Postgraduate Diploma in Tax Law at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

This coursework diploma gives graduates and professionals in law, accounting and commerce a structured understanding of South African direct and indirect tax law, covering foundational principles and practical application.

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

What you will study

Year one: Foundations of Tax Law (20 credits) and Principles of Income Tax Law (40). Year two: Law of Selected Taxes (30) and International and Further Tax Law (30).

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Entry requirements

Applicants hold an LLB, or a BAcc or BCom from Stellenbosch; or have been granted LLB, BProc, BCom or BAcc status at another university under section 65B of the Higher Education Act; or are admitted attorneys in a South African province or Namibia; or are registered with the Public Accountants' and Auditors' Board or as a chartered accountant with SAICA; or hold another academic or professional qualification Senate deems sufficient.

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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