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University of Johannesburg BCom (Law)

University of Johannesburg

BCom (Law)

Johannesburg, South Africa

3 years

English

Full time

31 Oct 2025*

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 BCom (Law) focuses on merging business principles with legal studies. The program equips students with essential skills in commerce and law, preparing them for integrated roles in various industries. Students will learn about legal systems, contract law, and corporate governance through a structured curriculum designed for practical application.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue various career paths, including positions such as legal consultants, corporate compliance officers, business advisors, or further studies in law. Opportunities may also exist in government agencies and organizations looking for expertise in both legal and business domains.

Introduction

The purpose of a BCom (Law) degree is to allow the student to acquire knowledge of the South African legal system, private law, business enterprises law, labor law, and customary law. In addition to this, the student will be able to take courses in aspects of Economic and Management Sciences.

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!

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