Masters (Coursework)
The Master of Jurisprudence is currently not available for application while the course is undergoing a review. For students who are interested in the study area of legal theory, Sydney Law School will continue to offer these units of study within the Master of Laws degree.
About this course
One of Sydney Law School's key strengths Jurisprudence comprises the teaching of legal theory, with a focus on the philosophical and sociological aspects of law.
The Master of Jurisprudence is an interdisciplinary program suitable if you are interested in the principles and operations of legal systems or interdisciplinary research methodology. The course is designed to expose students to the importance of legal theory in its broad sense, which includes philosophical reflection, sociological theory and comparative enquiry.
Participants come from a wide range of backgrounds, including: law students who want to specialise in legal theory and comparative studies of law; students from other disciplines, including teachers of legal studies courses in secondary education, who require a systematic introduction to and a comprehensive understanding of the operation of law; and international students from all disciplines who want to use their studies in Sydney to gain an overview of the principles and operations of legal systems.
Available places will be offered to qualified applicants based on merit, according to the following admissions criteria. Admission to candidature for the Master of Jurisprudence requires a bachelor's degree from with a minimum credit average the University of Sydney, or an equivalent qualification.
You can apply online via the application portal. When you are ready to apply, select the 'Apply' button on this course page. Visit the How to apply page for other important information.
As many units of study are taught intensively, admission and enrolment in individual units may be possible year round.