Overview

About the programme

The Faculty of Law at the University of Pretoria has as its mission the creation and sustenance of a research and education environment that is grounded in values of social justice and excellence.

As the law is increasingly becoming multifaceted and in certain areas more global, the Faculty maintains professional relations with many international bodies, such as the United Nations (UN), the European Union (EU), the World Bank and foreign universities.

Programme Structure

Structure:

A doctoral study is assessed on the basis of a doctoral thesis in the traditional format or in the form of a collection of published works, creative works and/or other scholarly contributions (articles and essays etc.).
Oral defense: The faculty regulations may determine that an oral defense should form part of the academic requirements for the qualification.
A professional doctorate is assessed on the outcome of the research component as well as the required coursework modules in accordance with the approved faculty regulations.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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More details

Application closing date: May 31

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

83

Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

International Law Civil & Private Law Legal Studies View 4 other PhDs in Legal Studies in South Africa

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

83

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Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Relevant master’s degree or relevant degree from a foreign university that allows entrance to a doctoral degree (SAQA level 9)

At least 65% for the research component at master’s level or below 65% for the research component at master’s level:

relevant work experience
other academic qualifications and
the merit of the research topic

An admissions examination may be required

A portfolio consisting of:

copy of the preceding master’s research component
recent research-based essays or assignments
a letter of motivation

Tuition Fee

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International

22460 ZAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22460 ZAR per year during 24 months.
National

22460 ZAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22460 ZAR per year during 24 months.

Non-SADC students: added international fee of R4,040

Living costs for Pretoria

8592 - 10309 ZAR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.