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Bachelor of Laws

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SAQA ID59831
NQF Level8
Credits480
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

The Bachelor of Laws is a higher-education law qualification at NQF level 8, comprising 480 credits and located in the Justice in Society subfield. It is intended to provide a substantial academic foundation in law, although the exact curriculum and purpose should be confirmed with the institution and current SAQA information.

Who might consider this qualification?

This qualification may be considered by people seeking an academic foundation in law and who are interested in exploring law-related study or career options. It should not be treated as confirmation that a person meets admission, professional registration or appointment requirements for any particular role.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support further exploration of law-related career pathways by providing a higher-education qualification in the Justice in Society field. It does not guarantee employment, admission to further study, professional registration or entry into a specific career. Check the requirements of any intended occupation or professional pathway separately.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Legal reasoning
  • Interpreting legal information
  • Structured analysis
  • Written and oral communication

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Bachelor of Laws
SAQA ID
59831
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
8
Minimum credits
480
Field
8
Subfield
Justice in Society
Originator
Walter Sisulu University
Registration end in source dataset
Not specified in source
Verification status: Requires Verification. The imported SAQA file is a historical dataset snapshot; current registration must be separately verified before Edupstairs describes it as current.

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