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LLM specialising in Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa (Coursework) at University of Pretoria

University of Pretoria, South Africa

Programme overview

The LLM specialising in Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa is a one-year, full-time coursework master's degree in the Faculty of Law at the University of Pretoria, with an earlier closing date (17 August 2026) than most other LLM streams and a limited annual intake.

Faculty: Faculty of Law  |  Duration: 1 year, full-time  |  Intake: 2027 academic year; closing dates 17/08/2026 (South Africa and 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 17/08/2026 (South Africa and International)

Duration: 1 year, full-time

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