Master of Laws LLM

at University of Auckland

Programme structure

 

The LLM is made up of 120 points undertaken by coursework, research or a combination of both.

 

Taught masters (LLM by coursework)

 

A taught masters can be structured in the following three ways:

 

120 points of taught courses

OR
90 points of taught courses and a 30-point dissertation

OR
105 points of taught courses and 15-point supervised research 

 

• All three options are to be completed in two full-time semesters (1 year) or eight part-time semesters (4 years) 

 

Research masters (LLM by 120-point thesis)

 

120-point thesis (40,000 words).

• To be completed in two full-time semesters (1 year) or four part-time semesters (2 years). 

 

Combination of taught and research masters (LLM by 90-point thesis)

 

30 points of taught courses, dissertation or supervised research and a 90-point thesis (30,000 words).

• To be completed in two full-time semesters (1 year) or four part-time semesters (2 years). 

 

Flexible study

We understand that personal, family and work commitments are important factors when deciding whether to study, so we offer options to fit with your lifestyle:

 

• Full-semester courses taught in the early evening once a week
• Half-semester courses taught for six weeks of the semester in the early evening once a week
• Intensively-taught courses over three to five days (usually incorporating a weekend break, ie Weds, Thurs, Fri, Mon, Tue)
• Independent research programmes.

Programme requirements
 

Study option
Taught
120 points
Grade required
GPE
Grade Point Equivalent
5.0
 
Bachelor of Laws

 

Study option
Research
120 points
Grade required
GPE
Grade Point Equivalent
6.0
 
Bachelor of Laws

 

Qualification
IELTS Academic
International English Language Testing System
Score required
7.0

Further programme requirements

You must have completed a Bachelor of Laws or an undergraduate law degree from a recognised university (or similar institution) with a GPA of 5.0.
 

2022 fees

 

Domestic students

NZ$9,015.60 – $19,141.20

 

International students

NZ$40,948

 

Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Amounts shown are indicative only. In addition to the tuition fees, there is a Student Services Fee of $8.16 per point, estimated at $979.20 for full-time study (120 points). Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses.

 

*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.

Where could this programme take you?

 

The detailed analyses of particular areas of law, as well as courses that are more policy-oriented, make the LLM taught (coursework) an effective pathway to take your legal knowledge and transferable skills to the next level. The in-depth study required in the LLM by research can enhance employment opportunities either professionally or academically.

 

Jobs related to this programme

• Academic, teaching
• Barrister, solicitor
• Financial adviser, strategic policy planner
• Foreign policy official
• Policy analyst in public or private sector
• Research counsel
• Resource management officer, property consultant
• Tax adviser, auditor, revenue assessment officer