North West University NWU Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Course



North West University NWU Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Course

Overview

Duration: 4 years

Qualification code: 607 107

Curriculum code Mafikeng Campus: R411M



Curriculum code Potchefstroom Campus: R411P

Compulsory courses during study period:

  • 36 law modules;
  • 5 language and language skills modules;
  • 2 practical law modules and
  • Research report

Limited electives in year IV.

Admission Requirement

  • APS of 28;
  • Mathematics level 3 (40 – 49%) is a strong recommendation and
  • Language of instruction on Home Language level passed on performance level 4 (50-59%) OR language of instruction on First Additional Language level passed on performance level 5 (60-69% )

Subject groups

The following subject groups exist in order to assist in the academic administration of the programme:

  • Private Law
  • Public Law
  • Mercantile Law
  • Criminal and Procedural Law

Site of delivery

  • Mafikeng Campus
  • Potchefstroom Campus

Career Opportuinities

  • Lawyer
  • Advocate
  • State Prosecutor
  • Magistrate
  • Commercial Sector
  • Legal Advisor