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Programme Detail

DOCTOR OF LAWS

Faculty

Law

SAQA ID

15581

Duration

2 Year(s)

Level

10

Full Time / Part Time

Part Time

Qualification Type

DOCTORAL DEGREE

Overview

About programme

A Doctor of Laws (J.D. or LL.D.) provides a deep and comprehensive understanding of legal principles, offering an advanced intellectual foundation in the study of law, justice, and governance. This distinguished academic achievement allows individuals to engage critically with complex legal theories, the evolution of legal systems, and the philosophical underpinnings of justice. Through rigorous scholarly research and analysis, a Doctor of Laws fosters a nuanced appreciation of the role law plays in shaping society, protecting rights, and maintaining order, while contributing to the ongoing discourse on legal ethics, human rights, and the nature of justice. It enhances one’s ability to critically engage with legal frameworks, empowering contributions to the broader field of legal thought and scholarship.

Career opportunities

Find Your Path to Success

Professor. Legal Scholar. Legal Researcher. Author. Lecturer. Law School Faculty. Legal Theorist. Judge. Legal Consultant. Constitutional Expert. International Law Specialist. Legal Educator. Legal Historian. Ethics Consultant. Policy Advisor. Legal Analyst. Public Interest Advocate. Legal Educator. Law Librarian. Human Rights Specialist. Government Legal Advisor. Corporate Legal Advisor. Law Reform Advocate. Legal Publisher. Arbitration Specialist. Legal Commentator

Admission
Requirements

Prospective applicants need to be in possession of a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievements.   The minimum admission entry requirements into Bachelor degrees offered by UFH are:

  • An achievement rating of 4 (50 – 59%) or higher in English Home Language or English 1st Additional Language
  • An achievement rating of 4 (50 – 59%) or higher in four subjects plus an achievement rating of 2 (30 -39%) or higher in one subject
  • An achievement rating of 4 (50 – 59%) or higher in Life Orientation.

Based on the above, the minimum admission point score (APS) is 26 points or higher, depending on the programme (Calculate your APS).  

It should be noted that UFH Faculties may prescribe higher minimum requirements with minimum pass level requirements for different programmes and qualifications. 

Admission requirements for Honours, Masters, and Doctorate programs vary by faculty and program of study.  In addition, some UFH faculties may require minimum average marks, specific majors or registration with professional bodies. Our postgraduate admission study guides provides minimum admission requirements for Honours, Masters and Doctoral degree programs.

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Undergraduate

Applicants holding non-South African school-leaving certificates must qualify for a matriculation exemption certificate. Click below, for a list of acceptable school qualifications for admission per country.

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Postgraduate

All applicants with non-South African qualifications are required to have their qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).  SAQA evaluates foreign qualifications to determine their level within the South African National Qualifications Framework (NQF).  For more information regarding evaluation of qualifications please visit the SAQA website . It is the responsibility of the prospective student to forward his/her documentation to SAQA.

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Bursary Opportunities

NSFAS

The NSFAS bursary is open to all South African citizens and permanent residents with a combined household income of not more than R350 000 per annum before deductions. For persons living with disabilities, the combined household income is capped at

R600 000 per annum before deductions.  Visit the application section of the NSFAS bursary scheme to learn more what scheme covers and how to apply.

Funza Lushaka Bursary

Funza Lushaka is only applicable to those students that intend to enroll for the Bachelor of Education degrees. This funder enables eligible students to complete a teaching qualification in an area of national priority.  For a full description of the Funza Lushaka Priorities offered by the Department of Basic Education and for further application information, visit the Funza Lushaka website.

COID Bursary

This is a scheme formulated by the Department of Labor in South Africa and addresses the Missing Middle students whose parents are earning more than R350 000 threshold.  Students will be advised on when this funding becomes available so that they can submit their application.

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East London Campus

50 Church Street
East London, 5201
Tel: +27 43 704 7000

Alice Campus

Ring Road Rd
Dikeni, 5700
Tel: +27 40 602 2011

Bhisho Campus

50 Independence Avenue
Bhisho, 5605
Tel: +27 40 608 3403

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