Bachelor of Laws at Rhodes University

Programme overview

The LLB is the academic qualification required to practise law in South Africa. It may be completed over four years, or two or three years after a first degree.

Faculty: Faculty of Law | Duration: 4 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Makhanda, Eastern Cape, South Africa

What you will study

The curriculum includes Constitutional Law, Law of Contract, Law of Property, Criminal Law and Procedure, Law of Delict, Company Law, Administrative Law and Legal Practice.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 45. APS 45+ for a provisional offer; 40-44 considered at the Dean's discretion. English Home Language Level 5 (60-69%) or First Additional Language Level 6 (70-79%); Mathematics Level 4 (50-59%) or Mathematical Literacy Level 5 (60-69%).

ZAR 71,254 a year (2026). Annual tuition for the LLB per the 2026 fees booklet. Excludes residence and the international student levy. Source

Applications from all new students close on 30 September; this is also the deadline for international applicants, and no international applications are considered after 30 September. Late applications from South African applicants will be considered. The non-refundable application fee is R100.

Apply through the official page: https://ross.ru.ac.za/

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