Bachelor of Commerce specialising in Law | UP

APS Required

points

Duration

3 year(s)

Type

Bachelor's Degree

Delivery

Full-time

Details

The Bachelor of Commerce specialising in Law at the University of Pretoria is a three-year degree in the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences that combines a commerce foundation with foundational legal knowledge — equipping graduates with a dual competence in business and law highly valued in South Africa's commercial sector. Students study core commerce modules alongside company law, contract law, labour law, and commercial law, developing the ability to navigate the legal dimensions of business decisions. The degree can serve as preparation for the LLB professional law degree, or as a standalone qualification for commercial roles requiring legal awareness. Graduates are suited for compliance, legal advisory, corporate governance, and commercial management roles.

Admission requirements: English (Home or First Additional Language): Level 5 (60-69%); Mathematics: Level 5 (60-69%); APS: 32 (excluding Life Orientation).

Admission requirements
SubjectMinimumRequirement
Mathematics60%Required
English Home Language or English First Additional Language60%Required

Career Prospects

Compliance Officer – Manage regulatory compliance, legal risk monitoring, and governance programmes for South African financial institutions, listed companies, or government entities.
Contract Manager – Negotiate, draft, and manage commercial contracts for South African businesses in mining, construction, financial services, or government procurement.
Corporate Governance Manager – Oversee board administration, King IV compliance, and shareholder relations for South African listed companies or public entities.
LLB Pathway – Proceed to the professional LLB degree to qualify as an attorney, specialising in commercial law, corporate law, or banking law at a South African law firm.
Legal Adviser (Commercial) – Provide in-house legal advisory services on contracts, commercial transactions, and regulatory matters for South African corporations or development finance institutions.

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