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Section: Semester 2 — Applied Analysis & Specialization
Module of the Diploma in Political Analyst. Units, quizzes and assignments are added here by the course author.
Section: Semester 2 — Applied Analysis & Specialization
Module of the Diploma in Political Analyst. Units, quizzes and assignments are added here by the course author.
Section: Semester 1 — Core Political Science
Module of the Diploma in Political Analyst. Units, quizzes and assignments are added here by the course author.
Section: Semester 1 — Core Political Science
Module of the Diploma in Political Analyst. Units, quizzes and assignments are added here by the course author.
Section: Semester 1 — Core Political Science
Module of the Diploma in Political Analyst. Units, quizzes and assignments are added here by the course author.
The Master of Political Science and Law is an interdisciplinary postgraduate program designed to equip political leaders, policymakers, and legal professionals with the intellectual and legal competence to govern with integrity, accountability, and the rule of law.
Core Purpose
To provide intelligence-based knowledge to politicians and public officials, while grounding them in legal studies. The program bridges Political Government and Legal Government by training leaders to make decisions that are politically sound, constitutionally compliant, and legally defensible.
Key Focus Areas
1. Intelligence for Governance: Political theory, public policy analysis, strategic decision-making, conflict resolution, and governance systems to sharpen political judgment and foresight.
2. Legal Studies and Constitutionalism: Constitutional law, administrative law, human rights law, international law, and legislative drafting to ensure all governance is anchored in law.
3. Transition to Legal Government: Examines the shift from politics-driven rule to law-driven rule. Students study accountability mechanisms, separation of powers, judicial review, anti-corruption frameworks, and legal limits on executive power.
4. Law, Politics and Public Interest: How law constrains political discretion, protects citizens’ rights, and promotes institutional stability. Includes case studies on democratic consolidation and state-building.
Graduate Outcomes
Graduates will be able to:
1. Advise and lead government institutions with both political intelligence and legal authority.
2. Draft, interpret, and implement legislation that aligns political objectives with legal standards.
3. Promote a governance culture where law, not political expediency, is the highest authority.
4. Contribute to national transformation from Political Government to Legal Government through ethical leadership and constitutional practice.
Who it’s for + Career Path for Master of Political Science and Law / http://M.PSL
Who it’s for
This program is built for people who operate/intent to operate in the intersection of power and law.
1. Political leaders: MPs, Ministers, Mayors, Councilors, and Presidential Advisors who need legal intelligence to govern within constitutional limits.
2. Public sector professionals: Senior civil servants, diplomats, policy analysts, and governance advisors.
3. Legal professionals: Lawyers, magistrates, prosecutors, and legal scholars who want to understand political systems and policy-making.
4. Future leaders: Activists, party officials, NGO leaders, and graduates preparing for public office, constitutional roles, or international governance work.
Career Paths After Graduation
Graduates move into roles where political strategy must be legally sound:
1. Government and Legislature
- Legal Advisor to Parliament, Cabinet, or a Ministry
- Legislative Drafter / Parliamentary Counsel
- Constitutional Advisor or Policy Director
2. Judiciary, Oversight and Accountability
- Public Protector / Ombudsman’s Office
- Anti-Corruption Commission, Auditor-General’s Office
- Judicial Researcher or Law Reform Commission
3. International and Diplomatic
- Diplomat, Foreign Service Officer, or AU/UN Governance Advisor
- International Law and Human Rights Specialist
- Democracy and Rule of Law Consultant for SADC, AU, UN
4. Policy, Academia and Civil Society
- Think Tank Senior Researcher: Governance, Constitution, Public Policy
- Lecturer in Political Science, Law, or Public Administration
- Executive Director for Legal/Governance NGOs
5. Private Sector and Advisory
- Legal and Political Risk Consultant for businesses and investors
- Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Director
- Strategic Governance Advisor
Bottom line: It prepares you to lead or advise where decisions are made, ensuring those decisions are intelligent politically and valid legally. That’s the skill set needed to drive the shift from Political Government to Legal Government.
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This course explores where politics meets the law, giving students practical and theoretical skills to understand governance and legal systems. It focuses on developing genuine political skills that enable graduates to analyze policy, engage in public leadership, and contribute meaningfully to national development.
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Section: Years 3–4 — Guiding Light Leaders
Module of the Master Degree of Political vs Legal Science. Units, quizzes and assignments are added here by the course author.
Section: Years 3–4 — Guiding Light Leaders
Module of the Master Degree of Political vs Legal Science. Units, quizzes and assignments are added here by the course author.
Section: Years 3–4 — Guiding Light Leaders
Module of the Master Degree of Political vs Legal Science. Units, quizzes and assignments are added here by the course author.
Section: Years 3–4 — Guiding Light Leaders
Module of the Master Degree of Political vs Legal Science. Units, quizzes and assignments are added here by the course author.
Section: Years 3–4 — Guiding Light Leaders
Module of the Master Degree of Political vs Legal Science. Units, quizzes and assignments are added here by the course author.
Section: Year 2 — Interpretation & Critical Think-Tanks
Module of the Master Degree of Political vs Legal Science. Units, quizzes and assignments are added here by the course author.
Section: Year 2 — Interpretation & Critical Think-Tanks
Module of the Master Degree of Political vs Legal Science. Units, quizzes and assignments are added here by the course author.
Section: Year 2 — Interpretation & Critical Think-Tanks
Module of the Master Degree of Political vs Legal Science. Units, quizzes and assignments are added here by the course author.
Section: Year 2 — Interpretation & Critical Think-Tanks
Module of the Master Degree of Political vs Legal Science. Units, quizzes and assignments are added here by the course author.
Section: Year 2 — Interpretation & Critical Think-Tanks
Module of the Master Degree of Political vs Legal Science. Units, quizzes and assignments are added here by the course author.
Section: Year 1 — Foundations & Theory
Module of the Master Degree of Political vs Legal Science. Units, quizzes and assignments are added here by the course author.
Section: Year 1 — Foundations & Theory
Module of the Master Degree of Political vs Legal Science. Units, quizzes and assignments are added here by the course author.
Section: Year 1 — Foundations & Theory
Module of the Master Degree of Political vs Legal Science. Units, quizzes and assignments are added here by the course author.
Section: Year 1 — Foundations & Theory
Module of the Master Degree of Political vs Legal Science. Units, quizzes and assignments are added here by the course author.
Section: Year 1 — Foundations & Theory
Module of the Master Degree of Political vs Legal Science. Units, quizzes and assignments are added here by the course author.
Section: Year 1 — Foundations & Theory
Module of the Master Degree of Political vs Legal Science. Units, quizzes and assignments are added here by the course author.
Section: Year 1 — Foundations & Theory
Module of the Master Degree of Political vs Legal Science. Units, quizzes and assignments are added here by the course author.
Section: Year 1 — Foundations & Theory
Module of the Master Degree of Political vs Legal Science. Units, quizzes and assignments are added here by the course author.
Section: Year 1 — Foundations & Theory
Module of the Master Degree of Political vs Legal Science. Units, quizzes and assignments are added here by the course author.
Section: Year 1 — Foundations & Theory
Module of the Master Degree of Political vs Legal Science. Units, quizzes and assignments are added here by the course author.
LAW 9001 Advanced Jurisprudence and Legal Theory* is a 20-credit module in the first semester of Year One of the PhD in Legal Studies. It examines core schools of legal thought and their role in shifting governance from political discretion to rule-based legal systems.
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Section: Year 3 — Specialization
Module of the Bachelor of Laws (LLB). Units, quizzes and assignments are added here by the course author.
Section: Year 3 — Specialization
Module of the Bachelor of Laws (LLB). Units, quizzes and assignments are added here by the course author.
Section: Year 3 — Specialization
Module of the Bachelor of Laws (LLB). Units, quizzes and assignments are added here by the course author.
Section: Year 3 — Specialization
Module of the Bachelor of Laws (LLB). Units, quizzes and assignments are added here by the course author.
Section: Year 3 — Specialization
Module of the Bachelor of Laws (LLB). Units, quizzes and assignments are added here by the course author.
Section: Year 3 — Specialization
Module of the Bachelor of Laws (LLB). Units, quizzes and assignments are added here by the course author.
Section: Year 3 — Specialization
Module of the Bachelor of Laws (LLB). Units, quizzes and assignments are added here by the course author.
Section: Year 3 — Specialization
Module of the Bachelor of Laws (LLB). Units, quizzes and assignments are added here by the course author.
Section: Year 2 — Dispute Resolution & Interpretation
Module of the Bachelor of Laws (LLB). Units, quizzes and assignments are added here by the course author.
Section: Year 2 — Dispute Resolution & Interpretation
Module of the Bachelor of Laws (LLB). Units, quizzes and assignments are added here by the course author.
Section: Year 2 — Dispute Resolution & Interpretation
Module of the Bachelor of Laws (LLB). Units, quizzes and assignments are added here by the course author.
Section: Year 2 — Dispute Resolution & Interpretation
Module of the Bachelor of Laws (LLB). Units, quizzes and assignments are added here by the course author.
Section: Year 2 — Dispute Resolution & Interpretation
Module of the Bachelor of Laws (LLB). Units, quizzes and assignments are added here by the course author.
Section: Year 2 — Dispute Resolution & Interpretation
Module of the Bachelor of Laws (LLB). Units, quizzes and assignments are added here by the course author.
Section: Year 2 — Dispute Resolution & Interpretation
Module of the Bachelor of Laws (LLB). Units, quizzes and assignments are added here by the course author.
Section: Year 2 — Dispute Resolution & Interpretation
Module of the Bachelor of Laws (LLB). Units, quizzes and assignments are added here by the course author.
Section: Year 1 — Source of Laws
Module of the Bachelor of Laws (LLB). Units, quizzes and assignments are added here by the course author.
Section: Year 1 — Source of Laws
Module of the Bachelor of Laws (LLB). Units, quizzes and assignments are added here by the course author.
Section: Year 1 — Source of Laws
Module of the Bachelor of Laws (LLB). Units, quizzes and assignments are added here by the course author.
Section: Year 1 — Source of Laws
Module of the Bachelor of Laws (LLB). Units, quizzes and assignments are added here by the course author.
Section: Year 1 — Source of Laws
Module of the Bachelor of Laws (LLB). Units, quizzes and assignments are added here by the course author.
Section: Year 1 — Source of Laws
Module of the Bachelor of Laws (LLB). Units, quizzes and assignments are added here by the course author.
Section: Year 1 — Source of Laws
Module of the Bachelor of Laws (LLB). Units, quizzes and assignments are added here by the course author.
Section: Year 1 — Source of Laws
Module of the Bachelor of Laws (LLB). Units, quizzes and assignments are added here by the course author.
Section: Year 1 — Source of Laws
Module of the Bachelor of Laws (LLB). Units, quizzes and assignments are added here by the course author.
Section: Year 4 — Conveyancing & Notarial Practice
Module of the Master of Laws (LLM). Units, quizzes and assignments are added here by the course author.
Section: Year 4 — Conveyancing & Notarial Practice
Module of the Master of Laws (LLM). Units, quizzes and assignments are added here by the course author.
Section: Year 4 — Conveyancing & Notarial Practice
Module of the Master of Laws (LLM). Units, quizzes and assignments are added here by the course author.
Section: Year 4 — Conveyancing & Notarial Practice
Module of the Master of Laws (LLM). Units, quizzes and assignments are added here by the course author.
Section: Year 4 — Conveyancing & Notarial Practice
Module of the Master of Laws (LLM). Units, quizzes and assignments are added here by the course author.
Section: Year 4 — Conveyancing & Notarial Practice
Module of the Master of Laws (LLM). Units, quizzes and assignments are added here by the course author.
Section: Year 3 — Skills & Research
Module of the Master of English Literature & Theology — Policy Development & Analysis. Units, quizzes and assignments are added here by the course author.
Section: Year 3 — Skills & Research
Module of the Master of English Literature & Theology — Policy Development & Analysis. Units, quizzes and assignments are added here by the course author.
Section: Year 3 — Skills & Research
Module of the Master of English Literature & Theology — Policy Development & Analysis. Units, quizzes and assignments are added here by the course author.
Section: Year 3 — Skills & Research
Module of the Master of English Literature & Theology — Policy Development & Analysis. Units, quizzes and assignments are added here by the course author.
Section: Year 3 — Skills & Research
Module of the Master of English Literature & Theology — Policy Development & Analysis. Units, quizzes and assignments are added here by the course author.
Section: Year 3 — Skills & Research
Module of the Master of English Literature & Theology — Policy Development & Analysis. Units, quizzes and assignments are added here by the course author.
Section: Year 2 — Advanced Learning
Module of the Master of English Literature & Theology — Policy Development & Analysis. Units, quizzes and assignments are added here by the course author.
Section: Year 2 — Advanced Learning
Module of the Master of English Literature & Theology — Policy Development & Analysis. Units, quizzes and assignments are added here by the course author.
Section: Year 2 — Advanced Learning
Module of the Master of English Literature & Theology — Policy Development & Analysis. Units, quizzes and assignments are added here by the course author.
Section: Year 2 — Advanced Learning
Module of the Master of English Literature & Theology — Policy Development & Analysis. Units, quizzes and assignments are added here by the course author.
Section: Year 2 — Advanced Learning
Module of the Master of English Literature & Theology — Policy Development & Analysis. Units, quizzes and assignments are added here by the course author.
Section: Year 2 — Advanced Learning
Module of the Master of English Literature & Theology — Policy Development & Analysis. Units, quizzes and assignments are added here by the course author.
Section: Year 2 — Advanced Learning
Module of the Master of English Literature & Theology — Policy Development & Analysis. Units, quizzes and assignments are added here by the course author.
Section: Year 1 — Foundation & Analysis
Module of the Master of English Literature & Theology — Policy Development & Analysis. Units, quizzes and assignments are added here by the course author.
Section: Year 1 — Foundation & Analysis
Module of the Master of English Literature & Theology — Policy Development & Analysis. Units, quizzes and assignments are added here by the course author.
Section: Year 1 — Foundation & Analysis
Module of the Master of English Literature & Theology — Policy Development & Analysis. Units, quizzes and assignments are added here by the course author.
Section: Year 1 — Foundation & Analysis
Module of the Master of English Literature & Theology — Policy Development & Analysis. Units, quizzes and assignments are added here by the course author.
Section: Year 1 — Foundation & Analysis
Module of the Master of English Literature & Theology — Policy Development & Analysis. Units, quizzes and assignments are added here by the course author.
Section: Year 1 — Foundation & Analysis
Module of the Master of English Literature & Theology — Policy Development & Analysis. Units, quizzes and assignments are added here by the course author.
Section: Year 1 — Foundation & Analysis
Module of the Master of English Literature & Theology — Policy Development & Analysis. Units, quizzes and assignments are added here by the course author.
Section: Year 1 — Foundation & Analysis
Module of the Master of English Literature & Theology — Policy Development & Analysis. Units, quizzes and assignments are added here by the course author.
Course Objective for POL 9001 Advanced Policy Theory and Processes
This module aims to equip doctoral students with advanced theoretical and analytical tools to understand how public policy is formulated, changed, and implemented. By the end of the course, students will be able to critically examine the foundations of policy analysis, evaluate major theoretical frameworks of policy change such as Multiple Streams, Advocacy Coalition, and Punctuated Equilibrium, and analyze the role of institutions, networks, and actors in shaping policy outcomes.
The module emphasizes developing policy that is lawful to the social context, which will help with the transition from political government to legal government. It also focuses on applying these theories to African and SADC contexts to strengthen students’ capacity for rigorous policy research and advisory work
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Case studies on leadership and skills expertise — the reasons projects and leaders fail and succeed. Study each one and apply the principles in practice.
Each case has prompt questions to answer. You may download the questions and answer them at your convenience. Each question is worth 5 marks.
Due date for submission: end of the third semester.
Semester 3: Strategic Leadership and Institutional Stewardship
Module 14 of the Doctorate in Leadership Practice and Skills. This module contains 4 units, each with a learning objective, core ideas, case studies for reflection, and a dissertation application task.
Semester 3: Strategic Leadership and Institutional Stewardship
Module 13 of the Doctorate in Leadership Practice and Skills. This module contains 4 units, each with a learning objective, core ideas, case studies for reflection, and a dissertation application task.
Semester 2: Applied Leadership and Organizational Systems
Module 12 of the Doctorate in Leadership Practice and Skills. This module contains 4 units, each with a learning objective, core ideas, case studies for reflection, and a dissertation application task.
Semester 2: Applied Leadership and Organizational Systems
Module 11 of the Doctorate in Leadership Practice and Skills. This module contains 4 units, each with a learning objective, core ideas, case studies for reflection, and a dissertation application task.
Semester 1: Foundations of Leadership and Society
Module 10 of the Doctorate in Leadership Practice and Skills. This module contains 4 units, each with a learning objective, core ideas, case studies for reflection, and a dissertation application task.
Semester 1: Foundations of Leadership and Society
Module 9 of the Doctorate in Leadership Practice and Skills. This module contains 4 units, each with a learning objective, core ideas, case studies for reflection, and a dissertation application task.
Semester 1: Foundations of Leadership and Society
Module 8 of the Doctorate in Leadership Practice and Skills. This module contains 4 units, each with a learning objective, core ideas, case studies for reflection, and a dissertation application task.
Semester 1: Foundations of Leadership and Society
Module 7 of the Doctorate in Leadership Practice and Skills. This module contains 4 units, each with a learning objective, core ideas, case studies for reflection, and a dissertation application task.
Semester 1: Foundations of Leadership and Society
Module 6 of the Doctorate in Leadership Practice and Skills. This module contains 4 units, each with a learning objective, core ideas, case studies for reflection, and a dissertation application task.
Semester 1: Foundations of Leadership and Society
Module 5 of the Doctorate in Leadership Practice and Skills. This module contains 4 units, each with a learning objective, core ideas, case studies for reflection, and a dissertation application task.
Semester 1: Foundations of Leadership and Society
Module 4 of the Doctorate in Leadership Practice and Skills. This module contains 4 units, each with a learning objective, core ideas, case studies for reflection, and a dissertation application task.
Semester 1: Foundations of Leadership and Society
Module 3 of the Doctorate in Leadership Practice and Skills. This module contains 4 units, each with a learning objective, core ideas, case studies for reflection, and a dissertation application task.
Semester 1: Foundations of Leadership and Society
Module 2 of the Doctorate in Leadership Practice and Skills. This module contains 4 units, each with a learning objective, core ideas, case studies for reflection, and a dissertation application task.
Semester 1: Foundations of Leadership and Society
Module 1 of the Doctorate in Leadership Practice and Skills. This module contains 4 units, each with a learning objective, core ideas, case studies for reflection, and a dissertation application task.