Sorena programme guide
Master of Legal Studies (MLS)
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 Legal Studies (MLS) 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) or 1.5 years (180 points) depending on prior qualification.
Fees context
NZ$43,370
(total for the whole programme)
2026 fee, shown as indicative for 2027. The institution has not yet confirmed its 2027 price.
Published: 45,539 NZD
Entry requirements
Any 3-year bachelor's degree (any discipline) with minimum B GPA for the 180-point/1.5-year pathway, or any 4-year bachelor's degree with minimum B GPA for the 120-point/1-year pathway. No specific undergraduate subject (law) required.
IELTS Academic overall 6.5, no band below 6.0 (general postgraduate requirement)
Full entry requirements are in the Entry requirements section above.
Start dates
Start dates for this programme are not published.