Program Overview
The Taxation Studies at University of Auckland is a MTaxS programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Taxation Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across New Zealand and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 23,642 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 12,311 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Taxation Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- The Tax Base
- International Taxation
- Taxation of Corporates
- Goods and Services Tax
- Tax Disputes
- Tax Avoidance
- Taxation of Property Transactions
- Tax Administration
- Taxation of Trusts and Non-Corporate Entities
- Research Essay in Taxation Law
- Dissertation in Taxation Law
- Thesis in Taxation Law
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
A bachelors degree with honours from a recognised institution, or a postgraduate diploma from a recognised institution in a relevant field, or an equivalent qualification. Consult faculty guidelines on the grades required. Grade point average of at least 4.0 on the University of Auckland 9-point scale (at least a B-average) or an equivalent performance.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 23,642 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 12,311 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 23,642 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 12,311 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Auckland directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Auckland
University of Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand
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University Profile- Application Deadline Jul, 2026
- Start Date Jul, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
