Master of Intellectual Property MIP at University of Auckland

About

The MIP is for law and non-law graduates who wish to gain advanced knowledge of New Zealand and Australian intellectual property law. It comprises a range of specialist courses taught by leading intellectual property law researchers and experienced and expert intellectual property practitioners. The programme will particularly appeal to those seeking registration as a patent attorney with the Trans-Tasman Intellectual Property Attorney Board.

A 60-point Postgraduate Certificate in Intellectual Property is available for students seeking shorter qualifications or exit options.

Part-time study is available and recommended for working professionals. Part-time options include 2 years (two courses per semester) or 4 years (one course per semester).

For further information please contact postgradlaw@auckland.ac.nz

Requirements

Entry Requirements

2025 entry requirements

My highest qualification is from:

Programme requirements

Minimum programme requirements

Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.

Study option

Taught 120 points

Grade required

GPA Grade Point Average 5.0

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Further programme requirements

Taught 120 points

Admission to the 120 point programme is open to:

Students with a relevant bachelors degree such as in Engineering, Science or Technology with honours from the (or equivalent), with a minimum GPA of 5.0 across 60 points above Stage III
Students who have completed a relevant bachelors degree with honours from the (or equivalent) and passed 60 points in the Postgraduate Certificate of Intellectual Property with a GPA of 4.0
Students with an LLB or LLB(Hons) degree and a relevant bachelors degree with a GPA of 5.0 in their last year of study
Students with a relevant bachelors degree, but without honours (Such students may be admitted if they have a GPA of 5.0 and can demonstrate to the Programme Director at least two years of relevant practical professional experience in the field of intellectual property.)

Other pathways to study

The Postgraduate Certificate in Intellectual Property is a pathway to the MIP if a student does not meet the entry GPA for the MIP.

Programme requirements

Minimum programme requirements

Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.

Study option

Taught 120 points

Grade required

GPE Grade Point Equivalent 5.0
Qualification

IELTS Academic International English Language Testing System

Score required

7.0

No bands less than 6.5

See alternative English language requirements

Calculate your Grade Point Equivalent (GPE)

Further programme requirements

Taught 120 points

Admission to the 120 point programme is open to:

Students with a relevant bachelors degree such as in Engineering, Science or Technology with honours from the (or equivalent), with a minimum GPA of 5.0 across 60 points above Stage III
Students who have completed a relevant bachelors degree with honours from the (or equivalent) and passed 60 points in the Postgraduate Certificate of Intellectual Property with a GPA of 4.0
Students with an LLB or LLB(Hons) degree and a relevant bachelors degree with a GPA of 5.0 in their last year of study
Students with a relevant bachelors degree, but without honours (Such students may be admitted if they have a GPA of 5.0 and can demonstrate to the Programme Director at least two years of relevant practical professional experience in the field of intellectual property.)

Other pathways to study

The Postgraduate Certificate in Intellectual Property is a pathway to the MIP if a student does not meet the entry GPA for the MIP.

Career

Where could this programme take you?

The programme comprises courses designed to meet the knowledge requirements for registration as a patent or trade mark attorney. The programme will provide graduates with the knowledge and skills necessary to help individuals and businesses successfully leverage and exploit their intellectual property and resolve intellectual property disputes.

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Fee Information

Tuition Fee

NZD 46,282

Application Fee

NZD

Master of Intellectual Property MIP

University of Auckland

University of Auckland

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