LLM (Extractive Industry Law in Africa) (Coursework)
University of Pretoria - Faculty of Law
About this program
LLM (Extractive Industry Law in Africa) (Coursework)
- 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.
Admission requirements
- LLB degree or BProc degree or relevant degree from a foreign university that allows entrance to the formal legal profession
- A weighted average of at least 65% at final-year level
- An example of a piece of academic writing relevant to the field
- A cover letter:
- motivate the desire to study in the field
- previous experience in the field, if any
- explain how the degree will be applied to contribute to sustainable development in Africa
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Final year
Core modules
- Rights to and regulation of natural resources 801
- Sustainability aspects of extractive industries 802
- Mini-dissertation 800
- Research methodology 801
- Research proposal 803
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Program delivery
The minimum duration of a Program is 1 year (2 semesters) and the maximum duration is 2 years (4 semesters). The study period may only be extended in an individual case with the approval of the Faculty Postgraduate Committee on recommendation of the relevant head of department, based on good reason shown and if the student has a reasonable prospect of completing the Program in a further year of study.
Tuition
Please contact the institute for more information about tuition fees
Qualification
Credits: 200
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University of Pretoria - Faculty of Law
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