Overview

The Laws course from Auckland University of Technology from Auckland University of Technology develops your ability to interpret, critically analyse, reason and deliver practical solutions to legal problems.

You become an articulate communicator, and confident in your understanding of legal principles and their relevance to business and community. You become an articulate communicator, and confident in your understanding of legal principles and their relevance to business and community. You also develop your critical thinking and problem-solving skills, your ability to act ethically, and your sense of community and professional responsibility.

Career opportunities:

Graduates of AUT’s Bachelor of Laws are eligible to gain admission as barristers and solicitors of the High Court of New Zealand on completion of their Professional Legal Studies course.

Law graduates also move into roles as:

In-house lawyers in large New Zealand and multinational businesses and organisations

Patent attorneys

Policy advisors to central and local government

Senior management roles in business

Taxation practitioners in accountancy practices

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Legal System

Personal Property

Legal Reasoning and Writing

Real Property

Trusts

Company Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-23 00:00:00 , International

More details

International students: We recommend applying at least three months before the start of the programme to have the best chance of securing a place in your preferred programme.

Domestic students: Apply well before the semester starts to have the best chance of securing a place in your preferred programme.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Auckland, New Zealand
Manukau, New Zealand

Disciplines

Civil & Private Law Public Law Business Law View 20 other Bachelors in Public Law in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

University Entrance or equivalent

IELTS (Academic) of 6.0 overall with all bands 5.5 or higher; or equivalent

Cambridge International Examinations, International Baccalaureate (IB) or NCEA results

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

38800 NZD / year

≈ 38800 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

8190 NZD / year

≈ 8190 NZD / year

Additional Details

National: $8,918
International: $38,492
Part-time students will pay a proportion of this amount. The exact tuition fee will be calculated based on the courses you’re enrolled in.

Living costs

Auckland

New Zealand

1400 - 2200 NZD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Auckland

Funding

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