Master of Laws in Commercial Law

Programme Type: Masters
SAQA ID: View Accreditation
Faculty: Law
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Programme Overview

Next Start Dates Based on applicable nearest academic block start dates.
Supported Campuses Campuses listed are where this programme is offered. For online modes, campuses are access points for student services only.
Duration Duration varies by study mode.
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Programme details

The Master of Laws in Commercial Law (LLM) degree provides you with specialised professional knowledge and a comprehensive understanding of commercial law principles, practices, and emerging areas within the field of commerce and business. With specialised knowledge and skills, you will understand the legal implications of commercial transactions, regulatory frameworks, and emerging trends; navigate legal complexities; mitigate risks; and make informed decisions that foster sustainable growth and compliance.

 

Offered through Eduvos’ innovative Distance Self-Paced Online (DSO) mode, you can attend 3 hours of optional online seminars every two weeks. These lecture-led sessions will take place in the evening through Microsoft Teams.

Entry Requirements Important

Relevant Bachelor Honours Degree.

Or a Postgraduate Diploma in the cognate field.

Or a Postgraduate Diploma in Law at NQF level 8.

Or a Bachelor Honour’s degree or a four-year bachelor’s degree (where 480 credits are required) in the relevant discipline.

A recognised Bachelor of Laws (LLB).

Or a certificate of evaluation by SAQA of a comparable degree at NQF level 8.

Or admission via Recognition of Prior Learning. 

Pricing

From R40,000 (yearly price) - excluding hardware/software requirements. Please consult the fee structure for additional information on monthly payments.

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    • Academia and research; Legal practice specialising in commercial law, tax law, banking law, or international trade and business law; 

    • The commercial sector and international commercial organisations in fields such as compliance, risk, cross-border transactions, trade finance, construction, and corporate advisory services; 

    • Legal consultants; 

    • Legal practice specialising in commercial law, tax law, banking law, or international trade and business law; 

    • Non-legal professionals specialising in international business transactions, business consultancy, and compliance; 

    • The commercial sector and international commercial organisations in fields such as compliance, risk, cross-border transactions, trade finance, construction, and corporate advisory services. 

YearModules
Year 1

Research Methodology

 

Elective - Choose 2

Corporate Law

International Business Transactions

Law of Banking and Instruments of Payment 

Year 2

LLM Dissertation

 

Elective - Choose 1

Aspects of Cyber & Security Law

Labour Law

Tax Law 

Accredited by the Higher Education Quality Committee (HEQC) of the Council on Higher Education (CHE).

 

Registered with the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

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International students are welcome to apply for this programme. For international student requirements please kindly check International Students Admissions.

Accepting applications from:

AngolaBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelizeBotswanaBruneiBurundiCambodiaCameroonCanadaColombiaCyprusDR CongoDominicaEritreaEswatiniEthiopiaFijiGabonGambiaGhanaGrenadaGuyanaIndiaIrelandIsraelItalyJamaicaJordanKenyaKiribatiKuwaitLesothoLiberiaMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaltaMarshall IslandsMauritiusMicronesiaMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNetherlandsNigeriaOmanPakistanPalauPapua New GuineaPhilippinesQatarRwandaSaint LuciaSamoaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSolomon IslandsSouth AfricaSouth SudanSri LankaSudanSwazilandTanzaniaTongaTrinidad and TobagoTuvaluUgandaUAEUnited KingdomUnited StatesVanuatuZambiaZimbabwe

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