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D47PST / Diploma in Paralegal Studies
Faculty: Law

Diploma in Paralegal Studies

NQF Level

6

Total Credits

120

About the Programme

Description:

This programme equips learners to work in law firms, advisory offices or the Department of Justice. Through the exposure of students to basic principles of law they can play an important role in ensuring that justice is made accessible to the majority of people living in rural and under-developed areas of our country. The intended purpose of this qualification is to provide qualifying students with the ability to apply the common law to resolving disputes and to recognise and appraise the importance and functioning of the legal remedies as a pre-emotive prevention of and safeguard to legal disputes and enforcing the rights of an aggrieved party. To further recognise the interrelated legal facets when drafting a contract and utilise same as a decisive and efficient tool in enforcing rights and obligations in the event of a dispute and prior to the litigation.

Admission Requirements:

National Senior Certificate or Matric Certificate (Grade 12) or an equivalent qualification with endorsement or exemption to study towards a diploma.

Programme Modules

This programme consists of 4 modules with a total of 120 credits.

Family Law 1

Code: FAM100T
30 Credits R 11,000.00

Criminal Law 1

Code: CRM100T
30 Credits R 11,000.00

Business Law 1

Code: BUS100T
30 Credits R 11,000.00

Civil Law 1

Code: CIV100T
30 Credits R 11,000.00

Important Dates

Enrollment Period

Opens: Monday, 01 December 2025
Closes: Friday, 20 March 2026

Currently Open
Programme Duration

Starts: Tuesday, 31 March 2026
Ends: Monday, 30 November 2026

Duration: 244 days

Contact Details

Please contact Veronica Malesa for more details about this programme.

Extra fees and levies for whole programmes

You will only need to pay for the modules you register for in each registration period, and those fees are payable upfront.

A registration fee and non-refundable ICT levy are also charged when you register for a programme.

For 2025, these charges amount to R1 150. (2025 pricing is subject to change.)

Note: Some programmes are exempt from these charges; this will be indicated during the registration process.

Diploma in Paralegal Studies
R 11000.00*

*2025 pricing.

Programme Information:
NQF Level 6
Total Credits 120
Start Date Mar 31, 2026
End Date Nov 30, 2026
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