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LLM specialising in Estate Law (Coursework) at University of Pretoria

University of Pretoria, South Africa

Programme overview

The LLM specialising in Estate Law is a one-year, full-time coursework master's degree in the Faculty of Law at the University of Pretoria. Relevant experience as a legal practitioner or advisor in Private Law is taken into account during selection, which is made by the programme coordinator in consultation with the Head of Department.

Faculty: Faculty of Law  |  Duration: 1 year, full-time  |  Intake: 2027 academic year; closing dates 30/09/2026 (South Africa), 04/03/2026 (International)  |  Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

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Entry requirements

Bachelor of Laws (NQF level 8), Bachelor of Procuration (NQF level 8), a foreign law degree permitting entry to a master's or the legal profession in its home jurisdiction, a relevant honours degree, or another NQF level 8 qualification relevant to legal aspects of South Africa or Africa (shorter qualifications require substantial practical/professional experience, at the Dean's discretion); a weighted average of at least 65% at final-year level. An admissions examination may be required, and foreign qualifications are subject to SAQA evaluation.

Intake: 2027 academic year; closing dates 30/09/2026 (South Africa), 04/03/2026 (International)

Duration: 1 year, full-time

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