
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.
Get more details
Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Curriculum:
- By the end of your first year, you must meet a number of goals to be confirmed into the PhD programme, including developing a full thesis proposal.
- After confirmation, you will continue to work on your research before submitting your thesis for examination after three years and within four years of your start date. The examination process includes an oral exam.
Check out the full curriculum
Visit official programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- You must enrol within 6 months of your unconditional offer.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
International Law Civil & Private Law Business Law View 4 other PhDs in Civil & Private Law in New ZealandExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
English requirements
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.
Make sure you meet all requirements
Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
-
International
5251 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5251 USD per year during 36 months. -
National
5251 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5251 USD per year during 36 months.
NZ$7,329.60
Living costs for Auckland
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.