Bachelor of Arts (Law) at Nelson Mandela University

This qualification may be followed by a two-year LLB qualification. · To familiarise students with the content and basic theories of a number of disciplines in the humanities and social sciences, at the basic and intermediate level, and to provide them with a deeper grasp of one or more of these disciplines taken at exit level (level 6), as well as to enable them to place new knowledge in context and to use appropriate methods for seeking resolution of problems; · To provide students with a variety of basic scholarly and intellectual competencies, including the ability to question critically the assumptions of a limited range of theories and authorities, and to develop an understanding of elementary research methods used within one or more disciplines; · To equip students with the ability to give an accurate account of scholarly positions and the competence to express their own opinions clearly and coherently, both in written and oral communication; · To prepare students for post learner study; · To provide students with a well-rounded and broad education across several of disciplines, thus preparing them for a wide range of professions crucial to the welfare of society; · To produce students who can think laterally, critically, and creatively; · To produce students who are prepared for life-long learning; · To produce students who understand the principles of, and are capable of “ critical citizenship” · The new stream will allow students to combine a major in the Humanities with a major in Law, a combination that is available at most other Faculties of Law, in parallel with the BCom stream in Law. · The main purpose of the new stream is to serve as sound preparation for a student who wishes to continue with a two-year LLB thereafter.

Faculty: Law  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa

What you will study

This qualification may be followed by a two-year LLB qualification. · To familiarise students with the content and basic theories of a number of disciplines in the humanities and social sciences, at the basic and intermediate level, and to provide them with a deeper grasp of one or more of these disciplines taken at exit level (level 6), as well as to enable them to place new knowledge in context and to use appropriate methods for seeking resolution of problems; · To provide students with a variety of basic scholarly and intellectual competencies, including the ability to question critically the assumptions of a limited range of theories and authorities, and to develop an understanding of elementary research methods used within one or more disciplines; · To equip students with the ability to give an accurate account of scholarly positions and the competence to express their own opinions clearly and coherently, both in written and oral communication; · To prepare students for post learner study; · To provide students with a well-rounded and broad education across several of disciplines, thus preparing them for a wide range of professions crucial to the welfare of society; · To produce students who can think laterally, critically, and creatively; · To produce students who are prepared for life-long learning; · To produce students who understand the principles of, and are capable of “ critical citizenship” · The new stream will allow students to combine a major in the Humanities with a major in Law, a combination that is available at most other Faculties of Law, in parallel with the BCom stream in Law. Total credits 368.

Career pathways

Career fields listed on the page: Lawyer.

Official programme page