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Master's Degree Law Full Time

Master of Laws

at University of Fort Hare · South Africa

Duration

1 Year

Intake

—

Mode

Full Time

About this program

The Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree is an advanced study program that allows students to deepen their knowledge in specialized areas of law. It explores legal theory, principles, and the complexities of different legal systems. Students engage critically with legal issues from global and interdisciplinary perspectives, developing an understanding of the law's impact on society, governance, and individual rights. The program also includes study of emerging legal fields and their developments. This full-time program lasts one year and is designed for students who hold appropriate qualifications in law.

Entry requirements

To qualify, applicants must have completed a four-year Bachelor’s degree at NQF Level 8, a Bachelor of Honours degree after a three-year Bachelor’s degree, a Postgraduate Diploma articulating with a cognate Master’s degree, or a similar qualification regarded as equivalent by Senate and SAQA evaluation. Admission also requires Senate approval based on examinations or qualifications equivalent to NQF Level 8, subject to any additional programme-specific requirements and the University’s Recognition of Prior Learning policy.

Career outcomes

  • Attorney
  • Legal Consultant
  • Legal Researcher
  • Professor
  • Corporate Counsel
  • Arbitrator
  • Mediator
  • Compliance Officer
  • Contract Manager
  • Public Policy Analyst
  • Human Rights Advocate
  • International Lawyer
  • Tax Advisor
  • Intellectual Property Specialist
  • Environmental Law Expert
  • Government Advisor
  • NGO Legal Advisor
  • Legal Writer
  • Legal Editor
  • Diplomacy Specialist
  • Litigation Consultant
  • In-House Counsel
  • Legal Educator
  • Family Law Specialist
  • Constitutional Law Expert
  • Legal Analyst

How this course compares

  • University of Fort Hare is #16 in South Africa on research impact (353,927 citations).
  • It lists 5 Law courses in total, 2 of them at master's level.
  • Most master's Law courses in South Africa take 1 year full-time; this one takes 1 Year.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Master of Laws at University of Fort Hare?

It takes 1 Year, studied Full Time.

Is University of Fort Hare a good university for Law?

University of Fort Hare is #16 in South Africa on research impact (353,927 citations).

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