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Master of Laws at University of Pretoria

University of Pretoria, South Africa

Programme overview

The LLM is offered by the Faculty of Law, which ranks first in Africa according to the Times Higher Education subject ranking. Entry normally requires a Bachelor of Laws or Bachelor of Procuration degree (or equivalent) with a weighted average of at least 65% at final-year level, plus a portfolio including research-based essays, a letter of motivation, a CV and a research concept note, and the programme runs over a minimum of 1 year full-time.

Faculty: Faculty of Law  |  Duration: 1 year, full-time  |  Intake: Closing dates: South Africa 30/09/2026, International 31/08/2026  |  Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

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Entry requirements

Bachelor of Laws degree, Bachelor of Procuration degree, a relevant foreign law degree, or at least an honours degree relevant to legal aspects in South Africa or Africa (NQF level 8), generally with a weighted average of at least 65% at final-year level; a portfolio of essays, motivation letter, CV and research concept note is required.

Intake: Closing dates: South Africa 30/09/2026, International 31/08/2026

Duration: 1 year, full-time

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