Mid-year Applications
UCT Law's School for Advanced Legal Studies accepts mid-year applications for a range of Master's in Law programmes.
Can I apply to do my Master's starting July 2024?
Yes, you can. The Master's specialisations open for mid-year intake are in the table below.
Are there different types of Master's programmes?
Yes, there are three types of Master's programmes, as follows:
- Professional Masters | Four courses and four associated research tasks
- LLM or MPhil by coursework & dissertation | Four courses and a minor dissertation (25,000 words)
- LLM or MPhil by research | Research only, dissertation (40,000 words)
Must I have an LLB to do a Master's in Law?
Not necessarily. Here are your options:
To do an LLM, you will need to have an LLB degree.However, some Professional Masters (PM) programmes (Commercial Law and Dispute Resolution) do not require an LLB, but all applicants must have an NQF 8 qualification or equivalent.
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Specialisation |
PM |
LLM |
MPhil |
PGDip |
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Commercial Law |
PM |
LLM |
MPhil |
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Comparative Business Law in Africa |
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LLM |
MPhil |
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Dispute Resolution |
PM |
LLM |
MPhil |
PGDip |
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General |
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LLM |
MPhil |
PGDip |
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Human Rights Law |
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LLM |
MPhil |
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International Law |
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LLM |
MPhil |
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Public Law |
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LLM |
MPhil |
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Tax Law |
PM |
LLM |
MPhil |
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What will it cost me to undertake postgraduate studies?
For full information on fees for a Master's or PG Dip in Law, please consult the Fees Handbook.
Where can I apply?
All applications must be completed on UCT's online application platform.
Where can I get more information?
You can send your questions to any of the following: