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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

Roman Law (Research)

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

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

Indigenous Law (Research)

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

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

Public Procurement Policy and Regulations

Public Procurement Policy and Regulations from Stellenbosch University is a professional LLM programme and is the only one of its kind on the continent and will establish or deepen your knowledge of public procurement law.

LL.M. Full-time On-campus
1 year$7,375/yr
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg4,2(159)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 4% in Worldwide

Laws

The Master of Laws by dissertation from the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg gives candidates the opportunity to conduct their own research into a specific area of the law.

LL.M. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$2,169/yr
University of Johannesburg4,3(231)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 6% in Worldwide

Drafting and Interpretation of Contracts

The lecturing style in this Master in Drafting and Interpretation of Contracts at University of Johannesburg is interactive. 

LL.M. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$3,045/yr
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg4,2(159)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 4% in Worldwide

International Economic Law

This International Economic Law LLM programme from University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg focuses on issues of multilateral cooperation; international accountability; responsibility to protect and Global South approaches to international law.

LL.M. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$5,116/yr
University of Pretoria4,2(184)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 7% in Worldwide

International Law (Coursework)

International 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

Banking Law (Coursework)

Banking 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 Kwazulu Natal3,8(153)
Durban, South Africa Top 7% in Worldwide

Childcare and Protection

The Childcare and Protection programme at University of Kwazulu Natal aims to equip candidates with a broad range of interdisciplinary skills and knowledge relating to children’s issues. 

LL.M. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$19,100/yr
University of South Africa (UNISA)4,2(488)
Online Top 15% in Worldwide

Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure

The master in Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure 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 Johannesburg4,3(231)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 6% in Worldwide

Corporate Law

The Faculty of Law is offering a Master in Corporate Law at University of Johannesburg.An LLM in Corporate Law provides the ideal foundation for specialising in this popular focus area. UJ is unique in offering four dedicated corporate law modules.

LL.M. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$3,045/yr
University of Cape Town4,2(164)
Cape Town, South Africa Top 3% in Worldwide

Theories of Justice and Inequality

Housed in the Department of Sociology, the Theories of Justice and Inequality programme at the University of Cape Town was conceptualised and initiated as an interdisciplinary programme in collaboration with the Poverty and Inequality Initiative (PII).

M.Phil. Full-time On-campus
2 years$8,913/yr
University of South Africa (UNISA)4,2(488)
Online Top 15% in Worldwide

Family Law

The master in Family 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

Mercantile Law

At Mercantile 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 South Africa (UNISA)4,2(488)
Online Top 15% in Worldwide

Corporate Law

The master in Corporate 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

Property Law

The master in Property 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

Jurisprudence

The master in Jurisprudence 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.

M.Sc. Part-time Online
3 years$370/yr
University of Kwazulu Natal3,8(153)
Durban, South Africa Top 7% in Worldwide

Constitutional Litigation

The School of Law at the University of Kwazulu Natal offers an LLM programme in Constitutional Litigation.

LL.M. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$19,100/yr
University of Johannesburg4,3(231)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 6% in Worldwide

Human Rights

The Faculty of Law is offering a Master in Human Rights at University of Johannesburg. Students are expected to complete a minor dissertation on any topic in the broad field of fundamental rights. They will benefit from research workshops which help to guide students in the writing process.

LL.M. Part-time On-campus
2 years$3,045/yr
University of Johannesburg4,3(231)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 6% in Worldwide

Private Law (Research)

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

LL.M. Full-time +2 On-campus
$2,507/yr

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