Postgraduate Diploma in Military Legal Studies at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

The Postgraduate Diploma in Military Legal Studies develops legal, analytical and operational competencies for commissioned and selected non-commissioned officers. It provides specialised knowledge in military law and operational legal frameworks for complex military and peacekeeping contexts.

Faculty: Military Science | Department: Mercantile and Public Law (Military) | Duration: One year (page also states modular presentation over two years with all block modules attended) | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Four compulsory 30-credit modules: Cyber Security Law, Advanced International Law for Military Operations, Advanced Operational Law and Peace Operations Law. Presented in modular block format.

Career pathways

Aimed at commissioned and selected non-commissioned officers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Postgraduate (specific to this diploma): an LLB degree or equivalent. Open to full-time military and civil personnel of the Department of Defence (no specific military training requirement) and to non-military students interested in military legal studies. Selection is competitive and meeting the minimum does not guarantee admission. Supporting documents: ID or passport and matric certificate.

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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