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Master of Laws in Taxation and Investment Law

Specialise in tax, public finance and investment law for practice, advisory and policy roles.

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Award
Master's degree
Duration
18 months minimum, up to 4 years
Mode of study
100% online
ZQF level
9
Credits
180
Intake
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Overview

This specialised LLM includes all the core compulsory LLM courses, with advanced study in taxation and investment law. It equips you with knowledge and skills in these fields and the wider business context in which they operate.

You will study public finance, the economics of taxation, corporate law and arbitration, banking regulation and international investment law, and complete a dissertation.

Entry requirements

To be admitted you need:

  • A law degree from a recognised university
  • At least five O level credits or better, including English and Mathematics

Duration and mode of study

Duration: 18 months minimum, up to 4 years.

Mode of study: Online. You study through the e-Campus learning platform, with live and recorded classes, so you can keep working while you study.

What you will study

Year 1, Semester 1

  • Graduate Directed Research Methods
  • Corporate Law and Arbitration
  • Public Finance

Year 1, Semester 2

  • Economics of Taxation
  • Banking Law and Regulation
  • Legal Aspects of International Finance

Year 2, Semester 1

  • International Investment Law
  • Dissertation

Assessment mode

Each course is assessed through continuous assessment (30%) and a final examination (70%). The dissertation is assessed on presentation, research, analysis, referencing and relevance.

Where it can take you

  • Private legal practitioner
  • Legal adviser in public and private institutions, NGOs, banks and other corporate bodies
  • Legal adviser in academic institutions and international organisations
  • Lecturer

Further study: PhD at ZCAS University or another university.

Tuition fees

Local studentsK13,500per semester
International studentsUSD 1,250per semester, or Kwacha equivalent

Fees effective 1 October 2026.

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