Master's Degree in South Africa

The MBL qualification is a professional qualification in line with the requirements of the HEQSF with regards to professional master’s degrees. This qualification is intended to provide candidates with the conceptual knowledge and fundamental competencies that will support further studies and applications in the field of Business Leadership at NQF level 10. This qualification is aligned with the requirements of best practice in management education, nationally and internationally, and addresses the needs of middle and senior managers in an affordable, flexible and pragmatic manner.

The Rhodes Business School’s s essence is “Leadership for Sustainability” and hence leadership and sustainability principles underline all subjects in the curriculum. Emphasis is placed on business continuity, as well as achieving a balance between economic, social and environmental sustainability. The School applies its own unique 4E (Economy, Ethics, Ecology and Equity) model in its teaching and learning practice.

LLM specialising in Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa admits up to 30 students annually, with scholarships available. Focused on human rights and democratisation in Africa, it offers core modules, research training, and a mini-dissertation, preparing graduates to drive meaningful impact across the continent.

LLM specialising in International Trade and Investment Law in Africa Coursework is a selection programme and only selected applicants will be admitted to the programme.

The curriculum for the MScAgric degree consists of a dissertation of 180 credits. An MScAgric degree in Livestock Production offers students the opportunity to investigate, compare and improve the different livestock production systems in South Africa and or Southern Africa.

Requirement: Exemption for at least five of the A100- and A200-level subjects of the Actuarial Society of South Africa (or equivalent)

The Publishing Studies team conducts industry-related research on behalf of the Publishers’ Association of South Africa (PASA) and the South African Booksellers’ Association (SABA), and their courses are endorsed by PASA. They also work with the Association of Publishing Educators, based in the UK.

The Department of Metallurgy maintains strong links with the metal industry within South Africa, providing undergraduates with exposure to a wide range of metal-related operations. The exposure equips graduates with sound knowledge of metal production, design, and manufacture.

The Department’s lecturers are involved in a variety of industry bodies and associations, and this close association keeps the programmes relevant. These include the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), the Library and Information Association of South Africa (LIASA).

An MScAgric degree in Production Physiology and Product Quality offers opportunity to conduct research on aspects of animal growth, adaptation and reproduction physiology of farm animals and game, with a focus on animal products and the quality thereof. Physiological aspects of the animal under extensive and intensive livestock production systems in South Africa and / or Southern Africa may be part of the research in these projects. Projects in this program offer opportunities for inter disciplinary research.

Are you interested in the insurance industry and how it works in South Africa? Do you want to know how insurance products function in the financial services industry? Do you want to gain expert knowledge on specialized matters pertaining to insurance litigation?

The MA (Counselling Psychology) program leads to registration as a Counselling Psychologist with the Professional Board of Psychology of the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). This full-time program encompasses the broad spectrum of Counselling Psychology. The program consists of a research component (completion of a minor dissertation) as well as attending workshops, contact sessions, and practical work.

The MA (Clinical Psychology) program leads to registration as a Clinical Psychologist with the Professional Board of Psychology of the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). This full-time program encompasses the broad spectrum of Clinical Psychology. The program consists of a research component (completion of a minor dissertation) as well as attending workshops, contact sessions, and practical work.

The MPhil in Social Policy and Development is an interdisciplinary Master's coursework and research program that is intended to build your knowledge and practice capacity in developing and analyzing social policies and interventions intended to address social development challenges at the national, community, and household level in South Africa and the Southern African region. The course will also have applicability to other development contexts.

Tax laws have become increasingly complex in the last century. More and more anti-avoidance measures have recently been introduced to curb the effectiveness of tax avoidance structures, thus increasing the volumes of tax provisions applicable to day-to-day commercial transactions. The Master’s in Tax Law is a structured qualification intended to provide candidates with an in-depth understanding of the tax code as well as developing tax laws in South Africa and in the international community.

Our research function occupies a unique position in Africa. We have the largest number of clinical specialists on the continent, including many European and American certified specialists. 

Are you interested in current affairs? Does the idea of studying international law in the most vibrant city in Africa appeal to you? Do you want to further your studies in a vibrant and dynamic field of law?