Master's & doctoral degrees

Master of Laws in Corporate Law

Qualification stream: Curriculum 2017
Qualification code: 90046 - N17
Qualification type: Coursework
NQF level: 9
Total credits: 180
SAQA ID: 101113
Rules:
The curriculum consists of three (3) compulsory modules and one (1) elective module,a research proposal module and a mini dissertation. Students may register for the research proposal module after two (2) of the corporate law modules have been passed. Students are required to first register and comply with the requirements for the research proposal module before registration for the mini dissertation will be allowed.


Who can register?

  • Applicants may only register once they have received confirmation from Unisa that their application for admission has been accepted. Returning students must please check their myLife e-mails for confirmation. New Unisa students will receive confirmation via the e-mail address they provided at the time of application.
  • Re-registering students (who made sufficient progress during the current academic year) and students who officially deferred their studies must register online during the approved registration period for 2025.
  • Should you wish to start a new qualification, please apply for admission during the next application period or check whether the qualification for which you intend to apply is on the list of qualifications that you can apply for until the end of June 2025.


When can I register?

Registration opens Registration opens Registration closes Final date for payment
Master's & doctoral qualifications 8 January 2025 31 March 2025 31 March 2025

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Time limits for this degree

All master's and doctoral qualifications are structured over a defined period. Refer to sections 4.14 and 4.15 in the Procedures for master’s and doctoral degrees.

  • Coursework master's degree: A maximum of three years with an option to apply for one additional year.
  • Research master's degree: A maximum of three years with an option to apply for one additional year.
  • Doctoral degree: A maximum of six years with an option to apply for one additional year.

Both you and your supervisor are responsible to ensure that you complete your studies within the approved duration for your qualification.

Catalytic Niche Areas (CNAs)

Unisa has identified the following 10 Catalytic Niche Areas (CNAs) to be operationalised within the colleges:

  1. Marine studies      
  2. Aviation and aeronautical studies      
  3. Automotive      
  4. Energy      
  5. Space study and square kilometre array      
  6. Fourth IR and digitalisation      
  7. Natural sciences (biotechnological studies)      
  8. Health studies/medicine      
  9. Feminist, womanist and bosadi theorisations      
  10. Student support and co-curricular activities      

If you are interested in any of these areas, please discuss it with your supervisor to incorporate one or more of the CNAs into your studies. 


Curriculum

Please click on the modules below to see further information (eg semester/year module, NQF level)

Module (Please click on the module to see further information) Pre-requisite/Co-requisite/Recommendation
Group A. Compulsory
DLMCL91 - Mini Dissertation: Corporate Law Pre-requisite:MPLLW91 or LLMRESG
MCL5901 - Company Law 1
MCL5902 - Company Law 2
MCL5903 - Corporate Insolvency Law
MPLLW91 - Research Methodology for Law
Group B. Choose one module from the following:
MPL5901 - Individual Insolvency
PRL5901 - Drafting of Commercial Contracts Recommendation:Student should have passed a module in General Principles of the Law of Contract on NQF Level 7, and a module in Sale and Lease on NQF Level 8