Nelson Mandela University

BA (Law)

Programme Overview:

This programme will enable students to combine a major in Humanities with a major in Law. This will serve as sound preparation for a student who wishes to continue with a two-year LLB thereafter.

Faculty:

Faculty of Law

Delivery mode & duration of study:

Full-time 3 years

Qualification type:

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Department:

Admission Requirements

Applicant score for Mathematics:

390

Applicant score for Technical Mathematics:

Applicant score for Mathematical Literacy:

Subjects requirements:

• Minimum NSC statutory requirements for degree entry must be met. • English (home language) – 65%, or English (first additional language) – 70%. • Mathematics – 50%.

Career opportunities:

On completion of this degree and a two-year LLB, students will have entry to all branches of the legal profession. Those planning to practice as legal practitioners must, after obtaining the LLB degree, follow it up with specialised practical training and a professional examination. There are also career opportunities in the civil service for public prosecutors and public defenders, while legal advisers are employed in business and government. Experienced legal practitioners may be appointed as magistrates or as judges of the High Court.

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