Bachelor of Arts in Law at Stadio (Pty) Ltd

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Law programme equips students to interpret and apply law and contribute to the development of the African political system. The programme also aims to offer personal and professional formation through the development of the students’ leadership skills and their understanding of the Humanities within the Southern African context. The programme will enable students to serve in a variety of capacities in the private and public spheres.

Faculty: School of Law | Duration: 3 years | Study mode: distance | Location: Krugersdorp, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Curriculum modules include Academic and Creative Writing, End-User Computing, Family Law, Introduction to Law, Law of Persons, Legal Skills, Philosophy 1, Politics and Government 1.

Career pathways

Graduates are equipped for jobs such as Legal Advisor, Mediator, Negotiator, Arbitrator, Political Analyst, Legal Compliance and Monitoring Officer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

THE ADMISSION CRITERIA FOR THE BACHELOR OF ARTS IN LAW ARE: A Senior Certificate (SC) with degree endorsement; OR A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a minimum of 50% in four 20-credit modules and a minimum of 40% in English Home Language or First Additional Language; OR A National Senior Certificate – Vocational Level 4 (NC(V)) with a minimum of 60% in three fundamental modules including English; and minimum 70% in four vocational modules; OR The STADIO Higher Certificate in Paralegal Studies or Management (NQF 5); or the STADIO Diploma in Management (NQF 6); or a Higher Certificate (NQF 5), Advanced Certificate (NQF 6) or Diploma (NQF 6) in the field of: Law; or Management; or Commerce. OR A cognate Higher Certificate (NQF Level 5), Advanced Certificate (NQF Level 6), or Diploma (NQF Level 6); OR A non-cognate Higher Certificate (NQF Level 5), Advanced Certificate (NQF Level 6), or Diploma (NQF Level 6), together with either: a minimum of 40% in English Home Language or 30% in English First Additional Language at NSC level; or evidence of equivalent proficiency in English achieved in the non-cognate programme. NAMIBIAN STUDENTS: Alternative Admission Requirements 25 points over 5 modules

Contact Learning qualifications run from February to November, with the full-year tuition fee due by 28 February.

Distance Learning qualifications register per semester, with semester 1 payments due 31 March and semester 2 payments due 31 August; the second-semester intake for the Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching and the Higher Certificates in Education Assistance and Pre-School Education runs August to May.

Applications are open for 2027 Contact Learning and 2027 Distance Learning qualifications and are made online through the Apply Now page; downloadable application forms are available for selected Distance Learning qualifications.

Apply through the official page: https://studentportal.stadio.ac.za

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