Unisa Application LLM 2024/2025

How to Apply for the Unisa LLM Program for the 2024/2025 Academic Year:

For postgraduate study, especially in the legal sphere, the University of South Africa (Unisa) continues to hold a distinguished reputation. The LLM (Master of Laws) programme is an appealing choice for students who want to delve deeper into specialised legal knowledge and research. The Unisa LLM application process for 2024/2025 is thoroughly examined in this article.

Before initiating the application into LLM, acquaint yourself with the specific areas of specialization Unisa offers. Whether your interest lies in international law, human rights, or any other niche, identify the best fit for your career aspirations. Understanding the entrance requirements is essential before applying to the Unisa LLM programme. To be considered for admission, applicants must fulfil a number of requirements set forth by the university.

Depending on whether you are a resident or an overseas student, these requirements could change. A bachelor’s degree in law or a closely related discipline, a minimal GPA, and evidence of English language fluency are some typical prerequisites. It’s essential to carefully check the admission requirements to make sure you satisfy all the requirements before submitting your application.

If you’re thinking about taking an LLM at the University of South Africa (Unisa) for the 2024/2025 academic year, you can learn everything you need to know about the Unisa LLM programme application procedure from this guide. This article will help you through the process whether you’re a South African or an international student to make sure your application process goes successfully.

Unisa Application Date For LLM 2024/2025

• Applications for admission to master’s and doctoral qualifications for the 2024 academic year (some exceptions apply) open from 14 September 2023 to 10 November 2023.

Unisa LLM Registration Date For 2024/2025

• Registrations will be open by the following dates: 3 January 2024- 31 March 2024 (approved applicants & re-registering students)
• Doctor of Business Leadership: Students registering for the MBA and MBL qualifications must contact the Graduate School of Business Leadership for registration dates and the registration process: www.unisa.ac.za/sbl- 3 January 2024- 31 March 2024
• MCompt – 3 January 2024- 31 March 2024

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The following qualifications have different registration dates:

• All qualifications in the College of Science, Engineering and Technology (excluding Computing qualifications)
• Doctor of Philosophy (90040) – MIT option
• Doctor of Philosophy (90040) – SET option
• Master of Science in Nature Conservation (Full Dissertation) (98022)
• Qualifications in the Department of Decision Sciences (Quantitative Management & Operations Research)

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Unisa LLM Courses And Programmes Offered For 2024/2025

Unisa offers a lot of LLM courses as listed below:

Master’s Degrees:

• Master of Arts in Corrections Management (98601)
• Master of Arts in Criminal Justice (98625)
• Master of Arts in Criminal Justice Corrections Management (98629 – CMA)
• Master of Arts in Criminal Justice Criminology and Security Management (98629 – CSM)
• Master of Arts in Criminal Justice Police Science, Forensic Science and Technology (98629 – PFS)
• Master of Arts in Criminology (98606)
• Master of Arts in Forensic Science and Technology (90120)
• Master of Arts in Police Science (90122)
• Master of Arts in Security Management (90105)
• Master of Laws Constitutional and International Law (98604 – CIL)
• Master of Laws Jurisprudence (98604 – JUR)
• Master of Laws Mercantile Law (98604 – MCL)
• Master of Laws in Banking Law Curriculum 2017 (90052 – N17)
• Master of Laws in Corporate Law Curriculum 2017 (90046 – N17)
• Master of Laws in Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure (90057)
• Master of Laws in Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure (90087)
• Master of Laws in Family Law Curriculum 2017 (90047 – N17)
• Master of Laws in Human Rights Law (98621)
• Master of Laws in Insurance Law Curriculum 2017 (90048 – N17)
• Master of Laws in Intellectual Property Law (98622)
• Master of Laws in International Economic Law (98623)
• Master of Laws in Labour Law Curriculum 2017 (90054 – N17)
• Master of Laws in Private Law (90056)
• Master of Laws in Property Law Curriculum 2017 (90055 – N17)
• Master of Laws in Tax Law (98624)

Doctoral Degrees:

• Doctor of Law Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure (98602 – CRI)
• Doctor of Laws Jurisprudence (98602 – JUR)
• Doctor of Laws Mercantile Law (98602 – MCL)
• Doctor of Law Private Law (98602 – PRL)
• Doctor of Laws Public Constitutional and International Law (98602 – CIL)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Criminal Justice Corrections Management (90039 – CMA)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Criminal Justice Criminology and Security Management (90039 – CSM)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Criminal Justice Police Science, Forensic Science and Technology (90039 – PFS)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Law (90023)

Unisa Application Requirements For LLM 2024/2025

If you are applying for admission into LLM programmes, you should be providing the following documents:

•  A South African LLB degree
• A foreign LLB degree of minimum 4 years duration
• A B Proc
• A Postgraduate Diploma in Law on NQF level 8
• A foreign LLB degree of a minimum 3 years duration and 4 LLB modules selected from the NQF level 8 modules in the LLB degree of which one must be the compulsory research module
• A foreign LLM. All students with foreign qualifications, including those with qualifications from African countries, must have their qualifications evaluated at SAQA. (www.saqa.org.za)

Note:

• In addition to the above requirements, applicants must submit a transcript or an academic record. Candidates may also apply for admission via RPL.
• Admission to the Master’s programme is also based on the availability of adequate supervisory capacity and research expertise in the discipline or department.

Unisa Application Fee For LLM 2024/2025

Pay the online application fee of R135,00 once you have received your Unisa student number.

Please note:

• The application fee is non-refundable even if you decide not to study through Unisa or do not qualify for admission to Unisa.
• Use the student number you receive from Unisa AND the application fee reference number (eg STUDENTNUMBER 5370810030).
• Send your proof of payment to susdepid@unisa.ac.za
• Visit www.unisa.ac.za/paymentinfo for Unisa’s payment methods and banking details.

An application for a student number does not constitute an application for admission. After you receive your student number, you must still complete the online application for the admission process and upload the compulsory supporting documents.

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