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Master of Philosophy in Environmental Law (Structured) at University of the Western Cape

University of the Western Cape, South Africa

Programme overview

MPhil (Structured) in Environmental Law, code 7871, full-time or part-time.

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

What you will study

Modules include Climate Law and Governance, Constitutional Law and Nature, International Environmental Law and Advanced Environmental Law, with a mini thesis (IEL803) and research paper (IEL805).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Faculty of Law (LLM/MPhil): minimum of 60% over the last two years of an LLB or equivalent degree; applicants with 65% or higher are given priority. Applicants submit a certified ID, academic transcript, certified degree certificate(s), a short CV, a one-page motivation and a short research intention.

Requirements published at faculty level.

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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