MPhil (Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa) (Coursework)
University of Pretoria - Faculty of Law
About this program
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.
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
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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
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
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.
Tuition
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Qualification
Credits: 200
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University of Pretoria - Faculty of Law
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