University of KwaZulu-Natal logo

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Part-time Course Requirements at UKZN

University of KwaZulu-Natal · College of Law and Management Studies

Bachelor's Degree Law & Legal Studies
Admission score: APS 48-32 (guide) University of KwaZulu-Natal uses its own admission-scoring system, not directly comparable to standard APS.
Poster showing admission requirements for the Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Part-time bachelor's degree at University of KwaZulu-Natal, with a link to studies.mycourses.co.za

The Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Part-time is a bachelor's Degree offered by UKZN for 2027 learners, taking 6 years to complete. This page covers the Grade 12 subjects and admission score you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.

Grade 12 Required Subjects to study Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Part-time at UKZN

NSC Degree with English Home Language at Level 5 (or First Additional Language at Level 6), Mathematics at Level 3 (or Mathematical Literacy at Level 5), and Life Orientation at Level 4.

About this course

This is the part-time equivalent of the full-time LLB, offered at Howard College over twelve semesters for students who need to combine legal study with work or other commitments. It covers the same curriculum as the full-time programme.

Possible careers

How to apply for 2027 studies

Apply through the Central Applications Office (CAO) at www.cao.ac.za, listing UKZN and this programme's CAO code among the six allowed choices; the same CAO application also covers residence and financial aid requests for UKZN.

Course intelligence for Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Part-time

Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.

Actively hiring

Job market outlook

Good sign: Attorney appears on South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand, a Department of Higher Education and Training analysis of employer hiring activity. Employers have been reporting real recruitment pressure for this role, which generally works in your favour once you’ve completed Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Part-time.

Likely NSFAS-eligible

NSFAS funding

As a Bachelor's Degree at UKZN, a public institution, this course generally falls within NSFAS’s undergraduate funding scope. Funding is means-tested and not automatic, so confirm your own eligibility at nsfas.org.za before relying on it.

More accessible

Admission chances

Admission competitiveness meter for Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Part-time at UKZN: More accessibleAccessibleModerateCompetitiveVery competitive

UKZN’s intake and this course’s requirements with its published admission requirements generally leave more room than the most sought-after courses, so you likely have a reasonable window to apply without rushing, though applying early is always the safer bet.

These insights are estimates generated from South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand (DHET, November 2023 draft), NSFAS’s published funding rules, and this university’s general applicant demand. They’re planning guidance, not a guarantee. Always confirm funding and admission specifics directly with UKZN and NSFAS.

Applications for 2027 studies
Open: 1 March 2026
Close: 30 September 2026
University of KwaZulu-Natal logo View all Courses at UKZN 67 courses listed
Duration
6 years
NQF Level
8
APS / Points
APS 48-32 (guide)
Campus
Howard College, Durban

Apply via University of KwaZulu-Natal

Latest Prospectus

Related courses

University of Cape Town logo

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

University of Cape Town · 4 years (undergraduate route)
FPS approx. 500 (Band A gua…

Source: university-of-kwazulu-natal.json, last verified 2026-08-22. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with University of KwaZulu-Natal before applying.