Program Overview

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Programme: LLM (Constitutional and Administrative Law) (Coursework)

Programme Information

The LLM (Constitutional and Administrative Law) (Coursework) programme is offered by the Faculty of Law at the University of Pretoria. The minimum duration of study for this programme is 1 year, and the maximum duration is 2 years.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to this programme, students must have:

• An LLB degree or a BProc degree or a relevant degree from a foreign university that allows entrance to the formal legal profession
• A weighted average of at least 65% at final-year level

Programme Structure

The curriculum for this programme consists of:

• Three modules counting 30 credits each (at least one of these modules must be completed during the first year of registration)
• A module in research methodology (RHP 801 - non-credit-bearing) (this module must be completed during the first year of registration)
• A research proposal (RHP 803 - non-credit-bearing)
• A mini-dissertation

Mini-Dissertation

The mini-dissertation is a required component of the Master of Laws degree by Coursework in the Faculty of Law, University of Pretoria. The mini-dissertation must generally comprise 13 000 15 000 words, including footnotes but excluding the list of contents and the bibliography.

Evaluation of the Mini-Dissertation

The evaluation of the mini-dissertation is based on the following criteria:

• Scientific and academic standard of research
• Research procedures and techniques
• Methodology
• Definition and extent of research
• Theoretical foundation
• Coverage of literature and comprehension of field of research
• Scientific and academic quality of processing
• Presentation, analysis, and synthesis of data
• Structure and logical development and arrangement of content
• Critical findings, conclusions, and recommendations
• Editing and use of language
• Technical finish and layout

Examinations and Pass Requirements

No supplementary examination will be granted with regard to LLM modules. However, the General Academic Regulations and rules apply with regard to special and ancillary examinations. In the event of having failed all modules during a particular year of study, a student will only be allowed to continue with their studies with the consent of the Faculty Postgraduate Committee.

Pass with Distinction

To pass the degree with distinction, a student must obtain an average of at least 75% for all the coursework modules (not rounded), as well as a minimum of 75% for the mini-dissertation. The modules must have been written for the first time.

Core Modules

The core modules for this programme are:

• ASL 802: Administrative Law
• CSL 801: Constitutional Law
• MND 800: Mini-Dissertation
• RHP 801: Research Methodology
• RHP 803: Research Proposal

Elective Modules

Students can choose one elective module from the following:

• ENL 802: Environmental Law
• SRC 802: Socio-Economic Rights in the South African Constitution

General Information

The official language of tuition is English. The dean, in consultation with the head of department concerned, determines which modules will be presented each year, taking into consideration the availability of lecturing personnel, space, and financial implications and/or other circumstances. A student may not register more than twice for the same module. To pass a module, the student must obtain a final mark of 50%.