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Deadline: July 31, 2023
The LLM/MPhil in Human Rights and Democratization in Africa (HRDA) is a prestigious one-year intensive course where 25-30 exceptional individuals spend six months in Pretoria and six months at one of the 12 partner universities all over Africa. They are taught by eminent lecturers in the field of human rights and undergo many practical training exercises. It is the only course of its kind in Africa. Graduates become members of the HRDA Alumni Association whose 537 members are currently active in the full spectrum of human rights work: from grassroots, through civil service, to international organisations including the African Union and the United Nations. Individuals from all African countries are invited to apply for admission to study for the Master’s degree (LLM/MPhil) in Human Rights and Democratization in Africa at the Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria, South Africa.
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Objectives
The objectives of the LLM/MPhil program are:
- To train human rights experts who can be employed in government ministries, and other national, international and regional bodies concerned with human rights and democracy. The aim is to ensure the effectiveness of these bodies, through imparting professionalism and operational competence. The end result is to ensure the transfer of technical skills and strengthen the capacity of these organizations with the goal of improving the protection and promotion of human rights and democratization in Africa.
- Expand collaboration among African universities. Collaboration should result in a network of lawyers and academics specialized in human rights and democracy. The program envisages promoting research and teaching that addresses the particular needs of Africa. Some identified needs include conflict prevention; democratic transition; strengthening of civil society, institutional building and the rule of law. The program also aims at developing and strengthening links between civil society, governmental bodies, and international organizations.
- Develop a relationship between the African Masters and the other regional masters, such as the European Masters Degree in Human Rights and Democratization (EMA), the Master’s Degree in Human Rights and Democratization in South Eastern Europe and the Mediterranean Master’s Program in Human Rights and Democratization.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Call for applications Master’s degree (LLM/MPhil) in Human Rights and Democratization in Africa (HRDA), applicants must meet these criteria:
- Applicants must come from African region
- Applicants for Master’s degree (LLM/MPhil) in Human Rights
- Applicants must be ready to enrol in full-time program
- Graduates become members of the HRDA Alumni Association whose 537 members are currently active in the full spectrum of human rights work
- Applicants must be in possession of the first degree in Law (LLB, licence en droit or licenciatura em direito) or an Honors degree relevant to human rights and democratization.
- Applicants from all African countries are invited to apply for admission to study for the Master’s degree (LLM/MPhil) in Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa at the Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria, South Africa.
Application Procedure
Applications for the program to study at the University of Pretoria are fully online. All applications are handled via the online system Submittable. All documents uploaded must be typewritten.
The following documents will be requested during your application:
- Previous academic records/transcripts
- Previous degree certificate(s)
- Copy of bio-data page of passport
- A good quality photograph of yourself
- For applicants who did not obtain their qualifications in English: TOEFL, SAT1 or IELTS Test certificate.
Application Registration Deadline: 31st July 2023
