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1 Law PhD degree in New Zealand

  • University of Otago
    University of Otago

    University of Otago

    PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Law

    • Christchurch, New Zealand

    PhD, PhD

    Full time

    3 years

    On-Campus

    English

    The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the highest degree offered by the University of Otago. It is awarded on the submission of a thesis which must meet rigorous standards. It requires highly developed academic ability, independence and perseverance. Most students take between 3-4 years of full-time study to complete their PhD.

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Law is a broad field that encompasses the system of rules set by a society to regulate behavior along with the enforcement of those rules. Law students study all of a societyโ€™s rules, but usually specialize their law practice upon graduation into a particular area like civil or criminal law.

New Zealand is a country of stunning and diverse natural beauty. Kiwi are not only one of the national symbols โ€“ the others being the silver fern leaf and koru โ€“ but also the name New Zealanders usually call themselves. Overseas students will need to pay the full tuition fees and their own living costs while studying at a New Zealand institution.

Requirements for the PhD program often involve the student having already obtained a Masterโ€™s degree. Additionally, a thesis or dissertation primarily consisting of original academic research must be submitted. In some countries, this work may even need to be defended in front of a panel.