Overview

This Laws course from Makerere University is conducted simultaneously in the Full-time Day program and Evening Program. Each of the two is specially suited for a different class of student, the latter being tailored to professionals who want to deepen their knowledge of law or are called to the legal profession later in life and is exclusively available to self-sponsored students.

The extension of the course to four years was intended to both broaden and deepen the students' grasp of legal concepts and their relationship to other disciplines. It also gives a much wider choice of subjects, particularly in the final year of study.

Learning Outcomes of the LL.B. Programme

The LL.B programme is intended to produce;

A graduate who is able to carry out Legal research and advise on applicable legal principles to government departments, private sector and individuals.
A graduate who is academically prepared to undertake practical legal training in preparation for legal practice:
A graduate who is conversant with principles relating to the rule of law and protection of individual or societal rights and freedoms.
A graduate who is adaptable and able to work in administrative and management positions in the public and private sectors.
A graduate who can articulate debate on legal issues and contribute to reform in the laws.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Principles Of Constitutional Law
Legal Methods
Administrative Law
Criminal Liability
Law Of Contracts
Fundamentals Of Criminal Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-20 00:00:00

More details

Deadline extended. Please note that applications open in Mid-May and close by the End of July each year.

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kampala, Uganda

Disciplines

Criminal Law Civil & Private Law Legal Studies

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Entry into the Bachelor of Laws programme is open to three categories of applicants namely:

Direct Entry Scheme
For admission to the Bachelor of Laws degree programme under the Direct Entry Scheme, an applicant must have:
The Uganda Certificate of Education (or equivalent) with at least five credit passes.
The Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education with at least two principal passes in any of the subjects done at A- Level School obtained at the same sitting.
Diploma Holders Entry Scheme;
An applicant must have at least a Second Class Diploma from a recognized Institution. Degree holders may also apply under this scheme.
Mature Age Entry Scheme;
An applicant must have sat for and passed the National Aptitude Test and subject based Makerere Mature Age Entry examinations.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

4918510 UGX / year

≈ 4918510 UGX / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

3832606 UGX / year

≈ 3832606 UGX / year

Living costs

Kampala

Uganda

1463786 - 1961574 UGX / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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