Program Overview
The Master of Laws at Stellenbosch University is a LLM programme in Law over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of law. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Master of Laws programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across South Africa and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Location: Stellenbosch, South Africa
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Master of Laws programme are prepared for diverse careers in law:
- Solicitor / Barrister
- Legal Counsel
- Policy Advisor
- Legal Researcher
- Compliance Officer
- International Arbitrator
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Copyright Law 811
- Trademark Law 811
- Intellectual Property in the Digital Environment 811
- Patent Law and the Law of Registered Designs 811
- Intellectual Property Law: Research Paper
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
A student with an LLB degree conferred by this University or any other bachelor\xc2\x92s degree in Law (excluding the BIuris degree) and who has attained an average of 60% in the final year of this degree or a comparable achievement in another (for example, foreign) qualification, or a student who has attained a level of proficiency or accomplishment in Law which, in the judgement of the Senate, is regarded as adequate for this purpose, may apply in writing to read for a Master\xc2\x92s degree in Law. The Senate will consider every application on merit.
- International students applying for admission to the LLM programme (by coursework) are required to submit proof of their current level of proficiency in English (for example, through IELTS or TOEFL scores). Students with English as home language or students who have completed their first degree in English are exempted from this requirement.
- Admission to this programme is subject to post-application selection based on the selection criteria for this programme and the applicable admissions policies of Stellenbosch University.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Please contact the university for application deadline information.
About Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch University
Western Cape, South Africa
Stellenbosch University (SU) is a public research university situated in Stellenbosch, a town in the Western Cape province of South Africa. Stellenbosch University received full university status...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months