LLM in Human Rights Law
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Faculty: Faculty of Law
Department: Department of Public Law
Programme Level: Postgraduate
Programme Name: LLM in Human Rights Law
Programme Code: M4055Q
Medium of Facilitation:
NQF Level: 9
NQF Credits: 180
SAQA: 74067
Application Start Date:
Application End Date: Apr 1, 2022
Purpose
Progressive&%2358; The LLM examines the most current developments on human rights in Africa and around the world
Global&%2358; The LLM will examine human rights in a global context and consider international law and comparative jurisdictions
Transformative&%2358; The LLM will consider the way in which human rights in South Africa are designed to transform our society.
Career Opportunities
An LLM in Human Rights Law will equip and prepare you&%2358;
◾ To develop your legal practice to include human rights questions;
◾ To be a public interest lawyer fighting for the human rights of the weakest among us;
◾ For a job in an activist NGO campaigning for human rights;
◾ For a job in an international organisation working on human rights;
◾ For an academic career in research in fundamental rights; and
◾ For work in the judiciary or to develop your skills as a judge.
Curriculum
Admission Requirements
31 October 2022
Selection Process
The minimum entry requirement is an LLB degree (or equivalent qualification) at NQF Level 7 or 8 and a minimum number of credits of 624. Candidates for admission to Master’s degrees in general need to have obtained their previous degree with an average mark of at least 65%.
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