration degree by coursework may transfer his or her enrolment to this course and be given credit for subjects satisfactorily completed.

10. The Graduate Diploma of Management shall be awarded in the following classes:

Distinction

Pass.

GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF TOURISM

1. Requirements for candidature

A person may enrol for the Graduate Diploma of Tourism if that person

1.1 has completed an approved three-year undergraduate degree; or
1.2 has qualifications recognised by the faculty as equivalent to Requirement 1.1;

and has demonstrated at interview suitability to undertake the course.

2. Period of candidature

The normal period of candidature shall be one year of full-time study or two years of part-time study.

3. Program of studies

Candidates shall complete a minimum of 24 units with 12 units from Schedule I and the remainder selected from Schedule II (shown under Postgraduate Courses) or other subjects deemed suitable by the Head of School and Executive Dean.

4. The Graduate Diploma of Tourism shall be awarded in the following classes:

Distinction
Pass.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF MANAGEMENT

1. Requirements for candidature

A person may enrol for the Graduate Certificate of Management course if that person:

1.3 in exceptional cases, has managerial experience at a senior level acceptable to the faculty.

2. Period of candidature

Candidature shall commence on the first day of February or July.

3.1 A candidate shall complete the requirements of the Certificate in not less than one semester nor more than one calendar year in the case of a full-time student and in not fewer than two semesters and not more than two calendar years in the case of a part-time student. This maximum period may be extended by the Executive Dean.

4. Program of study

Unless granted credit under Requirement 5, a candidate shall follow the prescribed course of study of subjects totalling 12 units.

5. Credit for previous study

The Executive Dean, on the recommendation of the Head of the appropriate School, may give credit for up to six units on the basis of equivalent subjects completed at this University or another institution of higher education approved by the faculty.

6. Except with the approval of the Executive Dean, a candidate may not enrol for any subject until credit has been obtained for any prerequisite subject or subjects as listed in the Master Schedule of Subjects.

7. The Graduate Certificate of Management shall be awarded in the following classes:

Distinction

Pass.

DEGREES IN LAW

MASTER OF LAWS (BY THESIS OR COURSEWORK)

1. Entitlement to enrol

A person may enrol for the degree of Master of Laws by thesis or coursework if that person:

1.1  has completed the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Laws with Honours at this University or at another university or institution of higher education which in the opinion of the faculty on the recommendation of the Head of the School maintains standards comparable to those applicable at this University; or
1.2  has passed the Masters qualifying course in accordance with the Requirements; or
1.3  has other qualifications and/or experience recognised by the faculty on the recommendation of the Head of School as equivalent to 1.1.

Time for enrolment (coursework)

A person may enrol for the degree of Master of Laws by coursework if that person:

2.1 has completed the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Laws at this University or at another University or institution of higher education which in the opinion of the faculty on the recommendation of the Head of School maintains standards comparable to those applicable at this University; or

2.2 has other qualifications and/or experience recognised by the faculty on the recommendation of the Head of School as equivalent to the requirements of 2.1.

3.1 Time for enrolment (thesis)

An application to enrol for the degree containing a proposed program of research to be pursued by the applicant shall be lodged with the Registrar at least one month before the date on which candidature is proposed to commence. Before submitting the application the applicant shall consult with the Head of School and obtain approval for the proposed program of research. The title of the proposed research topic and the name of the proposed supervisor shall be submitted for the approval of the faculty by the Head of School within two months of the lodgement of the application to enrol.

3.2 Where the faculty on the recommendation of the Head of School is satisfied, by reason of the place of residence or nature of employment of a person who applies to be admitted as a candidate for the degree, that the Head of School or any supervisor will be unable to exercise adequate supervision over the work of that person, the faculty may reject the candidature of that person.

4.1 Masters of Laws (by thesis)

A candidate shall pursue research for the degree under the direction of a supervisor appointed by the faculty on the recommendation of the Head of School.

4.2 Where the faculty on the recommendation of the Head of School is satisfied, by reason of a change in the circumstances of a person who has been admitted as a candidate for the degree, that the Head of School or any supervisor will be unable to continue to exercise adequate supervision over the work of that person, the faculty may terminate the candidature of that person.

5.1 Length of course

The candidature of every candidate shall commence on the date approved by the faculty on the recommendation of the Head of School. Such date shall be notified in writing to the candidate as soon as possible after such approval has been given.

5.2 Unless the faculty on the recommendation of the Head of School approves an extension of time, or special circumstances justifying a departure from this Requirement exist, a full-time candidate shall complete the requirements for the degree in not less than one year nor more than three years from the date referred to in 5.1 and a part-time candidate shall complete the requirements for the degree in not less than two years and not more than six years from such date.

5.3 Notwithstanding anything contained in 5.2, the faculty on the recommendation of the Head of School may in special circumstances allow a candidate to suspend his/her candidature for such period as the faculty determines. The period of such suspension shall not be taken into account in determining whether a candidate has satisfied the requirements of the degree within the period prescribed by these Requirements.

5.4 A candidate shall, before 1 November in each year, submit a progress report to the candidate’s supervisor for forwarding to the Head of School. Failure without reasonable excuse to submit a report within one month of the due date will constitute a failure to maintain satisfactory progress for the purposes of Requirement 6 hereof.

6. Unsatisfactory progress

The candidature of a candidate may be terminated by the faculty on the recommendation of the Head of School if in the opinion of the faculty, the candidate has not maintained satisfactory progress in his/her work towards the degree.

7.1 Requirements

A candidate enrolled for the degree shall be required to complete and submit for examination a thesis on the research topic approved by the faculty. The thesis must demonstrate the candidate’s ability to carry out independent research, to marshal logically and appropriately and to analyse and assess the material produced by that research and to express clearly and effectively the conclusions to be drawn from that analysis and assessment.

7.2 A candidate shall not without the consent of the faculty on the recommendation of the Head of School submit as a thesis or as part thereof work previously accepted for a degree or diploma.

8.1 Assessment

A candidate shall lodge with the Registrar three bound copies of the thesis prepared in accordance with directions given to candidates from time to time by the Council of the University and the faculty on the recommendation of the Head of School.^* The thesis shall contain a statement signed by the candidate that the thesis is the work of the candidate alone, except where due acknowledgement is made in the text, and does not include material which has been previously accepted for a degree or diploma.

8.2 The thesis submitted by a candidate shall be referred to two examiners appointed by the faculty on the recommendation of the Head of School of whom not more than one will normally be a member of the academic staff of this University. Except in exceptional circumstances, the candidate’s supervisor shall not be appointed as an examiner.

8.3 In addition to the thesis, a candidate may submit for consideration by the examiners other research work by that candidate, whether published or not.

8.4 Any examiner may require a candidate to be examined orally on the subject of that candidate’s thesis.

8.5 Each examiner shall report to the faculty on that examiner’s examination of the thesis and on whether in the opinion of that examiner the thesis is of sufficient merit. Each examiner shall recommend —

8.5.1  that the degree be awarded; or
8.5.2  that the degree be awarded subject to minor amendments in the thesis to be made to the satisfaction of the supervisor; or
8.5.3  that the degree be not awarded but that the candidate be allowed to revise and resubmit the thesis for examination; or
8.5.4  that the degree be not awarded.

8.6 Where a candidate is permitted by the faculty to revise and resubmit the thesis, the candidate shall be permitted to do so once only. Upon such resubmission, each examiner shall recommend —

8.6.1  that the degree be awarded; or
8.6.2  that the degree be awarded subject to minor amendments in the thesis to be made to the satisfaction of the candidate’s supervisor; or
8.6.3  that the degree be not awarded.

8.7 The degree of Master of Laws may be awarded either with Distinction or at the Pass level.

8.8 The degree of Master of Laws with or without Distinction may be conferred on a candidate who fulfils the conditions of these Requirements, whose work is of a standard which the faculty considers satisfactory after consideration of the reports of the examiners and who has otherwise complied with the provisions of all Statutes and other applicable Requirements.

9. Master of Laws (by coursework)

Subject to Requirement 11, a candidate proceding to a degree under this program shall be required to obtain credit for 36 units of study.

10. Credit for Professional Experience

A candidate with two or more years of professional experience may seek approval from the Head of School for credit of up to 12 units of study on the basis of that professional experience. A decision granting such credit is at the discretion of the Head of School. Documentary or other evidence may be sought in support of the application for credit.

11. Requirements for degree

A candidate who has obtained approval for credit of 12 units under Requirement 10 may complete the Master of Laws program in one of two ways:

11.1 by completion of six subjects (4 units each), approved from time to time by the School; or

11.2 by completion of four subjects (4 units each), approved from time to time by the School, as well as the completion of a minor thesis not exceeding 25,000 words (8 units).

A schedule of subjects is shown under Postgraduate Courses.

12. Credit for Other Studies

Where a candidate, at the time of enrolment or in the course of enrolment with the prior approval of the School, has completed or completes a subject or subjects forming part of a postgraduate degree at this University or another tertiary institution, the School may in its discretion grant the candidate credit towards the degree in respect of such subject or subjects. The maximum number of subjects for which credit may be granted shall be two.

13. Duration of Candidature

For candidates granted credit for professional experience the minimum period for the completion of the degree is one year of full-time or two years of part-time study. The normal period for the completion of the degree is 18 months of full-time or 36 months of part-time study. A candiate is required to complete the degree in two years of full-time or four years of part-time study, subject to an extension of such times with the approval from the Head of School.

14. Examination of Subjects

A candidate must fulfil the requirements of subjects undertaken and to a sufficient standard, as assessed by the examiner in each subject. The degree shall be awarded either with or without distinction. Degrees with distinction will be awarded where the candidate completes all units necessary for the degree at a grade point average of 5.5 (i.e. credit/distinction grade average).

MASTER OF LAWS QUALIFYING COURSE

Masters Qualifying courses have been disestablished and replaced by Research Methods courses.

Award requirements for the courses are shown on page 345.