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Chris_Edinburgh

Joined: 25 Jun 2007
Posts: 14
Anyone applying to UCT 2008/09?
Sat Jan 05, 2008 05:04 PM
Just interested if anyone is applying to do the LLM in Cape Town this year/beginning of next year?

Or to hear from anyone who has been and can provide any advice/tips on where to live, courses to take etc.
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Nutty8585

Joined: 11 Mar 2008
Posts: 3
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Wed Mar 12, 2008 07:08 PM
Hi Chris
I am a 22 year old f and Im applying to start the LLM in February 2009. Are you there already? UCT looks great.
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alison_aberdeen

Joined: 17 Mar 2008
Posts: 3
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Tue Mar 18, 2008 04:51 PM
Hi guys,

I am also considering studying at UCT, at the moment I'm just trying to work out when to start and the finances of it all. Have you started the application process yet?

Ali
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Nutty8585

Joined: 11 Mar 2008
Posts: 3
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Tue Mar 18, 2008 06:02 PM
I havent started applying as the applications for February 09 appear in April, then i will definitely appy. DO you know what area you would like to study?
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Joossen

Joined: 31 Mar 2008
Posts: 1
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Tue Apr 01, 2008 01:30 PM
Hello,

I'm going to apply to start my LLM at UCT in januari-februari 2009. I'm 22 and currently i'm finishing my law degree at the catholic university of Leuven (in Belguim). I will probably sent the first part of my application in next month. Does anyone know if it'shard to get accepted?

Jackie
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Chris_Edinburgh

Joined: 25 Jun 2007
Posts: 14
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Fri Apr 11, 2008 03:57 PM
I have been accepted onto the LSE LLM programme so is a tough choice. Obviously London would be great but then so would Cape Town. LSE is also a lot more expensive than UCT but then the reputation is better worldwide I would imagine... decisions, decisions!
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Maureen

Joined: 21 Apr 2008
Posts: 8
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Tue Apr 22, 2008 08:15 AM
Anyone made a decesion of applying to UCT seems like a good place am still grappling with whetehr to apply for LLM in Marine and Environmemntal Law or Human Rights. WE can exchange notes but am also checking out UJ (university of Johanesburg) and University of South Africa(UNISA)
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alison_aberdeen

Joined: 17 Mar 2008
Posts: 3
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Mon May 12, 2008 08:36 PM
Hey, i've been accepted to Stellenbosch and UCT to start a masters in July. Does anyone have any advice regarding either institution? Thanks, Ali
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Maureen

Joined: 21 Apr 2008
Posts: 8
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Tue May 13, 2008 08:43 AM
Hi congrats for being accepted UCT is a beautiful place am crossing my fingers am applying for Feb intake not too sure about Stellenbosch but I hear they have a good reputation just work on ur visa apply this early for accomodation and sure U will be fine what is ur major in both??

All the best

kind regards
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alison_aberdeen

Joined: 17 Mar 2008
Posts: 3
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Tue May 13, 2008 08:56 AM
Thanks my offers are to study an LLM in International Trade at Stellenbosch and an LLM in International Trade or Human Rights at Cape Town. Good Luck for your UCT application! Are you from South Africa?
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Maureen

Joined: 21 Apr 2008
Posts: 8
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Fri May 16, 2008 07:28 AM
Am from Kenya and thanx for the good wishes, all the west I wnat to apply for International law or Human rights

keep me posted
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atlanta

Joined: 24 Jul 2008
Posts: 2
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Fri Jul 25, 2008 07:51 PM
I have applied to Stellenbosch and am considering applying to UCT...but as an American, the only differences between the two that I can tell are that one is in Cape Town and the other (USt) is in a more rural environment.

Does anyone have any additional information regarding the differences in studying at the two schools? What should I consider in the event I'm accepted to both?
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Danny

Joined: 31 Jul 2008
Posts: 1
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Fri Aug 01, 2008 09:40 AM
UCT has a great law school. I am a student there it has also been climbing international rankings and attracting a huge number of international students. One ranking agency suggested that it is the best University in Africa so from my stnd point the choice is pretty obvious. You will also marvel at the university's position: just at the foot of table mountain. Good luck with you decisions!
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atlanta

Joined: 24 Jul 2008
Posts: 2
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Sun Aug 03, 2008 05:57 PM
Danny,

thank you! I'll keep that in mind. My reasons for applying to stellenbosch, thus far, are that in addition to the lower cost, it is in an environment where I will probably be able to study better than if I were surrounded by everything that is Cape Town. Also, I imagine it would be fairly easy to come away with a working knowledge of afrikaans, which I would enjoy. Not to mention US doesn't require the SAQA evaluation, which to me seems like a glorified form of academic bribery. I can't tell if SAQA is a government agency or a private for-profit business...haha

I have read that cape town is ranked somewhat higher, and that matters a little, but not too much, since most people where I come from haven't heard of either!

does anyone have any insight into how foreign students (particularly Americans) are treated at UCT postgrad? The much higher application fee for people of my nationality tells me something about the school's prejudices even before I apply. If they want a $150 application fee and something like R30 for locals, that tells me a lot. The difference is significantly disproportionate.
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micky

Joined: 08 Sep 2008
Posts: 1
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Tue Sep 09, 2008 08:03 PM
All South African universities have higher tuition fees for foreign than for local students; I think it's because SA tax payers subsidise the institutes. Other than that you should, as an international student, be welcomed with open arms at any university! I studied at Stellenbosch, and though UCT was traditionally better known in international circles, Stb has, in the last ten years or so, progressed rapidly and many of its academic programmes are excellent. Even though Stb and Cape Town are in close vicinity to one another, they have very different vibes. To start off with, CT is more English and bigger and more cosmopolitan than Stb. Stb is influenced more by the Afrikaans culture (though there are lots of English-speaking students and all Afrikaans people speak good English). Stb is also more of a student town than CT - which makes for great fun and the whole town joining in certain big events, but it also means that it might be difficult to make contact with people who are not students. In Stb there is a large contingency of international students, and the same must be true for UCT. In the end I think both universities will provide you with amazing, but very different experiences. The area is beautiful, there's lots of opportunity for exploring and travelling, and the people are friendly! Have loads of fun!
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Tatia

Joined: 04 Oct 2008
Posts: 1
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Sun Oct 05, 2008 09:57 AM
Hi there everyone.

I was just wondering if any of you could tell me what sort of marks are required for the UCT LLM programme? I'm considering applying for the LLM in criminal justice. Would be great if those of you who have been accepted at UCT could give me a rough idea of what sort of marks I need...

Thanks!

Kelly
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