Law at Walter Sisulu University requires a National Senior Certificate with bachelor degree endorsement, together with the points score and subject requirements published for the programme. WSU operates across campuses in the Eastern Cape.
WSU is a comprehensive university offering both degrees and vocationally oriented qualifications, which means law-related qualifications may be available at more than one level. Establish which leads where before applying.
Entry Requirements at a Glance
Applications are generally assessed on the following.
- A National Senior Certificate with bachelor degree endorsement for the LLB
- The points score the institution calculates for the programme
- The language of instruction at the level the faculty requires
- An additional language, where the faculty requires one
- Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy, with acceptance differing by faculty
- Available places, since law is consistently oversubscribed
Academic and Minimum Admission Requirements
The LLB is the qualification that leads towards admission as a legal practitioner. Law-related diplomas prepare for paralegal and legal support roles and do not lead to admission.
Programme requirements are revised between intake years. Confirm them against the current WSU prospectus, and confirm which campus the programme runs on.
Subjects, APS and Qualification Requirements
Language ability is what law faculties consistently assess, since the discipline rests on precise reading and written argument. English at a strong level matters most.
Mathematics is generally not required for the LLB, though it may count towards the points score. Confirm whether Mathematical Literacy is accepted.
Documents and Application Requirements
Applications normally require the following.
- A certified copy of your identity document
- Your National Senior Certificate or latest statement of results
- Proof of the application fee, where one is charged
- Your final matric results, used to confirm any conditional offer
- A SAQA evaluation certificate, if you hold a foreign qualification
Selection, Intake and Eligibility Considerations
WSU campuses are geographically distant from one another. Confirm where law is taught before planning accommodation or travel.
The LLB is the academic qualification only. Practising as an attorney or advocate requires practical vocational training and admission by the court, governed by the Legal Practice Council. See law requirements for the national picture.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is law taught at WSU?
Across WSU campuses in the Eastern Cape. Confirm which campus before planning accommodation or travel.
Does WSU offer law diplomas as well?
As a comprehensive university it may offer law-related qualifications at more than one level. Only the LLB leads to admission as a practitioner.
Do I need Mathematics?
Generally not for the LLB, though it may count towards the points score. Confirm whether Mathematical Literacy is accepted.
Does the LLB let me practise?
It is the academic qualification. Practical vocational training and admission follow, governed by the Legal Practice Council.
Confirm requirements and campus arrangements against the current WSU prospectus. See law requirements. See admission requirements and browse all education requirements.