BA (Law) at University of Stellenbosch

A BA Law degree is considered an alternative degree that complements an LLB degree. It serves as a foundation on which your knowledge of Private Law, Constitutional Law, Customary Law, and the South African legal system can be built.

Minimum Requirement

Write the NBTs AQL before the end of June
• An average of at least 70% (excluding Life Orientation) in the NSC or IEB school-leaving certificate
• English OR Afrikaans Home Language 60%
• First Additional Language 40%
If you wish to take Economics as a university subject, then also:
• Mathematics 60%.

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.

Duration 3 years

What jobs can I get with a BA in law?

Administrative lawyer.

Advocate.

Arbitrator.

Attorney.

Case manager.

Commercial rights manager.

Compliance officer.

Compliance specialist.

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Law Jobs by Salary

Job TitleRangeAverage
Job Title: Attorney / LawyerRange: R89k – R1mAverage: R327,126
Legal AdvisorRange: R242k – R804k (Estimated)Average: R445,083
Legal CounselRange: R275k – R1m (Estimated)Average: R691,497
Associate AttorneyRange: R229k – R1m (Estimated)Average: R586,646