The Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria held a
On 29 and 30 January 2018, the Centre for Human
The Centre for Human Rights, Faculty of Law, University of
The Centre for Human Rights, Faculty of Law, University of
The Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria is launching
The Master’s degree (LLM) in Disability Rights in Africa is a two-year programme that is offered as a blended learning course comprising of online interaction and residential face-to-face weeks in Pretoria. Two face-to-face sessions will be scheduled every year (four face-to-face sessions over a period of two years).
Admission requirements
- Open to individuals with an LLB degree or equivalent.
- Non-lawyers with at least an honours degree in an academic discipline relevant to disability rights in Africa, OR any other qualification in an academic discipline relevant to disability rights in Africa that allows admission to a master’s programme at the institution where the undergraduate qualification was obtained. If that qualification has a duration of less than 4 years, substantial proven practical or professional experience in disability rights in Africa, subject to the discretion of the Dean, is further required.
- Foreign qualifications are subject to South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) requirements.
- Applicants must have excellent academic credentials and demonstrate human rights experience or interest.
- A maximum of fifteen students will be accepted for the 2025 academic year.
Cost Estimation (subject to change)
Students paid a combined total of approximately R37 000 for the 2023 and 2024 academic years. This is a general guide and applicants should note that tuition fees for the 2025 - 2026 academic years are likely to increase. Kindly please also note that fees might be higher for international students.
In addition to registration and tuition fees, students have to finance their travel to and accommodation during the contact block sessions, which are compulsory to attend. (A total of four contact sessions, each lasting one week, will be scheduled over the two-year period).
