Multi-disciplinary postgraduate education focusing on Extractive Industries Law in Africa - Tailor-made in Africa for graduates working in Africa
A first for the continent, this programme focusses on extractive industries in African from a multi-disciplinary perspective, with a particular emphasis on the law aspects associated with contemporary oil, gas and mineral extraction. In addition to lectures presented by eminent academics and practitioners in this field of law, the learning experience is enhanced by comprehensively incorporating as
pects of macro- and micro economics and management, finance, mining engineering and earth sciences. The student experience is further enriched by field visits to operational mines and extractive industry operations, related organisations and institutions. The aim is to deliver graduates who have a comprehensive and holistic understanding of all relevant aspects of the extractive industries in Africa, equipping them with the knowledge and confidence to take on the toughest challenges with which they will be presented. Tailor-made in Africa, for students who will be working in Africa, the ambition is nothing short of grooming the next generation of industry and government leaders, who will be at the vanguard of unlocking the riches of the continent in a way that can change the future of Africa's countries and her people for the best. The programme will be of particular interest to candidates from legal practice who work with the extractive industries, the judiciary, government officials, legislators, policymakers, and industry regulators. The programme also provides an excellent foundation for recent graduates on which to prepare for a career in this dynamic and exciting field. Individuals with a first degree in law (e.g. LLB / licence en droit / licenciatura em direito) from all African universities or abroad are invited to apply for admission to the programme.
- LLM in Extractive Industries Law in Africa
- MPhil in Extractive Industry Policy, Management and Regulation
- Short courses
- Research & consultation