MPhil Law

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Start date
Mar 2026
Jul 2026
Duration
1 year
2 years
Campus
Hamilton Campus
Tauranga Campus
Mode of study
Fees and deadlines depend on the selected options. Fees and currency conversion are approximate.
Offer response
4 - 6 weeks after your application is submitted
Backlogs accepted
This course accepts backlogs
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Course Overview

The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Law at the University of Waikato is a prestigious one-year research degree designed for in-depth, critical investigation into a significant legal topic. Under expert supervision, you will undertake a substantial research project that empowers you to understand not just how laws work, but why they are created and how they can be changed.

Key Program Highlights

  • One-year intensive research programme for accelerated academic advancement
  • Supervised by leading legal scholars from a top-ranked New Zealand law school
  • Develops expertise in critical analysis of legal systems and their societal impact
  • Focuses on the creation, application, and reform of substantive law
  • Empowers graduates with the skills to drive meaningful change in the legal landscape

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Tuition fee
Apply by
Start date
Mar 2026
Jul 2026
Duration
1 year
2 years
Campus
Hamilton Campus
Tauranga Campus
Mode of study
Fees and deadlines depend on the selected options. Fees and currency conversion are approximate.
Offer response
4 - 6 weeks after your application is submitted
Backlogs accepted
This course accepts backlogs