Postgraduate Certificate in International Law and Politics
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- Semester 1 or 2 (February or July)
60
Overview
Postgraduate Certificate in International Law and Politics
Introduction
The Postgraduate Certificate in International Law and Politics (PGCertIntLaw&Pols) will grow your expertise in international law with taught courses on process, actions, and challenges with politics on the world stage.
You will also pick elective courses to specialise your knowledge in specific areas such as in World Trade Law or Human Rights Law.
UC's international law degrees have a particular focus on Aotearoa New Zealand's place amongst world politics and the complications of engaging with international relations.
Postgraduate Certificate in International Law and Politics
What will my study involve?
- Gain advanced knowledge of international politics with the ability to specialise in your chosen field.
- Learn from academics across the Faculty of Law with expertise in areas such as international law and policy, environmental law, Law of the Sea, trans-national law, and disaster policy.
- Field trip to New Zealand Government in Wellington to meet international diplomats and policy makers.
Postgraduate Certificate in International Law and Politics
Entry requirements
To apply to the PGCertIntLaw&Pols, you will need to have previously completed a Bachelor of Laws degree (or any other bachelor's degree and have two years' work experience in a similar field), with a B Grade Average or better in at least 90 points of your 300-level courses.
If English is your additional language, you will also need to provide evidence of your English language ability as either:
- IELTS (Academic) 7, with no individual score below 6.5
- TOEFL IBT with a total minimum 100, and a minimum writing score of 23
- Pearson Test of English (Academic) with an overall score of 64, and no band below 58.
For the full entry requirements, use the admission requirements checker.
How to apply
You can apply online via myUC.
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
Postgraduate Certificate in International Law and Politics
How do I plan my certificate?
The PGCertIntLaw&Pols is made up of 60 points, including 30 points of compulsory courses and 30 points of electives.
You can begin studies in February or July. The Certificate can be completed within 2 years part-time.
Postgraduate Certificate in International Law and Politics
Postgraduate Certificate in International Law and Politics
Further study
- Master of Laws (International Law and Politics)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Law, or Political Science and International Relations
With approval, you may choose to transfer your completed courses from this Certificate to the Master's degree.
Postgraduate Certificate in International Law and Politics
Career opportunities
This programme prepares you for engaging critically with global organisations, as well as gathering and understanding information about the complex and ever-changing world of international politics.
You will find your skillset suitable for advanced work in government departments, foreign ministries, international business and law firms, and other international non-governmental organisations.
Postgraduate Certificate in International Law and Politics
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