Bachelor of Laws
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Bachelor of Laws is a higher-education law qualification at NQF level 8, positioned within the Justice in Society subfield. It is intended to provide advanced academic preparation in the study and application of law, subject to verification of its current status and enrolment availability.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in advanced academic study of law, justice and related legal or regulatory work might consider this qualification. This is general guidance rather than an admission rule or guarantee of suitability.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support further development towards law-related, justice-sector, compliance or regulatory careers, depending on the holder’s further study, experience and any requirements applicable to a particular role. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a legal career.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Legal reasoning
- Legal research
- Interpretation of legal information
- Understanding of justice and legal systems
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Laws
- SAQA ID
- 111055
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 8
- Minimum credits
- 240
- Field
- 8
- Subfield
- Justice in Society
- Originator
- Southern Business School (Pty) Ltd
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2020-09-29
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status and whether new enrolment is permitted, as the available record shows a registration-end snapshot of 29 September 2020.
- Confirm that the provider is currently authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific delivery site or mode is covered.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements.
- Ask the provider for current information about assessment arrangements and any practical or workplace-related requirements.
- Confirm how the qualification may be used for any intended further study, employment or professional pathway, and check any separate requirements that may apply.