The Degree of Master of Intellectual Property – MIP

1 In order to be admitted to this degree, an applicant must have:

a completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors (Honours) degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, or have equivalent prior study

or

b completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors (Honours) degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher across 60 points above Stage III

or

c (i) completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors (Honours) degree from this University, or have equivalent prior study

and

(ii) passed 60 points in the Postgraduate Certificate in Intellectual Property with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher, provided that the postgraduate certificate has not been awarded

or

d completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Laws or for the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, or have equivalent prior study

or

e completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Laws or for the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage III

or

f (i) (a) completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, or have equivalent prior study

or

(b) completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher across 60 points above Stage II

and

(ii) at least two years of relevant practical professional experience in the field of intellectual property which demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Programme Director the student’s ability to undertake the degree.

2 Equivalence and relevance in Regulation 1 will be determined by the University. Equivalence pertains to the standard as well as nature and level of study.

3 In exceptional circumstances the requirements in Regulation 1 may be waived by the relevant Associate Dean or nominee if they determine that an applicant has a Bachelors degree and relevant practical, professional or scholarly experience of an appropriate kind that is equivalent to one year of postgraduate study.

Note: A relevant bachelors degree may be in engineering, science or technology, or equivalent.

4 A student admitted to this degree must:

a pass courses with a total value of 120 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Master Degrees

and

c not exceed 160 points for the total enrolment for this degree.

5 A student admitted to this degree must complete the requirements as listed in the Master of Intellectual Property Schedule.

6 Up to 30 points may, with the approval of the Programme Director, be replaced by 30 points from appropriate 700 Level courses offered at this University.

7 A student must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.

8 A student who has passed courses towards the Postgraduate Certificate in Intellectual Property may apply to reassign those courses to this degree provided the postgraduate certificate has not been awarded.

9 A student may apply to reassign courses passed to the Postgraduate Certificate of Intellectual Property.

10 In exceptional circumstances the Programme Director may approve a variation to a student’s programme of study in accordance with the Enrolment and Programme Regulations.

11 This degree may be awarded with Distinction or Merit in accordance with the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

12 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2025.