Bachelor of Arts in Law

Purpose

The purpose of the Bachelor of Arts in Law qualification is primarily to equip learners with the knowledge and specific skills, related to the ability to apply the acquired knowledge and skills in a selection of branches of Law, and the field of humanities. With a view to generally further personal intellectual development, economic activities and community service. The second purpose of the qualification is to provide the foundation for and produce qualified people to undertake, further studies and research in the fields of Law or humanities for purposes of obtaining Postgraduate qualifications.

The qualification will empower learners to integrate knowledge and techniques of the human sciences and Law with the necessary skills to investigate human phenomena and to solve concrete problems related to human sciences and specific fields of Law.

Rationale

The rationale for the Bachelor of Arts in Law is to educate learners in the field of humanities.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

The University accepts the principle underlying outcomes-based, source-based- and life-long learning For the Recognition of Prior Learning, whether acquired by formal curricula or informally (by experience). These types of learning are indispensable elements in deciding on admission to and awarding credits.

Formal prior learning

Prior accredited learning at the Further Education and Training or at Higher Education level in relevant domains which constitute credit-bearing modules is recognisable. The learner needs to produce evidence that shows that they have achieved at a satisfactory level, the Exit Level Outcomes and Associated Assessment Criteria specified for modules of this qualification and, if appropriate, allow the recognition of prior learning for the achievement of the qualification in part or in full.

Non-formal and informal prior experiential learning

A learner who does not have a formal qualification or has a non-formal qualification may apply for RPL. There will be a consideration for those learners if they can demonstrate (through the production of substantial and satisfactory evidence) experiential, or work-based learning for admission or the recognition of prior learning for the achievement of the qualification in part or in full. An applicant who, after such assessment, is deemed to have sufficient potential but is in need of further academic development, must be directed to other suitable learning programmes prior to admission or to qualifications after admission.

Entry Requirements

The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is

• Senior Certificate, NQF Level 4 with endorsement.

Or

• National Senior Certificate, NQF Level 4 granting access to Bachelors studies.

Or

• National Certificate Vocational, NQF Level 4 granting access to Bachelors studies.

This qualification consists of the following elective modules at NQF Levels, 5, 6 and 7 totalling 420 Credits.

Elective Modules Level 5

• Language in Content and Contexts (SSLL112), 12 Credits.
• Ancient Culture (AKLR112), 12 Credits.
• Afrikaans & Dutch Language and Literature Study: Text & Context (AFLL121), 12 Credits.
• German Elementary 2 (GERB 121), 12 Credits.
• English (ENLS111), 12 Credits.
• History of South African Law (IURI172), 16 Credits.
• Academic Literacy (AGLE121), 12 Credits.
• Family Law (IURI173), 16 Credits.
• English (ENLS121), 12 Credits.
• Introduction to Psychology (PSYC111), 12 Credits.
• The SA Political System (POLI123), 12 Credits.
• German Elementary 2 (GERM 121), 12 Credits.
• Business French for Beginners (FREB121), 12 Credits.
• Sesotho-non-Mother Tongue (SSCO111), 12 Credits.
• History of the Setswana (SETM111), 12 Credits.
• Business French For Beginners 1, 12 Credits.
• German Elementary 1 (GERM) (GERM111), 12 Credits.
• Introduction to Setswana Grammar (SETM121), 12 Credits.
• Ancient Culture (AKLR122), 12 Credits.
• Sesotho-non-Mother Tongue SSCO121), 12 Credits.
• Philosophy (PHIL121), 12 Credits.
• German Elementary 1 (GERB111), 12 Credits.
• Text in Content and Context (SSLL122), 12 Credits.
• Academic Literacy (AGLA121), 12 Credits.
• Judicial and Church Latin (LATN122), 12 Credits.
• Introduction to Academic Literacy (AGLA111), 12 Credits
• Setswana 3rd Language (ATSN121), 12 Credits.
• French for Beginners 2 (FREN121), 12 Credits.
• Philosophy (PHIL111), 12 Credits.
• French for Beginners 1 (FREN111), 12 Credits.
• Setswana 3rd Language (ATSN111), 12 Credits.
• Intro to Academic Literacy (AGLE111), 12 Credits.
• Social and Community Psychology (PSYC121), 12 Credits.
• Introduction to Law (IURI171), 16 Credits.
• Occupational Health and Ergonomics (IOPS121), 12 Credits.
• Afrikaans and Dutch (AFLL111), 12 Credits.
• Indigenous Law (IURI121), 12 Credits.
• English (ENLL121), 12 Credits.
• Law of Persons (IURI111), 12 Credits.
• Introduction to Industrial Psychology (IOPS111), 12 Credits.
• English (ENLL111), 12 Credits.
• Latin for Everyone (LATN112), 12 Credits.
• Introduction to Political Studies (POLI112), 12 Credits.
• Language Skills in Legal Context (IURI174), 16 Credits.

Elective Modules at Level 6

• Personnel Psychology (IOPS211), 16 Credits.
• Criminal Law: General Principles (IURI211), 12 Credits.
• Constitutional Law (IURI212), 12 Credits.
• English (ENLL221), 16 Credits.
• Criminal Law: Specific Crimes (IURI221), 12 Credits.
• Labour Law (IURI222), 12 Credits.
• Criminal Procedure (IURI271), 16 Credits.
• English (ENLL211), 16 Credits.
• Law of Property (IURI272), 16 Credits.
• Positive Psychology (PSYC221), 16 Credits.
• Development Psychology (PSYC211), 16 Credits.
• Ontology (PHIL211), 16 Credits.
• Philosophy (PHIL221), 16 Credits.
• Career Psychology (IOPS221), 16 Credits.
• Political Studies (POLI223), 16 Credits.
• Personality Psychology (PSYC212), 16 Credits.
• Understanding (WVSS221), 12 Credits.
• Comparative Politics (WVSS221), 16 Credits.
• Fundamental Rights (IURI223), 12 Credits.
• Legal Interpretation (IURI213), 12 Credits.

Elective Modules at Level 7

• Principles of Contract (IURI373), 16 Credits.
• Basic Counselling and Ethical Conduct (PSYC321), 16 Credits.
• Psychometrics and Research Methodology (IOPS321), 16 Credits.
• Applied Psychology (PSYC322), 16 Credits.
• Philosophy (PHIL322), 16 Credits.
• Issues in SA Politics (POLI324), 16 Credits.
• Political Theory (POLI313), 16 Credits.
• Psycho Pathology (PSYC311), 16 Credits.
• Theories of International Relations (POLI314), 16 Credits.
• Research and Psychometry (PSYC312), 16 Credits.
• Political Economy (POLI323), 16 Credits.
• Law of Delict (IURI273), 16 Credits.
• Language Skills in Legal Context IURI274), 16 Credits.
• Organisational Psychology (IOPS311), 16 Credits.
• Jurisprudence (JURI313), 12 Credits.
• Philosophy (PHIL311), 16 Credits.
• English (ENLL321), 32 Credits.
• Philosophy (PHIL312), 16 Credits.
• Philosophy (PHIL321), 16 Credits.
• English (ENLL311), 32 Credits.

1. Demonstrate integrated knowledge and understanding of the historical and jurisprudential development of the law, the role of Law in society in general, and some principles of South African law, as well as the ability to engage with and apply the general principles within relevant contexts;
2. Identify, engage with and address ethical issues about the academic environment, legal practice and society in general;
3. Investigate (research), critically analyse, understand and solve complex real-life and hypothetical problems coherently and creatively, demonstrating advanced use of critical thinking and research skills;
4. Formulate, present and communicate insightful and creative academic and professional ideas and arguments effectively - verbally and in writing, using appropriate media and communication technology and suitable research methods;
5. Read, interpret and draft legal and other documents;
6. Show competence in some legal skills, as well as in relevant language, computer and numerical skills;
7. Work effectively as part of a team to solve problems situated in the fields of humanities and Law and to take responsibility for task-specific outcomes and appropriate use of relevant resources;
8. Apply, in a self-critical manner, appropriate learning strategies to effectively address professional and lifelong learning;

And

1. Demonstrate a commitment to social justice, the promotion of human rights and good citizenship.

Integrated Assessment

The Bachelor of Arts in Law employs formative, summative and integrated assessments throughout the three years of study, in the form of writing as well as practical assignments, class tests and examinations in all the modules included in the qualification. There will be an assessment of the learners' skills at communicating orally and in written format, using appropriate IT as well as her/his computer literacy. The assessment focuses mainly on a critical, creative and interpretative perspective of the various disciplines. These assessment procedures link the teaching and learning strategy directly to ensuring that the learning outcomes.

Formative assessment entails assignments done in class, group work, written assignments and tests. Summative assessment entails examination papers (3 hours). Integrated assessment is when written assignments and assignments in class (written and oral).