Overview
Key facts
- Purpose of University of South Africa (UNISA)'s Advanced Short Course in Africa and marine law SLP is to introduce students to aspect of marine law in the public law domain as well key legal issues pertaining to Africa.
Programme Structure
Course include:
- Learning unit one will have three learning outcomes. The first will be to explore the appropriate definition of marine law in light of the programme's objectives, and bearing mind the many interpretations afforded to it.
- The second will be to outline the historical development of marine law and the role of African States in such development.
- In the latter instance, involvement will be focussed on the First to the Third United Nations Conferences on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS I - UNCLOS III).
- The third outcomes will be to shed light on the role of the international maritime domain in socio-economic development.
- Here, in the context of sustainable development as it relates to the oceans, key policy documents such as the UN Transforming our World, Africa Union's (AU) Agenda 2063 and the 2050 Africa's Integrated Maritime Strategy will be discussed.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 6 months
Start dates & application deadlines
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Marine Science African studies View 11 other Short Courses in African studies in South AfricaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Bachelor of Art (BA) with a major in international relations
Tuition Fee
Living costs for Johannesburg
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.