University of Pretoria - Faculty of Humanities
BA (Law)DURATION
3 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The BA (Law) program offers a comprehensive understanding of legal principles, systems, and practices. It equips students with critical analysis, legal reasoning, and research skills necessary for a successful career in law or related fields. The course emphasizes both theoretical and practical elements, preparing graduates for various professional opportunities.
Career Outcomes: Graduates may pursue careers as solicitors, barristers, legal advisors, or paralegals. Other potential paths include roles in public policy, business, and non-profit organizations, where legal expertise is valued. This program serves as a strong foundation for further legal studies or specialized postgraduate qualifications.
Introduction
BA (Law)
This program provides graduates with specific knowledge of the law and law-related skills and schools them in selected language discipline(s) and selected social sciences. The skills acquired may be applied in either the private or public sectors. The program serves as an alternative route for ultimately obtaining the LLB degree.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please visit the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Curriculum: Year 1
Fundamental modules
- Academic information management 111
- Academic information management 121
- Jurisprudence 110
- Jurisprudence 120
- Academic orientation 104
- Law of persons 110
- Roman law 120
Curriculum: Year 2
Core modules
- Family law 121
- Public Law 210
- Public Law 220
- Legal pluralism 210
- Legal interpretation 210
Curriculum: Final year
Core modules
- Law of delict 320
- Law of succession 222
- Jurisprudence 310
- Specific contracts 220
- Law of contract 211
Program Outcome
Total credits: 395