Study Programme Details
| City: | Johannesburg |
| Country: | South Africa |
| Admission Sessions: | Summer Session |
| Mode of Study: | Fully on Site |
About this Study Course
Embark on a scholarly journey with our Doctor of Laws (LLD) in Human Rights, a program designed for students to showcase their ability to make distinctive and novel contributions to the corpus of knowledge in legal studies. Explore the depth of human rights in the context of contemporary legal landscapes, blending theoretical insights with practical applications.
Overview
Step into the realm of legal scholarship with our LLD in Human Rights – Programme Code: P4015Q. Whether you choose part-time or full-time, the program, at NQF Level 10, offers a profound exploration of human rights issues. With 120 credits (SAQA: 88870), our curriculum is meticulously designed to challenge and inspire. Applications open on April 1, 2023, and close on October 31, 2023, providing a gateway to intellectual growth at the Auckland Park Kingsway campus.
Admission Requirements
The minimum entry requirement is an LLM degree (or equivalent qualification) at NQF Level 8 or 9 and a minimum number of credits of 892. Candidates for admission to doctoral degrees in general need to have obtained their previous degree with an average mark of at least 65%.
The Board of the Faculty may require students to submit to an oral examination on set study material to demonstrate their competence for doctoral research before they are admitted to the qualification.
The relevant Head of Department may permit an applicant to register as a student for purposes of receiving guidance with, and use the facilities of the University for, the preparation of a research proposal. This does not create an expectation that the student will be admitted to doctoral studies and such registration is provisional pending the approval of the admission of the student by the Board of the Faculty of Law. The Board of the Faculty of Law approves the admission of the student and recommends to the Senate Higher Degrees Committee of the University the title of the thesis and the supervisor(s) on the basis of
– academic merit of the student;
– prior qualifications obtained by the student;
– the merit of the research proposal submitted to the Board; and
the availability and competence of a member of faculty to promote the study.
Prescribed materials maybe in English and Afrikaans. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that he/she is able to understand the prescribed work in both languages.
- Research Methodology in Legal Studies
- Core Courses: Contemporary Issues in Human Rights Law, Global Perspectives on Legal Scholarship
- Electives: Specialized Topics in Human Rights, Comparative Legal Systems
- Thesis Research and Writing
- Oral Defense and Presentation of Thesis
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Future Career Outcomes
Our esteemed alumni are trailblazers in international law firms, leading human rights organizations, and academia. They’ve contributed to groundbreaking legal cases, influenced international policy, and shaped human rights agendas. The industry demands professionals who can navigate complex legal landscapes, and our program aligns seamlessly, emphasizing advanced skills development crucial in the evolving legal job market.
Visa Requirements:
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