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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.
Laws
The curriculum for the general LLM by coursework is not formally organised by department, and there is no uniform set of prescribed modules.
Socio-economic Rights (Coursework)
Socio-economic Rights (Coursework) from University of Pretoria is increasingly becoming multifaceted and in certain areas more global.
General LLM
The General LLM degree is offered at Stellenbosch University.
Labour Law (Coursework)
Labour Law (Coursework) from University of Pretoria is increasingly becoming multifaceted and in certain areas more global.
Law
Law from University of Pretoria is increasingly becoming multifaceted and in certain areas more global.
Environment Law
At Environment 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.
Business Law
The School of Law at University of Kwazulu Natal offers an LLM programme in Business Law on both the Howard College and Pietermaritzburg Campuses.
Private Law
The master in Private 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.
Child Care and Protection Law
The School of Law at University of Kwazulu Natal offers an LLM programme in Child Care and Protection Law.
Advanced Criminal Justice
The School of Law at University of Kwazulu Natal offers an LLM programme in Advanced Criminal Justice on both the Howard College and Pietermaritzburg Campuses.
Intellectual Property Law
The master in Intellectual 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.
Policing
Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualification may also beconsidered for the Policing programme from Tshwane University of Technology.
Comparative Labour Law
At Comparative Labour 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.
Maritime Law
The Unit of Maritime Law and Maritime Studies at the University of Kwazulu Natal (UKZN) offers a unique and highly specialised Masters programme in Maritime Law.
Consumer Protection Law (Coursework)
Consumer Protection Law (Coursework) from University of Pretoria is increasingly becoming multifaceted and in certain areas more global.
International Economic Law
The master in International Economic 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.
Justice and Transformation
The interdisciplinary Justice and Transformation programme at the University of Cape Town is offered in collaboration with departments in the Humanities Faculty, the Law Faculty, the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation, the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation and the International Centre for Transitional Justice.
Criminal Law (Research)
The Department of Procedural Law from Faculty of Law at University of Johannesburg offers a LLM in Criminal Law (Research).
Constitutional Law (Research)
The Department of Public Law from Faculty of Law at University of Johannesburg offers a LLM in Criminal Procedural Law (Research).
Tax Law
The LLM in Tax Law from University of Johannesburg is a structured qualification intended to provide candidates with an in-depth understanding of the tax core as well as developing tax laws in South Africa and in the international community.