Master of Laws in Maori and Pacific and Indigenous Peoples Law: Fees & Entry Requirements at The University of Waikato, New Zealand

Master of Laws in Maori and Pacific and Indigenous Peoples Law

New Zealand

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What will I learn?

Explore Pacific legal thought with a Master of Laws in Māori/Pacific and Indigenous Peoples' Law. Develop skills to contribute to Pacific jurisprudence and enhance global understanding of Pacific legal systems. Master of Laws in Māori/Pacific and Indigenous Peoples' Law (LLM Māori/Pacific and Indigenous Peoples') provides an opportunity to study in-depth the historical and developing trends within the area of indigenous peoples' rights. You'll examine how the United Nations and other international organisations influence the process of Indigenous rights development. You will learn what role the State plays in recognising environmental and economic rights of indigenous peoples.

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
NZ$41,302.00 (20,78,716) per year
College Hall accommodation 9180 Total Annual Cost

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

Start date

March 2027

Venue

Hamilton Campus

Gate 1, Knighton Road,

HAMILTON,

Hillcrest,

3216, North Island, New Zealand

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
NZ$41,302.00 (20,78,716) per year
College Hall accommodation 9180 Total Annual Cost

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

Start date

July 2027

Venue

Hamilton Campus

Gate 1, Knighton Road,

HAMILTON,

Hillcrest,

3216, North Island, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

To be accepted to the Master of Laws programme, you need to have:Completed an LLB or a combined Law degree at the University of Waikato with at least a 'B' grade point average or an equivalent qualification at another university; orCompleted an LLB (Hons) at the University of Waikato with at least a 'B' grade point average or a combined Law degree at the University of Waikato or an equivalent qualification at another university; orSatisfied the prerequisites for graduate study in the subject at a level that is considered appropriate by the Academic Board.In exceptional circumstances, candidates who do not meet these requirements, but who have a proven record of academic merit and relevant experience may be accepted into the programme. A recognised bachelors degree with a B-/B/B+ average, and a B-/B/B+ average in a relevant subject (if required). Please refer to the respective masters degree course page for more detailed admission criteria.Some Faculties/Schools require an honours degree (to demonstrate research capacity). Where the above requirements are not met, further study in a lower level programme may be required first.C1 Advanced (formally known as Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)) - 176 and no bands below 169C2 Proficiency (formally known as Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)) - 176 and no bands below 169Language Cert International ESOL (LRWS) - C1 Expert with an overall high pass and no less than a pass in each skill. C2 Mastery with an overall pass and no less than a pass in each skillNew Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL) - Level 5 (Academic)Michigan English Test (formerly known as English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB)) - Minimum score of 59

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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