Stellenbosch University
Master of Laws
The Master of Laws in Law and Legal Studies is offered by Stellenbosch University.
Program Length: 3 YEARS.
Master of Laws by Research or by Coursework offered by the Stellenbosch University at the Faculty of Law
Coursework, residential with specialisation in various fields of study in law, including -Research-based (thesis). All fields of study in law, including -
- General
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Intellectual Property Law
- International Trade Law
- Labour Law
- Public Procurement Policy and Regulation
- Mercantile Law
- Private Law
- Public Law
To obtain the LLM degree by research you must:
- conduct an approved research curriculum of at least one year (after attaining the bachelor’s degree or reaching the required level of proficiency referred to above under “Admission requirements”) at this university or at some other institution approved by Senate; and
- present for assessment a thesis of an acceptable standard; and
- complete any additional work or study as required by the lecturers concerned.
Duration of programme
- As a full-time student, you will be allowed to register for a maximum of two consecutive academic years.
- As a part-time student, you will be allowed to register for a maximum of three consecutive academic years.
- If you want to register again after the total time allowed has expired, you must obtain permission from the Dean.