Study Master of Construction (Construction Law) at Massey University in New Zealand, School of Food and Advanced Technology
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Master of Construction (Construction Law)

New Zealand

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What will I learn?

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. 120-credit option You can complete the Master of Construction with 120 credits of study if you enter via one of these Advanced Entry pathways a Bachelor of Construction plus 2 years of post-study professional experience or a Bachelor of Construction Honours or a 4-year Bachelor with Honours degree in a construction-related field. Gain specialised knowledge 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. A global perspective Although you will primarily gain specific skills in New Zealand-related construction law issues,

Which department am I in?

School of Food and Advanced Technology

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
NZ$46,100.00 (US$ 27,499) per year
International administration fee - 1000

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

Start date

November 2026

Venue

Distance Learning

Massey University,

Tennent Drive,

Palmerston North,

Turitea,

4474, North Island, New Zealand

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
NZ$46,100.00 (US$ 27,499) per year
International administration fee - 1000

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

Start date

July 2027

Venue

Auckland Campus

Albany Expressway (SH17),

Albany,

Auckland,

0632, North Island, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.Specific requirementsTo enter the Master of Construction (thesis pathway) you willhave 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 orhave 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 bandTOEFL iBT Overall score 90 minimum 20 in WritingCambridge English - C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a score of 176. No less than 169 in each skill.NCEL - Level 5PTE - 58 overall and minimum 50 in each communicative skillsLanguageCert - 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

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

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About Massey University

Qualifications at Massey University feature career-focussed curricula, with many including work-integrated learning opportunities.

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