A BA/LLB conjoint allows you to complete a BA together with an LLB in less time, and with fewer points, than it would take to complete the two degrees separately.
This conjoint degree develops the skills that are essential for you to adapt and thrive in a fast-changing, globalised society.
Through the study of Law, you will arm yourself with a skill set that meets the high demands of many careers, inside and outside of the legal profession.
You can complement your legal study with a wide range of subjects in the humanities, social sciences, cultures and languages.
Programme structure
The BA/LLB takes five years (10 semesters) if you are studying full-time. You will need to complete 675 points, including:
- 255 points from BA courses
- 405 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 BA. You will continue to take a mix of Law courses and Arts courses in each of your second, third, fourth and fifth years. You will also need to include a General Education course in one of these years.
You would usually need to enrol in nine 15-point courses (135 points) each year if you want to complete in five years (10 semesters). This is a higher load than the standard enrolment of 120 points a year. Alternatively you could complete in 5.5 years (11 semesters) by enrolling in 120 points per year and adding an extra 15-point course in one semester. You will also need to maintain a Grade Point Average of 3.5 each year to continue with your conjoint.
The LLB includes a combination of core courses, and a wide range of elective courses, including Corporate and Commercial, Public, Criminal, International, Family and Environmental Law.
You can choose up to two subjects as your major(s) for the BA component of your conjoint. You can also choose to take up to two modules. To find out more about structuring the BA side of your study, see planning your BA conjoint.
Where could this programme take you?
Your BA/LLB study will help you to develop strong capabilities for many careers. You will develop knowledge of the law and its implications, and a sense of justice and public responsibility. Our graduates can be found practising law in New Zealand and worldwide, and pursuing the new opportunities opened up by changes and developments in society, technology and business.
Jobs related to this programme
- Barrister or solicitor
- In-house legal counsel
- Law reformer
- Management consultant
- Mediator
- Policy officer
- Research writer
- Resource management officer
Subjects available in this programme
- Academic English Studies and Linguistics
- Anthropology
- Art History
- Asian Studies
- Chinese
- Classical Studies and Ancient History
- Communication
- Communication (Specialisation)
- Criminology
- Drama
- Economics
- Education
- Employment Relations and Organisation Studies
- English
- European Studies
- French
- Gender Studies
- Geography
- German
- Greek
- History
- Italian
- Japanese
- Korean
- Latin
- Law
- Law Pt I
- Linguistics
- Logic and Computation
- Mathematics
- Media, Film and Television
- Music
- Māori Studies
- Pacific Studies
- Philosophy
- Politics and International Relations
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Statistics
- TESOL
- Theological and Religious Studies
2020 entry requirements
Secondary school qualifications
If you’re joining us from secondary school, here’s what you need to enter the programme.
You are guaranteed entry to this programme if you meet these requirements.
- First, you must meet the University Entrance (UE) standard.
- You must also meet the rank score for this programme.
- You may need to have studied certain subjects or achieved credits in particular subjects.
- Some programmes have additional requirements, such as an interview, portfolio or references.
Guaranteed rank score, subject and other requirements
If your rank score is slightly lower than the guaranteed score, we encourage you to still apply. We will consider your application if places are available. If you don’t meet the requirements, you may be able to apply under our Undergraduate Targeted Admission Schemes.
Read more about entry requirements for New Zealand secondary school applicants.
Further requirements
Entry into Part II of Bachelor of Laws conjoints degrees is limited. Please see the Bachelor of Laws entry requirements.
Tertiary qualifications
If you’ve studied at a tertiary institution, here’s what you need to enter the programme.
You can transfer from another tertiary institution, or another University of Auckland qualification, if you meet these requirements.
Minimum grade requirements
These are the likely grades required, but they do not guarantee entry. Applicants may require higher grades to gain entry to this programme.
- Grade required GPA Grade Point Average 3.9
- Grade required GPE Grade Point Equivalent 3.9
Further requirements
You must have completed one semester’s successful bachelors degree study from a New Zealand university or one year’s successful study as part of an acceptable sub-degree or bachelors-level qualification from a New Zealand non-university tertiary institution.
Transfer of Credit – You can apply for transfer of credit for tertiary courses completed elsewhere as part of your Application for Admission. If you have completed study at another New Zealand University, get an estimate of the transfer credit you may be eligible for, using our Transfer Credit Calculator.
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
Summer School 2021
1 December 2020
Semester One 2021
8 December 2020
Semester Two 2021
4 July 2021
Start dates
Here are the start dates for the programme.
| Summer School | Starts – 6 January |
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| Ends – 19 February | |
| Semester One | Starts – 2 March |
| Ends – 29 June | |
| Semester Two | Starts – 27 July |
| Ends – 22 November |
| Summer School | Starts – 6 January |
|---|---|
| Ends – 17 February | |
| Semester One | Starts – 1 March |
| Ends – 28 June | |
| Semester Two | Starts – 19 July |
| Ends – 15 November |