Law studies, Mātai ture

Law is the study of government legislation and regulations, and the customs and policies recognised by court judgments.

It gives you an understanding of the principles and practices of commercial, criminal and constitutional law, and the powers of Government.

Law is the study of government legislation and regulations, and the customs and policies recognised by court judgments.

A female lawyer discusses with an elderly female client.

You might learn about

New Zealand laws
the legal system
laws in other countries
the tax system in New Zealand
giving legal advice
how to prepare legal cases
writing contracts and legal documents
representing clients in legal matters

Your focus could be
Tō tino arotahi,

These courses develop your ability to understand constitutional law, criminal law practices, family and tax law, regulations and systems, and the relationship of other countries laws to New Zealand’s.

Study and training options, Ngā kōwhiringa ako me te whakangungu

Study
Advanced certificates and diplomas
Ngā pōkaitahi me ngā pōkairua whatutoto
Level
5–7
Study for
11–13 months
Fees
$4,100 to $7,700
Study
Graduate certificates and diplomas
Ngā pōkaitahi me ngā pōkairua paetahi
Level
7
Study for
9–12 months
Fees
$4,900 to $7,200
Study
Bachelor's and Honours degrees
Ngā tohu Paetahi me ngā Tāhū Paerua
Level
7–8
Study for
4–5 years
Fees
$29,000 to $34,000
Study
Postgraduate certificates, diplomas and Honours degrees
Ngā pōkaitahi me ngā pōkairua tautara me ngā Tāhū Paerua
Level
8
Study for
6–12 months
Fees
$4,400 to $8,900
Study
Master's degrees
Ngā tohu Paerua
Level
9
Study for
1–2 years
Fees
$8,500 to $13,000
Study
Doctoral degrees
Ngā tohu Kairangi
Level
10
Study for
4 years
Fees
$31,000 to $36,000

These courses develop your ability to understand business and commercial laws and regulations.

Study and training options, Ngā kōwhiringa ako me te whakangungu

Study
Bachelor's and Honours degrees
Ngā tohu Paetahi me ngā Tāhū Paerua
Level
7–8
Study for
4–5 years
Fees
$25,000 to $29,000
Study
Postgraduate certificates, diplomas and Honours degrees
Ngā pōkaitahi me ngā pōkairua tautara me ngā Tāhū Paerua
Level
8
Study for
6 months
Fees
$5,600
Study
Master's degrees
Ngā tohu Paerua
Level
9
Study for
1 year
Fees
$10,000 to $11,000

These courses develop your ability to give professional legal advice to clients.

Study and training options, Ngā kōwhiringa ako me te whakangungu

Study
Advanced certificates and diplomas
Ngā pōkaitahi me ngā pōkairua whatutoto
Level
5–7
Study for
9–14 months
Fees
$4,900 to $7,000
Study
Bachelor's and Honours degrees
Ngā tohu Paetahi me ngā Tāhū Paerua
Level
7–8
Study for
4 years
Fees
$28,000 to $29,000
Study
Master's degrees
Ngā tohu Paerua
Level
9
Study for
2 years
Fees
$12,000

Similar study areas in Society and culture, Ngā wahi akoranga ōrite i te Porihanga me te ahurea

Study area
Political science and policy studies
Pūtaiao me te kaupapahere tōrangapū
Political science and policy is the study of political theories, processes, events and institutions, how governments work, and how political organisations influence public policy. It gives you an understanding of political systems, power, how politics impacts society and economics, how societies govern themselves, and how nations relate to each other in a global society.
Study area
Human society
Porihanga tangata
Human society is the study of the past and present behaviour of humans and how they interact and organise society. It gives you an understanding of collective behaviour, social and cultural processes and systems, research and analysis techniques, and how history relates to current society.
Study area
Human welfare
Toiora tangata
Human welfare is the study of social intervention to improve people's social and economic wellbeing and understand how social policy is developed and managed. It gives you an understanding of people's social needs and the resources available to them, social influences on people's behaviour, and how to plan and deliver welfare programmes to meet people's needs.
Study area
Psychology studies
Mātai hinengaro
Psychology is the study of how people's differences, experiences and environments affect their behaviour, and how to change that behaviour. It gives you an understanding of how humans develop, behave and interact and how to design research and analysis.
Study area
Justice and law enforcement
Tika me te uruhi ture
Justice and law enforcement is the study of how to maintain social order. It gives you an understanding of legal history in the investigation and prosecution of criminal offences, and how to evaluate evidence, analyse legal issues and express legal arguments.
Study area
Library, information management and curation studies
Ngā akoranga whare pukapuka, whakahaere mōhiohio me te rauhītanga
Library, information management and curation studies is the study of how to select, acquire, organise and store information collections, and how to locate, identify and assess heritage resources. It gives an understanding of the methods and technology for managing information and collections, how to help people discover and access them, and how to conserve and display culturally important objects.
Study area
Language and literature
Reo me te mātātuhi
Language and literature is the study of the structure and use of languages and literature. It gives you an understanding of the structure, sound and shape of language, to see how literature has developed, and how to study languages and literature in their social and cultural context.
Study area
Philosophy and religion
Mātauranga whakaaro me te whakapono
Philosophy and religion is the study of how humans experience, perceive and interpret reality, of human spirituality and beliefs, and of the responsibilities and practices of ministering in a church. It gives you an understanding of theology, metaphysics, ethics and spirituality in relation to religious thought and practice, and how to assess and express clear, concise and logical philosophical and religious arguments.
Study area
Economics and econometrics studies
Mātauranga ohaoha me te ine ohaoha
Economics and econometrics is the study of how limited resources are produced, allocated, distributed, exchanged and used. It gives you an understanding of macroeconomics and microeconomics, how the local economy relates to overseas economies, and the effects of economic decisions on individual, business and government behaviour.
Study area
Sport and recreation
Hākinakina me ngā māhi ā-rēhia
Sport and recreation is the study of the role and development of recreational and leisure activities. It gives you an understanding of sport and recreation rules and regulations, and how to instruct, officiate and manage sports and recreation activities.
Study area
Other society and culture studies
Ētahi atu mātai porihanga me te ahurea
Society and culture subjects not listed anywhere else.

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Graduate certificates and diplomas

Ngā pōkaitahi me ngā pōkairua paetahi

Bachelor's and Honours degrees

Ngā tohu Paetahi me ngā Tāhū Paerua

Postgraduate certificates, diplomas and Honours degrees

Ngā pōkaitahi me ngā pōkairua tautara me ngā Tāhū Paerua

Master's degrees

Ngā tohu Paerua

Doctoral degrees

Ngā tohu Kairangi

Business and commercial law, Ture pakihi me te arumoni

Study and training options, Ngā kōwhiringa ako me te whakangungu

Bachelor's and Honours degrees

Ngā tohu Paetahi me ngā Tāhū Paerua

Postgraduate certificates, diplomas and Honours degrees

Ngā pōkaitahi me ngā pōkairua tautara me ngā Tāhū Paerua

Master's degrees

Ngā tohu Paerua

Legal practice, Mahi ture

Study and training options, Ngā kōwhiringa ako me te whakangungu

Advanced certificates and diplomas

Ngā pōkaitahi me ngā pōkairua whatutoto

Bachelor's and Honours degrees

Ngā tohu Paetahi me ngā Tāhū Paerua

Master's degrees

Ngā tohu Paerua

Political science and policy studies

Pūtaiao me te kaupapahere tōrangapū

Human society

Porihanga tangata

Human welfare

Toiora tangata

Psychology studies

Mātai hinengaro

Justice and law enforcement

Tika me te uruhi ture

Library, information management and curation studies

Ngā akoranga whare pukapuka, whakahaere mōhiohio me te rauhītanga

Language and literature

Reo me te mātātuhi

Philosophy and religion

Mātauranga whakaaro me te whakapono

Economics and econometrics studies

Mātauranga ohaoha me te ine ohaoha

Sport and recreation

Hākinakina me ngā māhi ā-rēhia

Other society and culture studies

Ētahi atu mātai porihanga me te ahurea

You might learn about