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LLM in Jurisprudence (Research) at University of Johannesburg

University of Johannesburg, South Africa

Programme overview

Research-based LLM in Jurisprudence (programme code M4006Q, 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 Public Law  |  Duration: 1 Year Full-Time and 2 Years Part-Time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Research-based master's dissertation under supervision.

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Application information

Entry requirements

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%. The Head of Department may permit provisional registration to prepare a research proposal; admission is approved by the Board of the Faculty of Law on academic merit, the research proposal and the Faculty's capacity to provide supervision. Prescribed law modules are in English and Afrikaans, and students must be able to understand the work in both languages.

Intake: Applications close 31 October 2026

Duration: 1 Year Full-Time and 2 Years Part-Time

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

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