University of Pretoria LLM/MPhil Sexual & Reproductive Rights in Africa 2020: Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria, is now accepting applications from eligible Africans for its 2020 LLM/MPhil (Sexual & Reproductive Rights in Africa) degree scholarships. The deadline for submission of applications for the University of Pretoria LLM/MPhil (Sexual & Reproductive Rights in Africa) Scholarships is June 30, 2020.

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

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University of Pretoria LLM/MPhil Sexual & Reproductive Rights in Africa 2020.

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).

Up to fifteen full scholarships are available for 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

The goals of the Master’s programme go beyond the mere enrichment of the learner. In the long-term, the LLM/MPhil Programme should yield to individuals, and communities in African region and beyond, tangible social benefits, including:

grooming of leaders with a capacity to influence the social transformation of societies
raising of public awareness about sexual and reproductive health and rights
increasing the public understanding of sexual and reproductive health and rights
enhancing the capacity of groups, networks or organisations that promote sexual and reproductive health and rights and related rights, including the rights of women and sexual minorities
advancing the reproductive and sexual health and rights of individuals and communities

combating discrimination and stigma surrounding sexual and reproductive health and rights
influencing interventions in sexual and reproductive health and rights national and regional levels
influencing policy-making in sexual and reproductive health and rights at the national and regional levels

Programme 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 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.
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.

How to Apply University of Pretoria LLM/MPhil Sexual & Reproductive Rights in Africa 2020.

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.

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