Faculty of Law · Specialised Master's Programme · 2027
LLM in Mercantile Law · Specialisation

Tax Law

A Mercantile Law specialisation in domestic and international taxation and tax administration.

Qualification: LLM | Parent programme: Mercantile Law | Duration in brochure: One year

About the Programme

Tax Law provides law graduates with an opportunity to deepen their understanding of taxation and its application within legal, commercial, regulatory and administrative contexts.

QualificationLLM
Parent programmeMercantile Law
Duration in brochureOne year

Programme Information

The Tax Law specialisation exposes students to advanced study in taxation and enables them to develop specialised knowledge in domestic and international taxation and tax administration principles.

The Taxation brochure highlights exposure to eminent scholars in the field, including Judge Dennis Davis, and identifies the programme as a one-year offering for law graduates.

International Tax Law

Advanced engagement with international taxation and the legal principles governing cross-border tax matters.

Tax Administration Law

Advanced study of tax administration, taxpayer obligations, powers of revenue authorities and the legal framework governing administration.

The Taxation brochure identifies Bachelor of Laws graduates from South African universities as eligible applicants. The final 2027 Faculty admission rules and programme structure should be confirmed before publication.

The brochure identifies Judge Dennis Davis and Prof Fareed Moosa among the programme presenters. For course-related information, contact Prof Fareed Moosa at fmoosa@uwc.ac.za.

Programme Actions & Enquiries

Use the links below for application, programme and postgraduate admission information.