The University of Pretoria offers several undergraduate law study paths, notably the Bachelor of Laws (LLB), BA (Law), and BCom (Law), each with its own specific admission requirements as detailed below[1].
General Requirements
- Applicants must hold a National Senior Certificate (NSC) or an Independent Examination Board (IEB) qualification with a bachelor’s degree endorsement, or an equivalent qualification recognized by the university[1].
- Applicants with other qualifications should consult the international undergraduate prospectus or relevant faculty documentation[2].
- Conditional admission is based on Grade 11 results, but final admission depends on the completed NSC or equivalent qualification[1].
- Applicants must achieve the required minimum Admission Point Score (APS) and meet specific subject achievements for their chosen programme. Life Orientation is excluded from the APS calculation[1].
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Admission Requirements
- Achievement level: Minimum of 5 in English Home Language or English First Additional Language[6].
- APS requirement: Minimum of 32[6].
- Applicants currently in Grade 12 must submit their final Grade 11 results when applying; those who have completed Grade 12 must use their final NSC (or equivalent) results[3].
- Important: Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission[7].
BA (Law) Admission Requirements
- Achievement level: Minimum of 5 in English Home Language or English First Additional Language[5].
- APS requirement: 34 (Grade 11 and NSC/IEB completed)[5].
- Candidates must obtain a final APS of at least 34 in the NSC/IEB to retain admission[5].
BCom (Law) Admission Requirements
- Achievement level: Minimum of 5 in English (NSC/IEB)[2].
- APS requirement: Minimum of 32 (please consult faculty brochure for full details)[2].
Application Deadlines and Process
- Applications for both South African and international applicants typically close on 30 June for the following academic year—applicants are encouraged to apply early[3].
- Successful applicants will be notified after selection; unsuccessful applicants are also advised of the outcome by the end of June[3].
- Applicants should regularly check their application status on the UP Student Portal[2].
Alternative Admission Routes
- Candidates with a recognised prior degree may apply to complete an LLB as a second degree[1].
- Pathways exist for students to first complete BA (Law) or BCom (Law) and then the LLB[6].
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