MPhil (Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa) (Coursework)
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 (Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa) (Coursework)
The curriculum will generally consist of:
- Seven modules which are compulsory and has to be completed during the first year of registration.
- A module in research methodology (RHP 801)) (this module must be completed during the first year of registration).
- A research proposal (RHP 803).
- A mini-dissertation of 18,000 to 20,000 words.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Final year
Core modules
- Accredited course in human rights 802
- Applied human rights 801
- Democratisation in Africa 801
- Human rights in Africa 801
- International and comparative human rights 801
- Mini-dissertation 802
- Research methodology for human rights 801
- Research proposal 803
- Introduction to the South African legal system and Bill of Rights 801
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.