Master of Laws in Maori and Pacific and Indigenous Peoples Law

The University of Waikato

To be accepted to the Master of Laws programme, you need to have:Completed an LLB or a combined Law degree at the University of Waikato with at least a 'B' grade point average or an equivalent qualification at another university; orCompleted 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; orSatisfied the prerequisites for graduate study in the subject at a level that is considered appropriate by the Academic Board.In exceptional circumstances, candidates who do not meet these requirements, but who have a proven record of academic merit and relevant experience may be accepted into the programme. A recognised bachelors degree with a B-/B/B+ average, and a B-/B/B+ average in a relevant subject (if required). Please refer to the respective masters degree course page for more detailed admission criteria.Some Faculties/Schools require an honours degree (to demonstrate research capacity). Where the above requirements are not met, further study in a lower level programme may be required first.C1 Advanced (formally known as Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)) - 176 and no bands below 169C2 Proficiency (formally known as Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)) - 176 and no bands below 169Language Cert International ESOL (LRWS) - C1 Expert with an overall high pass and no less than a pass in each skill. C2 Mastery with an overall pass and no less than a pass in each skillNew Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL) - Level 5 (Academic)Michigan English Test (formerly known as English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB)) - Minimum score of 59