Overview

Key Features

The Extractive Industry Law in Africa (Coursework) course from University of Pretoria has as its mission the creation and sustenance of a research and education environment that is grounded in values of social justice and excellence.

As the law is increasingly becoming multifaceted and in certain areas more global, the Faculty maintains professional relations with many international bodies, such as the United Nations (UN), the European Union (EU), the World Bank and foreign universities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Rights to and regulation of natural resources

Sustainability aspects of extractive industries

Mini-dissertation

Research methodology

Research proposal

The South Africa Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act

International law aspects of extractive industries

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

200 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pretoria, South Africa

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

LLB degree or BProc degree or relevant degree from a foreign university that allows entrance to the formal legal professionA weighted average of at least 65% at final-year levelAn example of a piece of academic writing relevant to the fieldA cover letter:

motivate the desire to study in the field
previous experience in the field, if any
explain how the degree will be applied to contribute to sustainable development in Africa

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

62000 ZAR / year

≈ 62000 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

31000 ZAR / year

≈ 31000 ZAR / year

Additional Details

Non-South African citizens (excluding students who are citizens of SADC countries) will be charged double the tuition fee of South African students.

Living costs

Pretoria

South Africa

8592 - 10309 ZAR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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English requirements

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