Overview

The Laws programme at the University of Auckland provides law degree holders with an advanced and flexible framework for legal study. Students can choose to pursue their degree through coursework, independent research, or a combination of both to suit their professional goals. This postgraduate qualification is designed to help practitioners and graduates reach the next level of legal expertise through a comprehensive range of specialised subjects.

Why Laws at the University of Auckland?

As New Zealand’s top-ranked law school, the institution offers the largest selection of postgraduate legal courses in the country. Students benefit from a highly flexible learning environment that includes evening classes, intensive blocks, and half-semester courses designed to accommodate working professionals. The faculty also allows for cross-disciplinary study, enabling students to take up to 30 points from other faculties to broaden their academic perspective.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: NZD 48595 per year
National fee: NZD 12578 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum is structured around 120 points of study, which can be completed via a 40,000-word thesis, a 30,000-word thesis with additional coursework, or entirely through taught modules. Specialisations are available in areas such as Litigation and Dispute Resolution. Modules may include:

Corporate and Commercial Law
Environmental Law
Human Rights Law
International Law
Public Law
Legal Research Methodology
Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Careers with Laws

Graduates of this programme are well-equipped for high-level roles within the legal profession and beyond. The advanced analytical skills gained through the degree support careers in both the public and private sectors. Common career paths for graduates include:

Barrister or Solicitor
Policy Analyst
Foreign Policy Official
Tax Adviser or Auditor
Financial Adviser
Academic or Researcher
Resource Management Officer
Legal Counsel

Programme Structure

The LLM is made up of 120 points undertaken by coursework, research or a combination of both.

Taught masters (LLM by coursework)A taught masters can be structured in the following three ways:

120 points of taught courses

OR

90 points of taught courses and a 30-point dissertation

OR

105 points of taught courses and 15-point supervised research
All three options are to be completed in two full-time semesters (1 year) or eight part-time semesters (4 years).

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-12-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-11 00:00:00
Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-08 00:00:00
Starting 2027-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-08 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Auckland, New Zealand

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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90

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58

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Other requirements

General requirements

You must have completed a Bachelor of Laws or an undergraduate law degree from a recognised university (or similar institution) with a GPA of 5.0.

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

48595 NZD / year

≈ 48595 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

12578 NZD / year

≈ 12578 NZD / year

Living costs

Auckland

New Zealand

1400 - 2200 NZD / month

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Funding

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