Programme details

Master of Laws in Māori/Pacific and Indigenous Peoples' Law - LLM(Māori/Pacific/Indigenous)

Acquire the expertise needed to make a meaningful impact on Pacific legal traditions and broaden the international

Course description

Explore the Master of Laws in Māori/Pacific and Indigenous Peoples’ Law (LLM Māori/Pacific and Indigenous Peoples’) program to delve deep into the historical and evolving trends surrounding indigenous peoples’ rights. Discover the impact of the United Nations and other global organisations on the advancement of Indigenous rights.

Gain insights into the State’s role in acknowledging the environmental and economic rights of indigenous communities. Envision the future legal framework of post-settlement New Zealand. Become a catalyst for creating a comprehensive New Zealand Jurisprudence that blends traditional Māori customs with Common Law principles.

Specialisations

An Honours Degree may be awarded with:

First Class Honours, or
Second Class Honours (first division), or
Second Class Honours (second division).

To be eligible for the award of honours, you would need to complete your Master of Laws qualification within 12 months if studying full-time and pass all your papers.

Immigration benefits

This course may qualify for the following visa rights:
In-study work rights
Partner visitor rights
Partner work rights
Post-study work rights

This course qualifies for 5 points if applying for residency under the Skilled Migrant Category.

Career Prospects

Academic teaching and research;
Treaty settlement
Māori governance
Crown Law
Local and central government
Education
Māori economy

Entry requirements

Academics

To gain admission to the Master of Laws programme, you must have:

Finished an LLB or a combined Law degree at the University of Waikato with a minimum ‘B’ grade point average, or an equivalent qualification at another university; or
Completed 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; or
Met the prerequisites for graduate study in the subject at a level deemed appropriate by the Academic Board.

In exceptional cases, candidates who do not meet these requirements, but have a proven academic record and relevant experience, may be admitted to the programme.

English

Students whose native language is not English must present satisfactory evidence of their English language proficiency. An overall score of 6.5 (with at least 6.0 achieved in the Writing band) in the IELTS or equivalent is required.

Subjects

Society, Culture, Law, Economics

Credits

120

Duration

1 year

Intakes

Trimester A (March) and Trimester B (July)

Location

Hamilton

Qualification Type

Postgraduate