UKZN Bachelor of laws ( LLB )

UKZN Bachelor of laws ( LLB

Entrance Requirements

In addition to the University entrance requirements, applicants who have completed the NSC-Degrequire English (Home Language) at Level 5; or English (First Additional Language) at Level 6 and Mathematical Literacy at Level 5 or Mathematics at Level 3. Applicants require a minimum APS of 32 (excluding Life Orientation). Applicants with Senior Certificates obtained before 2008 require an endorsement with English First Language (HG) ‘D’ or English Second Language (HG) ‘B’ for admission. Applicants requirea minimum of 36 points on the Senior Certificate scale.

Alternatively, students may elect first to complete a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Social Science degree with a law major, or any other Bachelors degree, before seeking admission to the LLB degree. Selections are made in accordance with established criteria, including an average mark of 60% in prior studies with no failures in any modules, taking into account the number of places available.

LLB Degree Structure

This degree may be completed over eight semesters (four years) of full-time study or twelve semesters (six years) of part-time study. Alternatively, students who elect first to complete a Bachelor of Arts, or Bachelor of Social Science degree with a major in Law, can complete the degree in a further four semesters (two years) of full-time study, i.e. a total of five years.

For information on part-time studies, contact:

Howard College – Tel: +27 (0)31 260 2152 or

Pietermaritzburg – Tel: +27 (0)33 260 6257

Students who have completed an LLB can apply to study towards a Masters degree in Law on either campus. Students specialise in a field of law of their interest. This degree can be obtained in one year of full-time study and two years of part- time study.