University of Pretoria Master's in Sexual & Reproductive Rights in Africa Scholarship 2018
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Masters in Sexual & Reproductive Rights in Africa Scholarship 2018.
The Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria now offers a LLM/MPhil (Sexual & Reproductive Rights in Africa) degree.
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).
Masters in Sexual & Reproductive Rights in Africa Scholarship 2018.
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
Who can apply Masters in Sexual & Reproductive Rights in Africa Scholarship 2018?
- The LLM degree is open to individuals with a 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 AfricaOR 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 duration of less 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 2018
academic year.
How to apply Masters in Sexual & Reproductive Rights in Africa Scholarship 2018:
- Click here to read about the application process
- Click here to apply online (please note – you must create an account on the Submittable platform before you can apply)
Course duration (two years): 2019 intake: January 2019 – December 2020
Masters in Sexual & Reproductive Rights in Africa Scholarship 2018 Application Deadline.
The Application deadline for submission of application for the University of Pretoria Master's in Sexual & Reproductive Rights in Africa Scholarship has been scheduled on 31 July 2018.
This is a selection course and applications must be submitted before 31 July 2018 to be admitted to the 2019 academic year.
Scholarships: UP TO 15 FULL SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE FOR AFRICAN CITIZENS.
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