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97 Master's degrees in Law in South Africa

Exploring Law programmes in South Africa reveals a diverse range of options for international students. Tuition fees vary widely, with the lower-end at €332, the typical fee around €3,502, and the higher-end reaching €17,129. This broad spectrum ensures that students with different budgets can find suitable programmes. Notably, 34% of programmes are considered affordable, making legal education accessible to a wider audience. Additionally, 19% of Law programmes are available online, offering flexibility for those who may not be able to relocate. South Africa boasts a robust legal education system, with 25% of its universities offering Law programmes. This extensive availability ensures that aspiring lawyers have numerous quality options to choose from across the country.

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University of Johannesburg4,3(231)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 6% in Worldwide

Law of Evidence (Research)

The Department of Procedural Law from Faculty of Law at University of Johannesburg offers a LLM in Law of Evidence (Research).

LL.M. Full-time +2 On-campus
$2,507/yr
Stellenbosch University4,4(123)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 5% in Worldwide

Mercantile Law

Mercantile Law from Stellenbosch University entails independent research on a chosen topic conducted under a supervisor.

LL.M. Full-time On-campus
1 year$7,350/yr
Stellenbosch University4,4(123)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 5% in Worldwide

Private Law

Private Law from Stellenbosch University entails independent research on a chosen topic conducted under a supervisor.

LL.M. Full-time On-campus
1 year$7,350/yr
Stellenbosch University4,4(123)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 5% in Worldwide

Public Law

Public Law from Stellenbosch University entails independent research on a chosen topic conducted under a supervisor.

LL.M. Full-time On-campus
1 year$7,350/yr
University of Pretoria4,2(184)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 7% in Worldwide

Insolvency and Business Rescue (Coursework)

University of Pretoria offers you the chance to study Insolvency and Business Rescue (Coursework) at the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences.

M.Phil. Full-time On-campus
1 year$3,845/yr
University of Johannesburg4,3(231)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 6% in Worldwide

Criminal Procedural Law (Research)

The Department of Procedural Law from Faculty of Law at University of Johannesburg offers a LLM in Criminal Procedural Law (Research).

LL.M. Full-time +2 On-campus
$2,507/yr
University of Johannesburg4,3(231)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 6% in Worldwide

Commercial Law

Many large corporate and commercial transactions take place in Johannesburg, South Africa’s economic hub. The UJ Law Faculty is thus well placed to offer a highly relevant LLM in Commercial Law, drawing students from leading commercial firms. The faculty is offering a Master in Commercial Law at University of Johannesburg.

LL.M. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$3,045/yr
Stellenbosch University4,4(123)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 5% in Worldwide

Intellectual Property Law

This Intellectual Property Law LLM programme from Stellenbosch University is the only fully accredited Master of Laws with a focus on Intellectual Property Law as a legal discipline distinct from Private Law or Mercantile Law. 

LL.M. Full-time On-campus
1 year$7,350/yr
Stellenbosch University4,4(123)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 5% in Worldwide

International Trade Law

Stellenbosch University's specialised LLM programme focuses on International Trade Law, commercial arbitration and carriage agreements

LL.M. Full-time On-campus
1 year$7,509/yr
University of South Africa (UNISA)4,2(488)
Online Top 15% in Worldwide

Human Rights Law

The master in Human Rights Law at University of South Africa (UNISA)  provides comprehensive open distance learning in a socially responsible and distinctive manner that produces excellent scholarship and research, provides quality tuition and fosters active community engagement.

LL.M. Part-time Online
3 years$370/yr
University of South Africa (UNISA)4,2(488)
Online Top 15% in Worldwide

Insurance Law

The master in Insurance Law at University of South Africa (UNISA)  provides comprehensive open distance learning in a socially responsible and distinctive manner that produces excellent scholarship and research, provides quality tuition and fosters active community engagement.

LL.M. Part-time Online
3 years$370/yr
University of the Western Cape4,3(86)
Cape Town, South Africa Top 15% in Worldwide

Human Rights Protection

At Human Rights Protection from the University of the Western Cape, its strong teaching and applied research focus is building critical capacity in both the private and public sectors.

LL.M. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$6,504/yr
University of South Africa (UNISA)4,2(488)
Online Top 15% in Worldwide

Mercantile Law

We offer our students at the University of South Africa (UNISA) a Master of Law in Mercantile Law programme. 

LL.M. Part-time Online
3 years$185/module
University of the Western Cape4,3(86)
Cape Town, South Africa Top 15% in Worldwide

Corporate Law

At Corporate Law from the University of the Western Cape, its strong teaching and applied research focus is building critical capacity in both the private and public sectors.

LL.M. Full-time On-campus
4 years$1,626/yr
University of Pretoria4,2(184)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 7% in Worldwide

Intellectual Property Law (Coursework)

Intellectual Property Law (Coursework) from University of Pretoria maintains professional relations with many international bodies, such as the United Nations (UN), the European Union (EU), the World Bank and foreign universities.

LL.M. Full-time On-campus
1 year$3,966/yr
University of Pretoria4,2(184)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 7% in Worldwide

Estate Law (Coursework)

Estate Law (Coursework) from University of Pretoria maintains professional relations with many international bodies, such as the United Nations (UN), the European Union (EU), the World Bank and foreign universities.

LL.M. Full-time On-campus
1 year$3,966/yr
University of South Africa (UNISA)4,2(488)
Online Top 15% in Worldwide

Labour Law

The master in Labour Law at University of South Africa (UNISA)  provides comprehensive open distance learning in a socially responsible and distinctive manner that produces excellent scholarship and research, provides quality tuition and fosters active community engagement.

LL.M. Part-time Online
3 years$370/yr
University of Pretoria4,2(184)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 7% in Worldwide

Insolvency and Business Rescue (Coursework)

Insolvency and Business Rescue (Coursework) from University of Pretoria aspires to be at the cutting edge of economic, financial and management education.

M.Phil. Full-time On-campus
1 year$3,845/yr
University of the Western Cape4,3(86)
Cape Town, South Africa Top 15% in Worldwide

Disability Law

At Disability Law from the University of the Western Cape, its strong teaching and applied research focus is building critical capacity in both the private and public sectors.

LL.M. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$6,504/yr
University of Johannesburg4,3(231)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 6% in Worldwide

Administrative Law (Research)

The Department of Public Law from Faculty of Law at University of Johannesburg offers a LLM in Administrative Law (Research).

LL.M. Part-time On-campus
2 years$2,507/yr

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