Master of Laws in Private Law at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

The Master of Laws in Private Law entails independent research on a chosen topic conducted under a supervisor.

Faculty: Law | Department: Private Law | Duration: One year | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Research degree: independent research on a chosen topic under a supervisor, leading to a thesis; at least one year of approved research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Selection programme with limited places; meeting the minimum does not guarantee admission. Applicants need an LLB or other bachelor's degree in law (excluding BIuris) with an average of at least 60% in the final year, or a comparable foreign qualification, or a level of proficiency in law judged adequate by Senate. Applicants must identify a prospective supervisor and submit email evidence of contact with them.

The application fee is R100 for South African citizens, permanent residents and refugee, asylum seeker and diplomatic status holders, and R400 for international applicants. Stellenbosch Business School applicants pay R1050 for the MBA and R850 for other SBS programmes. Some applicants are exempt; application fees are non-refundable.

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