Law At The University Of Pretoria
The Faculty of Law (UP Law) at the University of Pretoria (UP) strives to be an internationally recognised leader in socially relevant legal research and education in South Africa and the world. In pursuing its vision, the Faculty’s mission is the creation and sustenance of a research and education environment that is grounded in the values of social justice and excellence. We have the necessary structures and systems in place to ensure that our graduates have the guidance and support to graduate on time.
For the fourth year in a row, according to the THE ranking, the Faculty ranks best in Africa. A feat unequalled in Africa.
It currently employs 70 dedicated full-time academics, of which approximately two-thirds have doctoral degrees in various fields of law, enabling them to prepare our student community for the various law-related career opportunities.
Please note that applications for undergraduate and postgraduate degrees for 2024 will only open on 1 May 2024. The LLB undergraduate programme at the University of Pretoria is only presented on a full-time, (virtual) attendance basis. It is not offered as correspondence or an after-hours programme.
Further note that the BA Law programme is administered by the Faculty of Humanities and the BCom Law programme by the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences. Queries for these two degrees should be directed to the respective faculties, and NOT to the Faculty of Law.
- Contact details for BA Law’s administration: palesa.tshetlhane@up.ac.za
- Contact details for BCom Law’s administration: ronel.steenkamp@up.ac.za
- Contact details for LLB’s administration: helen.vantonder@up.ac.za.
Please ensure that you liaise with the correct faculty, so as to avoid unnecessary confusion and delays!
Postgraduate Programmes: LLM/MPhil and LLD/PhD
A postgraduate degree comes with many perks. However, you want to make sure you are doing your postgraduate degree at a trusted university. This is where UP Law steps in.
Did you know that the Faculty of Law at the University of Pretoria offers a wide variety of postgraduate programmes on master’s and doctoral level? On master’s level (LLM/MPhil) we offer programmes through research and specialised programmes through coursework to local and foreign students. We also offer full-time or part-time doctoral degrees (LLD/PhD).
The Faculty of Law is widely recognised as a leader in the field of postgraduate programmes. The LLM/MPhil and LLD/PhD programmes presented by the Faculty enable students to specialise in their chosen fields by engaging with experts at an advanced level.
A postgraduate qualification in law offers opportunities for personal and professional growth, and provides a competitive edge in respect of employment and promotion.
Watch this space for our latest advertisement regarding our 2023 postgraduate programmes!
UP Law’s LLM/MPhil programme through Coursework requires the
(a) Successful completion and assessment of three taught modules;
(b) Successful completion of the Research methodology Module; and
(c) The submission and successful completion of a research proposal and mini-dissertation within the prescribed period.
(Virtual) class attendance is compulsory, usually once a week from 17:30 to 19:30. The duration is one or two years.
Our LLM/MPhil programme through Research requires the
(a) Successful completion of the prescribed Research Methodology Module;
(b) Followed by the successful completion of an approved research proposal;
(c) Such dissertation is compiled under the auspices of a Faculty supervisor; and
(d) Upon submission of the final dissertation, such dissertation is assessed by an assessment panel during an oral examination.
UP Law’s LLD/PhD programme entails the successful completion of:
(a) A module on Research methodology;
(b) Research proposal;
(c) Thesis under the guidance of a supervisor; and
(c) Oral examination.
Important notice |
Applications open on 1 May 2021. Applications closing dates for LLB programme: SA: 2021/09/30 Non-SA: 2021/08/31 Masters coursework programmes: SA 2021/09/30 Non-SA: 2021/08/31 Masters research: SA 2023/05/31 Non-SA: 2023/05/31 Doctoral SA 2023/05/31 Non-SA: 2023/05/31 |
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