Master of Laws in Medical Law
The purpose of the programme is to study and research in the various areas of law at post-graduate level.
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Qualification type
Master's Degree
Credits
128
Sub-framework
HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
Providers listed
1
Qualification snapshot
Official qualification identity fields captured from the qualification record.
Originator
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Quality assurance functionary
CHE - Council on Higher Education
Field
Field 08 - Law, Military Science and Security
Subfield
Justice in Society
Qual class
Regular-Provider-ELOAC
Recognise previous learning
N
Important dates
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Registration start
2024-07-01
Registration end
2027-06-30
Last date for enrolment
2028-06-30
Last date for achievement
2031-06-30
Purpose and entry context
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Purpose and rationale
The purpose of the programme is to study and research in the various areas of law at post-graduate level.
Entry requirements and RPL
Matric Endorsement/Exemption or equivalent. Learners must have graduated with LLM or B Proc degree or have acquired a level of experience, which, in the opinion of the University State, equips them to study and research at post-graduate level.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Exit level outcomes
- Undertake a course of study in selected modules at Masters level, gaining exposure to a more critical and evaluative approach to legal issues.
- Undertake independent research and write a dissertation, which demonstrates independent thinking, critical analysis and articulation of ideas and law.
Associated assessment criteria
- Demonstrate adequate knowledge and understanding of substantive law modules - Forensic medicine & pathology, Bio-ethics and the Law, Law & Medical Practice
- Produce a dissertation exploring an aspect of law, satisfactory in form and content, which makes a contribution to knowledge; or produce publishable articles
Integrated Assessment
The University of Natal is currently reforming its assessment strategies to include the assessment of applied competence for each qualification. In the meantime, a combination of continuous assessment and traditional written examinations serve to assess the integration of all / most of the learning outcomes for each module in a qualification.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
Vertical articulation - Graduate is eligible for PhD degree
Horizontal articulation - Postgraduate Diploma in Law
Notes
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015.
Providers currently listed
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