The Master’s degree (LLM) in Multidisciplinary Human Rights is a two-year programme consisting of interactive lectures, clinical work in the first year of study, and the writing of a mini-dissertation in the second year.
Admission requirements
- An LLB or equivalent qualification is required for entrance into the legal profession.
- At least an honours degree in any discipline is required, but, exceptionally, a Bachelor's degree with significant experience in the field of human rights may be considered.
Foreign qualifications are subject to South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) requirements.
The SAQA website can be accessed at http://www.saqa.org.za/
Applicants must have excellent academic credentials and demonstrate human rights experience or interest.
Applications for admission can be made on www.up.ac.za/apply
Cost Estimation
Please refer to the UP website in the link below to get an estimated cost Postgraduate Tuition Fees | University of Pretoria.
Tuition Fees may be adjusted annually.
Scholarships
Yes, a limited number of scholarships for both South African and international students are available within the law faculty. Please consult the up website Funding | University of Pretoria and up law website Faculty of Law | University of Pretoria for funding opportunities and eligibility. Please note that both the scholarships and awarding of scholarship process are facilitated by the UP-law faculty and not the Centre for Human Rights.
