Overview

About Advanced Criminal Justice at University of Kwazulu Natal

The Advanced Criminal Justice programme from University of Kwazulu Natal aims to develop an expert knowledge of South African Criminal Law, and to provide students with the opportunity to make extensive use of comparative materials.

Key Features

Students are required to complete four modules from the prescribed list of modules, and to complete a 15 000-word dissertation.

Two modules will be presented each year, one per semester. The programme will thus be presented on a part-time basis, in order to focus on attracting students from the ranks of the Department of Justice, the Correctional Services, and the SAPS, as well as legal practitioners.

Programme Structure

Modules include:

Research Methodology

Advanced Criminal Law

Criminal Process

International Criminal Law

Sentencing

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

More details

Research deadline:

Semester 1: End of November the preceding year of admission
Semester 2: End of May of the year of admission

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Durban, South Africa

Disciplines

Criminal Law Master of Laws (LLM) Criminal Justice View 6 other Masters in Criminal Justice 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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Other requirements

General requirements

Confirmation you have applied online.
Your academic transcript (uploaded online). Please email a copy of your LLB final transcript (degree complete) or relevant qualification as soon as it is available.
A 1-page personal motivation explaining why labour law is your first choice.
Curriculum vitae.
A recent example of your writing. E.g. a research assignment or essay from your undergraduate degree.
A concept note (only full research).
Proof of application fee – this is relevant as many students use an incorrect reference for the deposit which then reflects as fees outstanding, which is not credited to the student number.

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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.

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Overview

About Advanced Criminal Justice 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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