MPhil
University of Pretoria - Faculty of Law
Key Information
Campus location
Pretoria, South Africa
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
1 year
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
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Introduction
MPhil
With regard to the curriculum, the relevant General Academic Regulations apply and the dissertation counts 100% for the final mark. The dissertation consists of 36 000-48 000 words – including footnotes but excluding the table of contents and the bibliography. The topic of the dissertation must be relevant to a discipline in the field of legal studies, and be approved by the Dean. The final copy of the dissertation must be accompanied by a proof of submission of an article to a journal accredited by the Department of Higher Education and Training. The article must be based on the research that the student has conducted for the dissertation and be approved by the supervisor.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Final year
Core modules
- Dissertation: Law 890
- Research methodology 802
- Research proposal and oral defence of the research proposal 804
Program Outcome
Credits:200
Program Tuition Fee
Program delivery
The minimum duration of the Program is 1 year (2 semesters) and the maximum duration is 2 years (4 semesters). The study period may only be extended by the Faculty Postgraduate Committee on recommendation of the relevant head of department based on good reason shown and if it is clear that the student will be able to complete the Program in a further year of study.