M.A POLITICAL & LEGAL SCIENCE – Africa School of Politics and Governance Publication
Africa School of Politics and Governance Publication

M.A POLITICAL & LEGAL SCIENCE

The Master’s Degree in Political vs Legal Science is an advanced interdisciplinary program that examines the intricate relationship between political power and legal frameworks.

The Master’s Degree in Political vs Legal Science is an advanced interdisciplinary program that examines the intricate relationship between political power and legal frameworks. Students will explore how political governance systems convergent with legal system, the law — covering constitutional governance, democratic theory, legal philosophy, and the transition from political governance to legal governance. Registration Fee: N$1,000 | Entry: Bachelor degree holder Level 8 in any field.

Program Highlight

NQA Level

9

Duration

3/4 Years

Study Mode

100% Online

Program Objective

The primary course objective is to builds the confidence of students to uphold principle that value human dignity and offer a comprehensive understanding of government structures, thereby differentiating between legal government system and political government, global.  Students will learn to evaluate political policies and legal laws, and engage in civic, academic, or professional roles that would enable them to contribute positively to legal laws value and human rights

Career Pathways
  • Government Legal Advisor
  • Constitutional Law Researcher
  • Political Scientist
  • Legislative Analyst
  • Diplomatic Services Officer
  • Democracy and Governance Consultant

Core Curriculum Topics

Subject Area Core Topics Covered
Year 1 —Foundation doctorate, principles and theories Introduction to Political Science, Introduction to World War, Introduction to Legal Laws, Politics vs Legal Laws, Political Theories vs Legal Laws, Africa Colonialism and Neo Politics, Formation of Constitution vs Religion Laws, Legal Laws Politics and Democracy, Formation of Political Parties vs Religion Laws, Civil Liberty and Rights, Human Rights
Year 2 — Interpretation and critical think tanks Legal Laws Politics and Governance, Legal Laws Politics and Economy, Government and International Politics, Introduction to Legal Government vs Politics, Legal Governance Structure, Legal Political Economies and Capitalism, Law of Constitution vs Religion Law, Procedure of Legislative and Amendment, Legal Laws and Democracy
Years 3–4 — Guiding Light Leaders Legal vs Political Parties Philosophies, Democracy as Peoples Power vs Political Government, Legal Government vs Democratic Society, Execution of Legal Government, Legal and Lawless Politics Trails, Legal Government Structure vs Political Government Structure, Legal Governance Economic and International Relationship, Legal Laws Democracy and Governance, Legal Law Policies Development and Analysis

Core Courses by Year

Year 1 — Semester 1 Courses Code Courses name
Interpretation of Laws PSLS101 Introduction to Political Science
PSLS102 Introduction to World War
PSLS103 Introduction to Legal Laws
PSLS104 Politics vs Legal Laws,
Year 1 — Semester 2 Courses Code Courses name
Interpretation of Laws PSLS105 Formation of Constitution vs Religion Laws
PSLS106 Strategic Advice and Policy Advisory
PSLS107 Formation of Political Parties vs Religion Laws
Year 1 — Semester 3 Courses Code Courses name
Interpretation of Laws PSLS108 Political Theories vs Legal Laws,
PSLS109 Africa Colonialism History and Neo Politics
PSLS110 Civil Liberty and Rights
PSLS111 Human Rights
Year 2 -Semester 1 Courses Code Courses name
PSLS201 Legal Laws Politics and Governance
PSLS202 Legal Laws Politics and Economy
PSLS203 Government and International Politics
Year 2 — Semester 2 Courses Code Courses name
PSLS204 Legal Political Economies and Capitalism
PSLS205 Law of Constitution vs Religion Law
PSLS206 Procedure of Legislative and Amendment
Year 2 — Semester 3 Courses Code Courses name
PSLS207 Introduction to Legal Government vs Politics
PSLS208 Legal Governance Structure
PSLS209 Legal Laws and Democracy
Year 3 -Semester 1 Courses Code Courses name
PSLS301 Legal vs Political Parties Philosophies
PSLS302 Democracy as Peoples Power vs Political Government
PSLS303 Legal Government vs Democratic Society
Year 3 — Semester 2 Courses Code Courses name
PSLS304 Legal Government Structure vs Political Government Structure,
PSLS305 Legal Governance Economic and International Relationship,
PSLS306 Legal Laws Democracy and Governance
Year 3 — Semester 3 Courses Code Courses name
PSLS307 Execution of Legal Government,
PSLS308 Legal and Lawless Politics Trails
PSLS309 Legal Law Policies Development and Analysis
PSLS310 Research on PSLS

Programs Cost

 

 

Semester 1 (Jan-Apr)

Semester 2 (May-Jul)

Semester 3 (Aug-Oct)

Year Total

Programme Total

Registration Fee

N$1,000

N$1,000

Once only

Tuition Fee per Semester

N$3,000

N$3,000

N$3,000

N$9,000

N$9,000/yr

Total 4 Years

N$36,000 total

Monthly Instalment: N$750

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