BA (Law) at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

Combines a rigorous foundation in law with engagement in selected humanities and social science disciplines such as language, philosophy, politics, economics and human behaviour. BA (Law) does not by itself qualify you to practise as a legal practitioner; it gives exemption from the first two years of the four-year LLB.

Faculty: Arts and Social Sciences | Duration: Three years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

Career pathways

The degree enriches understanding of languages, human behaviour and social issues and gives entry to the 2-year LLB, which is required to become a legal practitioner.

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Application information

Entry requirements

NBTs (AQL) to be written before 31 July. NSC/IEB aggregate of at least 70% (excluding Life Orientation); English or Afrikaans Home Language 60% OR Afrikaans or English First Additional Language 70%. If taking Economics as a university subject, Mathematics 60%.

Domestic applicants: ZAR 63,562 a year (2025). Estimated 2025 study fee for the first year of study (listed as 'BA (Law)'), per the SU Yearbook Part 3 student fees; for South African and permanent-resident students; includes module costs per SU; excludes textbooks, society dues, residence and house fe Source

Undergraduate applications and residence applications close on 31 July. Applications for the 2027 intake open on 1 April. The Diploma in Public Accountability closes on 15 December. Applications for financial assistance at SU close on 30 September.

The application fee is R100 for South African citizens, permanent residents and refugee, asylum seeker and diplomatic status holders, and R400 for international applicants. Stellenbosch Business School applicants pay R1050 for the MBA and R850 for other SBS programmes. Some applicants are exempt; application fees are non-refundable.

Apply through the official page: https://www.su.ac.za/en/apply/undergrad

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