International Trade, Investment and Business Law
A collaborative UWC–UP Master's programme focused on international trade, investment and business law in Africa and the global economy.
About the Programme
The programme provides advanced study of international trade, investment and business law while maintaining a strong African focus and exposing students to the legal, economic and developmental dimensions of global markets.
Programme Information
The International Trade, Investment and Business Law specialisation focuses on world trade, business and investment law, with particular attention to Africa's interests within globalisation. The programme is collaborative in nature and was developed between the University of the Western Cape and the University of Pretoria.
It develops students' understanding of the legal and administrative structures of international markets while building critical thinking and practical capabilities relevant to global and African economic development.
WTO regulation, free trade, agriculture, trade remedies, services, regionalism and trade negotiations.
Foreign investment in Africa, investment agreements, public and private dimensions, financial institutions and investment regulation.
International sales, finance, trade finance, financial-market regulation and business transactions.
Public and private dispute settlement, arbitration and mechanisms for international business transactions.
African economic relations, regional and sub-regional organisations, implementation of international agreements and Africa's role in negotiations.
Environment, ethics, human rights, intellectual property, technology transfer and changing global economic institutions.
For the 2027 rotation, prospective students should follow the University of Pretoria application information. UP currently presents the collaborative programme as the LLM in International Trade and Investment Law in Africa (TILA), a programme presented by UP and UWC together with international partner universities.
The UP academic programme is a one-year, full-time programme. Its first semester includes intensive coursework in Advanced International Trade Law and Advanced International Investment Law, followed by a mini-dissertation in the second semester.
Use the University of Pretoria's 2027 programme and application pages for the current intake. The UP application guidance states that applicants require a first degree in law and that applications are completed online.
Programme Actions & Enquiries
Use the links below for application, programme and postgraduate admission information.
