The Law Faculty offers a LLM degree (course work) by means of distance (satellite link-up) education. This degree focuses on international trade law and consists of the following modules, namely: International Commercial Arbitration, Public Law Aspects of International Trade and International Business Transactions A and B (which for the distance education programme will normally be consolidated into one year course). Students will also have to submit a study project.

This LLM by distance education provides students within travelling distance of the following venues, with the opportunity to enrol for a specialised degree in international trade law without having to attend weekly classes in Stellenbosch: Bellville, Port Elizabeth, East London, Durban, Bloemfontein, Midrand, Johannesburg, Pietersburg, George, Klerksdorp, Stellenbosch, Vredendal, Witbank and Nelspruit. Enrolling for this degree will require of students to travel to one of these venues approximately three to four times per semester.

The duration of this course will be two years. The modules International Commercial Arbitration and Public Law Aspects of International Trade in 2003 and the double module International Business Transactions will be offered in 2004.

Information concerning the University's programme of distance education in general, and any administrative details relating to this course in particular, can be acquired from:

Mrs A De Klerk, Division of Distance Education, University Administration, University of Stellenbosch, Private Bag X1, Matieland, 7602, South Africa (Tel 021 808 3934; e-mail: adklerk@sun.ac.za, fax 021 808 3565).

Further information can also be found at http://www.sun.ac.za/distanceeducation/html/legal_aspects_of_international_trade.html.