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LLM in Criminal Law (Research) at University of Johannesburg

University of Johannesburg, South Africa

Programme overview

Research-based LLM in Criminal Law (programme code M4036Q, NQF 9, 180 credits), offered full-time or part-time on the Auckland Park Kingsway campus. The purpose of this qualification is to let a student demonstrate through research training an ability to master at an advanced level the current state of specialised knowledge on a given topic within a particular branch of the law and to provide a sound training in research methodologies.

Faculty: Faculty of Law  |  Department: Department of Procedural Law  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Research-based master's dissertation under supervision.

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Entry requirements

Faculty of Law (Master's degrees): LLB degree (or equivalent qualification) at NQF Level 7 or 8 with a minimum of 624 credits, and a previous degree average of at least 65%. Admission is approved by the Faculty on academic merit, the research proposal and supervision capacity. Prescribed law modules are in English and Afrikaans.

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Intake: Applications close 31 October 2026

Apply through the official page: https://www.uj.ac.za/admission-aid/postgraduate/

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