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University of Waikato

Master of Laws (LLM)

Hamilton · Master · NZQF 9 · 1 year full-time (120 points)

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Overview
Subject area
Law
Campus
Hamilton, Tauranga
Duration
1 year full-time (120 points)
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Fees

NZ$43,370

Per programme (120 points, per-paper basis)

2026 fee, shown as indicative for 2027. The institution has not yet confirmed its 2027 price.

Published: 45,539 NZD

Fees are set by the institution and can change.

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

Relevant undergraduate law qualification or equivalent (programme-specific requirements apply; contact required for full detail)

English requirement

IELTS 6.5 overall, as published by the institution.

Other requirements

Must complete within 12 months full-time (or up to 4 years part-time) to remain eligible for the honours classification pathway noted on programme page

Admission decisions are made by the institution. Immigration requirements are determined by Immigration New Zealand.

Start dates

Start dates for this programme are not published.

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Institution
Name
University of Waikato
Type
UNIVERSITY
City or cities
Hamilton
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Master of Laws (LLM)

This guide brings together the programme information the institution currently publishes. It does not assess whether the programme is suitable for you.

Overview

Master of Laws (LLM) is listed by University of Waikato as a Master at NZQF Level 9.

What you will study

Programme-specific curriculum content is not yet published in the Sorena catalogue. Use the institution link above for the current course structure.

Who may find it relevant

No general suitability statement is published. Admission is decided by the institution after it reviews an applicant's evidence.

Programme structure

Published duration: 1 year full-time (120 points).

Fees context

NZ$43,370

Per programme (120 points, per-paper basis)

2026 fee, shown as indicative for 2027. The institution has not yet confirmed its 2027 price.

Published: 45,539 NZD

Entry requirements

Relevant undergraduate law qualification or equivalent (programme-specific requirements apply; contact required for full detail)

Start dates

Start dates for this programme are not published.

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Career context

The institution has not supplied structured career-outcome information to the Sorena catalogue.

What to check before applying

  • Confirm the current fee and fee basis with the institution.
  • Check the next available start date.
  • Review the institution's academic and English requirements.
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