Master of Laws in Commercial Law - Distance (Online) Full Time

Programme overview:

Master of Laws in Commercial Law (LLM) - Distance (Online) Full Time next start date Next start date(s):
16 February 2026
Next New Students Orientation Date:
9 February 2026
Returning Students Start Date:
27 January 2026
Master of Laws in Commercial Law (LLM) - Distance (Online) Full Time campuses Campuses:
Bedfordview
Bloemfontein
Cape Town - Mowbray
Cape Town - TygerValley
Durban (Umhlanga)
East London
Midrand
Mbombela (Nelspruit)
Nelson Mandela Bay
Potchefstroom
Pretoria
Vanderbijlpark

Remote and distant students join a campus where the programme is offered
Master of Laws in Commercial Law (LLM) - Distance (Online) Full Time duration Duration:

Full-Time

Minimum: 2 years

Maximum: 4 years

 

Part-Time

Minimum: 3 years

Maximum: 5 years 

Master of Laws in Commercial Law (LLM) - Distance (Online) Full Time support Support: Fully supported

Programme details:

NQF Level 9 | Law | Masters | Master of Laws in Commercial Law | Saqa Id: 124714

The Master of Laws in Commercial Law (LLM) degree provides you with specialised professional knowledge and a comprehensive understanding of commercial law principles, practices, and emerging areas within the field of commerce and business. With specialised knowledge and skills, you will understand the legal implications of commercial transactions, regulatory frameworks, and emerging trends; navigate legal complexities; mitigate risks; and make informed decisions that foster sustainable growth and compliance.

 

Offered through Eduvos’ innovative Distance Self-Paced Online (DSO) mode, you can attend 3 hours of optional online seminars every two weeks. These lecture-led sessions will take place in the evening through Microsoft Teams.



More information:

Entry requirements

Relevant Bachelor Honours Degree.

Or a Postgraduate Diploma in the cognate field.

Or a Postgraduate Diploma in Law at NQF level 8.

Or a Bachelor Honour’s degree or a four-year bachelor’s degree (where 480 credits are required) in the relevant discipline.

A recognised Bachelor of Laws (LLB).

Or a certificate of evaluation by SAQA of a comparable degree at NQF level 8.

Or admission via Recognition of Prior Learning. 

Pricing
Price:

From R37,200 (based on full upfront settlement payment option) - excluding hardware/software requirements. Please consult the fee structure for additional information on monthly payments. 

Eduvos offers flexible payment options

Programme accreditation

Accredited by the Higher Education Quality Committee (HEQC) of the Council on Higher Education (CHE).

 

Registered with the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

Possible career options

Academia and research; legal practice specialising in commercial law, tax law, banking law, or international trade and business law; the commercial sector and international commercial organisations in fields such as compliance, risk, cross-border transactions, trade finance, construction, and corporate advisory services; legal consultants; legal practice specialising in commercial law, tax law, banking law, or international trade and business law; non-legal professionals specialising in international business transactions, business consultancy, and compliance; the commercial sector and international commercial organisations in fields such as compliance, risk, cross-border transactions, trade finance, construction, and corporate advisory services. 

This qualification is offered at the following campuses


Bedfordview, Bloemfontein, Cape Town - Mowbray, Cape Town - TygerValley, Durban (Umhlanga), East London, Midrand, Mbombela (Nelspruit), Nelson Mandela Bay, Potchefstroom, Pretoria, Vanderbijlpark



International students


International students are welcome to apply for this programme.

For international student requirements please kindly check International Students Admissions


Calling all students from Angola, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Botswana, Brunei, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Colombia, Cyprus, Democratic Republic of Congo, Dominica, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Jordan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kuwait, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Micronesia, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Netherlands, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Qatar, Rwanda, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Uganda, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Vanuatu, Zambia, Zimbabwe.


Qualification structure
This is an outline of the modules for this qualification per level.

Data for intake starting: 16 February 2026

    Master of Laws in Commercial Law - Distance (Online) Full Time - Year 1
    Admission fee (ADMIN1-D00) - Admission Fee
    Research Methodology (CORMA5-O34) - Core
    Law of Banking and Instruments of Payment (LWPYA5-O12) - Elective 1
    Corporate Law (LWCLA5-O12) - Elective 2
    International Business Transactions (LWBTA5-O34) - Elective 3