Diploma in Law
University of Waikato
Subject area
Law not elsewhere classified
Qualification
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Entry requirements
University Entrance from NCEA or equivalent
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The Diploma in Law allows students the opportunity to explore new career opportunities or enhance their current role. The online component of the Diploma allows students the flexibility to fit studies around work and family commitments. The Diploma in Laws is often utilised as a pathway to the Bachelor of Laws, with all papers completed under the Diploma in Law are able to be transferred to count toward the second and first years of a Bachelor of Laws.
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Law at this level can earn:
$56,000
Median earnings one year after study
$59,000
Median earnings two years after study
$67,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
68%
Employment rate two years after study
Data as at November 2022
Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
Waitaha-A-Hei / University of Waikato Scholarship
Provided by:
University of Waikato - Scholarships Office
Website:
http://www.waikato.ac.nz/research/scholarships/
Value:
$14,500
Heartland Bank Freemasons Scholarships
Provided by:
Freemasons New Zealand - National Office
Website:
http://freemasonsnz.org/charity/
Value:
$6,000 - one per Division.
This information comes from Generosity New Zealand. For more scholarships, search their givME database (formerly called BreakOut) via your college, university or local library website.
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 924 528
Phone: (07) 838 4448
Fax: (07) 838 4253
Email: recruitment@waikato.ac.nz
Web: http://www.waikato.ac.nz
Sources
NZQA supplies course information based on material from the provider.
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