University

Master of Laws

This course is available

On-Campus

Level of Study

Master's Degree

Duration

2 years

Next start date

Expected Nov 2026

Campus

Main Campus

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Summary

The Master of Laws degree offers a choice of over 40 topics for specialised research.

LLM (by thesis) students develop in-depth expertise in a particular field of legal specialisation, with individual supervision from one of our academic experts in Te Kaupeka Ture | Faculty of Law.

Subjects and Courses

The 90 point LLAW690 LLM Thesis
The compulsory LAWS670 Legal Research Methods (15 points)
LAWS671 Legal Research Paper 1 , OR an approved alternative 15 point course at 400 or 600-level.

Entry criteria

You must have a Bachelor of Laws degree (or equivalent) with at least a B+ Grade Point Average to enrol.

If English is not your first language, you are also required to meet UC's Postgraduate language requirements. See how to provide your English language evidence to UC. If you need help meeting these requirements, or would like to practise your English skills before studying, UC offers English for Academic Purposes (EAP) language programmes.

For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Laws or use the admission requirements checker.

How to apply

You can apply online at myUC.

See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.

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