What will I learn?

Join Masseys Master of Construction (Construction Law) - the only masters degree in New Zealand that offers a specialisation in construction law. The Master of Construction (Construction Law) degree is unique. It the only specialist masters degree qualification with a construction law specialisation offered in New Zealand. It is a flexible study qualification that allows you to continue to work full time. You will gain specialist knowledge in areas of construction law, construction contracts, construction contract administration and alternative dispute resolution including statutory adjudication. Three other unique features include the offering of statutory adjudication as a whole course, the focus on drafting construction contracts in modern plain legal language, and the international comparative element that complements country-specific issues.

Which department am I in?

School of Food and Advanced Technology

Study options

Online/Distance (1.5 Years)

Tuition fees

NZ$38,840.00 (19,54,804) per year

NZ $38,840 per 120 Credits

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

February 2025

Entry requirements

For international students

All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.

Specific requirements

To enter the Master of Construction (thesis pathway) you will:

have been awarded or qualified for a construction related four year Bachelor with Honours degree or a Bachelor of Construction (Honours) or equivalent qualification with a minimum grade average of B over the contributing courses for the Honours year; or

have been awarded or qualified for a relevant Bachelor's degree followed by a relevant Postgraduate Certificate with a minimum grade average of B+ over the contributing courses for the Postgraduate Certificate, or equivalent.

International English Language Requirements:

IELTS - 6.5 overall and minimum 6.0 in each band
TOEFL iBT – Overall score 90, minimum 20 in Writing
Cambridge English - C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a score of 176. No less than 169 in each skill.
NCEL - Level 5
PTE - 58 overall and minimum 50 in each communicative skills
LanguageCert - C1 Expert IESOL (LRWS) with HIGH PASS and no less than Pass in each skill or C2 Mastery IESOL (LRWS) with PASS and no less than Pass in each skill