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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Bachelor of Commerce in Law 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
73778  Bachelor of Commerce in Law 
ORIGINATOR
University of Johannesburg 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  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  Level 6  NQF Level 07  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Registered-data under construction  EXCO 0324/24  2024-07-01  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30   2033-06-30  

Registered-data under construction

The qualification content is currently being updated for the qualifications with the status “Registered-data under construction” or showing “DETAILS UNDER CONSTRUCTION” to ensure compliance with SAQA’S Policy and Criteria for the registration of qualifications and part-qualifications on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) (As amended, 2022). These qualifications are re-registered until 30 June 2027 and can legitimately be offered by the institutions to which they are registered.

 

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.  

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
First, qualifying learners acquire knowledge and understanding of: the basic concepts, structure and history of the South African legal system and of the main branches of private law. Secondly, learners acquire a basic knowledge and understanding of key aspects of Economic and Business Sciences. This twofold purpose has the primary function of equipping learners with: basic and essential knowledge of Law and Economic and Business Sciences; an invaluable applied competence acquired in the study of Law and Economic and Business Sciences, to enable them to engage in a concerted study of law for the LLB qualification. The learner is thereby prepared for a process of further learning in Law, leading to a deeper understanding of the nature and function of, and an ability to apply, the law in the regulation of commercial activity. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition Of Prior Learning:
Recognition of Prior Learning in the case of learners not complying with the formal entry requirements will be conducted in accordance with the policy and guidelines of the University concerning the recognition of other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning and experience. Recognition takes place only where prior learning corresponds to the required NQF-level, and in terms of applied competencies relevant to the content and outcomes of the qualification. Through Recognition of Prior Learning learners may gain: access, advanced placement, or recognition of status, on condition that they may continue their studies at this University.

Recognition takes place in terms of requirements and procedures applied by the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences in consultation with the Faculty of Law. This may include admission on the strength of psychometric evaluation conducted by the University.

Entry Requirements:
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
  • National Senior Certificate, NQF Level 4, granting access to Bachelor's studies. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    The learners should be able to:

    1. Identify, analyse, reflect on and solve legal problems, as well as problems in the fields of Economic and Business Sciences, responsibly and creatively, at a basic level, based on their basic knowledge and understanding of the relevant fields of study.
    2. Function effectively within a multidisciplinary team or organisation, to enhance awareness of the necessity of teamwork and reflect on their own functioning in a team.
    3. Organise and manage themselves and their activities as law practitioners responsibly and effectively. Reflect on their own abilities to organise and manage themselves and their activities.
    4. Do basic research in the fields of Law and Economic and Business Sciences; and reflect on the research.
    5. Communicate, both orally and in writing, to enable the effective practice of the law. Through their knowledge and understanding of Law and Economic and Business Sciences and their ability to apply their knowledge and understanding in real-life situations, learners should demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively, which will enhance their self-confidence. Reflect on their communication ability.
    6. Utilise science and technology with sensitivity to address environmental needs effectively through study and research. Reflect on the acquired skills.
    7. Demonstrate an enhanced insight into the interrelatedness of: Law, Economic and Business Sciences and society in general; as well as the influence of the law on economic activity and vice versa.
    8. Develop learning skills through the multidisciplinary character of the qualification. Reflect on the acquired skills.
    9. Display an understanding, awareness and knowledge of commercial and business issues and processes. Develop social responsibility as citizens.
    10. Develop an awareness and sensitivity for social realities through the combined studies of Law and Economic and Business Sciences.
    11. Develop a multidisciplinary background, which provides them with a competitive advantage in seeking employment.
    12. Develop and implement entrepreneurial skills by combining Law and Business and Economic Sciences. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Can the learners:

    1. Demonstrate, in written or oral form, the ability to identify, analyse, reflect on and solve legal problems and problems in Business and Economic sciences, effectively and responsibly?
    2. Function effectively within a multi-disciplinary team or organisation? Reflect on their own functioning in a team?
    3. Organise and manage themselves? Demonstrate abilities to function effectively, in terms of organisation and management?
    4. Display an ability to conduct a basic research project successfully?
    5. Demonstrate the ability and confidence to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing?
    6. Demonstrate the effective utilisation of scientific and technological aids?
    7. Display, by solving real-life legal problems, an understanding of the inter-relatedness of Law and Business and Economic Sciences?
    8. Display their basic knowledge and understanding of Private Law and Business and Economic Sciences?
    9. Display an understanding of the role of Law in the development of people?
    10. Display an awareness of, and sensitivity for, societal realities?
    11. Display their awareness as to how the qualification can be utilised to access the labour market?
    12. Display an ability to develop careers in law in a commercial environment?

    Integrated Assessment:
    Formative assessment practices that will be implemented:
    Formative assessment is aimed at the development of a life-long learning culture based on continuous self-study and comprises the following: In every semester module, learners write two formal written tests. In every year module, learners write four formal written tests. Written assignments on set topics are completed by learners in most modules. Peer and self-assessment are encouraged through group discussions, class tests, and questions included in study material.

    Summative assessment practices that will be implemented:
    Integrated assessment, focusing on the achievement of the exit-level outcomes, will be done by means of formative assessment. The summative assessment determines whether the learners are awarded the qualification. In the summative assessment, learners are assessed by means of a written examination at the end of each module on the study material covered in the module. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows possibilities for both vertical and horizontal articulation.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Bachelor of Laws, NQF Level 8.
  • Bachelor of Commerce Honours, NQF Level 8.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Bachelor of Arts in Law , NQF Level 7.
  • Bachelor of Commerce, NQF Level 7. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015. 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    When qualifications are replaced, some (but not all) of their learning programmes are moved to the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replaced 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.
     
    1. University of Johannesburg 


    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.