| Qualification code: | 90123 |
| NQF level: | 7 |
| Total credits: | 360 |
| SAQA ID: | 101041 |
| APS/AS: | 21 |
| Maximum time to complete this qualification: | 8 years |
Purpose statement:
The purpose of the qualification is to provide learners with integrated knowledge of the central areas of law and commerce, including the disciplines economics, business management, and accounting sciences. This includes an understanding of and ability to apply and evaluate the key terms, concepts, facts, principles, rules and theories in the law and commercial fields. The qualification prepares learners as potential commercial role players with a solid background in law, who can be trained further to the exact needs of the business and corporate world and are able to start and manage their own enterprises. Moreover, the qualification provides qualifying learners with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to gain entry into the formal legal profession (e.g. attorneys/advocates) and other careers in law and related fields. The qualification also sets the foundation for advanced studies in law and/or commerce.
Your admission to Unisa is dependent on you meeting the specific admission requirements for your chosen qualification.
A National Senior Certificate (NSC) (Degree endorsement) with at least 50% in the language of teaching and learning and at least 50% in Mathematics,
or
a Senior Certificate (SC) with matriculation exemption or qualify for the exemption from the Matriculation Board with at least a D symbol on HG or a C symbol on SG in the language of teaching and learning and with at least a D symbol on HG or a C symbol on SG in Mathematics,
or
any relevant Higher Certificate obtained in the College of Economic and Management Sciences, College of Accounting Sciences or College of Science Engineering and Technology,
or
any relevant Diploma obtained in the College of Economic and Management Sciences, College of Accounting Sciences, College of Science Engineering and Technology.
Pay the application fee once you've received your student number:
Please note that this application fee is non-refundable even if you decide not to study through Unisa, do not qualify for admission to Unisa or cannot be offered a space due to limited spaces available.
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Apply for admission to undergraduate qualifications for the 2026 academic year between 18 August and 10 October 2025.
Please take note of the following:
Unisa will send the necessary information about registration dates and the registration process to all successful applicants who have confirmed their acceptance of Unisa's offer. Visit www.unisa.ac.za/register for registration information.