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Choose which postgraduate Law qualification best suits you according to your career goals, time commitments and eligibility.

GCertLaw Graduate Certificate in Law

  • Duration 1 trimester
  • Fees NZ$4,478for the full programme
  • Schedule Daytime and evening classes
  • Intensity Full time or part time
  • Starts 7 Jul 2025, 23 Feb 2026 (+ -1 more)
  • Type Coursework
  • Location Wellington campuses and online
  • Complete 60 points (1-4 courses)
  • Entry Bachelor's degree in Law or equivalent.
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GDipLaw Graduate Diploma in Law

  • Duration 2 trimesters
  • Fees NZ$10,646for the full programme
  • Schedule Lectures
  • Intensity Full time or part time
  • Starts 7 Jul 2025 (+ -2 more)
  • Type Coursework
  • Location Wellington campuses
  • Complete 120 points (4-8 courses)
  • Entry Bachelor’s degree.
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MConsLaw Master of Construction Law

  • Duration 3 trimesters
  • Fees NZ$17,970for the full programme
  • Schedule Online courses and in-person block classes
  • Intensity Full time or part time
  • Starts 23 Feb 2026 (+ -2 more)
  • Type Coursework and self-directed research
  • Location Wellington campuses
  • Complete 180 points (10 courses)
  • Entry Bachelor's degree with at least a B average in a relevant subject.
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MIntTr Master of International Trade

  • Duration 3 trimesters
  • Fees NZ$17,173for the full programme
  • Schedule Daytime and evening lectures
  • Intensity Full time or part time
  • Starts 23 Feb 2026 (+ -2 more)
  • Type Coursework
  • Location Pipitea and Kelburn, Wellington
  • Complete 180 points (6 courses)
  • Entry Bachelor's degree with at least a B average.
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LLM Master of Laws by coursework

  • Duration 2-3 trimesters
  • Fees NZ$12,368for the full programme
  • Schedule Self-directed research and daytime and evening classes
  • Intensity Full time or part time
  • Starts 7 Jul 2025, 23 Feb 2026 (+ -1 more)
  • Type Coursework
  • Location Wellington campuses
  • Complete 120 points (4-6 courses)
  • Entry Bachelor's degree in Law or a postgraduate degree in Law with Honours.
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LLM Master of Laws by dissertation and coursework

  • Duration 2-3 trimesters
  • Fees NZ$11,146for the full programme
  • Schedule Self-directed research and daytime and evening classes
  • Intensity Full time or part time
  • Starts 7 Jul 2025, 23 Feb 2026 (+ -1 more)
  • Type Coursework and significant research
  • Location Wellington campuses
  • Complete 120 points (3 courses)
  • Entry Bachelor's degree in Law or a postgraduate degree in Law with Honours.
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LLM Master of Laws by research portfolio

  • Duration 2-3 trimesters
  • Fees NZ$12,368for the full programme
  • Schedule Self-directed research
  • Intensity Full time or part time
  • Starts 7 Jul 2025, 23 Feb 2026 (+ -1 more)
  • Type Coursework and significant research
  • Location Wellington campuses
  • Complete 120 points (3 courses)
  • Entry Bachelor's degree in Law or a postgraduate degree in Law with Honours.
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LLM Master of Laws by thesis

  • Duration 2-3 trimesters
  • Fees NZ$10,739for the full programme
  • Schedule Self-directed research
  • Intensity Full time or part time
  • Starts 7 Jul 2025, 23 Feb 2026 (+ -1 more)
  • Type Significant research
  • Location Wellington campuses
  • Complete 120 points (1 course)
  • Entry Bachelor's degree in Law or a postgraduate degree in Law with Honours.
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PGCertLaw Postgraduate Certificate in Law

  • Duration 1 trimester
  • Fees NZ$5,339for the full programme
  • Schedule Lectures
  • Intensity Part time only
  • Starts 7 Jul 2025, 23 Feb 2026 (+ -1 more)
  • Type Coursework and research
  • Location Wellington campuses
  • Complete 60 points (2-4 courses)
  • Entry LLB or LLB(Hons).
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PhD Doctor of Philosophy

  • Duration 9 trimesters
  • Fees NZ$11,661per year
  • Schedule Self-directed study
  • Intensity Full time or part time
  • Starts Any time (+ -2 more)
  • Type Research
  • Location Wellington campuses and online
  • Complete 360 points (1 course)
  • Entry Research degree such as Honours or Master's by thesis from a New Zealand university with an average grade of B+ or higher, an approved international equivalent, or other approved evidence of adequate training and ability.
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