Overview

Program Options

LLM programmes in UCT's Department of Public Law provide an opportunity to do graduate work in this unusual and challenging environment. The Public Law programme at the University of Cape Town offers a range of general and more specific LLM emphasis, including:

Constitutional and Administrative Law

Criminology, Law and Society

Environmental Law

Human Rights Law

International Law

Marine & Environmental Law

Programme Structure

Courses include:

International Law of the Sea

Governing under the Constitution: Law and Practice

Principles of Environmental Law

Land Use Planning Law

Natural Resources Law

International Protection of Women's Human Rights

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cape Town, South Africa

Disciplines

Public Law View 21 other Masters in Public Law 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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Other requirements

General requirements

Certified copies of full academic transcripts, including a grading legend from your institution explaining the local marking system

Full CV

500 word motivation for proposed study

Names and contact details of two referees (at least one of which is academic)

Proof of English proficiency (if necessary)

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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

94520 ZAR / year

≈ 94520 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

32500 ZAR / year

≈ 32500 ZAR / year

Additional Details

International students must add the relevant Administrative Service Fee (ZAR 5300) /International Term fee to the cost of the typical fee.

Dissertation:R11890

Living costs

Cape Town

South Africa

9088 - 15529 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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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Public Law.

Available Scholarships

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