University
The University of WaikatoMaster of Laws
This course is available
Online, On-Campus
Level of Study
Master's Degree
Duration
1 year
Next start date
Expected Mar 2027
Summary
Earn your Master of Laws in just one year at the University of Waikato, where you can shape your qualification with taught papers and research options to match your interests and career goals.
The Faculty of Law at the University of Waikato places a strong emphasis on the development of research skills. The classes are small and are typically offered in seminar style discussions. This approach to teaching at an advanced level creates opportunities for you to share perspectives and discuss issues related to the topic. It'll help you to improve your communication skills and gain expert knowledge. It creates opportunities for you to network with others and renew motivation and confidence. You'll also get a lot of one-on-one time with the lecturing or supervising academic staff.
We offer a large selection of papers in the areas of Environmental Law, Health Law, International Law, Māori and Indigenous Governance, and Public Law and Policy that you can tailor your LLM programme to reflect your intellectual interests and career goals.
Wherever your interests lie, you will benefit from nationally and internationally recognised academic staff.
Entry criteria
To be accepted to the LLM programme, you need to have:
- Completed an LLB or a combined Law degree at the University of Waikato with at least a 'B' grade point average or an equivalent qualification at another university; or
- Completed an LLB (Hons) at the University of Waikato with at least a 'B' grade point average or a combined Law degree at the University of Waikato or an equivalent qualification at another university; or
- Satisfied the prerequisites for graduate study in the subject at a level that is considered appropriate by the Academic Board.
In exceptional circumstances, candidates who do not meet these requirements, but who have proven record of academic merit and relevant experience may be accepted into the programme.
Students whose first language is not English are required to provide satisfactory evidence of their English language proficiency. An overall score of 6.5 (no band less than 6.0) in the IELTS or equivalent.
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