The programme aims to provide candidates with specialist expertise in the field of Children’s Rights and Family Law. Theoretical, practical and regional and international law aspects are covered. The programme is unique in that students from other disciplines participate in the coursework modules (such as social work, education, psychology) which provides an interactive and inter-disciplinary learning environment. The programme is team-taught by specialists from the School of Law and experts from a variety of child care practice disciplines such as social work, education, psychology, child and youth care and so on, as well as practitioners from the criminal and civil justice system (such as family advocates, magistrates, prosecutors, and probation officers).
Candidates must be in possession of an LLB or an equivalent degree, with the basic entrance requirement being a minimum overall average of 55%, subject to the availability of places in the module, as class sizes are limited.
Candidates will gain legal acumen and valuable interdisciplinary understanding of key developments in children’s rights and family law. The programme offers not only domestic law perspectives but also an African regional law and international law focus. Candidates can utilise these legal and socio-legal skills in a variety of applied professions in children’s rights and family law.
To start your application, ensure you have documents
Program Co-ordinator
Prof Willene Holness
Email: holnessw@ukzn.ac.za
Full Research Masters and Coursework Masters
Ms Gina Mshengu
Email: MshenguG@ukzn.ac.za
Post-graduate administrator for thesis examination
Mr Pradeep Ramsewak
Email: ramsewakp@ukzn.ac.za
