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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Bachelor of Arts in Law 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
105417  Bachelor of Arts in Law 
ORIGINATOR
University of Pretoria 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
-   HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
National First Degree  Field 08 - Law, Military Science and Security  Justice in Society 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  360  Not Applicable  NQF Level 07  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 SAQA 1141/23  2021-07-01  2024-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2025-06-30   2030-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification. 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Purpose and Rationale of the Qualification:
  • The purpose of this qualification is to provide qualifiers with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills which are the foundation which will enable qualifiers to gain entry into careers in Law.
  • The qualification indicates that the recipient of the qualification has both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to translate into competent performance in the labour market. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Recognition of Prior Learning:
  • Access may be gained to the qualification through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
    A candidate who:
  • Has not obtained matriculation exemption or National Senior Certificate (NSC) or National Certificate (Vocational) NC(V) granting admission to Bachelor's Degree study but who are in possession of at least a three-year tertiary qualification, will be considered on the basis of merit, with a view to admission to a Degree programme.
  • Is in possession of another certificate which is accepted by the University as equivalent to the required level 4 qualifications.
  • Is a graduate from another tertiary institution or has been granted the status of a graduate of such an institution, may also be considered for admission.
  • Passes an admission test as prescribed by the University.
  • A conditional exemption certificate does not qualify a candidate for admission to bachelor's degree study. A certificate of conditional exemption by virtue of mature age is, however, accepted for Degree study by certain faculties.
  • Candidates are advised to contact the faculty administration in question in this regard.
  • Senate may place a limit on the number of students who may be admitted to register for a programme, in which case the Dean concerned may decide who to admit from those who qualify.

    Entry Requirements:
  • National Senior Certificate, Level 4 granting admission to Bachelor's Degree study.
  • Senior Certificate, Level 4 with matriculation exemption.
  • National Certificate (Vocational), Level 4 with a relevant specialisation granting admission to Bachelor's Degree study. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    N/A 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    Learners will have:
    1. A sound knowledge of South African law, and be able to apply the law to practical problems.
    2. The skills and proficiencies necessary to translate these into competent performances in the field of Law.
    3. A core set of ethics pertaining to their responsibilities as practitioners of Law in a developing country. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    The learner will:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the basic level of knowledge pertaining to principles of Law.
  • Solve typical practical problems encountered in legal practice.
  • Demonstrate that they have the necessary detailed knowledge of the SA legal system.
  • Translate their knowledge in solving practical problems ethically.

    Integrated Assessment:
  • Portfolios.
  • Simulations.
  • Work-place assessments.
  • Written examinations.
  • Oral examinations.

    Other:
  • External evaluation at exit level purposes appropriate to contextual and situational readings of candidates presenting themselves for the recognition of learning achievements. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    N/A 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Bachelor of Arts, Level 7.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Level 8.
  • Post graduate Diploma, Level 8 in a related discipline. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
     
    NONE 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
    NONE 


    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.