Masters & Doctoral degree information
Please note that the below admission requirements are subject to change pending selection and possible faculty-specific requirements.
Study information is subject to change and is a summary of the general fields of study. This information was compiled for introduction and orientation purposes and the North-West University accepts no liability for inaccuracies that may occur in this guide. The official yearbook of the University must in all cases be consulted during the process of compiling a programme for a specific field of study. The appropriate yearbook is available on request at: studies@nwu.ac.za 0860 1696985.
Please note that, owing to specific capacity constraints, the University reserves the right to select candidates for admission to certain fields of study. This means that prospective students who comply with the minimum requirements will not automatically be admitted to the courses in question. Because of the capacity limitations and the high demand from students for admission to particular fields of study, students will be selected on the basis of their previous academic results and supervisor capacity.
Law
Structured LLM Qualifications | Description and Duration | Admission Rules and Requirements | Campus and Mode of Delivery | School |
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LLM in International Trade Law 6CN P01 R801P |
Duration: 1 - 3 years | https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/yearbooks | Potchefstroom Contact |
Law, Justice and Sustainability |
LLM in Public Law and Legal Philosophy 6CH P02 R801M |
Duration: 1 - 3 years | https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/yearbooks |
Mahikeng
Potchefstroom
Contact |
Law, Justice and Sustainability |
LLM in Mercantile Law 6CH P04 R801M/P |
Duration: 1 - 3 years | https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/yearbooks | Mahikeng Potchefstroom Contact |
Law, Justice and Sustainability |
LLM in International Child Law 6CK P01 R801P |
Duration: 1 - 3 years | https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/yearbooks | Potchefstroom Contact |
Law, Justice and Sustainability |
LLM Environmental Law and Governance 6CL P01 R801P |
Duration: 1 - 3 years | https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/yearbooks | Potchefstroom Contact |
Law, Justice and Sustainability |
LLM in Estate Law 6CM P01 R801P |
Duration: 1 - 3 years | https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/yearbooks | Potchefstroom Contact |
Law, Justice and Sustainability |
LLM in Labour Law 6CP P01 R801P/M |
Duration: 1 - 3 years | https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/yearbooks | Mahikeng Potchefstroom Contact |
Law, Justice and Sustainability |
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) | Description and Duration | Admission Rules and Requirements | Campus and Mode of Delivery | School |
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Master of Philosophy in Environmental Law and Governance 6CJ P01 R801P |
Duration: 1 - 2 years | https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/yearbooks | Potchefstroom Contact |
Law, Justice and Sustainability |
Professional LLM | Description and Duration | Admission Rules and Requirements | Campus and Mode of Delivery | School |
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Professional LLM in Criminal and Procedure 6CT Q01 R801P |
Duration: 1 - 3 years | https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/yearbooks | Potchefstroom Contact |
Law, Justice and Sustainability |
LLM by Research Qualifications | Description and Duration | Admission Rules and Requirements | Campus and Mode of Delivery | School |
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LLM in Criminal and Procedural Law 6CB N01 R801M/P |
Duration: 1 - 3 years | https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/yearbooks | Mahikeng Potchefstroom Contact |
Law, Justice and Sustainability |
LLM in Mercantile Law 6CB N02 R801M/P |
Duration: 1 - 3 years | https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/yearbooks | Mahikeng Potchefstroom Contact |
Law, Justice and Sustainability |
LLM in Public Law and Legal Philosophy 6CB N03 R801M/P |
Duration: 1 - 3 years | https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/yearbooks | Mahikeng Potchefstroom Contact |
Law, Justice and Sustainability |
LLM in Private and Customary Law 6CB N04 R801M/P |
Duration: 1 - 3 years | https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/yearbooks | Mahikeng Potchefstroom Contact |
Law, Justice and Sustainability |
LLM in International Aspects of Law 6CB N05 R801M/P |
Duration: 1 - 3 years | https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/yearbooks | Mahikeng Potchefstroom Contact |
Law, Justice and Sustainability |
LLM in Perspectives on Law 6CB N06 R801M/P |
Duration: 1 - 3 years | https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/yearbooks | Mahikeng Potchefstroom Contact |
Law, Justice and Sustainability |
LLM in Trade and Business Law 6CB N07 R801M/P |
Duration: 1 - 3 years | https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/yearbooks | Mahikeng Potchefstroom Contact |
Law, Justice and Sustainability |
LLM in Private Law 6CB N08 R801M/P |
Duration: 1 - 3 years | https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/yearbooks | Mahikeng Potchefstroom Contact |
Law, Justice and Sustainability |
LLM in Constitutional Law 6CB N09 R801M/P |
Duration: 1 - 3 years | https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/yearbooks | Mahikeng Potchefstroom Contact |
Law, Justice and Sustainability |
LLM in Formal Law 6CB N010 R801M/P |
Duration: 1 - 3 years | https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/yearbooks | Mahikeng Potchefstroom Contact |
Law, Justice and Sustainability |
LLM in Legal Profession 6CB N011 R801M/P |
Duration: 1 - 3 years | https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/yearbooks | Mahikeng Potchefstroom Contact |
Law, Justice and Sustainability |
LLD Qualifications | Description and Duration | Admission Rules and Requirements | Campus and Mode of Delivery | School |
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Doctor of Laws Constitutional Law 6CA R01 R901M/P |
Duration: 1 - 5 years | https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/yearbooks |
Mahikeng
Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark
Contact |
Law, Justice and Sustainability |
Doctor of Laws Criminal and Procedural Law 6CA R02 R901M/P |
Duration: 1 - 5 years | https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/yearbooks |
Mahikeng
Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark
Contact |
Law, Justice and Sustainability |
Doctor of Laws Formal Law 6CA R03 R901M/P |
Duration: 1 - 5 years | https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/yearbooks |
Mahikeng
Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark
Contact |
Law, Justice and Sustainability |
Doctor of Laws International Aspects of Law 6CA R04 R901M/P |
Duration: 1 - 5 years | https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/yearbooks |
Mahikeng
Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark
Contact |
Law, Justice and Sustainability |
Doctor of Laws Legal Profession 6CA R05 R901M/P |
Duration: 1 - 5 years | https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/yearbooks |
Mahikeng
Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark
Contact |
Law, Justice and Sustainability |
Doctor of Laws Mercantile Law 6CA R06 R901M/P |
Duration: 1 - 5 years | https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/yearbooks |
Mahikeng
Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark
Contact |
Law, Justice and Sustainability |
Doctor of Laws Perspectives on Law 6CA R07 R901M/P |
Duration: 1 - 5 years | https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/yearbooks |
Mahikeng
Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark
Contact |
Law, Justice and Sustainability |
Doctor of Laws Private and Customary Law 6CA R08 R901M/P |
Duration: 1 - 5 years | https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/yearbooks |
Mahikeng
Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark
Contact |
Law, Justice and Sustainability |
Doctor of Laws Private Law 6CA R09 R901M/P |
Duration: 1 - 5 years | https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/yearbooks |
Mahikeng
Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark
Contact |
Law, Justice and Sustainability |
Doctor of Laws Public Law and Legal Philosophy 6CA R10 R901M/P |
Duration: 1 - 5 years | https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/yearbooks |
Mahikeng
Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark
Contact |
Law, Justice and Sustainability |
Doctor of Laws Trade and Business Law 6CA R011 R901M/P |
Duration: 1 - 5 years | https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/yearbooks |
Mahikeng
Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark
Contact |
Law, Justice and Sustainability |
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN LAWS (PhD) | Description and Duration | Admission Rules and Requirements | Campus and Mode of Delivery | School |
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Doctor of Philosophy in Laws Law and Development 6CS R01 R901M/P |
Duration: 1 - 5 years | https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/yearbooks |
Mahikeng
Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark
Contact |
Law, Justice and Sustainability |