IIE Master of Laws in Integrative Dispute Resolution and Advanced Litigation Techniques Course Requirements at Varsity College

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The IIE Master of Laws in Integrative Dispute Resolution and Advanced Litigation Techniques is a master's Degree offered by Varsity College for 2027 postgraduate applicants, taking 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time online to complete. This page covers the minimum admission requirements you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.

Minimum Admission Requirements to study IIE Master of Laws in Integrative Dispute Resolution and Advanced Litigation Techniques at Varsity College

A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) at NQF Level 8, or a postgraduate diploma in law at HEQSF Level 8
International candidates need a SAQA evaluation confirming at least 480 credits at Level 8, proof of English proficiency if the degree was not in English, and at least a 60% average

About this course

The IIE Master of Laws (LLM) in Integrative Dispute Resolution and Advanced Litigation Techniques is an online master's degree for lawyers who want to sharpen their skills in resolving disputes, both in and out of court. It carries 180 credits at NQF Level 9 (SAQA ID 123586) in the Faculty of Law, with a January intake. You can finish in one year full-time or two years part-time.

There are five modules:
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Integrative Law
- Evidence and Litigation Techniques
- Advanced Civil and Criminal Procedure
- Research Methodology and a Mini-Dissertation

The programme blends mediation, arbitration and negotiation with advanced procedure and evidence, reflecting the move towards resolving disputes faster and at lower cost.

The LLM suits practising attorneys, advocates, prosecutors, in-house counsel and legal academics who hold an LLB. It prepares graduates for senior litigation and ADR roles and for doctoral study in law. Because it is online, you can study while continuing in practice.

Possible careers

Advocate, Arbitrator, Mediator, Prosecutor

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Job market outlook

IIE Master of Laws in Integrative Dispute Resolution and Advanced Litigation Techniques doesn’t currently appear on the national scarce-skills list as an Advocate. That’s not a red flag on its own, most jobs in South Africa aren’t on that list, it just tracks where employers reported the strongest hiring pressure. Your own results, experience and network will matter more here than national demand trends.

Unlikely to be NSFAS-funded

NSFAS funding

NSFAS does not usually fund students at private institutions like Varsity College. Ask Varsity College directly about its own bursaries or payment plans, and check whether a sector SETA offers funding for this field.

More accessible

Admission chances

Varsity College’s intake and this course’s requirements with its published admission requirements generally leave more room than the most sought-after courses, so you likely have a reasonable window to apply without rushing, though applying early is always the safer bet.

These insights are estimates generated from South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand (DHET, November 2023 draft), NSFAS’s published funding rules, and this university’s general applicant demand. They’re planning guidance, not a guarantee. Always confirm funding and admission specifics directly with Varsity College and NSFAS.

How to apply for 2027 studies

Apply through the Emeris postgraduate portal (portal.emeris.ac.za/application/postgrad-contact/ for contact study, or the online portal for distance study). Upload a copy of your ID or passport, a certified academic transcript and a certified copy of your undergraduate qualification. Selection is based on your marks and the programme's specific entry rules, and places are limited, so apply well before the intake.

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Duration: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time online
NQF Level: 9
Fees: 2027 online tuition R61 200 a year (full settlement); check the master's and doctoral fee schedule
Application deadline: January intake; check the programme page

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