University of Pretoria - Faculty of Law LLM (International Air, Space and Telecommunications Law) (Coursework)
University of Pretoria - Faculty of Law

University of Pretoria - Faculty of Law

LLM (International Air, Space and Telecommunications Law) (Coursework)

Pretoria, South Africa

Master degree

1 up to

2 years

English

Full time

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About : The LLM (International Air, Space and Telecommunications Law) is a comprehensive coursework program that focuses on legal principles governing the air and space sectors. This program allows you to explore critical issues in international air law, space law, and telecommunications law, providing you with a solid foundation in these specialized areas. The course is designed for those interested in advancing their legal expertise and pursuing careers related to aviation and space industries.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue roles in various fields, such as international law, aviation regulation, and telecommunications law. Potential job opportunities include positions within government agencies, private law firms, NGOs, and multinational corporations involved in aviation or space exploration. They may work as legal advisors, policy analysts, or compliance specialists, contributing to the development of regulations and ensuring adherence to international standards.

Programme information

A limited number of no more than 10 students are selected per year according to the general selection guidelines.
In addition to the general admission requirements, the following specific selection criteria are used in combination to select the eligible students:

  • a demonstrated professional, academic and personal interest in and commitment to international air, space and telecommunications law;
  • an indication that the applicant would be likely to put the qualification to good use in his or her future career, preferably in his or her country of origin (the ‘multiplier effect’);
  • geographic representation (in the sense that an overrepresentation of students from a particular African country will be avoided, given the pan-African scope and ambitions of the programme);
  • gender representation (in the sense that an equitable balance between women and men is sought);
  • equitable representation of persons from vulnerable communities (such as persons with disabilities, persons belonging to indigenous communities and LGBTI persons).

Also consult General Academic Regulations G30-G55 as well as the LLM/MPhil Guideline Document of the Faculty of Law and the programme-specific regulations set out in respect of each programme.

Unless the specific requirements listed for a particular programme indicates otherwise, the Master of Laws degree by Coursework is awarded once a student has successfully completed courses in research methodology, three 30-credit modules prescribed for the particular programme, the submission of a research proposal and the submission of a mini-dissertation.

Also refer to the Postgraduate Brochure for the complete study programme as well as the Postgraduate administrative processes after registration.

The curriculum will generally consist of:

  • Three modules counting 30 credits each (at least one of these modules must be completed during the first year of registration).
  • A module in research methodology (RHP 801 - (non-credit-bearing)) (this module must be completed during the first year of registration).
  • A research proposal (RHP 803 - (non-credit-bearing)).
  • A mini-dissertation.