Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

Name:
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
School:
School of Business and Economic Sciences
Level:
Undergraduate
Period:
4 years
Award:
Bachelors Degree

Programme Summary

A legal studies programme that augments general legal education with an orientation towards commerce. In addition to advocacy skills students are taught managerial and business skills to provide a cadre of legal experts that meet the demands of MW2063 agenda – leaders who can support the industrialization, commercialization and export orientation of Malawi.

Admission Criteria Requirements 

Normal Entry

MSCE or equivalent with at least 6 credits including English with credit AND

  • One year of university studies with a grade point average of 3.0 or its equivalent 
  • Advanced level (A-level) in any subject combination having satisfied the general university entry requirements of six credits at MSCE or its equivalent (in total 10 points, A*=6 points, A=5 points, B=4 points, C=3 points, D=2points 
  • Diploma in any field with CREDIT from recognized institutions or 
  • Bachelors Degree from a recognized university

Mature Entry

  • (Planned for 2028 onwards): MSCE with six credits and Diploma in LAW credit from recognized institution