Bachelor of Arts in Law
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Bachelor of Arts in Law is a 360-credit, NQF Level 7 higher-education learning programme in the Justice in Society subfield. It provides a broad academic orientation to law and justice-related study rather than, on the available information, confirming a specific professional legal qualification or route to legal practice.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may be considered by people interested in academic study related to law, justice and society, subject to the provider’s admission requirements and the qualification’s current status.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support further study or work related to law, justice and society, but no specific career relationships are supplied. It should not be understood as guaranteeing employment, admission to legal practice, professional registration or appointment. Any intended career pathway should be checked against the relevant current requirements.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Analysis of law- and justice-related issues
- Academic reading and communication in a law and society context
- Understanding of relationships between law, justice and society
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Arts in Law
- SAQA ID
- 101221
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 7
- Minimum credits
- 360
- Field
- 8
- Subfield
- Justice in Society
- Originator
- North West University
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2024-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the available record shows a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2024 and requires verification.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific offering is open for enrolment.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements, delivery arrangements, assessment rules and any applicable academic or workplace requirements.
- If the intended goal is legal practice or another regulated occupation, confirm the separate qualification, registration or professional requirements with the relevant authority.