Program Overview

Short Learning Programme in Online Law and Industry 4IR

General

The Short Learning Programme in Online Law and Industry 4IR is offered by the Faculty of Law at the University of Johannesburg. The programme is designed to introduce students to the intersection between law and the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

Programme Details

• Programme Level: Continuous Education Programmes
• Programme Name: SLP in Online Law and Industry 4IR
• Programme Code: S4LINO
• Medium of Facilitation: Online
• Duration of Study: 6 Months
• Application Start Date: 31 August 2024
• Application End Date: 1 June 2025
• Campus: Online

Purpose

This programme aims to equip professionals with a background from the legal, forensic, or technical fields with the necessary technical and legal knowledge in creating and implementing answerable programmes and policy frameworks relating to the ever-expanding area of law and 4IR. It exposes students to the shortcomings of the law in dealing with the developments emerging from 4IR and sets out legally workable ways of addressing these limitations in a digital era.

Admission Requirements

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent 3-year qualification on the former NQF Level 6 or current NQF Level 7.

Selection Process

Selection is made based on academic merit.

Programme Fees

The programme fees are available upon request for the course brochure.

UJ Faculties

The University of Johannesburg comprises several faculties, including:

• College of Business and Economics (CBE)
• Faculty of Art, Design And Architecture
• Faculty of Education
• Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment
• Faculty of Health Sciences
• Faculty of Humanities
• Faculty of Law
• Faculty of Science
• Johannesburg Business School

Each faculty offers a range of programmes tailored to meet the needs of students and the industry, focusing on areas such as professional development, research, and innovation.