University
Auckland University of Technology (AUT)Master of Laws
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Master's Degree
Duration
1 year
Next start date
Expected Feb 2027
Campus
City Campus
Summary
A Master of Laws will deepen your legal knowledge and legal research skills.
We offer 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.
Specialisations in the Master of LawsYou 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.
Course offerings are subject to availability, and not all courses are offered each year. It may not be possible to complete all specialisations or focus areas within a single academic year. For more information email law@aut.ac.nz
Entry criteria
Minimum entry 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
International student entry requirements
English language requirements- IELTS (Academic) 7.0 overall with 7.0 or higher in Writing and Reading, and 6.5 in Listening and Speaking; or equivalent
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