Overview

The Laws course from Auckland University of Technology offers a range of study options to suit your needs - you can complete the Master of Laws entirely by thesis, entirely by coursework, or through a combination of coursework and research.

One area of focus for the taught postgraduate law programme is advanced criminal law, enabling you to gain further expertise in that area. Other courses focus on human rights law, and indigenous rights and law.

Specialisations in the Master of Laws:

You can complete the 120-point Master of Laws without a specialisation, or you can choose to have a specialisation marked on your degree parchment by having at least 90 points from the courses in the listed specialisations below.

Corporate and Commercial Law

Criminal Law

Employment Law

Environmental and Resource Management Law

Intellectual Property

Property and Development

Regulation and Competition

Programme Structure

Courses include:

International Trade Law

Human Rights and Intellectual Property

Art Law

Employment Law

Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice

Climate Change Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-13 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-23 00:00:00 , International

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It's recommended that you apply at least three months before the start of the programme to allow for visa processing and travel to New Zealand.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Auckland, New Zealand

Disciplines

Civil & Private Law Public Law View 19 other Masters in Public Law in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Laws (Honours) or equivalent

In exceptional circumstances, an applicant who does not meet the requirements above but who has extensive professional or scholarly experience of an appropriate kind, may be considered for admission

Applicants must demonstrate to the Dean (or representative) an ability to undertake study at postgraduate level in the proposed course of study

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

39000 NZD / year

≈ 39000 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

10028 NZD / year

≈ 10028 NZD / year

Additional Details

National:

$11220 tuition fees (for 120 points)

International:

$40192 tuition fees (for 120 points)

Part-time students will pay a proportion of this amount. The exact tuition fee will be calculated based on the courses you’re enrolled in.

Living costs

Auckland

New Zealand

1400 - 2200 NZD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Specialisations in the Master of Laws:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Auckland

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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