Hamilton ,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD - Law in Hamilton New Zealand | University of Waikato
University of Waikato
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Hamilton New Zealand
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD
40,875
(c. USD23,772.49)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The University confers the Doctor of Philosophy degree for research conducted under the guidance of a minimum of two faculty members. This qualification may alternatively be submitted as a PhD with Published Works or a PhD incorporating Creative Practice elements.
Pursuing legal studies is transformative since it influences all facets of society. When you enroll in Law at the University of Waikato - among New Zealand Aotearoa's premier law institutions - you'll explore the origins of legislation, the legislative process, legal mechanisms, and methods for legal reform.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
To qualify to enrol for the PhD, an applicant must
- have qualified for the award of a New Zealand bachelors degree with honours or master's degree, in a field relevant to the proposed research with at least second class honours (first division) or distinction, or for a qualification considered by the Academic Board to be equivalent, or
- have qualified for the degree of Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in a field relevant to the proposed research, or
- have enrolled for the degree of Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in a field relevant to the proposed research and demonstrated that they are able to transfer to the PhD, or
- have passed qualifying papers at a satisfactory level in a field relevant to the proposed research, and
- have demonstrated research ability, normally at least 30 points of research in an honours or master's degree, or significant professional research experience, or equivalent, or
- in exceptional circumstances have produced other evidence to the satisfaction of the Postgraduate Research Committee that they have adequate skills and knowledge to proceed with the proposed research.
English Language Requirements
- an Academic IELTS Overall score of at least 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in any band), or
- a TOEFL iBT (Internet Based TOEFL) score of 90 with a Writing score of 21, or
- a TOEFL iBT Home Edition overall score of 90 with a Writing score of 21, or
- a PTE Academic overall score of 56 with no band less than 46, or
- a B2 First (formally known as Cambridge English: First (FCE)) with an overall score of 176 and no bands below 169, or
- a C2 Proficiency (formally known as Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)) with an overall score of 176 and no bands below 169, or
Tuition
NZD
40,875