Unisa Law
Unisa Law
A Comprehensive Guide to Legal Education at the University of South Africa:
Unisa is one of the largest and oldest distance education institutions in Africa, and its College of Law provides various undergraduate and postgraduate law degrees. The programs are designed for students who want to study law but may not be able to attend a traditional, in-person university.
The College of Law at Unisa provides comprehensive open distance learning in a socially responsible and distinctive manner that produces excellent scholarship and research, provides quality tuition, and fosters active community engagement. Unisa Law College is guided by lifelong learning, student-centredness, innovation, and stakeholder engagement within the African and global arena.
The College comprises two schools: the School of Law (housed in the Cas van Vuuren Building on Unisa’s Muckleneuk Campus) and the School of Criminal Justice (housed in Brooklyn House in Pretoria). The College has eight teaching departments (five in the School of Law and three in the School of Criminal Justice).
If you are an aspiring lawyer or looking to deepen your understanding of legal principles, Unisa’s law programs offer the flexibility and depth needed to succeed in today’s dynamic legal environment.
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When To Apply For Unisa Law For 2025
- Applications for admission to undergraduate qualifications for the 2025 academic year to be open from 21 August to 11 October 2024.
Unisa Law Schools and Departments
The College comprises two schools:
- The School of Law
- The School of Criminal Justice
The College has eight teaching departments (five in the School of Law and three in the School of Criminal Justice).
School of Law
- Department of Criminal and Procedural Law
- Department of Jurisprudence
- Department of Mercantile Law
- Department of Private Law
- Department of Public, Constitutional, and International Law
- School of Criminal Justice
- Department of Criminology and Security Science
- Department of Corrections Management
- Department of Police Practice
Centers
- Centre for Basic Legal Education
- Centre for Business Law
- Centre for Criminological Sciences
- Centre for Public Law Studies
- Centre for Indigenous Law
Institute
- Institute for Dispute Resolution in Africa (IDRA)
Unit
- Unisa Law Clinic
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UNISA Law Courses Offered
The University College of Law offers the following courses;
Higher Certificates
- Higher Certificate in Criminal Justice (90006)
- Higher Certificate in Law (98751)
Diplomas
- Diploma in Corrections Management (98218)
- Diploma in Law (98750)
- Diploma in Policing (98220)
- Diploma in Security Management (98221)
Advanced Diploma
- Advanced Diploma in Security Management (98235)
Bachelor Degrees
- Bachelor of Arts in Criminology (98681)
- Bachelor of Arts in Forensic Science and Technology (90002)
- Bachelor of Arts in Police Science (98683)
- Bachelor of Commerce in Law (90123 – LAW)
- Bachelor of Laws (98680 – NEW)
Application Requirements And Documents Needed For Unisa Law
The following are the required documents to be submitted by applicants applying for the Law course at Unisa:
- Copy of your school qualifications (eg Senior Certificate, National Senior Certificate)
- Copy of your official tertiary academic record(s) (if applicable) (internet copies will not be accepted)
- Copy of your ID document (RSA students) or ID/passport (international students)
- Copy of your marriage certificate (if applicable) or divorce decree (if applicable)
- Sworn translations of documents if they are not in English or Afrikaans
Unisa Law Courses Application Fee For 2025
- Applicants applying for law courses at Unisa for the academic year 2025 are to pay an application fee of R140.00
How To Choose /Apply For A Unisa Law Module
Each Unisa qualification is structured in such a way that you need to pass a certain number of NQF-level credits within a certain amount of time to graduate.
- Co-requisite: Module A is a co-requisite for Module B. You want to register for Module B but have not yet passed Module A. You must then register for both Modules A and B simultaneously. You may NOT cancel your registration for Module A unless Module B is also canceled.
- Pre-requisite: If Module A is a pre-requisite for Module B, you must pass Module A before you may register for Module B.
You may not register for more than the allowed maximum number of credits/modules per academic year and/or semester: 60 credits per semester or 120 credits per academic year.
The maximum number of credits does not include supplementary and/or aegrotat examinations from a previous semester. Modules taken for non-degree / non-diploma purposes also count toward the maximum number of credits allowed.
You must consider your available time when choosing your modules, as this will impact your academic performance. You need approximately
- 6 to 8 hours per week for semester modules.
- 4 to 6 hours per week for year modules.
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Contact Details UNISA
- Please get in touch with Unisa at the following address:
- Preller Street, Muckleneuk Ridge, Pretoria
- Sunnyside campus (applications, registrations & learning center):
- Cnr Justice Mahomed & Steve Biko Streets, Sunnyside, Pretoria
- Tel: 0800 005 311
- Email: unisa@whistleblowing.co.za
Studies at UNISA have the opportunity to have a substantial influence on their particular professions and contribute to the growth of the knowledge economy via teaching, research, and engagement. If you are enthusiastic about teaching and research, UNISA may be the ideal place for you to flourish as an academic. Visit the official website of UNISA for more information.
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