The Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria now offers an LLM/MPhil (Sexual & Reproductive Rights in Africa) degree.

This two-year programme is offered as a blended learning course comprising of online interaction and residential block-weeks in Pretoria. Two contact sessions will be scheduled every year (four contact sessions over a period of two years).

WORTH

• Up to 15 full scholarships are available to African Citizens.

Goals of the programme:

• The LLM/MPhil (Sexual & Reproductive Rights in Africa) has short-term as well as long-term goals. In the short-term, it aims to secure the following goals:
• To equip the learner with knowledge and understanding of sexual and reproductive health and rights from domestic, regional and global international perspectives
• To equip the learner with research skills in sexual and reproductive health and rights
• To equip the learner with advocacy skills for promoting sexual and reproductive health and rights
• to equip the learner with practical skills for securing the realization of sexual and reproductive health and rights

ELIGIBILITY

• The LLM degree is open to individuals with an LLB degree or equivalent.
• The MPhil degree is open to non-lawyers with at least an honors degree in an academic discipline relevant to sexual and reproductive rights in Africa
• OR any other qualification in an academic discipline relevant to sexual and reproductive rights in Africa that allows admission to a master’s program at the institution where the undergraduate qualification was obtained. If that qualification has a duration of fewer than 4 years, substantial proven practical or professional experience in sexual and reproductive rights in Africa, subject to the discretion of the Dean, is further required.

DEADLINE: June 30, 2020.

To apply and for more information visit here