Colleges and Universities Offering Bachelor of Arts in Law in South Africa

Bachelor of Arts in Law provides students with a comprehensive foundation in legal studies, combining theoretical knowledge with practical skills. This program offers an interdisciplinary approach, allowing students to explore various aspects of law including;
-Constitutional law
-Criminal law
-Contract law
Throughout the course, students develop critical thinking, analytical and research skills, essential for the legal profession.


Upon graduation, Bachelor of Arts in Law graduates can pursue a wide range of career opportunities including:
1. Legal Researcher
2. Paralegal
3. Legal Advisor
4. Court Clerk
5. Compliance Officer
6. Human Resources Officer
7. Policy Analyst
8. Public Administrator
9. Legal Writer
10. Law Enforcement Officer

These career paths provide graduates with opportunities in both the public and private sectors, offering potential for growth and advancement in the legal field. Combined with further studies and experience, Bachelor of Arts in Law graduates can also pursue careers as lawyers or legal practitioners.

Institutions Offering Bachelor of Arts in Law

•  Stadio Higher Education, Helderkruin  
  Course entry requirements:
  -A Senior Certificate (SC) with degree endorsement; or
  -A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a minimum of 50% in four 20-credit modules and a minimum of
  40% in English Home Language or First Additional Language; or
  -A National Senior Certificate – Vocational Level 4 (NC(V)) with a minimum of 50% in three fundamental
  modules including English; and minimum 60% in four vocational modules; or
  -A relevant N6 National Diploma
  
  -Students who have obtained 40% and higher in English, but not 50%, and who met the minimum points required, will be allowed conditional admission provided that they first pass the Academic Writing module on Level 5.
  
  Namibian students:
  -Alternative Admission Requirements
  
  Course duration: 3 years
  
  Mode of study: Distance Learning
•  North West University, Mafikeng  
  Fields:
  -Psychology
  -Politics
  -English
  -Industrial Psychology
  -Philosophy
  
  
  Course Entry Requirements:
  NS(C) OR NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption;
  Home language level 5 AND First Additional Language level 5
  SELECTION: Placement process and adherence to minimum requirements set by the faculty.
  PLACEMENT: Scholastic achievements, the results of a placement process, adherence to the requirements set by the Faculty of Law.
  
  
  Course Duration: 3 years
•  University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch  
  Admission requirements:
  • An average of at least 70% (excluding Life Orientation) in the National Senior Certificate or Independent Examinations Board school-leaving certificate.
  • Afrikaans (Home Language) or English (Home Language) at least a 5 (60%–69%).
  • First Additional Language at least a 3 (40%–49%).
•  University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg  
  Entry Requirements:
  -APS 43+
  -English Home Language OR First Additional Language Level 5
  -Mathematics Level 3
  -Maths Literacy Level 4
  
  
  Course Duration: 3 years
  
  Mode of Study: Full time
  
  
  Course Duration: 4 to 6 years
  
  Mode of Study: Part-time
•  University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg  
  Duration: 3 years
  
  Career opportunities:
  
  -State legal advisor
  -Corporate legal advisor
  -Court personnel
  -Office personnel in a law firm
•  University of Pretoria, Pretoria  
  Course Duration: 3 years
  
  Mode of Study: Full time
  
•  University of Cape Town, Cape Town  
  

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