all answers to these questions are in their website.....

or if too lazy, just walk into any education agency (eg unied) and ask.....

Wow, totally no posts for like 2 months already so... REVIVE!

On another note, I'm heading to Uni of Auckland in February for my first year undergraduate degree. Can't wait to go.

Anything I should know before I leave?
Any seniors on the forums?

Hi m quite new here been browsing the website and all.

I was wondering if UNI OF AUKLAND is a good place to do my masters in arts (film, tele, and media studies).

I am currently attached to a broadcast news agency here in msia specializing in economics.

I am a bit quite in dilemma whether i should go to UK (city university of london) or NZ (uni of auckland) as both is interesting for me.

As for the first one has both MA financial journ course AND news broadcast course.

And the latter has only masters in arts (film, tele, and media studies).

M in dilemma coz:
1) M thinking of migrating and work in the media industry of either country
2) I've both passion for financial writing and broadcast (i've a passion for journalism)
3) As i dun have any relative or friends studying in both unis, chances are m turning to u guys to shed some light over this. PLEASE.

WHAT SHOULD I DO?

WHICH COUNTRY IS BEST FOR MIGRATE?

OH GOSH~ PLEASE HELP~

Coz m planning to apply next year 2013~

Studying Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Auckland now.

If you guys got any questions, PM me

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Added on April 4, 2012, 10:56 amWell, if you're thinking about the quality of education, City University of London would be a better option. Not saying UoA is bad but from what I've seen, they're more into the filming industry rather than broadcast journalism. I've been to the Arts building at UoA too and they're okay and well equipped. Just not sure they have what you're looking for.

Now if you're talking about migration, then NZ would be a better option IMO. They have a lack of skill shortages so it's pretty 'easy' to get a PR here if you have certain skills they need. Easier than the UK I reckon since the population over here in NZ is really tiny and their requirements for PR are not as strict as Australia/US/UK from what I've heard. Furthermore, the govt here PAYS unemployed people a weekly welfare thing. So if you're struggling to look for a job when you're here, you won't really have to worry TOO much to survive.

But what do I know, I'm in NZ so I might be a little biased.

This post has been edited by storky20: Apr 4 2012, 10:56 AM

Hey thank you for ur opinon =)

Really appreciate it.

I think I have set my mind straight to got to City Uni next year.

I wonder thought, is it possible for a person to study in UK and work in NZ? how is it so then? can I do that?

Yes definitely. NZ has a Working Holiday Visa scheme thing which ALOT of people use to just work (manual labour like fruit picking) while chilling in NZ. Quite a cool way to explore the country and earn money too (min wage is about NZD13 which is about RM33.

Otherwise, depending on experience, NZ companies would GLADLY accept most graduates from the UK. Even better if you have a skill on their LTSS (Long Term Skill Shortage) and STSS (Short Term Skill Shortage) list. Easier to apply for PR. And let me tell you, PR-ship in NZ is AMAZING!

Wat r the benefits of Pr?

Well for one, you'll get discounted rates for education. The government provides 100% study loans to students so it's education here is more or less FREE as the interest rate is only 10% and you can pay anytime within 5 years. They even provide you a student 'allowance' which is completely separate from the loan.

Another thing is that you can get unemployment welfare benefits. Meaning, you'll get PAID even if you're not working (somewhere within the vicinity of up till NZD200/week). There's also 'free' medical service (like Malaysia but ALOT more efficient).

And most importantly, it's easier to apply for than the Australian PR-ship.

wow thanks a lot for the info.

i think i've got the whole picture (if not all) what i can do.

study first there in UK and possibly work in NZ! =)

yes, i just love to go there just because of the breathtaking sceneries~~ mesmerizing.

and i heard people there r nice too.

where there's a will, there's always a way~

Hi, I am in final year of LLB in M'sia.
I would like to know some info of doing LLM in N.Z.....
Can u share some of ur experience on Master in N.Z in terms of career prospect and the syllabus taught in LLM of UoA.

Thanks you.

Hi all,

I need your opinion and advice/opinion about the Accounting/Business/Commerce courses offered by these two universities in NZ:

a) Victoria University of Wellington
b) Auckland University of Technology

Has anyone pursued a degree/master in the field of Accounting/Business/Commerce from either of the two universities listed above? Cheers!

It's been a while since I finished my LLM. Gotta dig back into the recess of my memory...

UoA has 3 options for the LLM - fully taught, research or a combination of the two (minor thesis).

Research is self-explanatory. You find a supervisor and a topic, then write a 40,000 word thesis.

Minor thesis is when you do one taught paper plus a 30,000 word thesis.

In the taught option, you do 4 papers, 2 each semester. The types of papers are split between ordinary semester long courses (2 hour lecture once a week) and intensive courses (one week of 9am-5pm lectures). The intensive courses are normally taught by visiting lecturers from abroad, hence the format. These can be very good value as the visiting lecturers are often big-named academics in their fields. A year or two back, one of the visiting lecturers was Manfred Nowak, the UN Special Rapporteur on Torture. The courses on offer change yearly depending on availability of lecturers.

Unlike many other taught LLMs around there world, here are no exams in UoA (a good thing IMO). Students write a 15,000 word research paper and are graded on that. Some lectueres add a presentation and a class participation component to the grade.

Back then (in 2007), you could choose to specialise in 3 areas - Public Law, Commercial Law or Environmental Law - or you could get a general LLM. I believe there are more options available now. You'll have to check the website.
My own LLM was made out of international and comparative law papers. I could have elected for it to be awarded as a Public Law LLM, but didn't bother. I picked the taught version because I couldn't think of a topic to write a full research thesis on.

Entry to the taught LLM is a B average in the LLB and a B+ for both research/thesis options.

When I was doing it, the students were mainly Kiwi part-timers (working full time) and German students. The rest were some Kiwi fulltime students, other Europeans and some odd ones like me.

As for career prospects, it's hard to give an opinion without more information on your goals. Where do you hope the LLM would take you?

Bear in mind that an NZ LLM does not enable you to practice law in NZ. You could still have to convert your LLB and complete the Professional Legal Studies course (NZ's equivalent of the Bar exam).

i would like to know whether its better to do bcomm/law in otago uni or auckland uni?
hopefully can get job there afterwards.
i wanna get more information in terms of duration, workload, education and teaching. im finishing my alevels by end of this year.

do you need to apply visa every year for the course? say you done year one, do I need to renew my visa?

Yes. But after you apply for your visa in the 1st year, it gets easier to re-apply again cause it's just a renewal.

Comparing Otago vs Auckland, Auckland is better in terms of their quality I reckon. Otago is more renowned for their medical courses and science in general.

For a typical BCom/LLB

Duration: 5 years.
Workload: Not sure about this but seniors look pretty busy.
Education quality(?): Law in NZ is pretty much the same as in the UK for first year subjects, not too sure about 2nd year and 3rd year subjects considering, I only did a semester's worth of law.
Teaching: Commerce is pretty much the same as Australian universities. Typical mix of studying and assignments in every semester.

dont i need to pay extra?

I've already applied for renewal for 2013-2014. It's cheaper for renewal but need proof of funds each year to apply. About $15k NZD if I remember right. Can be in the form of FD/bank statement.

ok

Hello everyone.
Going to study or live in NZ is my biggest dream.
I will be taking A level in March and hoping to get decent results to enroll into NZ's universities.
My question is should i take IELTS while doing my A level? as i knew most of the universities require English proficiency.

And...Is A level widely recognised in NZ? Because from what I've heard,most of my friends taking A level generally would go to UK instead of NZ..which make me confused since NZ is a good place to study.

Thanks for any replies!