University of KwaZulu-NatalBachelor's DegreeBachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Politics and Law
College of Humanities
Duration3 yearsNQF level7Minimum APS30Campuses2
About this course
UKZN CAO codes: KN-H-ABP, KN-P-ABP. Published APS range: 48-30. Entry requirements: NSC degree entry with English and Life Orientation level 4, plus one listed designated subject, Home Language or First Additional Language at level 5. Source: UKZN 2027 Undergraduate Prospectus, programme table page 24. UKZN does not require the National Benchmark Tests (NBTs), and NBT results are not used for selection.
What you may study
Constitutional law; private and public law; legal interpretation; legal research; ethics; procedure; and practical legal problem-solving. Module names and sequencing must be confirmed in the institution's current curriculum.
Required school subjects
EnglishLevel 4 · 50%NSC level 4 (50% or above).
Life OrientationLevel 4 · 50%NSC level 4 (50% or above).
Designated subject or languageLevel 5 · 60%One listed designated subject, Home Language or First Additional Language at level 5.
Other admission conditions
Published selection range: 48-30.
Not required by UKZN and not considered for selection.
Possible study paths
Graduates may apply for relevant honours or postgraduate diploma study where their qualification, modules and academic results meet the receiving programme's rules. An LLB where applicable, a postgraduate diploma, honours-equivalent legal specialisation, master's degree or professional legal training, subject to entry requirements.
Where this qualification may lead
Legal practitioner after completing the required professional pathway; legal adviser; compliance officer; paralegal; policy officer; or legal researcher.
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