BCom: Accounting Science (Law)

Nelson Mandela University

BCom: Accounting Science (Law)

Programme Overview:

This programme provides candidates who wish to qualify as Chartered Accountants (SA) with the opportunity of an additional major in Law. Graduates who followed the Law curriculum can also proceed to LLB studies with a view to entering the legal profession. After completing this degree, students may proceed to the Postgraduate Diploma in Accountancy, and then to the professional examinations administered by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) and complete a three-year training contract, in order to qualify as a chartered accountant.

Faculty:

Faculty of Business and Economic Sciences

Delivery mode & duration of study:

Full-time 4 years

Qualification type:

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)

Department:

Admission Requirements

Applicant score for Mathematics:

410

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 – 65%.

Career opportunities:

Chartered accountant or registered auditors with additional specialist skills in law.

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