Colleges and Universities Offering Bachelor of Commerce in Law in South Africa

  • Course Name: Bachelor of Commerce in Law(Commerce in Law)
  • Major Subject: Commerce in Law
  • Course Category: Degree Courses

Bachelor of Commerce in Law is a comprehensive undergraduate program that combines legal knowledge with a business-oriented approach. This degree equips students with a solid understanding of legal principles, commercial law and corporate governance. Students can effectively navigate the legal landscape in a corporate or commercial environment after gaining insight into the legal aspects of business transactions, contract law and the regulatory framework.

Career opportunities for Bachelor of Commerce in Law graduates:
1. Legal Consultant
2. Compliance Officer
3. Corporate Secretary
4. Contract Administrator
5. Business Analyst
6. Investment Analyst
7. Insurance Underwriter
8. Financial Planner
9. Human Resources Manager
10. Arbitrator/Mediator
11. Risk Analyst
12. Tax Consultant
13. Real Estate Agent
14. Business Development Manager
15. Entrepreneur

Institutions Offering Bachelor of Commerce in Law

  • University of South Africa UNISA University of South Africa UNISA, Pretoria  
    Admission criteria

    -A National Senior Certificate (NSC) (Degree endorsement) with at least 50% in the language of teaching and learning and at least 50% in Mathematics;
    or

    -A Senior Certificate (SC) with matriculation exemption or qualify for the exemption from the Matriculation Board with at least a D symbol on HG or a C symbol on SG in the language of teaching and learning and with at least a D symbol on HG or a C symbol on SG in Mathematics;
    or

    -Subject to institutional admission requirements, a National Certificate (Vocational) issued by Council for General and Further Education and Training, with at least 60% in the following three fundamental subjects: English, Mathematics and Life Orientation; and in addition, at least 70% in the four vocational subjects, chosen from either of the following two streams (a) Business, Commerce and Management Sciences or (b) Law, Military Sciences and Security
    or

    -Any relevant Higher Certificate obtained in the College of Economic and Management Sciences, College of Accounting Sciences, or the College of Law;
    or

    -Any relevant Diploma obtained in the College of Economic and Management Sciences, College of Accounting Sciences or the College of Law

    Maximum time to complete this qualification: 8 years
  • Stadio Higher Education Stadio Higher Education, Helderkruin  
    Course entry requirements:
    -A Senior Certificate (SC) with degree endorsement; or
    -A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a minimum of 50% in four 20-credit subjects and a minimum of 40% in English Home Language or First Additional Language; or
    -A National Senior Certificate – Vocational Level 4 (NC(V)) with a minimum of 50% in three fundamental subjects including English; and minimum 60% in four vocational subjects; or
    -A STADIO formerly Southern Business School Certificate; or
    -A STADIO formerly Southern Business School Higher Certificate in Management; or
    -A STADIO formerly Southern Business School Higher Certificate in Paralegal Studies; or
    -A STADIO formerly Southern Business School Diploma in Management; or
    -A relevant N6 National Diploma

    Namibian students:
    Alternative Admission Requirements

    -25 points over 5 modules

    Course duration: 3 years

    Mode of study: Distance Learning
  • Boston City Campus and Business College Boston City Campus and Business College, Johannesburg  
    Course entry requirements:
    National Senior Certificate (NSC), with English passed and with endorsement for admission to Bachelor’s study; or National Certificate (Vocational) (NC(V)), with English passed and with endorsement for admission to Bachelor’s studies; or prior to 2009, Senior Certificate with English as one of the modules passed. A number of post school qualifications may be used for admission and/or advanced placement into the degree programme with due regard for the 50% credit transfer rule and guidelines of progression and articulation. For example, a Higher Certificate, NQF (HEQSF) Level 5, minimum Credits 120; or a Diploma, NQF (HEQSF/OQSF) Level 6, minimum Credits 240 or 360, subject to Matriculation Board endorsement.

    Course duration:
    Minimum: 3 years
    Maximum: 9 years
  • University of Fort Hare University of Fort Hare, Alice  
    MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:-

    This requires an applicant to be in possession of a school leaving qualification that meets the legal minimum requirement for admission to degree study in South Africa – in the form of either the new National Senior Certificate (NSC) or a matriculation exemp-tion/endorsement. However, applicants who do not satisfy the said legal minimum requirement may be admitted under the University’s Senate Discretionary Exemption (SDE) dispensation in which event they will have to satisfy additional curriculum requirement.


    Course Duration: 3 years
  • University of Stellenbosch University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch  
    Course Entry Requirements:
    • An overall average of at least 70%, excluding Life Orientation, in the National Senior Certificate (NSC) or Independent Examinations Board (IEB) school-leaving certificate
    • Mathematics 60%
    • One of the following:
    o Afrikaans Home Language 60% or
    o English Home Language 60% or
    o Afrikaans First Additional Language 70% or
    o English First Additional Language 70%

    Course Duration: 3 years

    Mode of Study: Full-time (Full-contact learning (face-to-face))

  • North West University North West University, Mafikeng  
    Course Entry Requirements:
    NS(C) OR NC(V) for degree studies, OR with full matriculation exemption;
    Home language level 5 AND First Additional Language level 5
    Mathematics level 4
    SELECTION: Placement process and adherence to minimum requirements set by the faculty.
    PLACEMENT: Scholastic achievements, the results of a placement process, adherence to the requirements set by the Faculty of Law.

    Course Duration: 3 years
  • IIE MSA IIE MSA, Johannesburg  
    Duration: 3 years

    Tuition fees: R 89,900 per year

    Minimum entry requirement:
    1. South African National Senior Certificate (NSC)
    -Minimum score: 31
    -Subject prerequisites: English Home Language (4), Mathematics (4)
  • University of Johannesburg University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg  
    Duration: The minimum period of study for the degree is three (3) years on a full-time basis.

    Career opportunities (without an LLB degree):

    -Corporate legal advisor
    -State legal advisor
    -Court personnel
    -Office personnel in a law firm
  • University of the Witwatersrand University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg  
    Course Entry Requirements:
    -APS 43+
    -English Home Language OR First Additional Language Level 5
    -Mathematics Level 5

    Course Duration:
    - 3 years (Full time)
    - 4 to 6 years (Part time)
  • REGENT Business School REGENT Business School, Johannesburg  
    Course entry requirements:
    -A National Senior Certificate with a Bachelor’s Degree endorsement admission or a relevant NQF 4 qualification or equivalent.

    Course duration: 3 years
  • University of Pretoria University of Pretoria, Pretoria  
    Course Duration: 3 years

    Mode of Study: Full time
  • University of the Free State University of the Free State, Bloemfontein  




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