The LLM/MPhil in Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa is a unique programme to which 25 to 30 individuals from African countries are admitted.

During an intensive one-year course, they are taught by eminent lecturers in the field of human rights and gain invaluable practical exposure. It is the only course of its kind in Africa.

The class of 2021 comprises 28 students (15 women and 13 men) drawn from 15 Countries in Africa. The students are from the following countries: Botswana, Burundi, Cameroon, DRC,  Ghana, Kenya,  Madagascar,  Malawi,  Mauritius,  Namibia, Nigeria,  South Africa, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. 

The class of 2021 is the twenty-second LLM/MPhil class since the inception of the programme in 2000.

The graduation ceremony will take place on 10 December 2021

Geographical distribution of the 2020 class 

Map showing the countries of origin of the 2021 Class

Student Guide

Download 2021 Student/Course guide

Weekly Programmes

Study Trips

Students will go on study visits in April and the destinations may include Lesotho, Mozambique, Venda and Zimbabwe.