Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- 3 to 4 years
- Part-time
- 72 months
- Part-time: 6 to 8 years
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Eligible candidates can enrol and start their PhD at any time of year. You must enrol within 6 months of your unconditional offer.
Language
English
- TOEFL iBT: 90 (New TOEFL iBT 1-6 score, CEFR-aligned: 4.5)
- PTE Academic: 58
- IELTS: 6.5
Credits
360 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Auckland, New Zealand
Offered at multiple locations, but you can enroll in only one. Apply to your chosen location.
Disciplines
Civil & Private Law
Overview
During your doctoral studies at Law at University of Auckland is a globally recognised you will have opportunities to expand and develop your personal, professional and academic skills. Our doctoral candidates present their work at local and international conferences, and are encouraged to network and collaborate with a wide range of experts in their research field.
Career opportunities:
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.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Human Rights Law
- Indigenous Peoples and the Law
- International and Comparative Law
- Land and Environmental Law
- Legal History and Theory
- Litigation, Dispute Resolution, Family and Relationships Law
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Required
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 90
- PTE Academic: 58
- IELTS: 6.5
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.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
Domestic (tuition fee for domestic students, applies to citizens or residents): 7,139 AUD / year (≈ 8,848 NZD / year)
Living costs
Auckland, New Zealand: 1,130-1,775 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships: Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Law.