1. Relevant master's degree
   or 
   Relevant degree from a foreign university that allows entrance to a doctoral degree (SAQA level 9)
2. An average of at least 65% for the research component at master's level
   or 
   below 65% for the research component at master's level:
   1. relevant work experience
   2. other academic qualifications and
   3. the merit of the research topic
3. A portfolio consisting of:
   1. copy of the preceding master's research component
   2. recent research-based essays or assignments
   3. a letter of motivation

Note: An admissions examination may be required

The University of Pretoria’s (UP) Faculty of Law has once again achieved the highest ranking in Africa and secured a remarkable 65th position globally in the 2024 Times Higher Education (THE) Subject Rankings, which were announced on 26 October 2023.

This is the seventh year that the Faculty of Law at UP leads the rankings on the continent.  This prestigious recognition is a testament to the University’s unwavering commitment to legal education and its success in cultivating a rigorous academic environment. UP’s Faculty of Law is renowned for its comprehensive curriculum, distinguished faculty and its contribution to legal research, scholarship and advocacy. The University’s leading position in this field underscores its vital role in promoting social justice, equity and legal literacy, setting a high standard for legal education globally.