University of Johannesburg BA (Law)​​
University of Johannesburg

University of Johannesburg

BA (Law)​​

Johannesburg, South Africa

BA

3 years

English

Full time

Feb 2026

ZAR 41,661 / per year **

On-Campus

* by noon

** fees for the complete programme amount to between R41661,00 and R47837,00. Fees may vary depending on the composition of a particular qualification

Key Summary

    About : The BA (Law) offers a comprehensive foundation in legal principles and practices. This undergraduate program covers various areas of law, equipping students with the skills necessary for legal reasoning and problem-solving. By studying this course, you'll engage with topics ranging from contract law to human rights, preparing you for advanced exploration in the field.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue careers in diverse fields such as law, government, or business. Common roles include solicitor, paralegal, or legal consultant, while some may advance to postgraduate studies or specialized areas within law. The program also provides valuable skills for roles in policy analysis and human rights advocacy.

The purpose of a BA (Law) degree is to allow the student to acquire knowledge of the South African legal system, private law, constitutional law and customary law. In addition to this, the student will be able to take courses in aspects of the Arts and Social Sciences. Furthermore, the student will be exposed to languages and language structure.

Reasons for studying at UJ

  • UJ offers not only a special program called the First Year Experience to help orientate students throughout the first year but we also offer a Senior Student Experience that gears students toward the workplace!
  • Grab the opportunity to participate in a variety of sports and train alongside Olympians and Paralympians on state-of-the-art pitches, tracks, and fields, or just keep fit by joining one of the gyms on each of our 4 campuses.
  • Be part of a young, vibrant, and agile university that reflects and adapts easily to our country’s aspirations, while maintaining global relevance through numerous international partnerships.
  • 178 Internationally respected and accepted qualifications.
  • Join a university that cares enough to have raised over R300 million since the start of 2016 in order to support the Missing Middle Campaign. UJ also ensures that more than 6 000 needy students have two healthy meals per day.
  • Study in the vibrant City of Gold – the economic hub of South Africa. Join a vibrant, cosmopolitan, progressive group of students and academics on their way to re-imagining the future!
  • UJ offers an amazing on-campus experience whether you live in one of UJ’s residences, belong to a day house, or whether you just want to socialize at the Student Centres on all campuses.
  • We ensure the health, safety, and security of all our students through our own on-campus health services and UJ Protection Services.
  • Did you know that during the first five years of UJ’s existence it doubled its targeted research output and to this day, continues to break records!