Programme Overview
The Bachelor of Laws program at Kampala International University is a four-year intensive academic program combining both theoretical and practical methods. The content of the curriculum is delivered to students through lectures, tutorials, clinicals, case studies, and group presentations. In the first year, students are exposed to 13 course units all of which are core subjects. Similarly, 10 core course units are taught in the second year. In the third and fourth years, there are fewer core courses, allowing students to specialize in preferred areas of law. However, students are required to have registered for a minimum of 25 credit units in a semester.
What You Will Learn
By the end of the programme, students are expected to demonstrate the knowledge, practical skills and professional conduct required for effective work in Laws - Weekend.
Course Structure and Learning Experience
The learning experience is organised to move students from foundational knowledge into applied, supervised and professionally oriented practice.
Education foundations
Students study the foundations of education, learning theory and subject content.
Methods and assessment
Training develops lesson planning, pedagogy, assessment and classroom communication.
School-based practice
Students connect theory with observation, practicum and guided reflection.
Research and improvement
The programme introduces inquiry, education research and improvement-focused thinking.
Professional formation
Students build ethical, inclusive and responsible teaching identities.
Course Content
Academic Year 1
13 courses
| 59 units
Semester 1
31 unitsSemester 2
28 units
Academic Year 2
10 courses
| 50 units
Semester 1
25 unitsSemester 2
25 units
Academic Year 3
17 courses
| 68 units
Semester 1
38 unitsSemester 2
30 unitsAdmission Requirements
The minimum admission requirements for the Bachelor of Laws Degree course are as follows:
- Two A-Level Principals passes.
- A Diploma in Law obtained from a recognized Institution. With respect to Ugandan applicants, the only other recognized Institution, after KIU, to have conferred such a Diploma is the Law Development Centre. The Law Diploma holding applicants from other countries must have such Diplomas that were conferred by an Institution approved by the respective Law Councils or Bodies of those countries.
- For students from countries whose educational systems are different from those of Uganda or Tanzania, but who nonetheless, qualify for University entry under their home countries’ regulations, a pass of KIU’s Access Programme; the 800-hour pre-University taught Programme, (equivalent to one Academic Year offered at KIU), is a pre-requisite.
- A Degree in any field awarded by a recognized University.
Fees and Application Guidance
Tuition, functional fees and any programme-specific charges are confirmed by KIU Admissions and Finance for each intake. Applicants should review the current fee schedule before submitting an application.