Postgraduate research options

Read about our research-based qualifications and how research can be included in your degree.

There are several ways to conduct research for your postgraduate degree at Auckland Law School.

  • Student research conducted under a supervision in the form of a thesis, dissertation and directed study is credited to a formal qualification.
  • The PhD is a research-only based qualification.
  • The LLM, MTaxS and MLS can incorporate a research component in addition to taught courses.
  • Students may enrol into a 30 point dissertation under the PGCertLaw. See for more info PGCertLaw.

Read about our research-based qualifications and discover how research can be included in your degree:

Academic staff specialisations

Individual academic staff members can supervise students in their area of expertise.