Admission requirements
Please note that the below admission requirements are subject to change pending selection and possible faculty-specific requirements.
Study information is subject to change and is a summary of the general fields of study. This information was compiled for introduction and orientation purposes and the North-West University accepts no liability for inaccuracies that may occur in this guide. The official yearbook of the University must in all cases be consulted during the process of compiling a programme for a specific field of study. The appropriate yearbook is available on request at: studies@mynwu.info / 018 285 4320 / applicationsug@nwu.ac.za.
Please note that, owing to specific capacity constraints, the University reserves the right to select candidates for admission to certain fields of study. This means that prospective students who comply with the minimum requirements will not automatically be admitted to the courses in question. Because of the capacity limitations and the high demand from students for admission to particular fields of study, students will be selected on the basis of their Grade 12 results for admission to these fields.
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| Degree | Field | Requirements | APS | Campus | Possible Career Opportunities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts in Law (BA in Law) | with Psychologywith Politicswith Englishwith Industrial Psychology with Philosophy | NS(C) OR NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption;Home language level 5 AND First Additional Language level 5SELECTION: Placement tests and adherence to minimum requirements of facultyDURATION: 3 years | 28 | PotchefstroomVanderbijlpark | Public sectorCommercial sectorLegal Advisor |
| Bachelor of Commerce in Law (BCom in Law) | NS(C) OR NC(V) for degree studies, OR with full matriculation exemption;Home language level 5 AND First Additional Language level 5Mathematics level 4SELECTION: Paper selection, placement tests and psychometric assessmentDURATION: 3 years | 30 | PotchefstroomMahikengVanderbijlpark | Commercial SectorLegal Advisor | |
| Bachelors of Laws (LLB) | NS(C) OR NC(V) for degree studies, OR with full matriculation exemption;Home language level 5 AND First Additional Language level 5;Mathematics level 3 is highly recommendedSELECTION: Paper selection, placement tests and psychometric assessmentDURATION: 4 years | 30 | PotchefstroomMahikeng | AttorneyAdvocateState ProsecutorMagistrateCommercial SectorLegal Advisor | |
| Extended Bachelor of Laws (LLB) | NS(C) OR NC(V) for degree studies, OR with full matriculation exemption;Home language level 4 AND First Additional Language level 4Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematics literacy level 5Academic Average 55%SELECTION: Paper selection, placement tests and psychometric assessmentDURATION: 5 years | 28 | Mahikeng | AttorneyAdvocateState ProsecutorMagistrateCommercial SectorLegal Advisor |