Postgraduate Diploma in Military Legal Studies

Postgraduate diploma

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The Postgraduate Diploma in Military Legal Studies is designed to develop legal, analytical, and operational competencies for commissioned and selected non-commissioned officers. The programme provides specialised knowledge in military law, and operational legal frameworks, enabling informed decision-making in complex military and peacekeeping contexts.

Contact information

Ms Maria Basson

Senior administrative officer

[email protected]

+27 (0)22 702 3085

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Programme overview

Duration

One year

Campus

Saldanha

Type

Coursework

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When applying

When applying for a postgraduate programme, some may require you to upload additional supporting documents beyond completing the standard application form online. Where such documents are required, more information will appear under the section below titled “Supporting Application Documents.”

Please note that selection for postgraduate programmes is highly competitive. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission to the programme.

Minimum admission requirements

Only individuals in possession of an LLB degree or equivalent qualification may be admitted to the PGDip Military Law programme. The following individuals may apply:
• Fulltime personnel (military and civil) employed in the Department of Defence, adhering to the prescribed admission requirements. Military personnel members do not have to adhere to specific military training requirements.
• Non-military students with an interest in military legal studies, even without any military or armed forces background.

Supporting application documents

Copy of ID
A copy of your South African identity document. This is required only for South African citizens and permanent residents as part of the application.

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Copy of ID

Copy of passport
A copy of your valid passport. This is required only for international applicants as part of the application.

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Copy of Passport

Matric certificate
Certificate awarded upon completion of High School displaying the percentage or grade symbol awarded for each subject passed.

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Matric certificate

Programme structure

The programme is presented on a modular basis over two years. You must attend all scheduled block modules.

Programme Structure

Subject to consultation with the lecturers at the Mercantile and Public Law (Mil) Department.

Compulsory Modules

Cyber Security Law 14360 744(30)
Advanced International Law for Military Operations 14361 744(30)
Advanced Operational Law 14359 744(30)
Peace Operations Law 14363 744(30)

Last updated 07 April 2026

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The University reserves the right to amend the information on this webpage at any time. While every effort is made to ensure that the information provided is accurate and complete, it may be subject to change or become outdated. It remains the responsibility of prospective students to verify all details against the relevant faculty yearbook or directly with the relevant department.