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BA specialising in Law at University of Pretoria

University of Pretoria, South Africa

Programme overview

This programme trains students as law practitioners with a broader academic background, combining legal knowledge with social and human sciences. It also offers an alternative route to a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree, with some modules offered after hours.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Duration: 3 years, full-time  |  Intake: South Africa and International closing date 30/06/2026  |  Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Legal knowledge combined with social sciences or humanities content, preparing students for law-related research, decision-making and reporting roles.

Career pathways

Lawyer (a Bachelor of Arts specialising in Law degree together with a Bachelor of Laws degree is required for legal practice).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 34. English Home Language or First Additional Language level 5, APS 34 (NSC/IEB).

Domestic applicants: ZAR 65,000 a year (2026). Estimated average 2026 tuition for the 1st year of study for SA and SADC citizens (table row 'BA (Law)'); the source states a range of R65,000 to R75,000 for 1st year, the lower figure is shown, and 2nd to later years have separate ranges. Excludes books, Source

Intake: South Africa and International closing date 30/06/2026

Duration: 3 years, full-time

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