University of Pretoria - Faculty of Law LLM (Sexual and Reproductive Rights in Africa) (Coursework)
University of Pretoria - Faculty of Law

University of Pretoria - Faculty of Law

LLM (Sexual and Reproductive Rights in Africa) (Coursework)

Pretoria, South Africa

Master degree

1 up to

2 years

English

Full time

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About : The LLM in Sexual and Reproductive Rights in Africa is a coursework-based program that focuses on legal frameworks and policies impacting sexual and reproductive health in the African context. This program aims to equip students with the knowledge to address contemporary legal challenges through a rights-based approach.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue a variety of career paths, including roles in human rights advocacy, policy development, legal consultancy, and work with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) focused on health and rights. This degree also prepares students for advanced research opportunities or positions within governmental and international bodies dedicated to sexual and reproductive rights.

Programme information

This is a selection programme and only selected applicants will be admitted to the programme.

Applicants must submit fully completed applications to the Centre for Human Rights by 31 July every year.

The maximum number of students admitted into the programme is 15 per year. Scholarships are available to several students depending on available funding, and self-funding students may be admitted provided they meet the general admission and course-specific requirements.

In addition to the general admission requirements, selection is also based on:

  • demonstrated professional, academic, and professional interest in Sexual and Reproductive Rights in Africa
  • geographic representation, gender representation, and equitable representation from vulnerable communities.

Short-listed applicants will be required to write an essay on a given topic within a limited time, which is assessed and considered in the admission process.

The curriculum consists of:

  • Six compulsory modules counting 15 credits each.
  • 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 of 18,000 to 20,000 words.

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.