Overview

The Construction - Construction Law degree at Massey University is a flexible study qualification that allows you to continue to work full time.

You can complete the Master of Construction with 120 credits of study if you enter via one of these Advanced Entry pathways:

a Bachelor of Construction plus two years of professional experience; or
a Bachelor of Construction (Honours); or

a four-year Bachelor with Honours degree in a construction-related field.

Career

There is great demand for those with specialist skills such as those that can be obtained by doing the Massey University Master of Construction with a construction law specialisation.

Current and past students have been working with multinational companies, banks, insurance companies, government agencies, companies in the oil and gas sector, government agencies involved with housing, transport and infrastructure, and academic institutions around the world.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods in Built Environment

Advanced Construction Law

Construction Adjudication

Construction Financial Administration

Construction Contracts and Administration

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-02-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-02 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-07-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-21 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-02-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Civil Engineering & Construction Civil & Private Law View 12 other Masters in Civil & Private Law in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

To enter the Master of Construction (thesis pathway) you will:

have been awarded or qualified for a construction related four year Bachelor with Honours degree or a Bachelor of Construction (Honours) or equivalent qualification with a minimum grade average of B; or
have been awarded or qualified for a relevant Bachelor’s degree followed by a relevant Postgraduate Certificate with a minimum grade average of B+ over the contributing courses for the Postgraduate Certificate, or equivalent.

To enter the Master of Construction (coursework pathway) you will:

have been awarded or qualified for the Bachelor of Construction or equivalent qualification with a minimum grade average of B or
have been awarded or qualified for the Bachelor of Construction or equivalent qualification and have completed at least two years of relevant post-study professional experience; or

The full requirement list is on the programme's page.

Tuition Fee

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International

44660 NZD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 44660 NZD per year during 18 months.
National

8149 NZD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8149 NZD per year during 18 months.

National: $8,149.50 to $10,364.50

Living costs for Palmerston North

1100 - 2100 NZD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Construction - Construction Law.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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