The University of British Columbia

J.D./M.A. in Asia Pacific Policy Studies

Combined Degree: J.D./M.A. in Asia Pacific Policy Studies

Summary

This degree program permits students to obtain the degrees of J.D. and M.A. in Asia Pacific Policy Studies (MAPPS) through combined enrollment in the Faculty of Law and the Institute of Asian Research.

Admission

Students wishing to pursue the combined J.D./MAPPS degree program must be admitted separately to the Faculty of Law for the J.D. degree and the Institute of Asian Research for the MAPPS degree. In their application submissions to the Faculty of Law and the Institute of Asian Research, students must indicate in writing their desire to enroll in the combined program and the desired area of specialization within the MAPPS program. Enrollment in the combined degree program requires the consent of the Dean of the Faculty of Law and the Director of the Institute of Asian Research.

Combined Degree Program Committee

The combined degree program is administered by a Program Committee comprised of a representative from the Faculty of Law designated by the Dean of Law and a representative from the Institute of Asian Research designated by the Institute Director. The Combined Degree Program Committee is responsible for overseeing admissions, coordinating student supervision, and providing program approval. The Graduate Program Advisor from the Institute of Asian Research serves as Graduate Program Advisor for the combined degree program.

Requirements

Students are required to complete all course requirements for graduation in each of the J.D. and MAPPS programs, subject to the following adjustments:

1) Students enrolled in the combined degree program who complete the MAPPS Core Course (IAR 500) required for the MAPPS degree will receive six credits toward completion of their J.D. degree, which will be counted as the maximum 6 credits of non-Law courses permitted under the J.D. course requirements.

2) Students enrolled in the combined degree program who complete 6 credits of Law Faculty course work acceptable to their respective J.D. and MAPPS program supervisors will receive credit for these courses toward both the J.D. and MAPPS degrees.

3) Law course electives select from:
LAW 337; LAW 338; LAW 342; LAW 432; LAW 322 LAW 319; LAW 305; LAW 307 LAW 391

Model Curriculum Schedule

Year 1 (September – April) Students complete required first-year J.D./LL.B. curriculum [35 credits].

Year 2 (September – April) Students complete M.A.P.P.S. core course (IAR 500) [6 credits].  Students complete required upper year courses for J.D./LL.B. [12-18 credits].  Students begin completion of elective requirements for M.A.P.P.S. [6 credits] and J.D./LL.B. [up to 8 credits].

Year 2 (April – September) Students complete thesis or practicum requirements for M.A.P.P.S. [12 credits].

Year 3 (September – April) Students complete remaining elective course requirements for J.D./LL.B. and M.A.P.P.S. [28 (J.D./LL.B.)/6(M.A.P.P.S.)]

Total credits:  A maximum of 119 (J.D./LL.B. up to 89/M.A.P.P.S. 30)

Conferring of Degrees

The MAPPS and J.D. will be conferred at the completion of the combined program after all requirements for both degrees have been met. Students who choose to receive either the MAPPS or the J.D. prior to completion of the combined program may apply for one of the degrees provided all requirements for that degree have been satisfied. Students selecting this option must simultaneously withdraw from the combined program.

For more information on J.D./MAPPS program visit the Institute of Asian Research website.