Master of Laws in Human Rights Protection (Structured) at University of the Western Cape

Programme overview

The Master of Laws in Human Rights Protection at the UWC Faculty of Law is a postgraduate degree (programme code 7801) combining taught modules with a shorter research component. It is offered full-time and part-time.

Faculty: Faculty of Law | Study mode: full-time | Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Modules include Gender Equality & Women's Rights 815, Legal and Cultural Pluralism, Children's Rights 817, International Family Law 811, International Protection of Human Rights Law 814, International Humanitarian Law 815, Global Human Rights Issues 816, Islamic Personal Law & Jurisprudence 811 and Economic, Social & Cultural Rights 811. Candidates complete either a mini-thesis (803/804, 40 credits) or a research paper (805/806, 20 credits) alongside the taught modules.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Faculty of Law postgraduate (LLM/MPhil): minimum of 60% over the last two years of the LLB or equivalent; applicants with 65% or higher are given priority. Applicants prepare certified ID or passport copy, academic transcript, certified degree certificate(s), short CV, one-page motivation and a short research intention (international applicants also a SAQA evaluation certificate). Admission is competitive.

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.

Apply through the official page: https://student.uwc.ac.za/

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