Overview

About Child Care and Protection Law at University of Kwazulu Natal

The Child Care and Protection Law programme from University of Kwazulu Natal aims to provide candidates with specialist expertise in the field of Child Law. Theoretical, practical and international law aspects are covered.

Key Features

Aside from gaining research skills, during seminars, candidates benefit from discussions on more than 50 important child-related subject areas.

The mini-dissertation topic will be individually chosen (with guidance) on a child-related issue based on each candidate’s interest and needs.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methodology

Children’s Rights: Local and International Perspectives

Child Care Policy and Legislation

Roles of Professionals in Proceedings Affecting Children
Theory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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IELTS

7

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Durban, South Africa

Disciplines

Early Childhood Education Childhood Studies View 3 other Masters in Early Childhood Education in South Africa

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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

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80

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7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Academic Transcript (and a SAQA certificate if your qualification is not from a South African institution)
Matric Certificate
ID
Passport if you are a foreign student
A personal motivation explaining why you wish to do Child Protection Law
Curriculum vitae.
A recent example of your writing. E.g. a research assignment, essay or report from your undergraduate degree
Proof of payment of the application fee

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18300 USD / year

≈ 18300 USD / year

Living costs

Durban

South Africa

7800 - 9401 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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Overview

About Child Care and Protection Law at University of Kwazulu Natal

Key Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Living costs

Durban

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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