About UKZN College of Law and Management Studies
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This undergraduate law degree offers a comprehensive and versatile foundation for various career paths and is essential for practicing law in South Africa. Here’s a detailed overview of the entry requirements, curriculum structure, and modules:
Entry Requirements:
National Senior Certificate: With degree admission.
English: Home Language level 5 or First Additional Language level 6.
Mathematics: Mathematical Literacy level 5 or Mathematics level 3.
Life Orientation: Level 4.
Minimum APS: 32, excluding Life Orientation.
Curriculum Overview: The curriculum spans four years, with each year comprising specific law and non-law modules.
First Year Modules:
Introduction to Law (Semester 1)
Non-Legal Modules* (Semester 1)
English Module (Semester 1)
Foundations of SA Law (Semester 2)
Non-Legal Modules* (Semester 2)
English Module (Semester 2)
Second Year Modules:
Criminal Law (Semester 1 or 2)
Family Law (Semester 1 or 2)
Law of Persons (Semester 1 or 2)
Legal Research, Writing & Reasoning (Semester 1 or 2)
Non-Legal Module* (Semester 1 or 2)
Constitutional Law, Delict, Human Rights, Interpretation of Law, Property (Semester 1 or 2)
Third Year Modules:
Contract, International Law, Professional Training 1, Specific Offences, Succession (Semester 1 or 2)
Accounting for Legal Practice, Criminal Procedure, Evidence, Jurisprudence, Legal Diversity, Labour Law (Semester 1 or 2)
Fourth Year Modules:
Administrative Law, Insurance & Agency, Professional Training 2, Sale, Lease & Credit Agreements, Civil Procedure, Corporate Law, Negotiable Instruments, Security & Insolvency (Semester 1 or 2)
Public Interest Law (Choose one: Clinical Law, Teaching Legal Skills, Street Law)
Electives (Choose three, subject to availability): Access to Justice in South Africa, Bioethics, Cyber Law, Environmental Law, Gender & the Law, Intellectual Property Law, International Criminal Law, Income Tax Law, Maritime Law, Research Project, Sentencing.
The program is designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of the law and its application, preparing them for various legal careers. The inclusion of electives in the final year allows students to specialize in areas of particular interest or relevance to their intended career paths.
*Note: Non-Legal Modules typically cover subjects outside the core law curriculum, offering a broader educational experience.
For more detailed information about the program, including specific module content and elective availability, students are advised to refer to the university’s official resources or contact the faculty directly.
