Bachelor of Laws

Programme Type: Degree
Faculty: Law
Available Study Modes

Programme Overview

Next Start Dates Based on applicable nearest academic block start dates.
Supported Campuses Campuses listed are where this programme is offered. For online modes, campuses are access points for student services only.
Duration Duration varies by study mode.

Programme details

The Bachelor of Laws (LLB) qualification is designed to prepare you not only to pursue a career as an attorney, advocate, legal advisor, or legal academic, but also to engage meaningfully in civic life and ongoing personal and professional development. It encourages a journey of self-discovery and lifelong learning aligned with the dynamic demands of the legal world.

 

In line with this, our dedicated team of legal academics and professionals offer a flexible and supportive learning environment that blends academic rigour with real-world relevance and accessibility.

 

Offered through Eduvos’ innovative Distance Self-Paced Online (DSO) mode, you can attend 3 hours of optional, lecturer-led national online lectures each week or utilise the recordings for self-paced learning. This degree also offers 2 hours per week of campus-based support sessions, which are optional and can be used when needed. 


Entry Requirements Important

South African National Senior Certificate (NSC) with Bachelor’s degree pass.*  

Or National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4 issued by the Council of General and Further Education and Training with a Bachelor’s degree pass.  

Or letter or certificate confirming an exemption from Universities South Africa (USAf) for any other school-leaving results.  

Or completion of a Bachelor’s degree.  

Or completion of the relevant Foundation Programme along with a letter or certificate of exemption from Universities South Africa (USAf).  

Or completion of a relevant Higher Certificate.  

Or completion of the relevant Eduvos Access Programme.

 

AND  

 

50% or above for Grade 12 English or equivalent

Pricing

From R74 679 per year (based on full settlement payment option) - excluding hardware/software requirements. Please consult the fee structure for additional information.

Possible career options:
 

Academics and Researchers
Corporate Legal Advisors
Government and Public Sector Officials
Human Rights Advocates and NGO Representatives
Judicial Officers (Magistrates, Judges - with further qualification and experience)
Legal Consultants
Legal Practitioners (Advocates or Attorneys) 
YearModules
Year 1

Business English  

Computer Skills  

Family Law  

Law of Persons  

Introduction to Critical Reasoning  

Introduction to Data Analysis  

Introduction to Law  

Introduction to Legal Research  

Electives - Choose 2  

Introduction to Business Management  

Introduction to Economics  

Year 2

Accounting for Law Students  

African Customary Law  

Constitutional Law  

Corporate Law  

Criminal Law A  

Criminal Law B  

Interpretation of Statutes  

Labour Law  

Law of Delict  

Law of Succession

Year 3

Civil Procedure A  

Civil Procedure B  

Criminal Procedure A  

Criminal Procedure B  

Entrepreneurial Law  

Jurisprudence  

Law of Contract  

Law of Evidence  

Property Law  

Public International Law

Accredited by the Higher Education Quality Committee (HEQC) of the Council on Higher Education (CHE)

Registered with the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) 

International students are welcome to apply for this programme. For international student requirements please kindly check International Students Admissions.

Accepting applications from:

AngolaBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelizeBotswanaBruneiBurundiCambodiaCameroonCanadaColombiaCyprusDR CongoDominicaEritreaEswatiniEthiopiaFijiGabonGambiaGhanaGrenadaGuyanaIndiaIrelandIsraelItalyJamaicaJordanKenyaKiribatiKuwaitLesothoLiberiaMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaltaMarshall IslandsMauritiusMicronesiaMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNetherlandsNigeriaOmanPakistanPalauPapua New GuineaPhilippinesQatarRwandaSaint LuciaSamoaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSolomon IslandsSouth AfricaSouth SudanSri LankaSudanSwazilandTanzaniaTongaTrinidad and TobagoTuvaluUgandaUAEUnited KingdomUnited StatesVanuatuZambiaZimbabwe

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