DOCTOR OF LAWS (Ph.D.) – Africa School of Politics and Governance Publication
Africa School of Politics and Governance Publication

DOCTOR OF LAWS (Ph.D.)

This distinctive academic achievement gives you authority to preside into critical legal matters.

A Doctor of Laws (LL. D/J.D.) offers profound and comprehensive understanding of legal doctrine, jurisdiction power, and capacitate your legal intellectual with rigorous rule of laws in the aspects constitutional laws, criminology and international jurisdiction laws. This distinctive academic achievement gives you authority to preside into critical legal matters. The legal system is known as a champion of human dignity not political legal intelligence, hence authentically jurisdiction is highly sought out. Through rigorous scholarly and legal laws research and analysis, a Doctor of Laws course at ASPG University fosters and deepen the rule of laws by upholding fearlessly and without favors; protecting human rights, and maintaining order, while contributing to the ongoing discourse on legal ethics in various nature of justice. This course, it enhances one’s ability to critically engage in legal frameworks, empowering contributions to the broader field of legal system and scholarly.

Program Highlight

NQA Level

10

Duration

3 Years

Study Mode

100% Online

Program Objective

The objective course objective of a Doctor of Laws (LLD/J.D) is to produce legal scholars and experts capable of evaluating, analyzing, and synthesize complex legal issues, doctrines, and historical developments. Also, prepares students to practice laws with rigorous ability of jurisprudence in the specialized area, national and international and uphold legal value at all times

Career Pathways
  • National juris
  • Judge
  • Legal Practice Senior
  • Academia & Research
  • Government & Public Service
  • Corporate & Business
  • International Law:
  • Legal Writing & Commentar
  • Professor of Law / Research Supervisor
  • Policy Advisor / Legislative Drafter
  • Senior Corporate Legal Advisor / Compliance Strategist
  • Legal Consultant for NGOs or international organizations

Core Curriculum Topics

Subject Area Core Topics Covered
Year 1 Constitutional law Criminology law International jurisdiction law doctoral coursework
Year 2 Constitutional law Criminology law International jurisdiction law (Advanced) — specialization
Year Research Methodology, Doctoral Dissertation Writing, Original Research in chosen specialization, Thesis Dissertation Defense

Core Courses by Years

Year 1 Courses (Full time online studies with the help of the lecture) Year 2 (Studies based on real world application) Courses Year3 (Research dissertation under supervision ) Courses Year 1
Semester 1 Constitutional law Criminology law International jurisdiction law Semester 1 Constitutional law Criminology law International jurisdiction law Semester 1 Constitutional law Criminology law International jurisdiction law Semester 1
Semester 2 Constitutional law Criminology law International jurisdiction law Semester 2 Constitutional law Criminology law International jurisdiction law Semester 2 Constitutional law Criminology law International jurisdiction law Semester 2

Programs Cost

 

Semester 1 (Jan-Apr)

Semester 2 (May-Jul)

Semester 3 (Aug-Oct)

Year Total

Program Total

Registration Fee

N$5,500

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Once only

Tuition per Semester

N$6,000

N$6,000

N$6,000

N$18,000

N$18,000/yr.

Total 3 Years

N$54,000 total

Monthly Instalment: N$1,500

Admission Requirements

Academic Qualifications

Required Documents

Grade 11/12 certificate pass with minimum 20 points (ASPG Evaluation Scale)

Completed application form

English at minimum F at NSSCO / Cambridge level

Academic transcripts and certificates

Mature Age Entry (25+): junior/secondary education + 5 years relevant work experience

National ID or Passport (copy)

Postgraduate Masters: Bachelor degree holder Level 8 in any field

Recent passport-sized photographs

PhD: Master degree holder Level 9 from a recognized institution

Personal statement / motivation letter

Honorary Doctorate: 7 years career expertise (employer letter signed & stamped + CV) OR 14 years leadership (community leader letter + CV)

Two academic or professional references

Application Deadlines

Level

Intake Session

Applications Open

Application Deadline

All Programmes

1st Intake (Jan)

October 1

December 15

All Programmes

2nd Intake (June)

March 1

April 30

All Programmes

3rd Intake (Aug)

June 1

July 30

Petty Tjaimba

Faculty Representative

Dr. Michaella Michael Kalyangu

Chief Executive Officer & Founder

Mr. Jim Christ Chu

Africa Political Analyst & Staff Representative