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Overview
Law at University of Auckland offers a range of scholarships and opportunities for incoming doctoral candidates.
Auckland Law School has New Zealand’s largest community of legal academics, with leaders in Corporate and Commercial Law, Public Law and International Law. With these and all other major areas of the law, we attract research students from around the world.
The University of Auckland Law School is an active and vibrant research institution. Its members regularly publish articles and books in New Zealand and around the world, and also serve as editors of a range of publications. The faculty hosts a number of research centres, and maintains close cooperation with the Legal Research Foundation. The faculty’s work is supported by the Davis Law Library’s extensive collection of legal materials.
Career
Our PhD graduates are successful in a wide range of fields and careers, as well as the traditional academic research career path. The PhD gives you extensive specialist and transferable skills, which are sought after in many sectors, including industry and government, and can even help you to develop entrepreneurship skills to run your own start up.
With focused development opportunities available throughout your PhD study, and dedicated postgraduate career advice, we can help you to explore and meet your own career goals, no matter what direction you take.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
The faculty’s core subject areas include:
- Constitutional, Administrative and Public Law
- Contract, Torts, Equity and Private Law
- Corporate and Commercial Law
- Criminal Law and Justice
- Human Rights Law
- Indigenous Peoples and the Law
- International and Comparative Law
- Land and Environmental Law
- Legal History and Theory
- Litigation, Dispute Resolution, Family and Relationships Law
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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details
Eligible candidates can enrol and start their PhD at any time of year. You must enrol within 6 months of your unconditional offer.
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 90
Credits
360 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
International Law Civil & Private Law Business LawExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
GPA Required
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 90
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
Meeting our academic requirements does not guarantee entry.
- You must demonstrate an ability to research independently, and possess a high level of theoretical understanding. Acceptance is subject to staff availability for supervision, and appropriate resources and facilities.
- You must write an initial statement of research intent to demonstrate your research capability and experience.
- All students must meet our English-language requirements as a condition of entry.
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International
4400 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4400 USD per year during 36 months. -
National
4400 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4400 USD per year during 36 months.
NZ$7,659.60
Living costs for Auckland
1400 - 2200 NZD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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