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LLM in Human Rights Law at University of Johannesburg

University of Johannesburg, South Africa

Programme overview

LLM in Human Rights Law is offered by the Department of Public Law, Faculty of Law, at the University of Johannesburg (programme code M4055Q, NQF level 9, 180 credits). Duration: 2 Years Full-Time and 3 Years Part-Time.

Faculty: Faculty of Law  |  Department: Department of Public Law  |  Duration: 2 Years Full-Time and 3 Years Part-Time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Applications close 31 October 2026  |  Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Career pathways

Equips graduates to develop a legal practice that includes human rights questions, to work as a public interest lawyer, in an activist NGO or international organisation working on human rights, in academic research in fundamental rights, or in the judiciary.

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Entry requirements

The minimum entry requirement is an LLB degree (or equivalent qualification) at NQF level 7 or 8 and a minimum of 624 credits. Candidates for master's degrees in general need an average mark of at least 65% in their previous degree. Selection may be based on academic merit, relevant practical experience and the number of students that can be accommodated.

Intake: Applications close 31 October 2026

Duration: 2 Years Full-Time and 3 Years Part-Time

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

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