A BGlobalSt/LLB(Hons) conjoint allows you to complete a BGlobalSt and an LLB(Hons) in less time than it would take to complete the two degrees separately.
Our interdisciplinary Global Studies programme will expose you to new ways of thinking about the world, develop your competence in another language, and grow your understanding of other cultures and perspectives.
Students who have gained a B+ average or higher across all their Law courses at the completion of LLB Part II will be invited to transfer to the LLB(Hons) programme.
Programme structure
The BGlobalSt/LLB(Hons) usually takes five and a half years to complete.
You will need to complete a total of 735 points, consisting of:
- 255 points from BGlobalSt courses
- 465 points from LLB courses
- 15 points from General Education
In your first year you will need to complete three Stage I core LLB courses, and five Stage I courses from the BGlobalSt. You will continue to take a mix of Law courses and Global Studies courses in each of your second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth years. You will also need to include a General Education course in one of these years.
If you gain a B+ average or higher across all your Law courses at the completion of LLB Part II, you will be invited to transfer to the LLB(Hons) programme. You can then enrol in one additional semester, to complete an extra seminar course and a dissertation.
Find out more about conjoint degrees with Law.
You will choose from one of four majors for the BGlobalSt component of your conjoint:
- Global Environment and Sustainable Development
- Global Politics and Human Rights
- International Relations and Business
- Transnational Cultures and Creative Practice
You will also take core courses in Global Studies and study a language and a related area of the world. To find out more, see the Bachelor of Global Studies.
You would usually enrol in eight 15-point courses (120 points) each year. If you want to complete in four years, you can enrol in nine 15-point courses (135 points) each year (including Summer School). Enrolling in five courses in a semester is not advisable for Global Studies students. You need to maintain a Grade Point Average of 5.0 each year to continue with your conjoint.
You will also need to be selected for the LLB Part II at the end of your first year. Places in Part II are limited and are allocated according to GPA.
2020 entry requirements
New Zealand qualifications
Entry is by invitation for high-achieving LLB Part II students.
To be considered for the honours programme, you must achieve a B+ average or higher across all your Law courses at the completion of LLB Part II. For conjoint students this is usually at the end of their third year.
Other pathways to study
You could be eligible for another programme, or check out these alternative pathways:
- See if you meet the criteria for the Undergraduate Targeted Admission Scheme (UTAS).
- Bridge your educational gap with a preparation and foundation programme.
- If you are under 20, have no formal University Entrance (UE) qualification, and are a New Zealand or Australian citizen or permanent resident you can apply for discretionary entrance.
- If you can demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and maturity, we offer admission to applicants under 16.
Key dates
Please note: We will consider late applications if places are still available. International students should start the application process as early as possible to allow sufficient time to apply for a visa.
Application closing dates
Semester One 2021
8 December 2020
Start dates
Here are the start dates for the programme.
| Semester One | Starts – 2 March |
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| Ends – 29 June |
| Semester One | Starts – 1 March |
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| Ends – 28 June |