University of Pretoria Masters Degree in Disability Rights (South Africa) 2022

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 the period of two years).

• Table of Content
• About Centre for Human Rights
• Masters Degree in Disability Rights
• Aim and Benefits of Masters Degree in Disability Rights
• Requirements for Masters Degree in Disability Rights Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Centre for Human Rights

Recognised internationally for excellence in human rights law in Africa, the Centre for Human Rights is uniquely positioned as both an academic department and a non-governmental organisation. A leader in human rights education in Africa, the Centre works towards a greater awareness of human rights, the wide dissemination of publications on human rights in Africa, and the improvement of the rights of women, people living with HIV, indigenous peoples, sexual minorities and other disadvantaged or marginalised persons or groups across the continent The Centre was established in the Faculty of L... continue reading

Masters Degree in Disability Rights

Aim and Benefits of Masters Degree in Disability Rights

A very limited number scholarships (3 full scholarships) will be available for African citizens.

Requirements for Masters Degree in Disability Rights Qualification

• Law students (LLM option): A degree allowing access to the legal profession
• Non-law students (MPhil option): At least an Honours degree in a discipline relevant to disability rights
• Applicants must have excellent academic credentials and demonstrate human rights experience or interest.A very limited number scholarships (3 full scholarships) will be available for African citizens.

Application Deadline

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)

For more details, visit Centre for Human Rights website.