Postgraduate law programs
Master of Laws in Comparative Law
The LLM in Comparative Law is currently being revised and restructured and is not available for new enrolments.
Master of Laws by Research Thesis
What is this course about?
The postgraduate degree of Master of Laws is a research degree offered full-time or part-time in most fields of law.
Course structure
A candidate for the degree of Master of Laws shall undertake a program of study and research approved by the Director, Postgraduate Research Studies, on the recommendation of the Dean on behalf of Faculty Board.
A supervisor or supervisors shall be appointed with the approval of the Director, Postgraduate Research Studies. Subject to the general direction of the Dean, supervisor(s) will provide direction and advice to the candidate. Supervision will conform to the university's Code of Conduct for Supervision. The candidate and the supervisor are required to submit annual reports on the progress of the program of study to the Director, Postgraduate Research Studies.
At the completion of the course of research, the candidate shall submit for examination a thesis which presents the findings of the research.
Doctor of Philosophy (Law)
What is this course about?
The postgraduate degree of Doctor of Philosophy is a research degree offered full-time or part-time in the field of Law.
Course structure
A candidate for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy shall undertake a program of study and research approved by the Director, Postgraduate Research Studies, on the recommendation of the Dean on behalf of the Faculty Board. Candidates should consult the university's Rules for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy.
A supervisor or supervisors shall be appointed with the approval of the university. Subject to the general direction of the Dean, supervisor(s) will provide direction and advice to the candidate. Supervision will conform to the university's Code of Conduct for Supervision. The candidate and the supervisor are required to submit annual reports on the progress of the program of study to the Director, Postgraduate Research Studies.
