The Diploma in Law at the University of South Africa (Unisa) is a three-year open distance learning qualification that provides students with foundational legal knowledge and skills across core areas of South African law, including contract law, criminal law, family law, and procedural law. The diploma is designed for those seeking legal knowledge for their professional roles rather than admission to the legal profession, making it suitable for administrators, law enforcement officers, business managers, and community workers who encounter legal matters in their work. Unisa's distance learning format makes legal education accessible to South Africans across the country who cannot attend traditional law programmes. The Diploma in Law can also serve as a pathway for those aspiring to progress to the LLB degree.
Admission requirements: National Senior Certificate (NSC) with Diploma endorsement and at least 50% in the language of teaching and learning, or a Senior Certificate (SC) with at least a D symbol on HG in the language of teaching and learning, or a Higher Certificate in Criminal Justice or Law (NQF Level 5).
