How are diplomas conferred upon graduation?

Graduates receive two independent, officially accredited degree diplomas — one issued by African Future University and one conferred under the academic articulation network with Université Cheikh Anta Diop.

What is the curriculum credit split?

The degree is completed under a synchronized curriculum: 65% core modules assessed by host faculty and 35% specialist modules moderated by UCAD.

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Bachelor of Arts (BA)🎓 2 Diplômes Universitaires Reconnus36 Months · 100% Online

BA in African Legal Studies & Commercial Law (Dual Award)

Licence / BA en Études Juridiques Africaines et Droit Commercial (Double Diplôme)

An undergraduate legal curriculum harmonizing OHADA civil law principles and common law commercial frameworks for cross-border enterprise and AfCFTA compliance.

Joint Awarding Bodies:African Future University (AFU) · Université Cheikh Anta Diop (UCAD Faculty of Law)

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How Dual Degrees Work ℹ️

Partner Institution

Université Cheikh Anta Diop

Dakar, Senegal

Degree Level:Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Duration:36 Months (3 Years)

Total Credits:120 Credits

Credit Split:65% AFU / 35% UCAD

Diplomas Conferred:2 Independent Diplomas

Study Mode:100% Online · Pay-per-exam

Next Intakes:September 2025, January 2026, May 2026

Key Pathway Distinctions

Two official diplomas bridging Francophone civil law (OHADA) and Anglophone common law
Bilingual legal drafting in French and English for trade contracts and arbitration
Direct articulation into postgraduate international law and MBA pathways
Pay-per-exam model eliminating upfront tuition debt

Target Career Opportunities

Graduates of this dual degree track are qualified for leadership and technical roles in multinational enterprises, African Union agencies, and international development organizations.

💼 Corporate Legal Counsel Assistant💼 Cross-Border Contract Specialist💼 OHADA / AfCFTA Trade Compliance Officer💼 Arbitration & Dispute Resolution Associate

Dual Diploma Guarantee

Upon completion, you receive two standalone graduation credentials: one from African Future University and one issued through Université Cheikh Anta Diop. Both include official transcripts ready for international apostille attestation.

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