University of Pretoria Scholarships for Masters in Sexual & Reproductive Rights in Africa 2023
The Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria now offers a LLM/MPhil (Sexual & Reproductive Rights in Africa) degree.
Application Deadline: 31st July 2022
Eligible Countries: African countries
To be taken at (country): University of Pretoria, South Africa
About the Award: The Masters in Sexual & Reproductive Rights in Africa is a two-year programme and is offered as a blended learning course comprising online interaction and residential block-weeks in Pretoria. Two contact sessions will be scheduled every year (four contact sessions over the period of two years).
Type: Masters (LLM, MPhil)
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 honours 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 programme at the institution where the undergraduate qualification was obtained. If that qualification has a a a duration of less 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.
Applicants must have excellent academic credentials and demonstrate human rights experience or interest. A maximum of fifteen students will be accepted for the 2021 academic year.
Number of Awards: up to 15
Value of Program: scholarships of up to US$15000, funded by the European Union are available.
Duration of Programme: 2 years
How to Apply:
- Click here to read about the application process
- Click here to apply online (please note – you must create an account on the Submittable platform before you can apply)
All the holders of non-South African Degree Certificates are encouraged to evaluate their qualifications with the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
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