The BA Law, which is a three-year degree, is ideally suited to students who have an interest in languages or social sciences. The BA Law complements the LLB, as it provides a foundation for disciplines related to law, such as Political Science, Philosophy and Criminology.
General admission requirements
• Write the National Benchmark Tests (NBTs) AQL
• An NSC aggregate of at least 65% (excluding Life Orientation)
• See further admission requirements under the programs
• Also see the Faculty’s selection guidelines on www.maties.com > Apply > Admission and selection
Duration 3 years
Admission requirements
For admission to the University you need:
• A National Senior Certificate or school-leaving certificate from the Independent Examination Board as certified by Umalusi with admission to bachelor’s degree studies; or
• A university exemption certificate issued by the South African Matriculation Board to students with other school qualifications.
Admission to bachelor’s degree studies requires that you obtain a mark of at least 4 (50-59%) in each of four designated university admission subjects.
What jobs can I get with a BA in law?
Administrative lawyer.
Advocate.
Arbitrator.
Attorney.
Case manager.
Commercial rights manager.
Compliance officer.
Compliance specialist.
What field of law is most in demand?
Insurance: +2190% (YoY).
Criminal Law: +1680% (YoY).
Civil Rights: +1160% (YoY).
Personal Injury: +660% (YoY).
Estate Planning: +330% (YoY).
Bankruptcy: +280% (YoY).
Employment Law: +190% (YoY).
Business Law: +140% (YoY) (Top growth area: Contracts).
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Law Jobs by Salary
Job Title | Range | Average |
---|---|---|
Job Title: Attorney / Lawyer | Range: R89k – R1m | Average: R327,126 |
Legal Advisor | Range: R242k – R804k (Estimated) | Average: R445,083 |
Legal Counsel | Range: R275k – R1m (Estimated) | Average: R691,497 |
Associate Attorney | Range: R229k – R1m (Estimated) | Average: R586,646 |