Overview

Key facts

The Master of Laws by dissertation from the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg receives a large number of applications for research degrees each year and is only able to accommodate a small number of research students.

In practice, a very strong academic record and/or a record of appropriate work or research experience is necessary to gain admission to the research degree programme. In addition, an important consideration is the availability of supervision in your chosen area of research.

This programme gives lawyers and legal scholars the chance to broaden and deepen their knowledge in a range of legal disciplines. This programme has a diverse offering of modules. As such, it would suit students who would like the flexibility of choosing subjects according to their own professional development and academic goals.

Programme Structure

From the diverse portfolio of modules offered under this programme, students will be exposed to critical, analytical and comparative legal perspectives on a wide variety of topics related to commercial, private, adjectival, and public law.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-08-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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100

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Disciplines

International Law Public Law Master of Laws (LLM) View 22 other Masters in Master of Laws (LLM) 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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General requirements

An LLB degree, a bachelor’s degree with honours, or an appropriate postgraduate diploma.
Your application should include a CV, an academic record (transcript) and a short proposal, also known as an expression of interest.
The short proposal is a document of 7 – 10 pages that outlines the applicant’s proposed research and the research questions to be investigated. It should include a provisional title as well as a provisional bibliography.

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

25680 ZAR / year

≈ 25680 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

25680 ZAR / year

≈ 25680 ZAR / year

Additional Details

LLM by research, full-time R25,680
LLM by research, full-time second term R12,920
LLM by research, part-time R17,110
LLM by research, part-time, second term R9,040

Living costs

Johannesburg

South Africa

8434 - 12036 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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