LLM Advanced Criminal Justice at University of KwaZulu-Natal

Programme overview

Master of Laws in Advanced Criminal Justice, offered over the Howard College and Pietermaritzburg campuses with administration in Pietermaritzburg.

Faculty: College of Law and Management Studies | Department: School of Law | Intake: Masters (coursework): closes 31 October (applications are not reviewed in the year of admission). Honours/diploma: Semester 1 closes 30 September, Semester 2 closes 30 April. | Study mode: full-time | Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

What you will study

Modules include Advanced Criminal Law, Criminal Process, Criminology and Sentencing, plus a compulsory research methodology module and a dissertation or three research papers.

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Entry requirements

Masters entry (UKZN postgraduate guide, general rule): a relevant prerequisite degree, or admission to the status of that degree under Rule GR7; a School/College may prescribe further criteria.

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Coursework masters: Semester 1 and Semester 2 intakes; Semester 2 intake to be confirmed with the School. Research masters and doctoral studies can be started with no closing date, subject to School approval.

Coursework masters: Semester 1 applications close 31 October; Semester 2 close 30 April. Research masters: no closing date.

Applications for the 2027 academic year are open. UKZN application fees: South African applicants R210 on time and R420 late; SADC and rest of Africa R490; outside Africa $153. The fee is non-refundable and must be paid with reference APPN followed by the student number.

Apply through the official page: https://erpweb.ukzn.ac.za/pls/ukznint/gen.gw1pkg.gw1view

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