Master of Laws in Public Law at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

The Master of Laws in Public Law is a full-thesis research degree on the Stellenbosch campus. Students carry out independent research on a chosen public law topic under a supervisor.

Faculty: Law | Department: Public Law | Duration: One year | Intake: Applications 1 Apr 2026 to 30 Oct 2026 (domestic and international) | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

At least one year of an approved research curriculum, a thesis of acceptable standard, and any additional work required by the lecturers concerned.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Selection programme with limited places; meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Applicants need an LLB from Stellenbosch or another bachelor's degree in law (excluding the BIuris) with an average of 60% in the final year, or a comparable foreign qualification, or a level of proficiency in law that Senate regards as adequate. Applicants must contact a prospective supervisor and upload email evidence of that contact with the application.

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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