- Duration
- Full-time: half year
- Part-time: Varies
- Next start date
- 2025 Semester One – 3 March
- 2025 Semester Two – 21 July
- Available locations
- City
- Points
- 60
- Programme type
- Postgraduate
Programme overview
The Postgraduate Certificate in Intellectual Property is a pathway programme for non-law degree holders into the Master of Intellectual Property – as well as a stand-alone academic qualification. As a stand-alone programme it will particularly appeal to students seeking to complete accredited courses required for registration as a trade mark attorney (Australia) through the Trans-Tasman IP Attorneys Board. The flexible course offerings and the ability to complete the programme part-time make it attractive for working professionals.
Part-time study is available and recommended for working professionals. Part-time options include 1 year (two courses per semester) or 2 years (one course per semester).
For further information please contact postgradlaw@auckland.ac.nz and visit the TTIPAB website
Programme structure
The Postgraduate Certificate in Intellectual Property will comprise:
- LAW 700
- At least 45 points from the Master of Intellectual Property Schedule
- 15 points from: the Master of Intellectual Property Schedule; the Master of Law Schedule; the Master of Information Governance Schedule; or any other 700 level course
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You'll also need to meet other requirements, including time limits and total points limits. See Postgraduate enrolment.
2025 entry requirements
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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.
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Study optionTaught 60 pointsGrade requiredGPA Grade Point Average 4.0
Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher in at least 60 points above Stage II
Further programme requirements
Taught 60 points
In order to be admitted to this postgraduate certificate, a student must have completed the requirements for a bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher in at least 60 points above Stage II, or the equivalent as approved by Senate or its representative.
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.
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Study optionTaught 60 pointsGrade requiredGPE Grade Point Equivalent 4.0
Grade Point Equivalent of 4.0 or higher in at least 60 points above Stage II
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QualificationIELTS Academic International English Language Testing SystemScore required7.0
No bands less than 6.5
Further programme requirements
Taught 60 points
In order to be admitted to this postgraduate certificate, a student must have completed the requirements for a bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher in at least 60 points above Stage II, or the equivalent as approved by Senate or its representative.
How much does a Postgraduate Certificate in Intellectual Property cost per year?
2025 fees
Fees for 2024 will be set in October 2023. In the meantime, for an indication, please visit our website to view all course fees for 2023.
- Domestic students
- NZ$5,933.40*
Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Amounts shown are indicative only. In addition to the tuition fees, there is a Student Services Fee of $8.88 per point, estimated at $532.80 for full-time study (60 points). Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses.
*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.
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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
- Semester One 2025
- 8 December 2024
- Semester Two 2025
- 4 July 2025
Start dates
Here are the start dates for the programme.
| Semester One | Starts – 26 February |
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| Ends – 24 June | |
| Semester Two | Starts – 15 July |
| Ends – 11 November |
| Semester One | Starts – 3 March |
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| Ends – 30 June | |
| Semester Two | Starts – 21 July |
| Ends – 17 November |
Other important dates
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LAW 700
Legal Research Methodology and Advanced Writing
Compulsory core course
0 pts
LAWCOMM 772
Intellectual Property and Practice – Level 9
Optional
15 points
LAWCOMM 782
Trade Marks Practice – Level 8
Optional
15 points
LAWCOMM 785
Patent Practice – Level 8
Optional
15 points
LAWCOMM 791
Patent Drafting – Level 8
Optional
15 points
LAWCOMM 793
Patent Law – Level 9
Optional
15 points
LAWCOMM 795
Copyright and Design – Level 9
Optional
15 points
LAWCOMM 796
Trade Marks and Related Rights – Level 9
Optional
15 points
LAWCOMM 797
Interpretation and Validity of Patent Specifications – Level 8 Optional
15 points
Where could this programme take you?
For graduates working in trade mark law, the programme can be used to complete courses that meet the knowledge requirements for registration as a trade mark attorney. For other graduates, the programme will provide detailed and specialist knowledge of intellectual property and the practical skills necessary to apply such law.
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