Overview
Studying Law is empowering as it affects every aspect of our life.
Study Law at the University of Waikato - ranked as one of the world's top 250 universities for Law - and you'll be looking into why laws are made, who makes them, how they work and how to change them.
Career opportunities
- Solicitor - LLB
- Barrister - LLB
- Judge - LLB
- Policy Analyst & Advisor
- Mediator and/or Negotiator
- Legal Researcher
- Board Member for Iwi or other organisations
- Local government advocacy
Programme Structure
Curriculum:- You will gain a thorough knowledge of the law, its implications and how it applies in today’s context, you will gain well developed analytical and research skills, and be able to think critically with well-developed communication skills and a sense of social responsibility.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- The first day of any month from February to November
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Criminal Law Public LawAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- You will need to provide a copy of your official transcript(s) and certificates for all previous tertiary qualifications held. These documents must detail the qualification, papers/subjects taken, grades awarded and should include information on institution grading systems/scales, and evidence of completion.
- You will need to provide evidence that at least one University of Waikato research supervisor has agreed to supervise your research and invited you to apply.
- Attach your academic CV.
- Sample of academic writing.
- Academic referees.
- Passport or birth certificate.
- Evidence of English language competency.
Tuition Fee
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International
6800 NZD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6800 NZD per year during 36 months. -
National
6800 NZD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6800 NZD per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Hamilton
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
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