This brochure is for all prospective students who have never ... - Unisa

This brochure is for all prospective students who have never studied through Unisa and who
wish to enrol for a formal qualification in 2012. It will assist you in making an informed decision
regarding your choice of career and qualification. Use the information and questionnaires in this
brochure to properly assess whether open distance learning is the right choice for you.
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Table of contents
06 – 19
1 Choose Unisa
What is open distance learning (ODL) at Unisa and how does it work?
Is Unisa for me?
Abilities questionnaire
My personal circumstances questionnaire
Minimum admission criteria
Recognition of prior learning
Previous undergraduate studies
Funding your studies
My walk @ Unisa
20 – 69
2 Choose a career and qualification
Step 1 – Choose a career
Contact information for Unisa counselling
Step 2 – Choose a qualification
Summary of qualifications
Detailed list of qualifications
Step 3 – Make sure you qualify
Detailed admission requirements for all qualifications
70 – 73
3 Apply
The application process in detail
74 – 75
4 Prepare for registration
Unisa will assess your application
Use this time to start preparing for your year of study
76 – 88
Appendices
Examination centre codes
Other codes required for the application form
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The information contained in this brochure was accurate at the time of publication (30 June 2011).
For updates, please go to the Unisa website http://www.unisa.ac.za or to the Unisa mobi site http://mobi.unisa.ac.za.
Contact details
Website: www.unisa.ac.za Mobi: http://mobi.unisa.ac.za
E-mail: study-info@unisa.ac.za
Fax: 012 429 8116
*Fax number only open during the application period.
**Note the early closing date for fax applications.
Application dates for the 2012 academic year
Period 1: All formal Unisa undergraduate
and postgraduate qualifications (including
semester 1, year courses, BTech, honours,
postgraduate diplomas/certificates)
Period 2: BTech, honours, postgraduate
diplomas/certificates for applicants
who were awaiting completion of their
qualification to meet the admission
requirements
Period 3: Semester 2
Undergraduate qualifications
Web, self-help and postal applications
Fax applications
Application requirements – documents and fees
Remember that your application must be accompanied by the following:
• Completed application form
• Certified copy of your school qualifications (eg Senior Certificate)
• Certified copy of your tertiary academic record(s) (where applicable)
1 August 2011 to
15 September 2011
1 August 2011 to
2 September 2011
ONLY web applications 16 January 2012 to
10 February 2012
Web, post or fax 26 March 2012 to
26 April 2012
• Certified copy of your ID document (RSA students) or passport (foreign students)
• Certified copy of your marriage certificate (where applicable) or divorce decree (where applicable)
• Original sworn translations of documents if they are not in English or Afrikaans
• Application fee
- R100,00 for web and self-help
- R150,00 for post and fax

Thank you for considering Unisa
Dear Prospective Student
I am delighted that you are considering Unisa as your university of choice for 2012. Unisa has a proud history in
South Africa, going as far back as 1873, and for nearly 140 years we’ve been supporting students to achieve their
dreams by offering a multitude of qualifications originally through correspondence teaching and now through open
distance learning.
With the interests of all of our students in mind, we are constantly transforming, adapting our approach, making
learning more accessible and improving the way we do things. We are also trying to learn more about our students
so that we can improve our services to meet the requirements and expectations of the student population. More
recently we have been concerned about the numbers of students who gain examination admission and yet fail
to attend the examination. As a new student, you will be interested – like us – to know: What is the difference
between students who succeed and those who don’t? What teaching approaches best support our students? What
are the challenges that face students studying through distance?
And the answer?
Knowledge - about yourself, acknowledgement of your circumstances, the obstacles you might face and your role
in learning. Knowledge is what gives us power as individuals. Power to overcome, power to succeed. Mahatma
Gandhi said: “Be the change you want to see in the world” - Unisa is giving you the opportunity. I urge you to
begin your Unisa journey with this brochure. Open distance learning is not easy, but it is immensely rewarding. It
is an achievement, both personally and for the world to see. Good luck with your studies and I hope that you will
become part of the Unisa community.
Kind regards
Prof MS Makhanya
Principal and Vice-Chancellor
University of South Africa
June 2011
A summary of Unisa’s application process
What must I do?
Choose your qualification
Check the admission requirements
Submit your application to Unisa via the web,
at a Unisa self-help centre, by post or fax*
*Please note the earlier closing date for fax applications
Pay the application fee online, via bank deposit*
or by SWIFT payment
(only once you have received your Unisa reference no.)
*For bank details, go to the Unisa website (www.unisa.ac.za) or the Unisa mobi site (http://mobi.unisa.ac.za).
The university will also send you correspondence in this regard.
If you are
successful
What will Unisa do?
Assess your application
Send you a registration
package via e-mail or post
Remember to register
via the web or in person
What must I do?
If you are
unsuccessful
Contact Unisa’s
career counsellors
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Choose Unisa
In life there are many paths that are open to us, each with its own challenges and rewards.
Choosing a career and your tertiary education institution are some of the most important life-changing decisions
you will ever make. To make an informed choice, you need to have the right information at the right time.
This brochure has been created to assist you and there are a number of important questions that we will
help you answer:
• Is Unisa the university where I want to study and achieve my qualification?
• What is open distance learning (ODL) and do I have the right personal attributes
to succeed at an open distance learning university?
• What outside influences can affect my chances of success and
am I able to overcome them?
• What career am I best suited for?
• What are my qualification options and do I fulfil the admission criteria for
the qualification I have chosen?
• What are the steps that I must follow to apply to study through Unisa?
- Work through this brochure when you have enough time, about two to
three hours. Choose a quiet place where you will not be disturbed.
- Be as objective as you can.
- Discuss the results with someone whose opinion you value and who
will be there to support you for the duration of your studies.
If you have more questions or have concerns about your career, please indicate on your application form that
you need further assistance. You will then be contacted by phone, e-mail or SMS by the Directorate for Counselling,
Career and Academic Development.
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What is open distance learning (ODL)
at Unisa and how does it work?
It is important before you continue to have a good understanding of what studying at Unisa entails. This is the basis
upon which you will be answering questions, assessing your abilities and determining whether Unisa is the right
university for you.
What do I need to do?
• Manage your time by working through your study material in a consistent way
(eg making time for between two and three hours a day).
• If you need assistance, request it from the appropriate person
(your lecturer, tutor, student counsellor or registration officer).
• Ensure that you have a support network of friends and family who will assist when needed and
not make unnecessary demands on your time.
• If you are employed, negotiate with your employer about taking leave for assignments and examinations before
you start with your studies.
• Be honest and communicate your study commitments to family and friends.
What is open distance learning?
• Open distance learning is literally learning at a distance. This means that there is no regular face-to-face
contact with lecturers and students. You will be studying on your own and submitting assignments online
or via the post.
What are the advantages of open distance learning?
• You can study at your own pace, full time or part time. It is important to remember, however, that there is a
time schedule for every semester/year module, assignments must be submitted on time and exams completed
in order for you to pass a module.
• Achieving your qualification through Unisa shows a prospective employer that you are self-disciplined, motivated,
hard working and dedicated.
What are the challenges of open distance learning?
• Open distance learning requires sacrifice as most of your studying will be done after hours or over weekends.
• There is limited contact with fellow students and lecturers, and there is little opportunity for a “student lifestyle”.
• There is a limit to the length of time you may take to complete a qualification.
How much time should I allow for studying?
• On average you will require 10 hours per week over 12 weeks for each module in order to
prepare for your exams.
• You will need to allow for weeks where you are possibly not able to study due to family or work commitments
and work this additional time in during the remainder of the study period.
• On average, therefore, for each module you will require 2 hours per day in a 5 day study week.
What does Unisa do to assist with my studies?
• Study guides and tutorial letters are provided by the university – working through these will form the basis of
your learning. In addition you may need to purchase prescribed books.
• Support from your lecturers and tutors is available by telephone, in person or online. You may choose to attend
tutorial classes, discussion groups, and satellite and videoconference broadcasts. You can also form a study group
with other students. Student counsellors can be reached by e-mail, telephone or in person.
Some other important things to note about open distance learning at Unisa:
- Exams have to be written at a Unisa exam centre.
- While studying at Unisa may be less expensive than a contact university, it is still a
significant financial investment.
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Is Unisa for me?
Studying for a qualification takes a lot of discipline, hard work, sacrifice and determination.
Open distance learning requires all of these qualities and more, such as the ability to self-motivate,
self-start and to be self-sufficient.
There are a number of factors that can affect your chances of success. Use this questionnaire to
identify your areas of concern so that you can objectively make a decision about studying at Unisa.
The areas that this questionnaire assesses are:
Part 1
• Personal abilities and characteristics
Part 2
• Personal circumstances: family, friends, work, etc
• Practical considerations: access to a computer, proximity to an exam centre,
enough funds to sustain your studies, etc
Your answers will give you a good indication of any changes you may need to make in your life
to accommodate your studies, whether the timing is not appropriate or if you should consider a
contact university.
The first, on page 12, is what we call your abilities profile. This will help you to get an overall picture
of your abilities. There are no right or wrong answers, so be as honest as you can.
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Abilities statement
Tick those statements that are relevant to you.
1 I am goal directed, because when I set my sights on end results, I usually achieve them.
2 I am self-motivated, because my goals are clear.
3 I am a self-starter, because I know what I need to do to reach my goals.
4 I do not procrastinate, because I like to get things done today rather than putting
them off until tomorrow.
5 I am self-disciplined, because I start and finish tasks on time.
6 I can work independently, because I prefer to sort out difficulties on my own.
7 I do not give up easily, because I make a plan to cope with difficulties.
8 I am capable of independent study, because I can study on my own.
9 I think I am ready for university-level work, because I am willing to master new and difficult ideas.
10 I am an organised person, because I plan my life and do things step by step.
11 I use my time effectively, as I put aside sufficient time to study.
12 What I learn and do not learn is my responsibility.
13 I consider myself to be responsible because I find study help when I need it.
14 I am confident of my ability to read academic texts.
15 I am confident of my ability to write examinations.
16 I consider myself to be a capable reader.
17 I know how to make notes from study brochures, textbooks and tutors (if I attend tutorial classes).
18 I read a lot (fiction and non-fiction).
Tick
Abilities statement
Tick those statements that are relevant to you.
19 I consider myself to be a university-level reader, as I am willing to read difficult books.
20 I know how to use a library to search for specific information.
21 I know how to use the internet to search for specific information.
22 I am able to analyse multiple-choice questions.
23 I am willing to learn how to analyse multiple-choice questions.
24 I know how to structure and write an academic essay.
25 I am willing to learn how to structure and write an academic essay.
26 I can do basic calculations.
27 I can apply ideas that I learn about to real-life situations.
28 I am comfortable asking questions when I feel uncertain.
29 I know how to prepare for examinations.
30 I know how to manage my stress levels during exam times.
31 I am willing to participate in programmes that prepare me for university studies.
32 I have made arrangements so that my studies are my priority until I graduate.
33 I am aware that I may need to purchase textbooks that may be expensive.
34 I am confident about my computer skills.
35 I read books, newspapers and magazines, and am comfortable with gathering information.
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What now?
Count your ticks. If you ticked…
30-35 statements: Open distance learning will suit you. If you experience any problems later on with your studies,
there are support services at Unisa to assist you.
17-29 statements: Familiarise yourself with the support services that Unisa offers as soon as you register, and
make use of services such as tutors, discussion classes, myUnisa and counsellors.
5-16 statements: You may find it difficult to succeed at Unisa. Study your answers and assess what you need to
do to improve your score. If these actions are moderately easy for you to take, register for the minimum number
of modules and make use of as many of Unisa’s support services (eg tutors, discussion classes, myUnisa and
counsellors) as possible.
0-4 statements: You are not suited to open distance learning at this stage in your life. Use your scores to identify
the changes you need to make to grow your abilities and continue assessing your readiness.
Go back to the statements that you did not tick – at this stage they represent
barriers to your academic success.
Which areas can I change?
Which areas do I need help with?
Who can I talk to about helping me with these areas and how do I think they can help?
What is my plan to improve on these areas of weakness?
Why do I want to make these changes?
By when do I want to have made these changes and have improved my score?
Now complete the questionnaire on the next page to help you build a clear picture of your
personal circumstances and how they affect your chances of success.
My personal circumstances
Tick those statements that apply to you.
1 I am a special needs student and will require special assistance.
2 I live in a rural or urban area with no postal service.
3 There is not an exam centre close by (go to page 76 to answer this question)
4 I do not have access to the internet.
5 I am a single parent with small children to look after.
6 I work full time.
7 I work during the day and at night/weekends.
8 I do not have access to a cellphone.
9 I do not have access to a computer.
10 I have a very demanding job and often have to work overtime.
11 I am battling financially and do not know how I will fund my studies and books.
Go back to the statements that you ticked – each one of them represents a barrier to your
chances of academic success. Are you able to overcome these barriers?
Which areas can I change?
Which areas do I need help with?
Who can I talk to about helping me with these areas and how do I think they can help?
What is my plan to improve on these challenges?
Why do I want to make these changes?
By when do I want to have made these changes and have improved my score?
These check lists can help you manage your expectations. They can help you assess where you need to take action
to make changes and acquire behaviours that will make you successful, both in your studies and your chosen career.
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Additional requirements
for studying at Unisa
• Meeting the minimum admission criteria
• Recognition of prior learning
• Previous undergraduate studies
• Funding your studies
Minimum admission criteria
To qualify for acceptance to Unisa there are minimum admission criteria that you need to meet in order for
your application to be considered. These are listed in the table below. It is important to note that there may
also be further criteria that you need to meet for the specific qualification that you choose. You will find these
in the qualification tables. Meeting these criteria does not mean that you will automatically be accepted. Many
qualifications have a limited number of places for the year and each application will be considered individually.
Bachelor’s degree
To be able to register for a bachelor’s degree, you must hold one of the following certificates:
National Senior Certificate with entry level: degree
Senior Certificate with matriculation or university admission endorsement (exemption)
Certificate of full or conditional exemption issued by the Matriculation Board of
Higher Education South Africa (HESA)
National Certificate (vocational) at level 4 with entry level: degree
If you do not have an exemption certificate, please make contact with Unisa’s Access and Matriculation
Exemption Office about whether you qualify for any other types of exemption certificates
(eg on the grounds of foreign qualifications or post-school qualifications)
Bachelor of Technology degree
To be able to register for a Bachelor of Technology degree, you must hold an applicable National diploma.
National diplomas
To be able to register for a diploma, you must hold one of the following:
National Senior Certificate with entry level: diploma/degree
Senior or School Leaving Certificate with or without a matriculation exemption/endorsement, but with at
least five subjects on higher and/or standard grade
Qualify for a certificate of full or conditional exemption issued by the Matriculation Board of
Higher Education South Africa (HESA)
Standard 8 or Grade 10 certificate, be 23 years and older, and have 3 years work experience
National Certificate (vocational) at level 4 with entry level: diploma
Non-degree purposes (NDP)
To be able to register for any module for non-degree purposes, you must:
Meet the admission requirements for the programme level on which the module is offered
Honours degrees
Please refer to the qualification tables in this brochure (see pages 34-65) for the admission requirements for honours degrees
For more detailed admission requirements go to the qualification tables in this brochure (see pages 34-65).
Recognition of prior learning – formal and informal
When applying to Unisa, it is important to know that Unisa will recognise any previous learning that you may have
done. This includes both formal education at a tertiary institution and informal learning, such as knowledge acquired
during practical work experience.
Please note that each situation is unique and Unisa will evaluate all prior learning on a case-by-case basis. This may
mean, in the instance of formal education, that not all credits achieved at another institution may accumulate towards
your Unisa qualification. This could be for a variety of reasons: time elapsed since your previous studies, different
structure of qualifications, and so on. In the case of previous informal learning, Unisa will assess your work experience
to date and advise if and to what extent this learning will be recognised and may contribute towards your qualification.
Previous undergraduate studies at other recognised Higher Education Institution/s
Your request for exemption/s will be considered on receipt of a completed DSAR04 form and the required
supporting documentation. The form is available on the web (www.unisa.ac.za). Ensure that the DSAR04 form and
supporting documentation accompanies your application to study.
Funding your studies
While Unisa is an open distance learning university, funding your studies is still a significant investment. The cost of
your studies will depend on your choice of qualification and the number of modules that you choose to complete in
each year of study.
The average student will take between 4 and 6 modules per year at a cost of between R1 500 and R2 000 per
module. The cost of these modules does not include prescribed books and this could be an additional cost to factor
into your fee calculations.
Qualification
Minimum per
annum
These fees reflect 2011 prices and are subject to change without prior notice.
Maximum per
annum
1 Advanced Certificate R10 872 R12 600
2 Advanced University Diploma R10 872 R12 600
3 BTech R10 872 R12 600
4 BA (including Bachelor of Information Science, Bachelor of Social
Work, Bachelor of Theology, Bachelor of Musicology)
R10 240 R10 500
5 B COM R10 923 R11 605
6 B ED R10 500
7 LLB R10 500
8 B SC R9 060 R10 020
9 Honours R9 808 R17 856
10 National Diploma R10 872 R15 400
11 National Higher Certificate (Accountancy) R12 288
12 National Higher Diploma (Policing) R12 600
13 Postgraduate Certificate R10 872 R12 600
14 Postgraduate Diploma R10 872 R12 600
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My walk @ Unisa
Now that you’ve assessed your readiness and suitability for studying at Unisa, we’ll take you through your walk at
Unisa. This is a journey that each student needs to follow to ensure that they maximise their chances of success,
comply with all the administrative requirements and achieve the most benefit from their study time at Unisa.
There are four stages to this journey:
• Choose & apply
• Register
• Teach & learn
• Graduate & lifelong learning
1 Choose & apply (you are here)
During this stage it is important for you to choose a career path, decide on the qualification you will apply for and
make your application to Unisa. We’ve included an exercise that will assist you in making this choice. Even if you’ve
decided on a chosen career path, we suggest that you still complete the exercise to confirm your decision.
NB: If your application has been accepted by Unisa, you must still register with Unisa to commence
your year of study.
2 Register
Once you have applied to Unisa and Unisa has approved your application, the university will send you the
documents that you need to register for the modules you wish to complete during your first semester. Registration
can be done either via the web, post or at a self-help terminal at one of the regional offices or campuses.
NB: This phase must be completed otherwise you will not be eligible to write exams or receive any credits for work
done in the year.
3 Teach & learn
After registration you will receive a study pack from Unisa. This will include your study material as well as a
brochure called my Studies @ Unisa. This is where your studies begin. The my Studies @ Unisa brochure includes
orientation information and study advice that will aid your success at Unisa. You will also find out how to access
your study material online.
4 Graduate & lifelong learning
You will progress to my Link @ Unisa once you have graduated and will join the group of Unisa alumni. During this
phase you can choose to remain in contact with the university and other alumni.
In keeping with Unisa’s philosophy of lifelong learning and giving back, we encourage our alumni to remain in
contact with the university not only for the networking and academic opportunities that present themselves, but
also to participate in the education of new students in a mentorship role.
Let’s begin the journey with Step 1 – Choose & apply
Choose & apply
Applying to Unisa
does not mean that
you are registered for
the year of study.
CHOOSE & APPLY
Register
You must register once Unisa
has informed you that your
application was successful and
you have received your Unisa
student number.
REGISTER
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LIFELONG LEARNING
GRADUATE &
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TEACH & LEARN

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Choose a career
and qualification
Step 1 – Choose a career
Use the eight exercises to help you find your areas of interest Page 22
Step 2 – Choose a qualification
Use the detailed course offerings to choose a qualification Page 30
Step 3 – Make sure you qualify
Check the detailed tables to make sure that you meet all the admission requirements Page 66
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Step 1 – Choose a career
This is one of the most important decisions that you will take in your life – the choice of a career path. Use this
exercise to help you think about your career and the qualification best suited to you. Even if you have a good idea of
what you want to study we suggest that you still complete the exercise to confirm that decision.
So where do I begin?
Before you can decide what to study at Unisa, you need to work out where you are now, where you want to
be and what you need to do to get there. The information and activities on the next pages will help you get started
with the process of thinking about your career and the choices that you need to make before you apply to study
through Unisa.
Making a choice
A successful career starts coming together when you combine things that you are good at with things that you love
and are passionate about.
You need to think about where you are going (your career vision) and also how you will get there (your career
goals). You will need to gather information and think about your interests, values, skills, career influences, study
options, the labour market and the support you are likely to get from others.
We’d like to suggest that you start some sort of system to keep track of your career development. You could
possibly use a notebook, file or a computer to store the information you will gather about your career decisions and
to make notes of what you did, how you felt, what you have learnt and what you still need to do. You can use the
activities in this book to start this and update it as you continue on your career journey.
The following eight activities will help you to think about yourself and your unique characteristics, and how this
is related to your choice of qualification at Unisa. Spend some time working through each of these activities and
perhaps even ask a friend or family member to work through them with you. Don’t worry if you are not able to
identify a career at the end of each activity – you might only be able to make this connection after completing all
the activities. If you’re still struggling to make a logical connection between all your answers and a career, you can
contact the Directorate for Counselling, Career and Academic Development for assistance.
The labour market
My support system
My interests
(what I like)
My career influences
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6
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Activities
5
My career vision
4
2
3
My life goals
My skills
(what I’m good at)
My values
(what is important to me)
To read more about specific careers, you can visit the following websites:
- Unisa Counselling, Career & Academic Development (http://www.unisa.ac.za/counselling)
- Pace Careers Centre (http://www.pacecareers.com/careercentre)
- Umsobomvu Youth Fund (http://www.youthportal.org.za)
- Career Planet (http://www.careerplanet.co.za)
- Prospects (http://www.prospects.ac.uk)
- O*Net online (http://www.online.onetcenter.org)
Further resources:
If you want to further explore how your interests are linked to specific job titles, then you could
complete the interest questionnaire that is available on the PACE Careers website (free of charge). Go to
their website at http://www.pacecareers.com/careercentre and click on “Questionnaire” to complete it.
1 My career vision
Your career vision is your picture of what you want out of life – where you see yourself at 30, at 40 and perhaps even at
80. If you were to look back, what would you want to say about your life?
You are thinking about studying through Unisa in 2012. What will be different for you as a result of your studies? Use
the block below to write down or even draw a picture of what you see changing. Try to summarise your career vision.
Further resources:
The Windmills Interactive programme could help you to understand where you are now (your
motivations, skills and what you enjoy doing), where you want to be and the steps you need to
take in order to get where you want to be. The activities in this programme can be completed (free
of charge) on the website at http://www.windmillsonline.co.uk/interactive/index.html.
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2 My life goals
Your life goals are what you wish for in your life and how you intend to achieve them. Your goals can be related to
your career, but they can also be related to your family, your studies and your community. Describe your goals and
then think about practical things you need to do to make them happen. When you describe your goals, be specific
about what you want to achieve, by when and how you will achieve them.
If, for example, one of your goals is to become a counsellor, you could achieve this by first finding out about training
requirements and then registering for the appropriate degree. Once you have completed your degree, you will
register for your honours degree and then complete an internship programme to qualify as a registered counsellor.
Remember, reaching a goal starts with a number of small steps.
3 My skills (what I’m good at)
Skills are abilities that you have developed and which you are able to use effectively. You develop skills as a result
of your experiences. These experiences can include voluntary, paid or unpaid work, and family and community
responsibilities. Skills that most organisations value include good communication skills, interpersonal skills, teamwork,
personal management skills, the ability to think critically, leadership, technical skills and social responsibility.
Think about your life experiences (work, studies and personal) and link them to specific skills that you have
developed. Also, reflect on how these skills relate to your career choices.
Example:
Now you try:
This is my goal: I want to achieve it (when)... How will I achieve this goal?
Experience Skill(s) developed
Managing the household and
caring for younger siblings
Personal management and
social responsibility
Experience Skill(s) developed
How does this relate to
my career choice?
I need to work where I can make
a difference and take care of
children in need
How does this relate to
my career choice?
• Can you identify themes in terms of the skills you have developed? For example, are all of them related to
financial aspects or helping others?
• Can you link specific occupations to your skills? Which specific job titles can you think of that will enable
you to use these skills?
Further resources:
O*Net online has a function where you are able to search for occupations linked to specific skills.
Click on “Advanced search” on http://www.onetonline.org and then on “Go to skills search”.
Select the skills you would want to use and then on “Go”. You will then get a list of occupations
that are related to the skills that you selected.
4 My values (what is important to me)
Your values show what is important to you and they have a significant effect on the career choices that you
make. Your values are shaped by your family, community, work environment and life experiences. Here are some
examples of how values could influence career decisions:
• Sipho is desperately unhappy with his current administrative job and wants more challenges. He sees a job
advert at his company for a sales representative training programme and is very interested. If he takes the
position, it will mean a lot of travelling. Is he willing to be away from his family for long periods at a time? Is the
excitement of travelling for a sales job more important?
• Celia is good at organising events such as weddings and birthday parties for her family and friends. Does she
take the risk and resign from her secure job to make event planning a full-time business?
The list below contains some common values (you can add your own if you prefer). Please read through the list and
tick the five values that are most important to you:
Adventure Authority Autonomy
Beauty Belonging Challenge
Commitment Competition Cooperation
Creativity Curiosity Duty
Effectiveness Excellence Excitement
Community oriented Status Friendship
Family Health Helping
Honesty Humour Independence
Individuality Influence Knowledge
Money Power Public contact
Quiet Recognition Religion
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Now write down your five values in order of importance:
1
2
3
4
5
Can you link your values to specific occupations?
How would your values be supported by the career choice you are making? How would your career choice support
your values?
Further resources:
O*Net online has a function where you can search for occupations linked to specific values. Click
on “Advanced search” on http://www.onetonline.org and then select “Work values” from the
drop-down list. Click on the value that matches your top values as identified on the previous page.
You will then get a list of occupations that are related to the values that are important to you.
Complete the following sentences in order to understand how your values will influence your studies:
My life is meaningful when…
My career is meaningful when…
My study time at Unisa is meaningful when…
5 My career influences
Where do your career ideas come from? To know where you are going you need to understand where you come
from. Please think how the following people, things and events have influenced you.
✔ What? How?
School subjects
Friends
Family
Knowing myself
Money
Media (TV, movies, the internet, radio)
Observing others at work
Economic/job trends
Money
Quiet
Spirituality
I was also influenced by…
My role model is…
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Why?
6 My support system
When you do not have sufficient support while studying at Unisa, it may be difficult for you to complete your
studies successfully. Read through the following categories and draw a circle around the number that best expresses
how much support you have in that category.
Little support Sufficient support
Time to study 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Finance 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Computer access 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Internet access 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Family 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Employer 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Information 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Knowing the Unisa system 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
• A score of 5 or more for a specific category would indicate that you have sufficient support in that area. A score
of 4 or less for a specific category could be a barrier to your success. What kind of plans do you need to
make to overcome these barriers?
• If you do not have support, studying at Unisa might be challenging, but not impossible. You might resolve this by
registering for fewer modules per semester.
• If you have enough support, it means that you should put effort into maintaining this support.

7 The labour market
Labour market information can help you when you search for work, plan your career or explore self-employment
opportunities. It is essential information to have if you want to make informed career decisions and/or search for a
job. It can tell you how industries and occupations are changing and whether they are growing or declining; what
skills are needed; and the working conditions for specific jobs and industries.
There are many factors that influence the availability of jobs such as the impact of globalisation (local companies
having to compete on the global market) and technology (use of computers and the availability of information
electronically) on the international and national labour market. This means that you need to do continuous research
as circumstances change constantly. Also, you will need to be creative in finding labour market information – all the
information you need is not stored in one place.
Talk to individuals who work in the kinds of jobs or industries that you are interested in. This could help you
find answers to the specific questions that you still have. Possible sources of information could be family, friends,
newspapers, the internet, companies, government (Department of Labour), Sector Education and Training
Authorities (SETAs), non-government organisations (NGOs) or even community-based organisations (CBOs).
Some online resources to get you started:
• Pace Careers (http://www.pacecareers.com/careercentre/)
• Department of Labour (http://www.labour.gov.za/)
If you are still unsure of which career path to take you could indicate on the application form that you
need further assistance with your career planning. We will contact you by e-mail, SMS or telephone.
You are also welcome to contact us:
website: www.unisa.ac.za/counselling e-mail: counselling@unisa.ac.za Ask a counsellor: http://bit.ly/askcounsellor
Gauteng
Pretoria (Sunnyside) 012 441 5388 Florida 011 471 2093
Johannesburg (Newtown) 011 630 4536
011 630 4529
Ekurhuleni (Benoni) 011 421 6514 / ext 212/213
North-Eastern
Polokwane 015 290 3454 Nelspruit 013 755 2476
Middelburg 013 282 4115
KwaZulu-Natal
Durban 031 335 1737 Pietermaritzburg 033 355 1737
Cape Coastal
Parow 021 936 4130 Mthatha 047 531 5002/3
East London 043 743 9246
Midlands
Rustenburg Cluster (Rustenburg, Potchefstroom & Mafikeng) 014 594 8819/8873/8845
Bloemfontein Cluster (Bloemfontein, Kroonstad & Kimberley) 014 594 8819/8873/8845
Ethiopia
Addis Ababa (+251) 114 345769 (+251) 114 350078 (+251) 114 352244
8 My interests (what I like)
Each of the following categories represents a group of career options.
1 Read through and tick the statements that are most true for you.
2 Add up the number of ticks under each category and select the one (or at most three)
category that you had the most ticks for.
3 Go to the next page and select the career options for the areas of interest that you identified.
You can now read more about the specific qualifications related to each career option,
and more about admission requirements and duration.
Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
I am interested in:
• Physical activity • Working with my hands • Caring for animals
• Agriculture • Caring for the environment • Fixing things
• Working with machines • Working with plants
Economic and Management Sciences
I am interested in:
• Working with money • Running my own business • Selling products or services
• Numbers and figures
Education
• Leading a group of people • Planning and organising the
activities of others
I am interested in:
• Working with the development
of children
• Teaching children from
birth to Grade 3
• Teaching children from Grades 4-9
Human Sciences
I am interested in:
• Teaching children from
Grades 8-12
• Art • Developing new or unusual ways
of doing things
• Working with children • Interacting with people
(in groups or individually)
• Working with learners with
special needs (inclusive education)
• Teaching adults • Upgrading my current
teaching qualification
• Helping people cope with
their problems
• Learning about different cultures
• Reading • Music • Working with communities
• Performing for an audience • Taking care of people • Spiritual or religious issues
• Speaking to or in front of a
group of people
Law
• Teaching others • Languages
I am interested in:
• Persuading people • Social justice • Solving difficult situations
• Influencing people • Applying rules and regulations • Working with those who have
lost direction
Science, Engineering and Technology
I am interested in:
• Mathematics and science • Planning and problem solving • Knowing how things work
• Planning and problem solving • Designing things
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Step 2 – Choose a qualification
Qualifications: credits and levels
All qualifications are expressed in terms of volumes of learning. Credits are recognised as the measure of the
volume of learning required for a qualification and not academic years of study. Credits are quantified as the
number of notional study hours required for achieving the learning outcomes. The credit rating system rates 10
notional hours as equivalent to one credit, for example: a Higher Certificate has 120 credits consisting of 10 x 12
credit module. A module in the qualification consisting of 12 credits equates to 120 notional hours and it would
therefore require at least 8 hours of study in a 15-week semester.
Qualifications therefore require a certain number of credits and these credits are broken down into smaller units. At
Unisa, undergraduate modules are usually 12 credits; a Bachelor’s degree of 360 credits, for example, would consist
of 30 modules of 12 credits each. Every module is further pegged according to a specific NQF level and a Bachelor’s
degree of 360 credit would usually consist of 8 modules of 12 credits each at NQF level 5, 12 modules of 12
credits each at NQF level 6 and 10 modules of 12 credits each at NQF level 7. The levels follow on each other
and a module at level 5 will normally lead to a module at level 6. In choosing a module students are advised to
ensure that they have passed the module at a lower level before progressing to a module at a higher level. Before a
student is awarded a qualification, he or she must have completed the required number of credits and the modules
must further have been completed at the required NQF level.
Select the career options for the areas of interest that you identified
You can now read more about the specific qualifications related to each career option, and more about admission
requirements and duration.
College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
Career field Description Page no
Agriculture, Agricultural studies focus on how to produce and manage crops, breed agricultural animals and
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Agricultural plants, the development and preservation of natural resources such as soil, forests and wildlife and
Operations the processing of food. Careers in this field focus on agriculture, nature conservation, horticulture and
and Related animal health.
Sciences Possible job titles include: development officer; extension officer; farm manager; food safety
consultant; animal health technician; pharmaceutical representative; meat inspector; stock farm
manager; garden centre manager; horticulturalist; plant propagator; conservation management
technologist or technician; ecologist; environmental educator and nature conservation officer
Environmental A number of career opportunities have arisen as a result of an increasing awareness of the importance 34
Management of managing our natural resources for future generations. The environment offers many exciting,
interesting and satisfying career choices stretching across a wide range of fields and disciplines. A
career in the environmental field is rewarding because you can contribute to the maintenance and
conservation of essential life systems necessary for our human survival. There are two main routes that
you can follow: social environmental perspective or environmental science perspective – these two
perspectives complement one another, and effective environmental management combines both.
Possible job titles: Environmental impact assessor; environmental manager and environmental
researcher; cartographer; geographical information systems (GIS) specialist; conservation manger;
environmental campaign coordinator; environmental planner and environmental educator
Consumer Consumer Sciences focus on the study of individuals within families and the broader community and 35
Sciences environment and your knowledge of this field could help families and communities lead better lives.
It includes many different aspects such as nutrition, food preparation, family economics and resource
management, human development, textiles and clothing design.
Possible job titles: Community development practitioner; consumer educator; nutrition consultant;
buyer; clothing designer; consumer journalist; consumer advocate; consumer advisor; events
coordinator; entrepreneur (clothing or food)
Life Sciences The focus of life sciences is on biological sciences and includes the fields of botany, microbiology,
physiology, zoology, biochemistry and genetics. Specialists in these fields could be found in a variety
of contexts such as hospitals, food manufacturing, pharmaceutical industry, government, research
organisations and forensic investigation.
Possible job titles: biochemist; botanist; ecologist; forensic analyst; geneticist; laboratory technician;
microbiologist; pharmaceutical sales representative; physiologist; quality analyst; researcher; research
assistant; scientific writer; toxicologist; zoologist
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College of Economic & Management Sciences
Career field Description Page no
Accounting Accounting and auditing field is quite wide and includes financial accounting, management accounting, 40
Sciences auditing and internal auditing. There are a number of professional accounting bodies that offer specific
category registration for accounting and auditing professionals, including the South African Institute of
Chartered Accountants (SAICA), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), The Institute
of Internal Auditors (IIA) and the South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA). For some
of the possible job titles below, you would need to have completed further qualifications and pass
qualifying examinations.
Possible job titles: accountant, junior accountant, trainee accountant, accounting clerk, financial
accountant, cost controller, bookkeeper, credit controller, financial manager, production accountant,
internal auditor, auditor, chartered accountant, tax consultant and treasury manager
Economic Economic Sciences cover economics, decision sciences, as well as the area of transport economics,
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Sciences logistics and tourism. Economics studies the production and allocation of resources and includes a
number of focus areas, such as applied economics, managerial economics, econometrics, development
economics and natural resource economics.
Possible job titles: risk analyst, portfolio administrator, researcher, economist, research analyst,
stockbroker and business consultant
Decision science includes the application of mathematical, statistical and computer science related tools
to the analysis and solving of business problems.
Possible job titles: risk analyst, portfolio administrator, researcher, economist, research analyst,
stockbroker and business consultant
The field of transport economics and logistics concerns itself with the optimal allocation of resources
and planning to transport goods and people from one point to another. These principles are also
applied within the tourism industry.
Possible job titles: distribution manager; logistics manager; purchasing manager; supply chain
manager; travel and tourism practitioner and event organiser
Management Management Sciences focus on the planning, management and marketing of small and large
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Sciences enterprises. This career field is broad and includes a diverse number of areas such as strategic-,
financial-, marketing-, retail-, human resources and operational management.
Possible job titles: Business analyst; consultant; company secretary; manager; project manager;
supervisor; supply chain manager; human resources practitioner; labour relations practitioner;
organisational development practitioner; recruitment practitioner; financial manager; investment
manager; marketing practitioner; marketing researcher and accountant
Psychology is interested in understanding the behaviour of individuals (either as individuals or in
groups) and industrial psychology focuses on aspects such as career management, organisational
development, learning theories and assessment within the work context. To register as a counsellor
or psychologist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa, you would need to complete your
training up to Honours or Master’s level, as well as meet other requirements such as completing an
internship and passing a professional board examination.
Possible job titles: human resources practitioner; coach; employee wellness practitioner; community
development practitioner and training facilitator
Careers in the public sector focus on the development, implementation and evaluation of public
policies, programmes and services and could be at the local, provincial or national level. Opportunities
also exist at non-governmental as well as national and international aid organisations.
Possible job titles: accountant; human resource practitioner; communications practitioner;
procurement manager; administrative officer; financial manager; public policy analyst; development
economist, monitoring and evaluation practitioner
Law Knowledge of mercantile law is beneficial in careers in human resources, management and economics
since it allows one to understand issues related to companies, taxation, labour relations and insurance.
Private law focuses on aspects such as contracts, obligations, property and trusts.
Possible job titles: labour relations practitioner; HR practitioner; tax practitioner; economist;
researcher; legal administrator; policy advisor and manager
For other careers in law, go to the College of Law
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College of Education
Career field Description Page no
Education Teachers and trainers are employed in a variety of contexts including schools, training organisations and
business in general. Teaching and training could focus on various age groups for younger age groups
or adult education. Adult education could include adult basic education and training (ABET) and skills
training in corporate environments. In addition to physical teaching and training activities, there are a
number of other opportunities in this field such as e-learning, curriculum and materials development as
well as quality assurance and evaluation activities.
Possible job titles: teacher; training facilitator; ABET facilitator; skills development practitioner;
education, training and development practitioner (ETDP); curriculum specialist; e-learning facilitator;
e-learning developer; quality assurance specialist; evaluation practitioner and lecturer
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College of Human Sciences
Career field Description Page no
Communication, Communication careers could be followed in a number of diverse fields such as broadcasting,
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Journalism and advertising marketing, public relations, education, government, social services, law, health, and
Related Studies international relations. The increasing use of technology to facilitate communication has also created a
number of new applications for communication specialists.
Possible job titles: account executive; copywriter; media planner; training facilitator; presenter;
journalist; event manager; marketing practitioner; public relations practitioner; document designer;
social media practitioner and online community manager
Family Ecology Consumer Sciences focus on the study of individuals within families and the broader community and 50
and Consumer environment and your knowledge of this field could help families and communities lead better lives.
Sciences It includes many different aspects such as nutrition, food preparation, family economics and resource
management, human development, textiles and clothing design.
Possible job titles: community development practitioner; policy analyst; researcher; training facilitator
Health
Unisa does not offer basic training in nursing, but registered nurses seek opportunities to develop
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Professions additional skills and practice in more specialisation fields such as health services management, education
and Related and community health.
Clinical
Sciences
Possible job titles: health services manager; nursing educator; community health nurse
Languages, A career in languages provides diverse opportunities in business, research organisations, educational 50
Linguistics and settings, publishing companies and financial institutions and in the cultural, entertainment,
Literature communications and health care industries.
Possible job titles: journalist; content manager; copywriter; language teacher; writer; blogger;
columnist; copy editor; editor; interpreter; linguist; materials developer; proof reader; reading and
writing consultant/facilitator; speech writer and translator
Philosophy, Careers in theology could focus on a particular religion such as Islam, Christianity, Hinduism, Judaism 50
Religion and or Buddhism, or it could be comparative such as in conducting social research. Philosophy provides one
Theology with a good grounding in logical as well as ethical reasoning and develops critical thinking skills that are
vital in many contexts.
Possible job titles: lay minister; minister; pastor; community facilitator; researcher; lecturer
Psychology Psychology is interested in understanding the behaviour of individuals (either as individuals or in
groups) and includes aspects such as cognition, abnormal behaviour, family functioning, human
development, learning, neurological and physiological functioning, careers, personality and assessment.
To register as a counsellor or psychologist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa,
you would need to complete your training up to Honours or Master’s level, as well as meet other
requirements such as completing an internship and passing a professional board examination.
Possible job titles: coach; employee wellness practitioner; community development practitioner
and training facilitator
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Public
Careers in the public sector focus on the development, implementation and evaluation of public
50
Management policies, programmes and services and could be at the local, provincial or national level. Opportunities
and Services also exist at non-governmental and community-based organisations as well as national and
international aid organisations.
Possible job titles: communications practitioner; administrative officer; public policy analyst;
development researcher, monitoring and evaluation practitioner
Social Sciences Careers in the social science field span a number of areas such as anthropology, archaeology, politics,
history, ancient cultures, library/ information sciences, sociology and social work.
Possible job titles: social worker; auxiliary social worker; child care worker; youth care practitioner;
programme evaluator; researcher; archivist; librarian; knowledge manager; anthropologist;
archaeologist; museum scientist; heritage consultant; social environmental impact assessor; cultural
liaison officer; diplomat; political analyst; development researcher
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Visual and Artistic expression could be in a number of media such as dance, sculpture, painting, music and
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Performing drawing. Technology has also had an impact on this field and many artists use electronic media to
Arts
create works of art such as computerised graphic art and multimedia installations.
Possible job titles: animator; multimedia designer; web designer; art buyer; artist; gallery manager;
graphic artist; illustrator; music composer; musician; music technologist
*All careers except for Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences and Visual and Performing Arts can be linked to the
BA General (see page 48).
College of Law
Career field Description Page no
Law Careers in law focus on the application of principles and procedures as laid down by legislation so
that society could function. The legal field is diverse and could include specialisation in various areas
such as mercantile law, criminal law, and private law. There are many different sub-specialisations in
each of these fields, for example, intellectual property law, electronic commerce law, family law and
environmental law.
Possible job titles: advocate; attorney; legal advisor; legal researcher; magistrate; judge
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Public
Public management focuses on the development of various skills and competencies needed to develop, 54
Management implement and evaluate public programmes and services. These skills could be applied within the
and Services public sector, as well as within community-based organisations. Specialisation areas include correctional
services, criminal justice and police science.
Possible job titles: public manager; administrative officer; programme coordinator; financial manager;
human resource manager; fundraiser; policy analyst; criminologist; correctional services officer or
manager; police officer or manager; security officer or manager
College of Science, Engineering & Technology
Career field Description Page no
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Information how information is stored, processed and distributed. The information technology sector is extremely
Sciences varied in terms of fields and related job roles and ICT-related roles can be found in all industries.
Possible job titles: systems analyst; knowledge manager; systems developer; systems designer;
IT project manager; IT trainer and database specialist; computer programmer; networks specialist;
technical writer; web developer; human computer interaction specialist
Engineering Engineers develop technical solutions to practical problems and a number of specialisation areas exist
such as industrial-, electrical-, chemical-, civil-, mechanical-, mining- and chemical engineering. Unisa
offers training for engineering technicians (National diploma level) and engineering technologists
(BTech level).
Possible job titles: chemical engineering technician/ technologist; chemical environmental engineering
technologist; civil engineering technician/technologist; electrical engineering technician/ technologist;
industrial engineering technician/technologist; mechanical engineering technician/technologist; mining
engineering technician; pulp and paper technologist; solid waste treatment technologist; technical
services supervisor; treatment plant supervisor and water treatment technologist
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Applied Mathematics and statistics provides the tools to analyse data and make informed decisions.
56,
Mathematics, Mathematical and statistical techniques are used in a variety of contexts such as banking, mining, 60 & 61
Mathematics & pharmaceutical industry, government, research organisations and universities.
Statistics Possible job titles: statistical analyst; research analyst; survey researcher; decision modeller
Chemistry Chemistry is the science of matter and everything that you can touch, taste, smell, see or feel is made 56,
of chemicals. Chemistry can be applied in a wide range of industries including agriculture, engineering,
food technology, textiles, product development, oil and petroleum and pharmaceuticals.
Possible job titles: chemist; physicist; laboratory assistant; environmental impact assessor;
research assistant
60 & 61
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College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
Undergraduate qualifications
Career choice Qualification Code Admission requirements NQF Credits
General Bachelor of Science General
98801 - GEN NSC (Degree) with Mathematics & English
passed with a rating of 4 OR Matriculation
360
This qualification is offered with the
exemption with at least E(40%) for Higher Grade
following major subjects:
Geography
Mathematics & English or at least D(50%) for
Standard Grade Mathematics & English
Agriculture, Baccalaureus Technologiae: Agricultural BTAGM National Diploma in Agriculture and related fields. 120
Agricultural Management
Operations and
Related Sciences
Baccalaureus Technologiae: Animal Health BTANM Completed National Diploma: Animal Health 120
Baccalaureus Technologiae: Horticulture BTHOR Completed National Diploma: Horticulture. 120
Baccalaureus Technologiae:
BTNAT Completed National Diploma: Nature
120
Nature Conservation
Conservation, with an average of 60% in all the
(selection date 31 October 2011)
third level subjects.
Bachelor of Science (Agricultural Science) 03336 NSC (Degree) with Mathematics, Physical Science,
English & Biology (Life Sciences) or Agriculture
or Geography passed with a rating of 3 OR
Matriculation exemption with at least E(40%) for
Standard Grade Mathematics, Physical Science,
English & Biology or Agriculture or Geography OR
a completed Diploma in Agriculture/Agricultural
Management (with majors in animal production
and crop production)
360
Diploma in Nature Conservation 98024 NSC (Diploma) with a minimum of 40% in Biology
(Life Sciences) or Geography OR Senior Certificate
with a minimum of 40% in Biology (Life Sciences)
or Geography or Agricultural Science or Science.
360
Diploma in Ornamental Horticulture 98025 NSC (Diploma) OR Senior Certificate (Life Science/
Biology recommended).
360
National Diploma: Agricultural
NDAGR NSC (Diploma) OR Senior Certificate with 360
Management
Mathematics and either Agricultural Science,
Physical Science or Biology (Life Sciences) passed
with a rating of 3 or a minimum of 40%.
National Diploma: Animal Health NDANM NSC (Diploma) with Mathematics, English &
Physical Science or Biology (Life Sciences) passed
with a rating of 3 OR Senior Certificate with at
least E(40%) for Higher Grade Mathematics,
English & Physical Science or Biology or at least
D(50%) for Standard Grade Mathematics, English
& Physical Science or Biology.
360
Environmental Bachelor of Arts in Environmental 98055 NSC (Degree) OR Matric Exemption 360
Management Management
Bachelor of Science in Environmental 98052 - EBO NSC (Degree) with Mathematics & English 360
Management (Botany Major)
passed with a rating of 4 OR Matriculation
exemption with at least E(40%) for Higher Grade
Mathematics & English or at least D(50%) for
Standard Grade Mathematics & English
Bachelor of Science in Environmental 98052 - ECH NSC (Degree) with Mathematics & English 360
Management (Chemistry Major)
passed with a rating of 4 OR Matriculation
exemption with at least E(40%) for Higher Grade
Mathematics & English or at least D(50%) for
Standard Grade Mathematics & English
Bachelor of Science in Environmental 98052 - EZO NSC (Degree) with Mathematics & English 360
Management (Zoology Major)
passed with a rating of 4 OR Matriculation
exemption with at least E(40%) for Higher Grade
Mathematics & English or at least D(50%) for
Standard Grade Mathematics & English
Undergraduate qualifications
Career choice Qualification Code Admission requirements NQF Credits
Consumer Bachelor of Consumer Science
98005 - CSJ NSC (Degree) or Matric Exemption or qualify for 360
Sciences
(Consumer Science Journalism Major)
conditional Exemption from the Matriculation Board
Bachelor of Consumer Science
98005 - FAR NSC (Degree) or Matric Exemption or qualify for 360
(Fashion Retail Management Major)
conditional Exemption from the Matriculation Board
Bachelor of Consumer Science
98005 - FSB NSC (Degree) or Matric Exemption or qualify for 360
(Fashion Small-Business Management Major)
conditional Exemption from the Matriculation Board
Bachelor of Consumer Science
98005 - FCL NSC (Degree) or Matric Exemption or qualify for 360
(Food and Clothing Major)
conditional Exemption from the Matriculation Board
Bachelor of Consumer Science
98005 - FNU NSC (Degree) or Matric Exemption or qualify for 360
(Food and Clothing Major)
conditional Exemption from the Matriculation Board
Bachelor of Consumer Science
98005 - FOR NSC (Degree) or Matric Exemption or qualify for 360
(Food Retail Management Major)
conditional Exemption from the Matriculation Board
Bachelor of Consumer Science
98005 - HOM NSC (Degree) or Matric Exemption or qualify for 360
(Hospitality Management Major)
conditional Exemption from the Matriculation Board
Life Sciences Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences 98053 - BBM NSC (Degree) with Mathematics & English 360
(Biochemistry (Or Physiology or
passed with a rating of 4 OR Matriculation
Microbiology) with
exemption with at least E(40%) for Higher Grade
Business Management Major)
Mathematics & English or at least D(50%) for
Standard Grade Mathematics & English
Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences 98053 - BAB NSC (Degree) with Mathematics & English 360
(Biochemistry and Botany Major)
passed with a rating of 4 OR Matriculation
exemption with at least E(40%) for Higher Grade
Mathematics & English or at least D(50%) for
Standard Grade Mathematics & English
Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences 98053 - BAM NSC (Degree) with Mathematics & English 360
(Biochemistry and Microbiology Major)
passed with a rating of 4 OR Matriculation
exemption with at least E(40%) for Higher Grade
Mathematics & English or at least D(50%) for
Standard Grade Mathematics & English
Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences 98053 - BAP NSC (Degree) with Mathematics & English 360
(Biochemistry and Physiology Major)
passed with a rating of 4 OR Matriculation
exemption with at least E(40%) for Higher Grade
Mathematics & English or at least D(50%) for
Standard Grade Mathematics & English
Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences 98053 - BAZ NSC (Degree) with Mathematics & English 360
(Biochemistry and Zoology Major)
passed with a rating of 4 OR Matriculation
exemption with at least E(40%) for Higher Grade
Mathematics & English or at least D(50%) for
Standard Grade Mathematics & English
Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences 98053 - BNM NSC (Degree) with Mathematics & English 360
(Botany and Microbiology Major)
passed with a rating of 4 OR Matriculation
exemption with at least E(40%) for Higher Grade
Mathematics & English or at least D(50%) for
Standard Grade Mathematics & English
Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences 98053 - BZG NSC with Mathematics and English passed at 360
(Botany and Zoology Major)
level 4 OR Matriculation exemption with at least
an E symbol for Higher Grade Mathematics and
English or at least a D symbol for Standard Grade
Mathematics and English.
Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences 98053 - GZB NSC (Degree) with Mathematics & English 360
(Genetics and Zoology or Botany/
passed with a rating of 4 OR Matriculation
Microbiology/Biochemistry/Physiology
exemption with at least E(40%) for Higher Grade
Major)
Mathematics & English or at least D(50%) for
Standard Grade Mathematics & English
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Undergraduate qualifications
Career choice Qualification Code Admission requirements NQF Credits
Life Sciences Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences 98053 - MAP NSC (Degree) with Mathematics & English 360
(Microbiology and Physiology Major)
passed with a rating of 4 OR Matriculation
exemption with at least E(40%) for Higher Grade
Mathematics & English or at least D(50%) for
Standard Grade Mathematics & English
Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences 98053 - MAZ NSC (Degree) with Mathematics & English 360
(Microbiology and Zoology Major)
passed with a rating of 4 OR Matriculation
exemption with at least E(40%) for Higher Grade
Mathematics & English or at least D(50%) for
Standard Grade Mathematics & English
Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences 98053 - PAZ NSC with Mathematics & English passed at level 360
(Physiology and Zoology Major)
4 OR matriculation exemption with at least
an E symbol for Higher Grade Mathematics &
English or at least a D symbol for Standard Grade
Mathematics and English
Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences 98053 - PPG NSC with Mathematics & English passed at level 360
(Psychology and Physiology Major)
4 OR matriculation exemption with at least
an E symbol for Higher Grade Mathematics &
English or at least a D symbol for Standard Grade
Mathematics and English
Honours degrees
Qualification Code Admission requirements NQF Credits
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Geography 98101 An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree with an average of 60%
or more. In instances where a student does not have an
average of 60% or more a submission may be made to the
relevant College to allow such a student admission. Students
must provide a written motivation of not more three pages
requesting admission to the college. Each college will determine
the requirements for the motivation. However, in considering
the application the college must take into account: the
relevant experience, work or otherwise, of the student;
the language capabilities of the student; alternative options for
access into the programme; any other factor deemed necessary
by the college.
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Bachelor of Consumer Sciences Hounours 98104 An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree with an average of 60%
or more. In instances where a student does not have an
average of 60% or more a submission may be made to the
relevant College to allow such a student admission. Students
must provide a written motivation of not more three pages
requesting admission to the college. Each college will determine
the requirements for the motivation. However, in considering
the application the college must take into account: the
relevant experience, work or otherwise, of the student;
the language capabilities of the student; alternative options for
access into the programme; any other factor deemed necessary
by the college.
120
Bachelor of Sciences Honours in
98102 An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree with an average of 60% 120
Enviromental Management
or more. In instances where a student does not have an
average of 60% or more a submission may be made to the
relevant College to allow such a student admission. Students
must provide a written motivation of not more three pages
requesting admission to the college. Each college will determine
the requirements for the motivation. However, in considering
the application the college must take into account: the
relevant experience, work or otherwise, of the student;
the language capabilities of the student; alternative options for
access into the programme; any other factor deemed necessary
by the college.
Honours degrees
Qualification Code Admission requirements NQF Credits
Bachelor of Science Honours in
98103 An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree with an average of 60% 120
Environmental Monitoring and Modelling
or more. In instances where a student does not have an
average of 60% or more a submission may be made to the
relevant College to allow such a student admission. Students
must provide a written motivation of not more three pages
requesting admission to the college. Each college will determine
the requirements for the motivation. However, in considering
the application the college must take into account: the
relevant experience, work or otherwise, of the student;
the language capabilities of the student; alternative options for
access into the programme; any other factor deemed necessary
by the college.
Bachelor of Science
98105 An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree with an average of 60% 120
Honours in Geography
or more. In instances where a student does not have an
average of 60% or more a submission may be made to the
relevant College to allow such a student admission. Students
must provide a written motivation of not more three pages
requesting admission to the college. Each college will determine
the requirements for the motivation. However, in considering
the application the college must take into account: the
relevant experience, work or otherwise, of the student;
the language capabilities of the student; alternative options for
access into the programme; any other factor deemed necessary
by the college.
Honours Bachelor of Arts in
05592 An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree with an average of 60% 120
Environmental Management
or more. In instances where a student does not have an
average of 60% or more a submission may be made to the
relevant College to allow such a student admission. Students
must provide a written motivation of not more three pages
requesting admission to the college. Each college will determine
the requirements for the motivation. However, in considering
the application the college must take into account: the
relevant experience, work or otherwise, of the student;
the language capabilities of the student; alternative options for
access into the programme; any other factor deemed necessary
by the college.
Honours Bachelor of Science in Botany 05606 An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree with an average of 60%
or more. In instances where a student does not have an
average of 60% or more a submission may be made to the
relevant College to allow such a student admission. Students
must provide a written motivation of not more three pages
requesting admission to the college. Each college will determine
the requirements for the motivation. However, in considering
the application the college must take into account: the
relevant experience, work or otherwise, of the student;
the language capabilities of the student; alternative options for
access into the programme; any other factor deemed necessary
by the college.
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College of Economic and Management Sciences College of Economic and Management Sciences
Undergraduate qualifications
Career choice Qualification Code Admission requirements NQF Credits
General Bachelor of Commerce (Generic) 98314 National Senior Certificate (NSC) with an
achievement of rating of 4 (50%) or better
360
This qualification is offered with the
in the language of learning and teaching. A
following major subjects:
student who does not qualify in terms of the
statutory or additional requirements, may
follow Unisa’s alternative pathways or apply
for admission to an appropriate diploma or
alternatively for a vocational higher certificate.
Accounting; Auditing; Business
Management; Economics; Industrial and
Organisational Psychology ; Internal
Auditing; Logistics; Public Administration
(only for the general BCom degree);
Quantitative Management; Statistics
(offered by CSET); Tourism Transport;
Transport Economics
Management Sciences Baccalaureus Technologiae: Business
Administration
Baccalaureus Technologiae:
Explosives Management
BTBAD Any National Diploma in the same field and
managerial experience. Please provide a letter
from your employer confirming the nature of
your work and working experience. People in
professional positions and who are self employed
can also apply for entrance to the course.
BTEXP National Diploma in Explosives Management.
Must register through employer
Baccalaureus Technologiae: Management BTMAN National Diploma in Management with
Business Business Management 3 and Business
Administration 3 or Office Administration 3
or Financial Accounting 3 as well as one of the
following: Marketing , Personnel Management
1, Purchasing Management 1 or Production
Management 1.
Bachelor of Administration 98315 National Senior Certificate (NSC) with an
achievement of rating of 4 (50%) or better
in the language of learning and teaching. A
student who does not qualify in terms of the
statutory or additional requirements, may
follow Unisa’s alternative pathways or apply
for admission to an appropriate diploma or
alternatively for a vocational higher certificate.
Bachelor of Business Administration 98316 National Senior Certificate (NSC) with an
achievement of rating of 4 (50%) or better
in the language of learning and teaching. A
student who does not qualify in terms of the
statutory or additional requirements, may
follow Unisa’s alternative pathways or apply
for admission to an appropriate diploma or
alternatively for a vocational higher certificate.
Bachelor of Commerce Strategic
Supply Management
02011 - SSP NSC Degree English 4 OR Matric Exemption
with English ‘E’ HG/’D’ SG
Bachelor of Commerce in Banking 98317 National Senior Certificate (NSC) with an
achievement of rating of 4 (50%) or better
in the language of learning and teaching. A
student who does not qualify in terms of the
statutory or additional requirements, may
follow Unisa’s alternative pathways or apply
for admission to an appropriate diploma or
alternatively for a vocational higher certificate.
Bachelor of Commerce in
Business Informatics
Bachelor of Commerce in
Business Management
98300 NSC with an achievement of rating of 4
(50%) or higher in the language of learning
and teaching. Students must have access to
a suitable microcomputer, the Internet and a
printer.
98310 National Senior Certificate (NSC) with an
achievement of rating of 4 (50%) or better
in the language of learning and teaching. A
student who does not qualify in terms of the
statutory or additional requirements, may
follow Unisa’s alternative pathways or apply
for admission to an appropriate diploma or
alternatively for a vocational higher certificate.
120
120
120
360
360
360
360
360
360
Undergraduate qualifications
Career choice Qualification Code Admission requirements NQF Credits
Management Sciences Bachelor of Commerce in
98306 National Senior Certificate (NSC) with an 360
Financial Management
achievement of rating of 4 (50%) or better
in the language of learning and teaching. A
student who does not qualify in terms of the
statutory or additional requirements, may
follow Unisa’s alternative pathways or apply
for admission to an appropriate diploma or
alternatively for a vocational higher certificate.
Bachelor of Commerce in
98307 National Senior Certificate (NSC) with an 360
Human Resource Management
achievement of rating of 4 (50%) or better
in the language of learning and teaching. A
student who does not qualify in terms of the
statutory or additional requirements, may
follow Unisa’s alternative pathways or apply
for admission to an appropriate diploma or
alternatively for a vocational higher certificate.
Bachelor of Commerce in Industrial and 98308 National Senior Certificate (NSC) with an 360
Organisational Psychology
achievement of rating of 4 (50%) or better
in the language of learning and teaching. A
student who does not qualify in terms of the
statutory or additional requirements, may
follow Unisa’s alternative pathways or apply
for admission to an appropriate diploma or
alternatively for a vocational higher certificate.
Bachelor of Commerce in
98301 National Senior Certificate (NSC) with an 360
Marketing Management
achievement of rating of 4 (50%) or better
in the language of learning and teaching. A
student who does not qualify in terms of the
statutory or additional requirements, may
follow Unisa’s alternative pathways or apply
for admission to an appropriate diploma or
alternatively for a vocational higher certificate.
Diploma in Administrative Management 98216 National Senior Certificate (NSC) with an
achievement rating of 4 (50%) or better in the
language of learning and teaching. A student
who does not qualify in terms of the statutory
or additional requirements, may follow Unisa’s
alternative pathways or apply for admission to
an appropriate vocational higher certificate.
360
Diploma in Banking 98224 National Senior Certificate (NSC) with an
achievement rating of 4 (50%) or better in the
language of learning and teaching. A student
who does not qualify in terms of the statutory
or additional requirements, may follow Unisa’s
alternative pathways or apply for admission to
an appropriate vocational higher certificate.
360
Diploma in Human
98211 National Senior Certificate (NSC) with an 360
Resource Management
achievement rating of 4 (50%) or better in the
language of learning and teaching. A student
who does not qualify in terms of the statutory
or additional requirements, may follow Unisa’s
alternative pathways or apply for admission to
an appropriate vocational higher certificate.
Diploma in Marketing Management 98202 National Senior Certificate (NSC) with an
achievement rating of 4 (50%) or better in the
language of learning and teaching. A student
who does not qualify in terms of the statutory
or additional requirements, may follow Unisa’s
alternative pathways or apply for admission to
an appropriate vocational higher certificate.
360
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College of Economic and Management Sciences College of Economic and Management Sciences
Undergraduate qualifications
Career choice Qualification Code Admission requirements NQF Credits
Management Sciences Diploma in Office Management
98217 National Senior Certificate (NSC) with an 360
and Technology
achievement rating of 4 (50%) or better in the
language of learning and teaching. A student
who does not qualify in terms of the statutory
or additional requirements, may follow Unisa’s
alternative pathways or apply for admission to
an appropriate vocational higher certificate.
Diploma in Public Administration 98203 National Senior Certificate (NSC) with an 360
and Management
achievement rating of 4 (50%) or better in the
language of learning and teaching. A student
who does not qualify in terms of the statutory
or additional requirements, may follow Unisa’s
alternative pathways or apply for admission to
an appropriate vocational higher certificate.
Diploma in Retail Management 98204 National Senior Certificate (NSC) with an
achievement rating of 4 (50%) or better in the
language of learning and teaching. A student
who does not qualify in terms of the statutory
or additional requirements, may follow Unisa’s
alternative pathways or apply for admission to
an appropriate vocational higher certificate.
360
Higher Certificate in Banking 98225 National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a
minimum of 30% in the language of learning
and teaching
120
National Diploma: Commercial Practice NDCML NSC with four 20 credit subjects with rating 3
including Afrikaans or English OR Senior Certificate
360
National Diploma: Entrepreneurship NDENT NSC with four 20 credit subjects with rating 3
including Afrikaans or English OR Senior Certificate
360
National Diploma:
NDEXP NSC with four 20 credit subjects with rating 3 360
Explosives Management
including Afrikaans or English OR Senior Certificate
(Must register through employers).
National Diploma:
NDLGF NSC with four 20 credit subjects with rating 3 360
Local Government Finance
including Afrikaans or English OR Senior Certificate
National Diploma: Management NDMNT NSC with four 20 credit subjects with rating 3
including Afrikaans or English OR Senior Certificate
360
National Diploma: Safety Management NDSMN NSC with four 20 credit subjects with rating 3
including Afrikaans or English OR Senior Certificate
360
Accounting Sciences Baccalaureus Technologiae: Taxation BTTXA National Diploma in Taxation. Prerequisites
are Cost and Management Accounting 3 and
Financial Accounting 3
120
Bachelor of Accounting Sciences in 98302 National Senior Certificate (NSC) with an 360
Financial Accounting
achievement of rating of 4 (50%) or better
in the language of learning and teaching. A
student who does not qualify in terms of the
statutory or additional requirements, may
follow Unisa’s alternative pathways or apply
for admission to an appropriate diploma or
alternatively for a vocational higher certificate.
Bachelor of Accounting Sciences in 98303 National Senior Certificate (NSC) with an 360
Internal Auditing
achievement of rating of 4 (50%) or better
in the language of learning and teaching. A
student who does not qualify in terms of
the statutory or additional requirements,
may follow Unisa’s alternative pathways or
apply for admission to an appropriate dipl or
alternatively for a vocational higher certificate.
Bachelor of Accounting Sciences in 98304 National Senior Certificate (NSC) with an 360
Management Accounting
achievement of rating of 4 (50%) or better
in the language of learning and teaching. A
student who does not qualify in terms of the
statutory or additional requirements, may
follow Unisa’s alternative pathways or apply
for admission to an appropriate diploma or
alternatively for a vocational higher certificate.
Undergraduate qualifications
Career choice Qualification Code Admission requirements NQF Credits
Accounting Sciences Diploma in Accounting Sciences 98200 National Senior Certificate (NSC) with an
achievement rating of 4 (50%) or better in the
language of learning and teaching. A student
who does not qualify in terms of the statutory
or additional requirements, may follow Unisa’s
alternative pathways or apply for admission to
an appropriate vocational higher certificate.
360
Higher Certificate in Accounting Sciences 98201 National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a
minimum of 30% in the language of learning
and teaching.
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National Diploma: Accounting NDACC National Higher Certificate Accountancy 360
National Diploma: Cost and
Management Accounting
NDCOS National Higher Certificate Accountancy 360
National Diploma: Internal Auditing NDINT National Higher Certificate: Accountancy 360
National Diploma: Taxation NDTXT National Higher Certificate: Accountancy 360
Economic Sciences Baccalaureus Technologiae:
BTTOU Diploma in Tourism Management. Please 120
Tourism Management
note that studens with a diploma in Travel
and Tourism will be expected to do bridging
modules.
Bachelor of Commerce in Economics 98305 National Senior Certificate (NSC) with an
achievement of rating of 4 (50%) or better
in the language of learning and teaching. A
student who does not qualify in terms of the
statutory or additional requirements, may
follow Unisa’s alternative pathways or apply
for admission to an appropriate diploma or
alternatively for a vocational higher certificate.
360
Bachelor of Commerce in
98311 National Senior Certificate (NSC) with an 360
Quantitative Management
achievement of rating of 4 (50%) or better
in the language of learning and teaching. A
student who does not qualify in terms of the
statutory or additional requirements, may
follow Unisa’s alternative pathways or apply
for admission to an appropriate diploma or
alternatively for a vocational higher certificate.
Bachelor of Commerce in
98312 National Senior Certificate (NSC) with an 360
Tourism Management
achievement of rating of 4 (50%) or better
in the language of learning and teaching. A
student who does not qualify in terms of the
statutory or additional requirements, may
follow Unisa’s alternative pathways or apply
for admission to an appropriate diploma or
alternatively for a vocational higher certificate.
Bachelor of Commerce in
98313 National Senior Certificate (NSC) with an 360
Transport and Logistics
achievement of rating of 4 (50%) or better
in the language of learning and teaching. A
student who does not qualify in terms of the
statutory or additional requirements, may
follow Unisa’s alternative pathways or apply
for admission to an appropriate diploma or
alternatively for a vocational higher certificate.
National Diploma: Tourism Management NDTRM NSC with four 20 credit subjects with rating
3 including Afrikaans or English OR Senior
Certificate
360
Law Bachelor of Commerce in Law 98309 National Senior Certificate (NSC) with an
achievement rating of 4 (50%) or better in the
language of learning and teaching. A student
who does not qualify in terms of the statutory
or additional requirements, may follow Unisa’s
alternative pathways or apply for admission to
an appropriate vocational higher certificate.
360
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College of Economic and Management Sciences College of Economic and Management Sciences
Honours degrees
Qualification Code Admission requirements NQF Credits
Bachelor of Accounting Sciences
98354 A BCompt (Management Accounting) Degree or Its equivalent, 120
Honours in Management Accounting
with at least two modules in Management Accounting passed at
NQF level 7 with an avaerage of 60% or better.
Bachelor of Administration
98449 An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree with an average of 60% or 120
Honours in Public Administration
more. In instances where a student does not have an average of
60% or more a submission may be made to the relevant College
to allow such a student admission. Students must provide a written
motivation of not more three pages requesting admission to the
college.
Bachelor of Commerce
98452 An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree with an average of 60% or 120
Honours in Business Management
more. Students need to have passed Strategic Management at the
exit level of the access qualification. In instances where a student
does not qualify in terms of the additional requirements they may
be admitted to the degree based on a written motivation to the
dept of Business Management or be required to register for an
SLP in Advanced Strategic Management
Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Industrial 98351 An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree with an average of 60% or more. 120
and Organisational Psychology
In instances where a student does not have an average of 60% or
more a submission may be made to the relevant College to allow
such a student admission. Students must provide a written motivation
of not more three pages requesting admission to the college.
Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Logistics 98453 An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree with an average of 60% or more.
In instances where a student does not have an average of 60% or
more a submission may be made to the relevant College to allow
such a student admission. Students must provide a written motivation
of not more three pages requesting admission to the college.
120
Bachelor of Commerce
98464 An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree with an average of 60% or more. 120
Honours in Transport Economics
In instances where a student does not have an average of 60% or
more a submission may be made to the relevant College to allow
such a student admission. Students must provide a written motivation
of not more three pages requesting admission to the college.
Honours Bachelor of
04014 Appropriate Bachelor of Administration degree with 60% in 120
Administration in Economics
Economics 3. Students may not register for any of the papers
concurrently with MICECHV and MACECHJ without the approval
from the Chair of the Department.
Honours Bachelor of Arts in Economics 04162 Appropriate Bachelor’s degree with 60% in Economics 3.
Students may not register for any of the papers concurrently with
MICECHV and MACECHJ without the approval from the Chair of
the Department.
120
Honours Bachelor of Commerce in
0409X - FIN Appropriate Bachelor’s degree with Financial Accounting 3 and 120
Accounting Financial Accounting
Management Accounting 3
Honours Bachelor of Commerce in Business 05207 - MAR Appropriate Bachelor’s degree with Business Management 120
Management Marketing Management
3. Students must have encluded MNG301 plus 4 Marketing
Management modules in their degrees.
Honours Bachelor of
04073 Appropriate Bachelor of Administration degree with 60% in 120
Commerce in Economics
Economics 3. Students may not register for any of the papers
concurrently with MICECHV and MACECHJ without the approval
from the Chair of the Department.
Honours degrees
Qualification Code Admission requirements NQF Credits
Honours Bachelor of Commerce in
0572X - N10 A student must have passed Quantitative Management 3 with 120
Financial Modelling
an average of at least 60% or an equivalent course subject to
the discretion of the postgraduate admissions committee of the
Department of Decision Sciences and be proficient in a scientific
programming language such as Fortran, Pascal, Delphi, C or C++,
Mathematica, Matlab or Octave and the use of a spreadsheet
program such as Excel, Lotus, QuattroPro, Open Office or
Gnumeric and have access to a computer and printer.
Honours Bachelor of Commerce in
05738 - N10 A student must have passed Operations Research 3 with an 120
Operations Research
average of at least 60% or an equivalent course subject to the
discretion of the postgraduate admissions committee of the
Department of Decision Sciences and be proficient in a scientific
programming language such as Fortran, Pascal, Delphi, C or C++,
Mathematica, Matlab or Octave and the use of a spreadsheet
program such as Excel, Lotus, QuattroPro, Open Office or
Gnumeric and have access to a computer and printer
Honours Bachelor of Science in
Financial Modelling
Honours Bachelor of Science in
Operations Research
05746 - N10 A student must have passed Quantitative Management 3 with
an average of at least 60% or an equivalent course subject to
the discretion of the postgraduate admissions committee of the
Department of Decision Sciences and be proficient in a scientific
programming language such as Fortran, Pascal, Delphi, C or C++,
Mathematica, Matlab or Octave and the use of a spreadsheet
program such as Excel, Lotus, QuattroPro, Open Office or
Gnumeric and have access to a computer and printer
0460X - N10 A student must have passed Operations Research 3 with an
average of at least 60% or an equivalent course subject to the
discretion of the postgraduate admissions committee of the
Department of Decision Sciences and be proficient in a scientific
programming language such as Fortran, Pascal, Delphi, C or C++,
Mathematica, Matlab or Octave and the use of a spreadsheet
program such as Excel, Lotus, QuattroPro, Open Office or
Gnumeric and have access to a computer and printer
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Postgraduate diplomas
Qualification Code Admission requirements NQF Credits
Postgraduate Diploma in
0569X A SAICA-accredited bachelor¿s degree or a dedicated
120
Accounting Sciences
Advanced Diploma in Accounting Sciences, neither of which
should be older than three years, or their equivalent
Postgraduate Diploma in
98255 A Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting Sciences based on the 120
Applied Accounting Sciences
SAICA-accredited syllabus of CTA level 1, which is not more
than three years old, and with all the modules passed in the
same academic year (including the supplementary examination).
The following candidates may also apply for admission to this
qualification: those who attempted a CTA level 2 equivalent,
based on the whole SAICA-accredited syllabus during the
two preceding years; those who attempted the Postgraduate
Diploma in Applied Accounting Sciences (CTA level 2) during
the two preceding years, and those with a CTA, the validity of
which has expired for purposes of admission to SAICA’s QE1
Postgraduate Diploma in Business
98215 An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree, or Advanced Diploma with 120
Administration
an average of 60% or more in either qualification
Postgraduate Diploma in
98227 An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree, or an appropriate Advanced 120
Human Resource Development
Diploma with an average of 60% or more. In instances where a
student does not have an average of 60% or more a submission may
be made to the relevant College to allow such a student admission.
Postgraduate Diploma in
98228 An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree, or an appropriate Advanced 120
Human Resource Management
Diploma with an average of 60% or more. In instances where a
student does not have an average of 60% or more a submission may
be made to the relevant College to allow such a student admission.
Postgraduate Diploma in Internal Auditing 98207 A BCompt (Internal Auditing) degree or its equivalent or a
dedicated Advanced Diploma in Accounting Sciences
120
Postgraduate Diploma in
98209 An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree, or an appropriate Advanced 120
Labour Relations Management
Diploma with an average of 60% or more. In instances where a
student does not have an average of 60% or more a submission
may be made to the relevant College to allow such a student
admission.
Postgraduate Diploma in
98205 A CIMA-accredited bachelor’s degree, for instance a BCompt 120
Management Accounting
(Management Accounting) degree or a dedicated Advanced
Diploma in Accounting Sciences, or their equivalent. Candidates
with a similar, but not CIMA-accredited, bachelor’s degree
may also apply for admission to this qualification, but will be
admitted to CIMA’s strategic-level examinations only once they
have complied with the additional requirements set by CIMA in
this regard
Postgraduate Diploma in
98206 An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree, or an appropriate Advanced 120
Marketing Management
Diploma with an average of 60% or more. In instances where a
student does not have an average of 60% or more a submission may
be made to the relevant College to allow such a student admission.
Postgraduate Diploma in
98212 An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree, or an appropriate Advanced 120
Organisational Development
Diploma with an average of 60% or more. In instances where a
student does not have an average of 60% or more a submission may
be made to the relevant College to allow such a student admission.
Postgraduate Diploma in
98208 An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree, or an appropriate Advanced 120
Public Administration
Diploma with an average of 60% or more. In instances where a
student does not have an average of 60% or more a submission may
be made to the relevant College to allow such a student admission.
Postgraduate Diploma in Risk
98210 An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree, or an appropriate Advanced 120
Management
Diploma with an average of 60% or more. In instances where a
student does not have an average of 60% or more a submission may
be made to the relevant College to allow such a student admission.
Postgraduate Diploma in Taxation 98256 A BCompt (Financial Accounting) degree or its equivalent or
a BCompt (Taxation) degree or its equivalent, or a dedicated
Advanced Diploma in Accounting Sciences
120
Postgraduate Diploma in
98213 An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree, or an appropriate Advanced 120
Transport and Logisticts
Diploma with an average of 60% or more. In instances where a
student does not have an average of 60% or more a submission may
be made to the relevant College to allow such a student admission.
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College of Education
Undergraduate qualifications
Career choice Qualification Code Admission requirements NQF Credits
Education Advanced Certificate in Education 97586 4 year professional teaching qualification (480 120
(Computer-Integrated Education)
credits) AND either NSC OR Senior Certificate
Advanced Certificate in Education 93017 3 year professional teaching qualification in the 120
(Mathematics: Intermediate and
field of Mathematics or ANY 4 year teaching
Senior Phase)
qualification (480 credits) AND either NSC OR
Senior Certificate
Advanced Certificate in Education 93017 - ACE Senior Certificate AND a recognised 4 year 120
(Mathematics: Intermediate and Senior
Phase) Mathematics: Intermediate and
Senior Phase
professional teaching qualification (480 credits).
Advanced Certificate in Education 93017 - NEW Senior Certificate AND either a 3 year
120
(Mathematics: Intermediate and Senior
recognised professional teaching qualification
Phase)
(360 credits) with Mathematics as principal
teaching subject OR a 4 year recognised
teaching qualification (480 credits).
Advanced Certificate in Education 93017 - N06 Senior Certificate AND a recognised 4 year 120
(Mathematics: Intermediate
and Senior Phase)
professional teaching qualification (480 credits).
Advanced Certificate in Education : 93025 Senior Certificate AND either a 3 year
120
Natural Science
recognised professional teaching qualification
(360 credits) with Natural Sciences as principal
teaching subject OR a 4 year recognised
teaching qualification (480 credits).
Advanced Certificate in Education: 03824 4 year professional teaching qualification (480 120
Educational Leadership
credits) and 3 years teaching experience AND
either NSC OR Senior Certificate. School
principals with a three-year professional
education diploma (evaluated M+3) with
certified proof, at first registration from the
relevant education department that such
a student is already employed as a school
principal
Advanced Certificate in Education: 03824 - NEW Senior Certificate AND either a 4 year
120
Educational Leadership
professional teaching qualification (480 credits)
OR a school principal with a recognised 3 year
professional teaching qualification (360 credits).
Advanced Certificate in Education: English 03832 Senior Certificate AND either a 4 year
professional teaching qualification (480 credits)
OR 3 year professional teaching qualification
with English as major teaching subject.
120
Advanced Certificate in Education: 03972 Senior Certificate AND a recognised 4 year 120
Inclusive Education (Barriers To Learning:
Learning Difficulties)
professional teaching qualification (480 credits).
Advanced Certificate in Education: Life 03859 Senior Certificate AND either a 3 year recognised 120
Orientation
professional teaching qualification (360 credits)
OR a 4 year recognised teaching qualification
(480 credits).
Advanced Certificate in Education: 03964 Senior Certificate AND a 3 year recognised 120
Technology Education: General Education
and Training Band
professional teaching qualification (360 credits)
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood 02593 Senior Certificate with Matriculation Exemption 480
Development: Foundation Phase)
Or NSC with Degree admission Or qualify for
Conditional Exemption from the Matriculation
Board. All students registering for this
qualification, must do their teaching practicals
in South Africa.
Bachelor of Education (Intermediate and 02607 Senior Certificate with Matriculation Exemption 480
Senior Phase)
Or NSC with Degree admission Or qualify for
Conditional Exemption from the Matriculation
Board. All students registering from 2009
for this qualification, must do their teaching
practicals in South Africa.
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Undergraduate qualifications
Career choice Qualification Code Admission requirements NQF Credits
Education Bachelor of Education (Senior and Further 02615 Senior Certificate with Matriculation Exemption 480
Education and Training Phases)
Or NSC with Degree admission Or qualify for
Conditional Exemption from the Matriculation
Board. All students registering from 2009
for this qualification, must do their teaching
practicals in South Africa.
Higher Certificate in Adult Basic
Education and Training
97942 - NEW Grade 12 or Senior Certificate 120
Higher Diploma in Adult Basic Education 02488 - NEW Senior or School leaving certificate with at least
5 subjects on Higher Grade and/or Standard
Grade Or qualify for Conditional Exemption
from the Matriculation Board Or NSC with
Diploma admission.
360
Honours degrees
Qualification Code Admission requirements NQF Credits
Honours Bachelor of Education -
05347 - NEW An approved 4 year Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood 120
with specialisation in
Development OR an approved 3 year Degree with a
Early Childhood Development
Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Early Childhood
Development or Foundation Phase or equivalent qualification
AND after approval was obtained through the selection process
Honours Bachelor of Education - with 05320 - NEW Approved Bachelors degree and a Postgraduate Certificate in 120
specialisation in Educational Management
Education or A Four-year composite degree in Education or
equivalent or A three year Teachers Diploma and an additional
recognised one year teaching qualification
Honours Bachelor of Education - with 9501X - NEW Approved Bachelors degree and a Postgraduate Certificate in 120
specialisation in Environmental Education
Education or A Four-year composite degree in Education or
equivalent or A three year Teachers Diploma and an additional
recognised one year teaching qualification
Honours Bachelor of Education - with 05355 - NEW Approved Bachelors degree and a Postgraduate Certificate in 120
specialisation in Inclusive Education
Education or A Four-year composite degree in Education or
equivalent or A three year Teachers Diploma and an additional
recognised one year teaching qualification
Honours Bachelor of Education - with 95001 - NEW An approved 4 year Bachelor of Education degree with
120
specialisation in Mathematics Education
Mathematics passed up to 2nd level OR an approved 3 year
Degree with Mathematics passed up to 2nd level with a
Postgraduate Certificate in Education or equivalent qualification.
Admission must first be approved.
Honours Bachelor of Education - with 95028 - NEW An approved 4 year Bachelor of Education degree with a major 120
specialisation in Natural Science Education
in Life or Physical Sciences at a 2nd year level OR an approved
3 year Degree with a major in Life or Physical Sciences at a
2nd year level with a Postgraduate Certificate in Education or
equivalent qualification.
Honours Bachelor of Education
05363 - NEW An approved 4 year Bachelor of Education degree with
120
(specialisation in School Guidance
Psychology 3 OR an approved 3 year Degree with Psychology
and Counselling)
3 with a Postgraduate Certificate in Education or equivalent
qualification AND after approval was obtained through the
selection process
Honours
Qualification Code Admission requirements NQF Credits
Bachelor of Education endorsement
specialisation in Educational Management
03190 An approved HONS BEd degree. 120
Bachelor of Education endorsement
03174 An approved HONS BEd degree AND Psychology 3 AS WELL 120
specialisation in School Guidance &
Counselling
AS approval after the selection process.
Endorsement specialisation Special Needs
Education
0376X An approved HONS BEd degree. 120
Endorsement: specialisation in Adult Basic
Education and Training
0538X An approved HONS BEd degree. 120
Endorsement: specialisation in Early
05304 An approved HONS BEd degree as well as approval after the 120
Childhood Development
selection process.
Honours Bachelor of Education 05312 - NEW Approved Bachelors degree and a Postgraduate Certificate in
Education or A Four-year composite degree in Education or
equivalent or A three year Teachers Diploma and an additional
recognised one year teaching qualification
Honours Bachelor of Education -
with specialisation in
Adult Basic Education and Training
Postgraduate diplomas and certificates
05371 - NEW Approved Bachelors degree and a Postgraduate Certificate in
Education or A Four-year composite degree in Education or
equivalent or A three year Teachers Diploma and an additional
recognised one year teaching qualification
Qualification Code Admission requirements NQF Credits
Postgraduate Certificate in Education
02631 - FDP Grade 12 or Senior Certificate and a Recognised Degree with 120
(Foundation Phase and Early Childhood
1 school subject at least up to 2nd year level and 2 official
Development) Foundation Phase
languages on 1st year level. All students registering from 2009
for this qualification, must do their teaching practicals in South
Africa.
Postgraduate Certificate in Education
02623 - NEW Grade 12 or Senior Certificate and a Recognised Degree with 120
(Intermediate and Senior Phase)
2 school subjects up to 2nd year level and 2 official languages
on 1st year level. All students registering for this qualification,
must do their teaching practicals in South Africa.
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Senior 03980 - NEW Grade 12 or Senior Certificate and a Recognised Degree with 2 120
Phase and Further Education and Training)
school subjects with one at least on 2nd year level and the other
on 1st year level. All students registering from 2009 for this
qualification, must do their teaching practicals in South Africa.
Postgraduate Diploma in Tertiary Education 03115 - NEW A Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent NQF level 6 qualification. 120
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College of Human Sciences College of Human Sciences
Undergraduate qualifications
Career choice Qualification Code Admission requirements NQF Credits
General Bachelor of Arts
99311 Senior Certificate with Matriculation Exemption
Or NSC with Degree admission Or qualify for
360
This qualification is offered with the
Conditional Exemption from the Matriculation
following major subjects:
Board
Visual and
Performance Arts
African Languages (Northern Sotho,
Southern Sotho, Tsonga, Tswana,
Venda, Xhosa, Zulu); African Politics;
Afrikaans; Ancient History; Ancient
Near Eastern Culture; Anthropology;
Arabic; Archaeology; Art History; Biblical
Archaeology; Biblical Studies; Classical
Culture; Communication Science;
Community Ministry; Congregational
Ministry; Criminology; Development
Studies; Economics; English; French;
General Education; Geography;
History; History of Music; Industrial and
Organisational Psychology; Information
Science; International Politics; Islamic
Studies; Italian; Linguistics; Mandarin
Chinese; Mathematics; Music in World
Cultures Today; New Testament;
Old Testament; Philosophy; Politics;
Portuguese; Private Law; Psychology;
Public Administration; Religious Studies;
Scripture Studies; Sociology; Statistics;
Theologies in Context; Theory of
Literature; Welfare Science; World
Languages and Literature;
Advanced University Diploma in Visual
Arts
Bachelor of Arts (Culture and Arts)
Multimedia Studies:
Audiovisual Multimedia
Bachelor of Arts (Culture and Arts)
Multimedia Studies:
Computer-Generated Multimedia
Bachelor of Arts (Culture and Arts)
Multimedia Studies:
Multimedia in Digital Visual Arts
Bachelor of Arts (Culture and Arts)
Multimedia Studies: Visual Multimedia
02860 A three or four year visual arts or multi-media degree
and the submission of a body of practical work. Prior
permission must be obtained from the department.
02305 - MA1 Permission letter from the Department of Art
History, Visual Arts and Musicology AND Senior
Certificate with Matriculation Exemption Or NSC
with Degree admission Or qualify for Conditional
Exemption from the Matriculation Board
02305 - MC1 Permission letter from the Department of Art
History,Visual Arts and Musicology AND Senior
Certificate with Matriculation Exemption Or NSC
with Degree admission Or qualify for Conditional
Exemption from the Matriculation Board
02305 - MMD Permission letter from the Department of Art
History,Visual Arts and Musicology AND Senior
Certificate with Matriculation Exemption Or NSC
with Degree admission Or qualify for Conditional
Exemption from the Matriculation Board
02305 - MV1 Permission letter from the Department of Art
History,Visual Arts and Musicology AND Senior
Certificate with Matriculation Exemption Or NSC
with Degree admission Or qualify for Conditional
Exemption from the Matriculation Board
Bachelor of Musicology 99308 Grade 5 Music Theory (Unisa) OR Music for Matric
Or Grade 6 Music Theory AND Senior Certificate
with Matriculation Exemption OR NSC with Degree
admission OR qualify for Conditional Exemption
from the Matriculation Board
Bachelor of Visual Arts 02224 Permission letter from the Department of Art
History,Visual Arts and Musicology AND Senior
Certificate with Matriculation Exemption Or NSC
with Degree admission Or qualify for Conditional
Exemption from the Matriculation Board
120
360
360
360
360
360
480
Undergraduate qualifications
Career choice Qualification Code Admission requirements NQF Credits
Visual and
Performers Licentiate in
03409 - CLA Grade 7 Theory of Music & Grade 8 in Clarinet 120
Performance Arts Music (2nd) Clarinet
Performers Licentiate in Music (2nd) Flute 03409 - FLU Grade 7 Theory of Music & Grade 8 in Flute 120
Performers Licentiate in
Music (2nd) Organ
03409 - ORG Grade 7 Theory of Music & Grade 8 in Organ 120
Performers Licentiate in
Music (2nd) Piano
03409 - PIA Grade 7 Theory of Music & Grade 8 in Piano 120
Performers Licentiate in
Music (2nd) Recorder
03409 - REC Grade 7 Theory of Music & Grade 8 in Recorder 120
Performers Licentiate in
Music (2nd) Singing (Soprano)
03409 - SIS Grade 7 Theory of Music & Grade 8 in Singing 120
Teachers Licentiate in Music (2nd) Flute 03417 - FLU Senior Certificate, at least 18 years old, Grade 7
Theory of Music & Grade 8 in Flute
120
Teachers Licentiate in Music (2nd) Piano 03417 - PIA Senior Certificate, at least 18 years old, Grade 7
Theory of Music & Grade 8 in Piano
120
Teachers Licentiate in
03417 - REC Senior Certificate, at least 18 years old, Grade 7 120
Music (2nd) Recorder
Theory of Music & Grade 8 in Recorder
Psychology Bachelor of Arts (Health Sciences and 02313 - APP Senior Certificate with Matriculation Exemption Or 360
Social Services) Applied Psychology for
NSC with Degree admission Or qualify for Conditional
Professional Contexts
Exemption from the Matriculation Board
Bachelor of Arts (Health Sciences and 02313 - CHP A registration as a professional practitioner in a 360
Social Services) Community and Health
health field such as physiotherapy, occupational
Psychology
therapy, radiography, etc AND Senior Certificate
with Matriculation Exemption Or NSC with Degree
admission Or qualify for Conditional Exemption
from the Matriculation Board
Bachelor of Arts (Health Sciences and 02313 - COU Senior Certificate with Matriculation Exemption Or 360
Social Services) Psychological Counselling
NSC with Degree admission Or qualify for Conditional
Exemption from the Matriculation Board
Health Professions Bachelor of Arts (Health Sciences 02313 - HM9 A registration as a professional practitioner in a 360
and Related and Social Services) Health Services
health field such as physiotherapy, occupational
Clinical Sciences Management & Public Administration
therapy, radiography, etc AND Senior Certificate
with Matriculation Exemption OR NSC with Degree
admission Or qualify for Conditional Exemption from
the Matriculation Board
Bachelor of Arts in Nursing Science 0216X - HHS Current registration with the SA Nursing Council 360
Health Services Management and
or equivalent registering body as a professional
Education
Nurse AND Senior Certificate with Matriculation
Exemption Or NSC with Degree admission
Or qualify for Conditional Exemption from the
Matriculation Board
Bachelor of Arts in Nursing Science 0216X - HSM Current registration with the SA Nursing Council 360
Health Services Management, Education
or equivalent registering body as a professional
and Community Health
Nurse AND Senior Certificate with Matriculation
Exemption OR NSC with Degree admission
OR qualify for Conditional Exemption from the
Matriculation Board
Social Sciences Bachelor of Arts (Health Sciences and 02313 - WFS Senior Certificate with Matriculation Exemption Or 360
Social Services) Welfare Science
NSC with Degree admission Or qualify for Conditional
Exemption from the Matriculation Board
Bachelor of Arts (Human and Social 02291 - D11 Senior Certificate with Matriculation Exemption Or 360
Studies) Development Studies
NSC with Degree admission Or qualify for Conditional
Exemption from the Matriculation Board
Bachelor of Arts (Human and Social 02291 - PPE Senior Certificate with Matriculation Exemption Or 360
Studies) Philosophy, Politics and
NSC with Degree admission Or qualify for Conditional
Economics
Exemption from the Matriculation Board
Bachelor of Arts in International Relations 99302 Senior Certificate with Matriculation Exemption Or 360
and Diplomacy
NSC with Degree admission Or qualify for Conditional
Exemption from the Matriculation Board
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Undergraduate qualifications
Career choice Qualification Code Admission requirements NQF Credits
Social Sciences Bachelor of Arts in Political Leadership 99304 Senior Certificate with Matriculation Exemption Or 360
and Citizenship
NSC with Degree admission Or qualify for Conditional
Exemption from the Matriculation Board
Bachelor of Information Science 99310 - GEN Senior Certificate with Matriculation Exemption
Or NSC with Degree admission Or qualify for
Conditional Exemption from the Matriculation Board
360
Bachelor of Social Work 99309 - GEN Senior Certificate with Matriculation Exemption
Or NSC with Degree admission Or qualify for
Conditional Exemption from the Matriculation Board
480
Diploma in Youth Development 02461 Senior or School leaving certificate with at least 5
subjects on Higher Grade and/or Standard Grade
Or qualify for Conditional Exemption from the
Matriculation Board Or NSC with Diploma admission.
240
Higher Certificate in Archives and 98577 NSC with four 20 credit subjects 3 OR
120
Records Management
Senior Certificate
Family Ecology and Bachelor of Arts (Human and Social 02291 - C11 Senior Certificate with Matriculation Exemption 360
Consumer Sciences Studies) Community Development
Or NSC with Degree admission Or qualify for
Conditional Exemption from the Matriculation Board
Bachelor of Arts (Human and Social 02291 - GEN Senior Certificate with Matriculation Exemption 360
Studies)
Or NSC with Degree admission Or qualify for
Conditional Exemption from the Matriculation Board
Public
Management and
services
Languages
Linguistics and
Literature
Communication,
Journalism and
Related Studies
Philosophy,
Religion and
Theology
Bachelor of Arts (Human and Social
Studies) Public Administration and
Communication Facilitation
Bachelor of Arts in Government,
Administration and Development
02291 - PAF Senior Certificate with Matriculation Exemption
Or NSC with Degree admission Or qualify for
Conditional Exemption from the Matriculation
Board
99301 Senior Certificate with Matriculation Exemption
Or NSC with Degree admission Or qualify for
Conditional Exemption from the Matriculation
Board
Bachelor of Arts in Policy Studies 99303 Senior Certificate with Matriculation Exemption
Or NSC with Degree admission Or qualify for
Conditional Exemption from the Matriculation
Board
Bachelor of Arts (Languages and
Literature) Creative Writing
Bachelor of Arts in Communication
Science
National Diploma: Public Relations
Management
02283 - N11 Senior Certificate with Matriculation Exemption
Or NSC with Degree admission Or qualify for
Conditional Exemption from the Matriculation
Board
98051 Senior Certificate with Matriculation Exemption
Or NSC with Degree admission Or qualify for
Conditional Exemption from the Matriculation
Board
DPUBR NSC with four 20 credit subjects 3 OR Senior
Certificate Grade 12 certificate.
Bachelor of Theology 99305 Senior Certificate with Matriculation Exemption
Or NSC with Degree admission Or qualify
for Conditional Exemption from the
Matriculation Board
360
360
360
360
360
360
360
Honours degrees
Qualification Code Admission requirements NQF Credits
Bachelor of Arts Honours in African Languages 99306 A Bachelors degree and have passed a third level course in an
African language with 60% and a good command in English
120
Bachelor of Arts Honours in African Politics 99307 Bachelors degree with African Politics 3 as a major Or an
equivalent course passed at another university.
120
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Afrikaans Language 99401 - LAN Bachelor’s degree with 60% pass in Afrikaans as a major 120
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Afrikaans Literature 99435 - LIT Bachelor’s degree with 60% pass in Afrikaans as a major 120
Bachelor of Arts Honours in
99402 Bachelors degree or an equivalent qualification and have passed 120
Ancient Near Eastern Studies
third level course in one of the following subjects: Ancient Near
Eastern studies, Biblical Studies, Biblical Archaeology, Ancient studies
or any other related major approved by the Chair of department
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Anthropology 99403 Bachelors degree with an average of 60% pass in
Anthropology as major.
120
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Applied Linguistics 99405 Bachelor’s degree with 60% pass in a language or linguistics
as a major.
120
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Arabic 99404 Bachelors degree or an equivalent qualification with Arabic 3 120
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Archaeology 99406 Bahelor’s degree with an average of 60% pass in Archaeology
as a major.
120
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Art History 99407 A Bachelors Degree with Art History as a major with an average
mark of 60% at third level
120
Bachelor of Arts Honours in
99408 Bachelors degree with Biblical Archaeology as a major or any 120
Biblical Archaeology
other Bachelors degree. In the latter case students will have to
complete
a compulsory module which will introduce them to the subject
Biblical Archaeology
Bachelor of Arts Honours in
99409 - Bachelors degree with applicable major subject 120
Biblical Studies New Testament
NEW
Bachelor of Arts Honours in
Biblical Studies Old Testament
99436 - OLD Bachelors degree with applicable major subject 120
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Classical Hebrew 99424 Bachelor’s degree with Classical Hebrew 3 120
Bachelor of Arts Honours in
Classical Studies Ancient History
99410 - ANH An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree 120
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Classical Studies
Classical Culture (Greek or Latin)
99437 - CGL An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree 120
Bachelor of Arts Honours in English Studies 99411 Students who obtained an average of less than 60% for English
III, or passed English III six or more years earlier, will not be
admitted automatically to the course. Admission will be at the
discretion of the Chairperson of the Department and will be
made on the basis of the applicant’s full academic record and
such other factors as seem relevant. Applicants who fall into
this category must understand that the onus will be on them to
provide full, detailed transcripts of their academic record.
120
Bachelor of Arts Honours in History 99412 Bachelor’s degree with History as a major subject or have
passed another major equivalent to History
120
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Information Science 99413 Bachelors degree with Information Science or Archival Science
as a major subject
120
Bachelor of Arts Honours in
99414 Bachelor’s degree with International Politics as a major or 120
International Politics
equivalent course
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Islamic Studies 99415 Bachelor’s degree with Islamic Studies as a major subject or in
a related human science discipline approved by the Chair of the
Department.
120
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Judaica 99416 Bachelor’s degree with a major in Modern Hebrew-Judaica or Judaica 120
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Linguistics 99417 Bachelor’s degree with 60% pass in a language or linguistics
as a major.
120
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Media Studies 99418 Bachelor’s degree with at least 5 Communication Science
modules on 3rd level with an average of 60% - with at
least two modules in the area of specialisation. A research
methodology module on the third level of the undergraduate
degree must also be completed
(if not, please contact the Department).
120
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Honours degrees
Qualification Code Admission requirements NQF Credits
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Modern European 99419 Bachelor’s degree 60% in applicable major subject, but students 120
Languages and Literature
with less than 60% may apply
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Philosophy 99420 Bachelor’s degree 60% in Philosophy as major subject. 120
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Politics 99421 Bachelors degree with Politics as major. 120
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Psychology 99422 Bachelor’s degree with 60% for Psychology III, obtained less
than 6 years ago, a Research Methodology and Psychopathology
passed at undergraduate courses. OR 4 year Bachelor’s degree
with Psychology III OR a Bachelor’s degree with Psychology III
and postgraduate certificate/diploma, a Reseach methodology
and Psychopathology passed at undergraduate courses
120
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Psychology Applied 99422 - APP Bachelor’s degree with 60% for Psychology III, obtained less 120
Psychology for Professional Context
than 6 years ago, a Research Methodology and Psychopathology
passed at undergraduate courses. OR 4 year Bachelor’s degree
with Psychology III OR a Bachelor’s degree with Psychology III
and postgraduate certificate/diploma, a Reseach methodology
and Psychopathology passed at undergraduate courses
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Psychology
99422 - CHP Bachelor’s degree with 60% for Psychology III, obtained less 120
Community and Health Psychology
than 6 years ago, a Research Methodology and Psychopathology
passed at undergraduate courses. OR 4 year Bachelor’s degree
with Psychology III OR a Bachelor’s degree with Psychology III
and postgraduate certificate/diploma, a Reseach methodology
and Psychopathology passed at undergraduate courses
Bachelor of Arts Honours in
99422 - COU Bachelor’s degree with 60% for Psychology III, obtained less 120
Psychology Psychological Counselling
than 6 years ago, a Research Methodology and Psychopathology
passed at undergraduate courses. OR 4 year Bachelor’s degree
with Psychology III OR a Bachelor’s degree with Psychology III
and postgraduate certificate/diploma, a Reseach methodology
and Psychopathology passed at undergraduate courses
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Religious Studies 99423 Bachelor’s degree with Religious Studies as a major 120
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Social Behaviour
Studies in HIV/AIDS (HIV/AIDS)
99425 - HIV An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree. 120
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Sociology 99426 A Bachelors degree with an average of 60% for Sociology
as a major.”
120
Bachelor of Arts Honours in
Theory of Literature
99427 An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree 120
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Translation Studies 99428 Bachelor’s degree with 60% in a major. A high degree of
proficiency in the two languages chosen is required. Students
without a language major may be required to pass a translation
aptitude test before admission is granted(Refer to Department
of Linguistics)
120
Bachelor of Theology Honours in
99429 B Th degree or equivalent Theological qualification with a major 120
New Testament
in the relevant discipline
Bachelor of Theology Honours in Old Testament 99430 B Th degree or equivalent Theological qualification with a major
in the relevant discipline
120
Bachelor of Theology Honours in
99431 B Th degree or equivalent Theological qualification with a major 120
Practical Theology
in the relevant discipline
Bachelor of Theology Honours in
99433 B Th degree or equivalent Theological qualification with a major 120
Systematic Theology
in the relevant discipline
Bachelor of Theology Honours in
99434 B Th degree or equivalent Theological qualification with a major 120
Theological Ethics
in the relevant discipline
Honours Bachelor of Arts in Archival Science 0555X - N11 A BTech Archival Studies Or a three-year Bachelors degree and
a Post Diploma Certificate in Archival Studies Or a three-year
degree and another tertiary qualification in Archival Science or
Record Studies Or a three year degree and at least ten years
full-time experience as an archivist or records manager, provided
that the Chair of the Department may prescribe an assignment,
oral or a written examination as an additional requirement for
admission.
120
Honours Bachelor of Arts in Communication 04235 - ORK Bachelor’s degree with at least 5 Communication Science 120
Organisational Communication
modules on 3rd level with an average of 60% - with at least two
modules in the area of specialisation. A research methodology
module on the third level of the undergraduate degree must also
be completed (if not, please contact the Department).
Honours degrees
Qualification Code Admission requirements NQF Credits
Honours Bachelor of Arts in
Development Studies
05150 - NEW A Bachelors degree with at least 60% in the final-level modules. 120
Honours Bachelor of Arts in Gender Studies 05266 Bachelor’s degree with 60% in applicable major subject 120
Honours Bachelor of Arts in Musicology 05185 Bachelors degree with a major in one of the following subjects:
Music in History and Society, History of Music, Music in World
Cultures Today or any equivalent music major and have passed
a major with an average of 60%. Degree completed more than
five years must be referred to the Chair of the Department for
approval.
120
Honours Bachelor of Arts in
04421 Bachelor’s degree with an average of 60% and Sociology as a 120
Social Science in Sociology
major
Honours Bachelor of Musicology Historical 04456 - HST A BMus degree. Students who obtained their degree more than
five years ago may be required to take one or more papers
from the undergraduate BMus curriculum of the University.
120
Honours Bachelor of Musicology Theoretical 04456 - THR A BMus degree. Students who obtained their degree more than
five years ago may be required to take one or more papers
from the undergraduate BMus curriculum of the University.
120
Honours Bachelor of Theology in
05290 - NEW BTh degree or equivalent Theological qualification; or a diploma 120
Christian Spirituality
or licentiate in theology from a recognised theological college
or seminary, or a bachelors’ degree accompanied by diploma or
certificate in theology
Honours Bachelor of Theology in Church History 0474X BTh degree or equivalent Theological qualification with a major
in the relevant discipline
120
Honours Bachelor of Theology in Missiology 05010 B Th degree or equivalent Theological qualification with a major
in the relevant discipline
120
Postgraduate diplomas and certificates
Qualification Code Admission requirements NQF Credits
Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health 98574 A health related degree with an average in the final year of 60%. 120
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Undergraduate qualifications
Career choice Qualification Code Admission requirements NQF Credits
Public Management Baccalaureus Technologiae:
BTCOR National Diploma: Correctional Services 120
and Services
Correctional Services Management
Management or equivalent qualifications in
Social Work, Psychology, Education, Law,
Criminology
Baccalaureus Technologiae:
BTFIN National Diploma: Policing or Equivalent 120
Forensic Investigation
Qualification in the Field of Criminal Justice
(e.g. Criminology, Security Risk Management,
Correctional Science Management etc).
Uncertainties with regards to equivalent
qualifications should be referred to the Chair of
the Department.
Baccalaureus Technologiae: Policing BTPLC National Diploma: Policing or Equivalent
Qualification in the field of Criminal
Justice (e.g.Criminology,Security Risk
Management,Correctional Science
Management, etc). Uncertainties with regards
to equivalent qualifications should be referred
to the Chair of the Department.
120
Baccalaureus Technologiae:
BTSEC Diploma: Security Management. Students 120
Security Risk Management
with the following qualifications: Diploma:
Policing, Police Administration or Correctional
Services Management, OR BTech: Policing,
Forensic Investigation or Correctional Services
Management OR BA: Criminology or Criminal
Justice can access the BTSEC by means of RPL
and/or completing selected top-up NDSCR
modules NDP
Diploma in Corrections Management 98218 Senior Certificate or NSC Degree/Diploma or
Equivalent Qualification
360
Diploma in Policing 98220 Senior Certificate or NSC Degree/Diploma or
Equivalent Qualification
360
Diploma in Security Management 98221 Senior Certificate or NSC Degree/Diploma or
Equivalent Qualification
360
Law Bachelor of Arts in Criminology 98681 NSC Degree OR Matric Exemption 360
Bachelor of Laws 98680 NSC Degree OR Matric Exemption 480
Diploma in Law 98750 Senior Certificate or NSC Degree/Diploma, or
Equivalent Qualification.
360
Honours degrees
Qualification Code Admission requirements NQF Credits
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Criminology 98682 BA degree with Criminology on levels I, II and III. Students must
have obtained an average of at least 60% or more in the final
examination (level III)
120
Honours Bachelor of Arts in Penology 04847 BA Degree with specialisation in Penology, Criminology,
Administration of Criminal Justice or The B Tech Degree in
Correctional Services Management or Equivalent Qualification
120
Postgraduate diplomas
Qualification Code Admission requirements NQF Credits
Postgraduate Diploma in Law
98757 “A South African LLB or BProc or BIuris or BA (Law) or 120
(HIV and AIDS)
BComm(Law) degree, or A foreign LLB degree of minimum
three years duration, or A BA(Health Sciences) with an average
of 60% or more “
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Undergraduate qualifications
Career choice Qualification Code Admission requirements NQF Credits
General Bachelor of Science General
98801 - GEN NSC (Degree) with Mathematics & English
passed with a rating of 4 OR Matriculation
exemption with at least E(40%) for Higher
Grade Mathematics & English or at least
D(50%) for Standard Grade Mathematics &
English
360
This qualification is offered with the
following major subjects:
(See page 60-61)
Archeology; Applied Mathematics;
Biochemistry; Chemistry; Computer
Science; Information Systems; Mathematics;
Operations Research; Psychology; Physics;
Physiology; Statistics; Zoology
Engineering Baccalaureus Technologiae: Engineering:
Chemical
Baccalaureus Technologiae: Engineering:
Chemical (Environmental)
Baccalaureus Technologiae: Engineering:
Civil Construction Management
Baccalaureus Technologiae: Engineering:
Civil Environmental Engineering
BTENC Completed National Diploma: Engineering
(S4) in the relevant discipline OR National
Higher Diploma in Chemical Engineering (T4),
PLUS the following bridging subjects: Process
Control III (PCT381H), which is the prerequisite
for PCT401C; National Diploma: Chemical
Engineering (T3 diploma: three semesters
technikon training plus three semesters
in-service training) PLUS the following four
bridging units: Process Control III (PCT381H);
Chemical Engineering Technology III (Module B)
(CEM321B ane CEM3PRB); Thermodynamics:
Chemical Engineering III (TDC341P); Chemical
Process Design: Principles III (CPD371S);
Foreign Chemical Engineering qualifications are
considered but subject to SAQA evaluation and
departmental approval.
BTECE Completed National Diploma: Engineering
(S4) in the relevant discipline OR National
Higher Diploma in Chemical Engineering (T4),
PLUS the following bridging subjects: Process
Control III (PCT381H), which is the prerequisite
for PCT401C; National Diploma: Chemical
Engineering (T3 diploma: three semesters
technikon training plus three semesters
in-service training) PLUS the following four
bridging units: Process Control III (PCT381H);
Chemical Engineering Technology III (Module B)
(CEM321B ane CEM3PRB); Thermodynamics:
Chemical Engineering III (TDC341P); Chemical
Process Design: Principles III (CPD371S);
Foreign Chemical Engineering qualifications are
considered but subject to SAQA evaluation and
departmental approval.
BTECV - COM Completed National Diploma: Engineering (S4) in
the relevant discipline or equivalent qualification
OR National Higher Diploma in Civil Engineering
(T4) OR Foreign Civil Engineering qualifications
are considered but subject to SAQA evaluation
and departmental approval. Students with a
National Diploma (T3) in Civil Engineering must
do bridging study units: (i) Documentation III.
Choose three of the following four study units:
(ii) Stuructural Analysis III; (iii)Transportation
Engineering III; (iv) Water Engineering III; (iv)
Geotechnical Engineering III.
BTECV - ENV Completed National Diploma: Engineering (S4) in
the relevant discipline or equivalent qualification
OR National Higher Diploma in Civil Engineering
(T4) OR Foreign Civil Engineering qualifications
are considered but subject to SAQA evaluation
and departmental approval. Students with a
National Diploma (T3) in Civil Engineering must
do bridging study units: (i) Documentation III.
Choose three of the following four study units:
(ii) Stuructural Analysis III; (iii)Transportation
Engineering III; (iv) Water Engineering III; (iv)
Geotechnical Engineering III.
120
120
120
120
Undergraduate qualifications
Career choice Qualification Code Admission requirements NQF Credits
Engineering Baccalaureus Technologiae: Engineering: BTECV - STR Completed National Diploma: Engineering (S4) in 120
Civil Structural
the relevant discipline or equivalent qualification
OR National Higher Diploma in Civil Engineering
(T4) OR Foreign Civil Engineering qualifications
are considered but subject to SAQA evaluation
and departmental approval. Students with a
National Diploma (T3) in Civil Engineering must
do bridging study units: (i) Documentation III.
Choose three of the following four study units:
(ii) Stuructural Analysis III; (iii)Transportation
Engineering III; (iv) Water Engineering III; (iv)
Geotechnical Engineering III.
Baccalaureus Technologiae: Engineering: BTECV - URB Completed National Diploma: Engineering (S4) in 120
Civil Urban Engineering
the relevant discipline or equivalent qualification
OR National Higher Diploma in Civil Engineering
(T4) OR Foreign Civil Engineering qualifications
are considered but subject to SAQA evaluation
and departmental approval. Students with a
National Diploma (T3) in Civil Engineering must
do bridging study units: (i) Documentation III.
Choose three of the following four study units:
(ii) Stuructural Analysis III; (iii)Transportation
Engineering III; (iv) Water Engineering III; (iv)
Geotechnical Engineering III.
Baccalaureus Technologiae: Engineering: BTECV - WAT Completed National Diploma: Engineering (S4) in 120
Civil Water
the relevant discipline or equivalent qualification
OR National Higher Diploma in Civil Engineering
(T4) OR Foreign Civil Engineering qualifications
are considered but subject to SAQA evaluation
and departmental approval. Students with a
National Diploma (T3) in Civil Engineering must
do bridging study units: (i) Documentation III.
Choose three of the following four study units:
(ii) Stuructural Analysis III; (iii)Transportation
Engineering III; (iv) Water Engineering III; (iv)
Geotechnical Engineering III.
Baccalaureus Technologiae: Engineering: BTENI Completed National Higher Diploma:
120
Industrial
Industrial Engineering OR A National Diploma:
Engineering: Industrial OR A National Diploma:
Industrial Engineering (T3-diploma) as well
as the following study units from the natinoal
DIploma: Engineering: Industrial (S4): (i)
Management Practice IV (MGP437U); (ii)
Automation III (ATO331Q); (iii) Operatinoal
Research III (OPR371S); (iv) Financial
Management (FMA401V); (v) Quality Assurance
II (QUAS221U). Students who hold any
approved National Diploma in Engineering, other
than the ND: Industrial Engineering who want
to study BTech: Industrial Engineering: must
first complete the Higher Certificate: Industrial
Engineering successfully. Refer to the Short
Learning Programmes Calendar.
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Undergraduate qualifications
Career choice Qualification Code Admission requirements NQF Credits
Engineering Baccalaureus Technologiae: Engineering: BTMEE Completed National Diploma: Engineering: 120
Mechanical
Mechanical (S4 diploma); or a National
Higher Diploma: Mechanical Engineering (T4
diploma); or a National Diploma: Mechanical
Engineering (T3 diploma) with at least two of
the following S4 subjects: Theory of Machines
III; Applied Strength of Materials III, Hydraulic
Machines III, Steam Plant III, Mathematics III
or Electrotechnology III. Foreign Mechanical
Engineering Qualifications are considered but
subject to SAQA evalutation and departmental
approval.
National Diploma: Engineering: Chemical NDENG NSC (Diploma) with Mathematics, English,
Physical Science & (Engineering and Technology
or a Computer subject) passed with a rating of
4 OR Senior Certificate with at least E(40%) for
Higher Grade Mathematics, English &Physical
Science or at least D(50%) for Standard Grade
Mathematics, English & Physical Science OR an
N3 or N4 Certificate with Mathematics, English,
Industrial Chemistry & Engineering Science
passed with at least 50%.
360
National Diploma: Engineering: Civil NDECI NSC (Diploma) with Mathematics, English,
Physical Science & (Engineering and Technology
or a Computer subject) passed with a rating of
4 OR Senior Certificate with at least E(40%) for
Higher Grade Mathematics, English &Physical
Science or at least D(50%) for Standard Grade
Mathematics, English & Physical Science OR an
N3 or N4 Certificate with Mathematics, English,
Engineering Science passed with at least 50%.
360
National Diploma: Engineering: Electrical NDEEN - CEN National Diploma: Engineering: Electrical (S4) 360
Clinical Engineering
with Mathematics III OR National Diploma in
Electrical Engineering (T3) with Mathematics
III PLUS the Bridging Subject: Design Project
III (DPJ391U OR National Higher Diploma in
Electrical Engineering (T4) with Mathematics
III,PLUS the Bridging Subject: Design Project
III (DPJ391U OR Nationally or Internationally
equivalent qualification.
National Diploma: Engineering: Electrical NDEEN - COS National Diploma: Engineering: Electrical (S4) 360
Computer Systems
with Mathematics III OR National Diploma in
Electrical Engineering (T3) with Mathematics
III PLUS the Bridging Subject: Design Project
III (DPJ391U OR National Higher Diploma in
Electrical Engineering (T4) with Mathematics
III,PLUS the Bridging Subject: Design Project
III (DPJ391U OR Nationally or Internationally
equivalent qualification.
National Diploma: Engineering: Electrical NDEEN - EEC National Diploma: Engineering: Electrical (S4) 360
Electronics and Electronic Communication
with Mathematics III OR National Diploma in
Electrical Engineering (T3) with Mathematics
III PLUS the Bridging Subject: Design Project
III (DPJ391U OR National Higher Diploma in
Electrical Engineering (T4) with Mathematics
III,PLUS the Bridging Subject: Design Project
III (DPJ391U OR Nationally or Internationally
equivalent qualification.
Undergraduate qualifications
Career choice Qualification Code Admission requirements NQF Credits
Engineering National Diploma: Engineering: Electrical NDEEN - MEC NSC (Diploma) with Mathematics, English, 360
Mechatronics
Physical Science & (Engineering and Technology
or a Computer subject) passed with a rating of
4 OR Senior Certificate with at least E(40%) for
Higher Grade Mathematics, English &Physical
Science or at least D(50%) for Standard Grade
Mathematics, English & Physical Science OR an
N3 or N4 Certificate with Mathematics, English
& Engineering Science passed with at least 50%.
National Diploma: Engineering: Electrical NDEEN - PEN NSC (Diploma) with Mathematics, English, 360
Power Engineering
Physical Science & (Engineering and Technology
or a Computer subject) passed with a rating of
4 OR Senior Certificate with at least E(40%) for
Higher Grade Mathematics, English &Physical
Science or at least D(50%) for Standard Grade
Mathematics, English & Physical Science OR an
N3 or N4 Certificate with Mathematics, English
& Engineering Science passed with at least 50%.
National Diploma: Engineering: Electrical NDEEN - PIN NSC (Diploma) with Mathematics, English, 360
Process Instrumentation
Physical Science & (Engineering and Technology
or a Computer subject) passed with a rating of
4 OR Senior Certificate with at least E(40%) for
Higher Grade Mathematics, English &Physical
Science or at least D(50%) for Standard Grade
Mathematics, English & Physical Science OR an
N3 or N4 Certificate with Mathematics, English
& Engineering Science passed with at least 50%.
National Diploma: Engineering: Industrial NDEID NSC (Diploma) with Mathematics, English,
Physical Science & (Engineering and Technology
or a Computer subject) passed with a rating of
4 OR Senior Certificate with at least E(40%) for
Higher Grade Mathematics, English &Physical
Science or at least D(50%) for Standard Grade
Mathematics, English & Physical Science OR an
N3 or N4 Certificate with Mathematics, English
& Engineering Science passed with at least 50%.
360
National Diploma: Engineering:
NDEMC NSC (Diploma) with Mathematics, English, 360
Mechanical
Physical Science & (Engineering and Technology
or a Computer subject) passed with a rating of
4 OR Senior Certificate with at least E(40%) for
Higher Grade Mathematics, English &Physical
Science or at least D(50%) for Standard Grade
Mathematics, English & Physical Science OR an
N3 or N4 Certificate with Mathematics, English
& Engineering Science passed with at least 50%.
National Diploma: Mine Surveying NDMSR NSC (Diploma) with Mathematics, English,
Physical Science & (Engineering and Technology
or a Computer subject) passed with a rating of
4 OR Senior Certificate with at least E(40%) for
Higher Grade Mathematics, English &Physical
Science or at least D(50%) for Standard Grade
Mathematics, English & Physical Science OR an
N3 or N4 Certificate with Mathematics, English
& Engineering Science passed with at least 50%.
360
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Undergraduate qualifications
Career choice Qualification Code Admission requirements NQF Credits
Engineering National Diploma: Mining Engineering NDMIN NSC (Diploma) with Mathematics, English,
Physical Science & (Engineering and Technology
or a Computer subject) passed with a rating of
4 OR Senior Certificate with at least E(40%) for
Higher Grade Mathematics, English &Physical
Science or at least D(50%) for Standard Grade
Mathematics, English & Physical Science OR an
N3 or N4 Certificate with Mathematics, English
& Engineering Science passed with at least 50%.
360
National Diploma: Pulp and Paper NDPPT NSC (Diploma) with Mathematics, English, 360
Technology
Physical Science & (Engineering and Technology
or a Computer subject) passed with a rating of
4 OR Senior Certificate with at least E(40%) for
Higher Grade Mathematics, English &Physical
Science or at least D(50%) for Standard Grade
Mathematics, English & Physical Science OR an
N3 or N4 Certificate with Mathematics, English
& Engineering Science passed with at least 50%.
Computer and Baccalaureus Technologiae: Information BTINF National Diploma in Information Technology 120
Information Technology
with a 60% average for the 3rd year.
Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Computing 98906 NSC (Degree) with Mathematics & English
passed with a rating of 4 OR Matriculation
exemption with at least E(40%) for Higher
Grade Mathematics & English or at least
D(50%) for Standard Grade Mathematics &
English. Students must have access to a suitable
microcomputer, the Internet and a printer.
360
Bachelor of Science in Informatics 98907 NSC (Degree) with Mathematics & English
passed with a rating of 4 OR Matriculation
exemption with at least E(40%) for Higher Grade
Mathematics & English or at least D(50%) for
Standard Grade Mathematics & English. Students
must have access to a suitable microcomputer,
the Internet and a printer.
360
Diploma in Information Technology 98806 NSC (Diploma) or Senior Certificate 360
Applied
Bachelor of Science (Applied Mathematics 98801 - AMC NSC (Degree) with Mathematics & English 360
Mathematics and Computer Science Major)
passed with a rating of 4 OR matriculation
exemption with at least E(40%) for Higher
Grade Mathematics & English or at least D(50%)
for Standard Grade Mathematics and English.
Bachelor of Science (Applied Mathematics 98801 - AMP NSC (Degree) with Mathematics & English 360
and Physics Major)
passed with a rating of 4 OR matriculation
exemption with at least E(40%) for Higher
Grade Mathematics & English or at least
D(50%) for Standard Grade Mathematics and
English.
Bachelor of Science (Applied Mathematics 98801 - AMS NSC (Degree) with Mathematics & English 360
and Statistics Major)
passed with a rating of 4 OR matriculation
exemption with at least E(40%) for Higher
Grade Mathematics & English or at least
D(50%) for Standard Grade Mathematics and
English.
Chemistry Bachelor of Science (Chemistry and 98801 - CAM NSC (Degree) with Mathematics & English 360
Applied Mathematics Major)
passed with a rating of 4 OR matriculation
exemption with at least E(40%) for Higher
Grade Mathematics & English or at least
D(50%) for Standard Grade Mathematics and
English.
Bachelor of Science (Chemistry and 98801 - CCS NSC (Degree) with Mathematics & English 360
Computer Science Major)
passed with a rating of 4 OR matriculation
exemption with at least E(40%) for Higher
Grade Mathematics & English or at least
D(50%) for Standard Grade Mathematics
and English.
Undergraduate qualifications
Career choice Qualification Code Admission requirements NQF Credits
Chemistry Bachelor of Science (Chemistry and 98801 - CIS NSC (Degree) with Mathematics & English 360
Information Systems Major)
passed with a rating of 4 OR matriculation
exemption with at least E(40%) for Higher
Grade Mathematics & English or at least
D(50%) for Standard Grade Mathematics and
English.
Bachelor of Science
98801 - CAP NSC (Degree) with Mathematics & English 360
(Chemistry and Physics Major)
passed with a rating of 4 OR matriculation
exemption with at least E(40%) for Higher
Grade Mathematics & English or at least
D(50%) for Standard Grade Mathematics and
English.
Bachelor of Science (Chemistry and 98801 - CAS NSC (Degree) with Mathematics & English 360
Statistics Major)
passed with a rating of 4 OR matriculation
exemption with at least E(40%) for Higher
Grade Mathematics & English or at least
D(50%) for Standard Grade Mathematics and
English.
Mathematics Bachelor of Science (Mathematics and 98801 - MAM NSC (Degree) with Mathematics & English 360
Applied Mathematics Major)
passed with a rating of 4 OR matriculation
exemption with at least E(40%) for Higher
Grade Mathematics & English or at least
D(50%) for Standard Grade Mathematics and
English.
Bachelor of Science (Mathematics and 98801 - MAC NSC (Degree) with Mathematics & English 360
Chemistry Major)
passed with a rating of 4 OR matriculation
exemption with at least E(40%) for Higher
Grade Mathematics & English or at least
D(50%) for Standard Grade Mathematics and
English.
Bachelor of Science (Mathematics and 98801 - MCS NSC (Degree) with Mathematics & English 360
Computer Science Major)
passed with a rating of 4 OR matriculation
exemption with at least E(40%) for Higher
Grade Mathematics & English or at least
D(50%) for Standard Grade Mathematics and
English.
Bachelor of Science (Mathematics and 98801 - MIS NSC (Degree) with Mathematics & English 360
Information Systems Major)
passed with a rating of 4 OR matriculation
exemption with at least E(40%) for Higher
Grade Mathematics & English or at least
D(50%) for Standard Grade Mathematics and
English.
Bachelor of Science
98801 - MAP NSC (Degree) with Mathematics & English 360
(Mathematics and Physics Major)
passed with a rating of 4 OR matriculation
exemption with at least E(40%) for Higher
Grade Mathematics & English or at least
D(50%) for Standard Grade Mathematics and
English.
Bachelor of Science (Mathematics and 98801 - MAS NSC (Degree) with Mathematics & English 360
Statistics Major)
passed with a rating of 4 OR matriculation
exemption with at least E(40%) for Higher
Grade Mathematics & English or at least
D(50%) for Standard Grade Mathematics and
English.
Statistics Bachelor of Science
98801 - STP NSC (Degree) with Mathematics & English 360
(Statistics and Physics Major)
passed with a rating of 4 OR matriculation
exemption with at least E(40%) for Higher
Grade Mathematics & English or at least
D(50%) for Standard Grade Mathematics
and English.
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Honours degrees
Qualification Code Admission requirements NQF Credits
Bachelor of Commerce
98450 A BCom or BCompt degree or another approved degree in the 120
Honours in Business Informatics
Economic and Management Sciences, and must have passed Informatics
III (or an equivalent course) with an average of at least 60%
Bachelor of Science
98909 An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree with an average of 60% or 120
Honours in Astronomy Education
more. In instances where a student does not have an average of
60% or more a submission may be made to the relevant College
to allow such a student admission. Students must provide a written
motivation of not more than three pages reaquesting admission to
the college. Each college will determine the requirements for the
motivation. However, in considering the application the college must
take into account: the relevant experience, work or otherwise, of the
student; the language capabilities of the student; alternative options
for access into the programme; any other factor deemed necessary
by the college.
Bachelor of Science
98910 An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree with an average of 60% or 120
Honours in Chemistry Education
more. In instances where a student does not have an average of
60% or more a submission may be made to the relevant College
to allow such a student admission. Students must provide a written
motivation of not more than three pages requesting admission to
the college. Each college will determine the requirements for the
motivation. However, in considering the application the college must
take into account: the relevant experience, work or otherwise, of the
student; the language capabilities of the student; alternative options
for access into the programme; any other factor deemed necessary
by the college.
Bachelor of Science Honours in Computing 98908 An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree with an average of 60% or
more. In instances where a student does not have an average of
60% or more a submission may be made to the relevant College
to allow such a student admission. Students must provide a written
motivation of not more than three pages requesting admission to
the college. Each college will determine the requirements for the
motivation. However, in considering the application the college must
take into account: the relevant experience, work or otherwise, of the
student; the language capabilities of the student; alternative options
for access into the programme; any other factor deemed necessary
by the college.
120
Bachelor of Science
98911 An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree with an average of 60% or 120
Honours in Computing Education
more. In instances where a student does not have an average of
60% or more a submission may be made to the relevant College
to allow such a student admission. Students must provide a written
motivation of not more than three pages requesting admission to
the college. Each college will determine the requirements for the
motivation. However, in considering the application the college must
take into account: the relevant experience, work or otherwise, of the
student; the language capabilities of the student; alternative options
for access into the programme; any other factor deemed necessary
by the college.
Bachelor of Science
98912 An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree with an average of 60% or 120
Honours in Life Science Education
more. In instances where a student does not have an average of
60% or more a submission may be made to the relevant College
to allow such a student admission. Students must provide a written
motivation of not more than three pages requesting admission to
the college. Each college will determine the requirements for the
motivation. However, in considering the application the college must
take into account: the relevant experience, work or otherwise, of the
student; the language capabilities of the student; alternative options
for access into the programme; any other factor deemed necessary
by the college.
Honours degrees
Qualification Code Admission requirements NQF Credits
Bachelor of Science
98913 An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree with an average of 60% or more. 120
Honours in Mathematics Education
In instances where a student does not have an average of 60% or
more a submission may be made to the relevant College to allow such
a student admission. Students must provide a written motivation of
not more than three pages requesting admission to the college. Each
college will determine the requirements for the motivation. However,
in considering the application the college must take into account: the
relevant experience, work or otherwise, of the student; the language
capabilities of the student; alternative options for access into the
programme; any other factor deemed necessary by the college.
Bachelor of Science
98914 An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree with an average of 60% or more. 120
Honours in Physics Education
In instances where a student does not have an average of 60% or
more a submission may be made to the relevant College to allow such
a student admission. Students must provide a written motivation of
not more than three pages requesting admission to the college. Each
college will determine the requirements for the motivation. However,
in considering the application the college must take into account: the
relevant experience, work or otherwise, of the student; the language
capabilities of the student; alternative options for access into the
programme; any other factor deemed necessary by the college.
Bachelor of Science
98915 An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree with an average of 60% or more. 120
Honours in Science Education
In instances where a student does not have an average of 60% or
more a submission may be made to the relevant College to allow such
a student admission. Students must provide a written motivation of
not more than three pages requesting admission to the college. Each
college will determine the requirements for the motivation. However,
in considering the application the college must take into account: the
relevant experience, work or otherwise, of the student; the language
capabilities of the student; alternative options for access into the
programme; any other factor deemed necessary by the college.
Bachelor of Science
98916 An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree with an average of 60% or more. 120
Honours in Statistics Education
In instances where a student does not have an average of 60% or
more a submission may be made to the relevant College to allow such
a student admission. Students must provide a written motivation of
not more than three pages requesting admission to the college. Each
college will determine the requirements for the motivation. However,
in considering the application the college must take into account: the
relevant experience, work or otherwise, of the student; the language
capabilities of the student; alternative options for access into the
programme; any other factor deemed necessary by the college.
Bachelor of Science
98917 An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree with an average of 60% or more. 120
Honours in Technology Education
In instances where a student does not have an average of 60% or
more a submission may be made to the relevant College to allow such
a student admission. Students must provide a written motivation of
not more than three pages requesting admission to the college. Each
college will determine the requirements for the motivation. However,
in considering the application the college must take into account: the
relevant experience, work or otherwise, of the student; the language
capabilities of the student; alternative options for access into the
programme; any other factor deemed necessary by the college.
Honours Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics 04375 An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree with an average of 60% or
more. In instances where a student does not have an average of
60% or more a submission may be made to the relevant College
to allow such a student admission. Students must provide a written
motivation of not more than three pages reaquesting admission to
the college. Each college will determine the requirements for the
motivation. However, in considering the application the college must
take into account: the relevant experience, work or otherwise, of the
student; the language capabilities of the student; alternative options
for access into the programme; any other factor deemed necessary
by the college.
120
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Honours degrees
Qualification Code Admission requirements NQF Credits
Honours Bachelor of Commerce
04103 An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree with an average of 60% or 120
in Statistics
more. In instances where a student does not have an average of
60% or more a submission may be made to the relevant College
to allow such a student admission. Students must provide a written
motivation of not more than three pages reaquesting admission to
the college. Each college will determine the requirements for the
motivation. However, in considering the application the college must
take into account: the relevant experience, work or otherwise, of the
student; the language capabilities of the student; alternative options
for access into the programme; any other factor deemed necessary
by the college.
Honours Bachelor of Science
0457X An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree with an average of 60% or 120
in Applied Mathematics
more. In instances where a student does not have an average of
60% or more a submission may be made to the relevant College
to allow such a student admission. Students must provide a written
motivation of not more than three pages reaquesting admission to
the college. Each college will determine the requirements for the
motivation. However, in considering the application the college must
take into account: the relevant experience, work or otherwise, of the
student; the language capabilities of the student; alternative options
for access into the programme; any other factor deemed necessary
by the college.
Honours Bachelor of Science in Astronomy 04561 An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree with an average of 60% or
more. In instances where a student does not have an average of
60% or more a submission may be made to the relevant College
to allow such a student admission. Students must provide a written
motivation of not more than three pages reaquesting admission to
the college. Each college will determine the requirements for the
motivation. However, in considering the application the college must
take into account: the relevant experience, work or otherwise, of the
student; the language capabilities of the student; alternative options
for access into the programme; any other factor deemed necessary
by the college.
120
Honours Bachelor of Science in Chemistry 04472 An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree with an average of 60% or
more. In instances where a student does not have an average of
60% or more a submission may be made to the relevant College
to allow such a student admission. Students must provide a written
motivation of not more than three pages reaquesting admission to
the college. Each college will determine the requirements for the
motivation. However, in considering the application the college must
take into account: the relevant experience, work or otherwise, of the
student; the language capabilities of the student; alternative options
for access into the programme; any other factor deemed necessary
by the college.
120
Honours Bachelor of Science
05622 An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree with an average of 60% or 120
in Data Mining
more. In instances where a student does not have an average of
60% or more a submission may be made to the relevant College
to allow such a student admission. Students must provide a written
motivation of not more than three pages reaquesting admission to
the college. Each college will determine the requirements for the
motivation. However, in considering the application the college must
take into account: the relevant experience, work or otherwise, of the
student; the language capabilities of the student; alternative options
for access into the programme; any other factor deemed necessary
by the college.
Honours Bachelor of Science
04588 An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree with an average of 60% or 120
in Mathematics
more. In instances where a student does not have an average of
60% or more a submission may be made to the relevant College
to allow such a student admission. Students must provide a written
motivation of not more than three pages reaquesting admission to
the college. Each college will determine the requirements for the
motivation. However, in considering the application the college must
take into account: the relevant experience, work or otherwise, of the
student; the language capabilities of the student; alternative options
for access into the programme; any other factor deemed necessary
by the college.
Honours degrees
Qualification Code Admission requirements NQF Credits
Honours Bachelor of Science in Physics 04502 AAn appropriate Bachelor’s Degree with an average of 60% or more. In
instances where a student does not have an average of 60% or more a
submission may be made to the relevant College to allow such a student
admission. Students must provide a written motivation of not more
than three pages reaquesting admission to the college. Each college will
determine the requirements for the motivation. However, in considering
the application the college must take into account: the relevant
experience, work or otherwise, of the student; the language capabilities of
the student; alternative options for access into the programme; any other
factor deemed necessary by the college.
120
Honours Bachelor of Science in Statistics 04596 An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree with an average of 60% or more. In
instances where a student does not have an average of 60% or more a
submission may be made to the relevant College to allow such a student
admission. Students must provide a written motivation of not more
than three pages reaquesting admission to the college. Each college will
determine the requirements for the motivation. However, in considering
the application the college must take into account: the relevant
experience, work or otherwise, of the student; the language capabilities of
the student; alternative options for access into the programme; any other
factor deemed necessary by the college.
120
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Step 3 – Make sure you qualify
Do I qualify for admission to study for a BACHELOR’S DEGREE
(BTech excluded) at Unisa (new students 2012)?
A
+23 (Senior
Certificate subjects)
B
+23 (O-Level
students)
C
+23 (IGCSE)
D
+45
E
Full exemption
(Senior + Diploma)
F
Full exemption
(A + O-Levels)
G
Full exemption
(HIGCSE)
H
*Access programme
Will you be at least 23 years before
or on 31/12/2012 (ie born in 1989
or earlier)? Yes or No
Will you be at least 23 years before
or on 31/12/2012 (ie born in
1989 or earlier)? Yes or No
Will you be at least 23 years before
or on 31/12/2012 (ie born in 1989
or earlier)? Yes or No
Will you be at least 45 years before
or on 31/12/2012 (ie born in 1967
or earlier)? Yes or No
Senior Certificate
Not National Senior Certificate OR
*This programme is offered for the last time in 2012. Students who fail
any of the Access modules in 2012 or who have failed any of these modules
in the past will not be allowed to complete the access programme.
Full exemption
NQF5
Do you have a Senior
Certificate? Yes or No
Did you pass a combination
of 5 O & A-Levels?
Yes or No
O-Level pass = symbols A-C
A-Level pass = symbols A-E
Did you pass
5 HIGCSE subjects
(Grades 1-3)? OR
Do you have a completed
qualification on NQF level 5 with
120 credits from an
accredited/registered institution?
Yes or No
Are at least 2 of
the above subjects
recognised A-levels?
Yes or No
Did you pass 4 HIGCSE
subjects (Grades 1-3)
and 1 IGCSE subject
(symbols A-C)? OR
Did you pass 4 Senior Certificate
subjects with at least symbol E?
(only HG/SG accepted)? Yes or No
Did you pass 4 recognised
O-Levels with symbols A-C or 1-6?
(A-C+ for Kenya certificate of
Secondary Education)? Yes or No
Did you pass at least 4 IGCSE
subjects with symbols A-C?
Yes or No
Note: some colleges have an
additional college admission
requirement
Do you have a 3 or 4
year diploma, ie: Teacher’s
diploma, National diploma?
Yes or No
Did you pass at least 5 O-Level
subjects with symbols A-C or 1-6
(A-C+ for KCSE) of which one was
English Language or Literature in
English? OR
Do the subjects cover the following 3 groups:
• English Language
• Any recognised 2nd language
• Mathematics, Biology, Science, Geology,
Botany, General Science, Physics, Zoology or a
recognised 3rd language? Yes or No
Did you pass 4 HIGCSE subjects (Grades 1-3) and 1
HIGCSE subject (Grade 4)? Yes or No
Do the subjects cover the following groups:
• Any recognised 1st language
• Any recognised 2nd language
• Two more subjects from 2 of Groups 3, 4 and 5
Yes or No
If you answered “yes” please
apply for an exemption certificate
OR
Were at least 3 subjects
passed at one examination
sitting? Yes or No
Were at least 3 subjects
passed at one examination
sitting? Yes or No
Were at least 3 subjects
passed at one examination
sitting? Yes or No
Do you have a 2 year
diploma from a South
African university or
technikon? Yes or No
Did you pass at least
5 IGCSE subjects with
symbols A-C, of which
English or Afrikaans
first language was one
of the subjects? OR
If you do NOT hold a Senior Certificate with an endorsement indicating that you have been exempted
from the matriculation requirement, please refer to the check list below to ascertain whether or not you
are eligible to apply for admission to undergraduate degree studies:
(Not applicable to students who wrote the National Senior Certificate
examinations from 2008 with the exception of column )
Was 1 subject passed
on Higher Grade?
Yes or No
Was English Language
one of the subjects
passed? Yes or No
Was English or
Afrikaans 1st Language
one of the subjects
passed? Yes or No
If you answered “yes”
to all the questions,
please apply for an
exemption certificate
If you answered “yes” to all the
questions, please apply for an
exemption certificate
NB: English 1st
or 2nd language
on HIGCSE level
is compulsory
Did you complete the
Certidao 12th class
from Mozambique? OR
If you answered “yes”
to all the questions,
please apply for an
exemption certificate
If you answered “yes” to all the
questions, please apply for an
exemption certificate
If you answered “yes” to all the
questions, please apply for an
exemption certificate
If you answered “yes” to all the
questions, please apply for an
exemption certificate
If you answered “yes” to all the
questions, please apply for an
exemption certificate
Should you have any
foreign secondary or
tertiary qualifications,
please contact Access and
Matriculation Exemption as
indicated on your right
Did you complete 3rd
year Pre-University
certificate from
Angola? OR
NB: If you have
passed any
A-Levels, refer
to Column F
NB: It is not
necessary to
submit any school
qualifications
NB: Should you not
meet one or more of
the requirements, please
contact Access and
Matriculation Exemption
as indicated on your right
NB: Should you not meet one
or more of the requirements,
please contact Access and
Matriculation Exemption as
indicated on your right
NB: Should you not meet one or
more of the conditions, please
contact Access and Matriculation
Exemption as indicated on the right
Did you complete the Graduation
Certificate Grade 12 College
Entrance or the National Christian
Schools’ Certificate Level 3 of the
ACE School of Tomorrow?
Yes or No
Applying for
an exemption
certificate
Complete Section
H of the application
form and submit the
items as specified
on the M30
If you answered
“NO” to any of the
above questions, it
appears that you
do not qualify for
exemption at this
stage. For further
information please
contact Access
and Matriculation
Exemption at:
ame@unisa.ac.za
*If “Yes”, and you do not qualify to
apply for exemption under Columns
A-G, you may apply to register for
the Access Programme.
If you answered “NO” to any of the
above questions, it appears that
you do not qualify for exemption at
this stage. For further information
please contact Access and
Matriculation Exemption at:
ame@unisa.ac.za
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Do I qualify for admission to study for a NATIONAL DIPLOMA
at Unisa (new students 2012)?
A
23 years and older
(Senior Certificate
subjects)
Will you be at least 23 years before
or on 31/12/2012 (ie born in 1989
or earlier)? Yes or No
B Will you be at least 23 years before
23 years and older
or on 31/12/2012 (ie born in 1989
(O-Level students)
or earlier)? Yes or No
C Will you be at least 23 years before
23 years and older
or on 31/12/2012 (ie born in 1989
(IGCSE students)
or earlier)? Yes or No
D
45 years
and older
E
ACE School of
Tomorrow
F
23 years and older
and 3 years working
experience
G
4 N3 subjects and 2
official languages
Will you be at least 23 years before
or on 31/12/2012 (ie born in 1989
or earlier)? Yes or No
H Did you pass at least 4 N4 subjects
4 N4 subjects
including English
with 50% or more? Yes or No
Foreign high school
qualifications not
mentioned above
Will you be at least 45 years before
or on 31/12/2012 (ie born in 1967
or earlier)? Yes or No
Did you pass 4 N3 subjects with
at least 40%? Yes or No
Did you pass 4 Senior Certificate
subjects with at least symbol E?
(only HG/SG accepted)? Yes or No
Did you pass 4 O-Levels with
symbols A-C or 1-6? (A-C+ for
Kenya Certificate of Secondary
Education)? Yes or No
Did you pass at least 4 IGCSE
subjects with symbols A-C?
Yes or No
Note: some colleges have an
additional college admission
requirement
Did you pass the ACE School of Tomorrow Graduation Certificate Grade 12
College Entrance or The National Christian Schools’ Certificate Level 3 or the
International Certificate of Christian Education Level 3? Yes or No
Are you in possession of at
least a Standard 8 or Grade 10
certificate? Yes or No
Did you pass 1 official
language as 1st language
SG with at least 40% on
Senior Certificate level?
Yes or No
Was English N4 (50%) or English
first or second language HG/SG
passed with at least symbol E one
of the subjects passed?
Yes or No
NB: These qualifications will be evaluated by the university
to determine if you qualify for registration.
Were at least 3 subjects
passed at one examination
sitting? Yes or No
Were at least 3 subjects
passed at one examination
sitting? Yes or No
Were at least 3 subjects
passed at one examination
sitting? Yes or No
Do you have at least
3 years relevant work
experience? Yes or No
Did you pass 1 official
language as 2nd language
SG with at least 40% on
Senior Certificate level?
Yes or No
If you do NOT hold a Senior Certificate with or without matriculation exemption/endorsement
and with at least 5 subjects on Higher and/or Standard Grade, please refer to the check list below
to ascertain whether or not you are eligible to apply for registration for a National diploma
(not applicable to students who wrote the National Senior Certificate examination from 2008).
Was 1 subject passed
on Higher Grade?
Yes or No
Was English language
1 of the subjects
passed? Yes or No
Was English 1st Language or
Afrikaans first Language one of
the subjects passed? Yes or No
If you answered “yes” to all the
questions, you may apply to
register for a National Diploma.
If you answered “yes” to all the
questions, you may apply to
register for a National Diploma.
If you answered “yes” to all the
questions, you may apply to
register for a National Diploma.
If you answered “yes” to all the
questions, you may apply to
register for a National Diploma.
If you answered “yes” to all the
questions, you may apply to
register for a National Diploma.
If you answered “yes” to all the
questions, you may apply to
register for a National Diploma.
If you answered “yes” to all the
questions, you may apply to
register for a National Diploma.
If you answered “yes” to all the
questions, you may apply to
register for a National Diploma.
NB: It is not necessary
to submit any school
qualifications.
Your registration will only be processed if it is found, upon
evaluation of your qualification, that you qualify for admission
to the National Diploma
If you answered
“NO” to any of the
above questions,
it appears that
you do not qualify
to register for a
National Diploma.
Please refer
to the other
columns as well.
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Apply
You’ve decided that you possess the right qualities for open distance learning, you’ve chosen a career and selected
a qualification. Now you need to apply to study through Unisa. Follow the steps below to make your application,
ensuring you submit all the necessary information along with your application.
What must I do?
1 Choose your qualification
2 Check the admission requirements
3 Submit your application to Unisa via
the web (www.unisa.ac.za), by post
(PO Box 1, Unisarand, 0003), at a Unisa
regional office with self-help centres or
by fax (012 429 8116)*
*Please note the earlier closing date for fax applications
4 Pay the application fee online, via bank
deposit* or by SWIFT payment
*For bank details, go to the Unisa website (www.unisa.ac.za) or the
Unisa mobi site (http://mobi.unisa.ac.za).
The university will also send you correspondence in this regard.
What will Unisa do?
5 Assess your application
6 Send you a registration package
if your application is successful
What I must do?
If your application is successful,
remember to register
Use the questionnaires on pages
22-29 to help you choose a career.
The detailed lists of qualifications are
separated into areas of interest to
make your choice simpler.
Please check the minimum admission
criteria on page 16 and the detailed
admission requirements on pages
66-69 to make sure you qualify for
the qualification of your choice
before you complete and submit
the application form.
Complete the application form in full,
remembering to attach the necessary
documents to complete your
application (see page 72).
Please use the reference number you
receive from Unisa as a reference
when making payment. If you have
chosen to apply in person please
remember that you will need to pay
your application fee separately.
If your application to Unisa has not
been successful please contact
Unisa’s Directorate for Counselling,
Career and Academic Development
(contact details on page 28).
Unisa will send you a registration
package. We will only send the
registration information for the
qualification for which you have
been accepted.
After your application has been
accepted, you must register via
the web, at a self-help terminal, at
a branch of the South African Post
Office or via the post. If you do not
register in time, you will not be able
to study through Unisa in 2012.
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Application dates for the 2012 academic year
Period 1: All formal Unisa undergraduate
and postgraduate qualifications (including
semester 1, year courses, BTech, honours,
postgraduate diplomas/certificates)
Period 2: BTech, honours, postgraduate
diplomas/certificates for applicants
who were awaiting completion of their
qualification to meet the admission
requirements
Period 3: Semester 2
Undergraduate qualifications
Application requirements – documents and fees
Remember that your application must be accompanied by the following:
Web, self-help and postal applications 1 August 2011 to
15 September 2011
Fax applications 1 August 2011 to
2 September 2011
ONLY web applications 16 January 2012 to
10 February 2012
Web, post or fax 26 March 2012 to
26 April 2012
• Completed application form
• Certified copy of your school qualifications (eg Senior Certificate)
• Certified copy of your tertiary academic record(s) (where applicable)
• Certified copy of your ID document (RSA students) or passport (foreign students)
• Certified copy of your marriage certificate (where applicable) or divorce decree (where applicable)
• Original sworn translations of documents if they are not in English or Afrikaans
• Application fee
- R100,00 for web and self-help
- R150,00 for post and fax
Application payment options
Pay the R150,00 non-refundable application fee for applications submitted via post or fax.
The web and self-help application fee is R100,00. This fee is non-refundable even if you decide not to
study through Unisa or do not qualify for admission to Unisa.
• Online payments: You will receive a reference number against which to make an online
credit card payment.
• For bank details, go to the Unisa website (www.unisa.ac.za) or the Unisa mobi site (http://mobi.unisa.ac.za).
The university will also send you correspondence in this regard.
Check list for the application process
Work through this list to ensure that your application to study through Unisa meets the necessary requirements:
Check list
Tick off items you have done.
I have chosen my Unisa qualification
I meet the detailed admission requirements for my qualification of choice
I have completed the Unisa application form in full
I have attached a certified copy of my school qualifications (eg Senior Certificate)
I have attached a certified copy of my tertiary academic record (if applicable)
I have attached a certified copy of my ID document (RSA students) or passport (foreign students)
I have attached a certified copy of my marriage certificate or divorce decree (if applicable)
I have attached sworn translations of my documents if they are not in English or Afrikaans
I have submitted my application with the supporting documentation before the closing date for applications
I have paid the application fee (R100,00 for web and self-help applications; R150,00 for post, fax)
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4
Prepare for registration
Unisa will now assess your application and, if you are accepted, send you the registration
documents. While you are waiting to hear about your application use the time to start
preparing for your year of study.
Discuss your intention to study with your family and friends. Be clear about the support that
you will need from them in the coming year.
Prepare your study area – locate a space in your home that is ideal for studying
(quiet, enough natural light and well lit at night).
Allocate study time in a year planner. Mark down all the family events you will be expected to
attend, school functions for your children and time for relaxation. Include the time that you
will be studying as well as additional time that you may need to make up to accommodate
events that you will be expected to attend. This will help you identify weeks and months
where study time may be compromised and where it needs to be worked in.
Find a mentor. Finding a mentor can be exceptionally rewarding. Find someone who can
provide advice on the life challenges you may be facing, act as a sounding board at moments
of uncertainty and provide an objective view on resolving conflict that may arise with family
or friends as a result of your studies. A mentor should be someone that you respect and
admire, and who is able to understand your unique circumstances.
Register as soon as possible after you have been accepted by Unisa. By registering for your
chosen modules early you will be able to join the Unisa online portal called myUnisa. Joining
myUnisa is free and you will also receive a free Unisa e-mail account. The benefit of registering
with myUnisa as soon as possible is that you will immediately have access to your first tutorial
letter, study guide and list of prescribed books. This will ensure that you have adequate time to
prepare for your first-semester exams.
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Appendix 1 – Examination centre codes
(please refer to question 17 on the Unisa application form)
South Africa – Gauteng
Code Centre Code Centre Code Centre
3407X Alberton 33065 Johannesburg (Ormonde) 33316 Randburg
35130 Benoni 31011 Krugersdorp (Greek Church) 33405 Roodepoort (only students
residing in Roodepoort)
34010 Brakpan 41904 Krugersdorp (PP Church) 33502 Soweto
38016 Bronkhorstspruit 34088 Nigel 34215 Springs (Hellenic Centre)
31119 Carltonville 35998 Olifantsfontein 32115 Vanderbijlpark
37125 Cullinan 36013 Pretoria (Hall C) 32581 Vereeniging
33537 Daveyton 27006 Pretoria Heartfelt Arena 32956 Westonaria
35114 Germiston 3102X Randfontein 30554 Witpoortjie
83038 Hammanskraal
South Africa – Mpumalanga
Code Centre Code Centre Code Centre
39012 Amersfoort 38210 Groblersdal 40118 Nelspruit
38237 Arabie 38334 Hendrina 39411 Piet Rietief
46019 Balfour 40134 Kabokweni 43206 Praktisser (Burgersfort)
40010 Barberton 40142 Ka Nyamazane 41157 Sabie
46116 Bethal 38245 Kwa Mhlanga 38229 Siyabuswa
39217 Carolina 41017 Lydenburg 40215 Skukuza
46213 Delmas 40053 Malelane 46515 Standerton
40150 Elukwatini 38318 Middelburg 43532 Steelpoort
39314 Ermelo 41114 Mkhuhlu 39519 Volkrust
46132 Evander 87041 Mlumati 38415 Witbank
South Africa – North West
Code Centre Code Centre Code Centre
3701X Brits 17213 Mafikeng 83062 Soshanguve
44113 Christiana 74829 Mogwase 43532 Steelpoort
44318 Delareyville 45055 Orkney 17426 Taung College
17248 Fochville 4511X Potchefstroom 44717 Ventersdorp
45012 Klerksdorp 37214 Rustenburg 17418 Vryburg
37206 Lehurutshe 83070 Saulspoort 44830 Wolmaranstad
44512 Lichtenburg 4461X Schweizer Reneke 37133 Zeerust
Examination centre codes (please refer to question 17 on the Unisa application form)
South Africa – Limpopo
Code Centre Code Centre Code Centre
41181 Acornhoek 42013 Letaba (Tivumbeni) 38377 Mpudulle
43419 Bela Bela 43222 Limburg 60232 Penge
60119 Bopedi-Bapedi 43516 Lephalale (Ellisras) 42072 Phalaborwa
4220X Ga Kgapane 43311 Makhado (Louis Trichardt) 43117 Polokwane (Pietersburg)
63010 Giyani 4301X Messina (Musina) 4315X Senwabarwana (Bochum)
46655 Groothoek Hospital 43575 Modimolle (Nylstroom) 43354 Soekmekaar
70130 Hoedspruit 43265 Modjadji 37419 Thabazimbi
43184 Jane Furse Hospital 43214 Mokopane (Potgietersrus) 70114 Thohoyandou
43168 Lebowakgomo 43257 Mookgopong (Naboomspruit)
South Africa – Free State
Code Centre Code Centre Code Centre
52019 Bethlehem 51314 Ladybrand 4721X Theunissen
55018 Bloemfontein 50512 Lindley 49212 Viljoenskroon
49018 Bothaville 48011 Odendaalsrus 48119 Virginia
47015 Bultfontein 49115 Parys 5223X Vrede
5111X Ficksburg 5030X Petrus Steyn 48216 Welkom
50016 Frankfort 50717 Reitz 54011 Wepener
50113 Heilbron 57010 Sasolburg 55514 Winburg
52116 Harrismith 50814 Senekal 58017 Witsieshoek
55050 Jan Kempdorp 53031 Springfontein 54119 Zastron
56413 Koffiefontein 13110 Steynsburg
50415 Kroonstad 55336 Thaba Nchu
South Africa – KwaZulu-Natal
Code Centre Code Centre Code Centre
26514 Balgowan 26034 Illovo Beach 25313 Richmond
3021X Dundee 25119 Ixopo 28010 Stanger
28207 Durban (DLI Hall) 03116 Kokstad (DR Church) 24015 Tongaat
27138 Durban (Hellenic Centre) 26417 Ladysmith 75116 Ulundi
27707 Durban Jewish Club 75833 Mkuze 25410 Umzinto
26018 Durban (Regional office) 30414 Newcastle 26719 Underberg
29238 Empangeni 27316 Pietermaritzburg 30449 Utrecht
29017 Eshowe 39438 Pongola 30813 Vryheid
26212 Estcourt 25216 Port Shepstone 25518 Wild Coast Sun
27413 Greytown 29211 Richards Bay
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Examination centre codes (please refer to question 17 on the Unisa application form)
South Africa – Eastern Cape
Code Centre Code Centre Code Centre
09032 Aberdeen 20079 Fort Beaufort 23035 Matatiele
21016 Adelaide 69604 Goedemoed 12513 Middelberg
19739 Alexandria 12211 Graaff Reinet 8233 Mthatha
21210 Aliwal North 18015 Grahamstown 1821X Port Alfred
21318 Barkly East 82155 Idutywa 09016 Port Elizabeth
21113 Burgersdorp 11118 Jansenville 20303 Port Elizabeth (Walmer)
82031 Butterworth 08214 Jeffreys Bay 22314 Queenstown
21512 Cathcart 08311 Joubertina 13013 Somerset East
12114 Cradock 19011 King Williams Town 11215 Steytlerville
22810 Dordrecht 09040 Kirkwood 20087 Ugie
2001X East London 8221X Lady Frere 09113 Uitenhage
2161X Elliot 82171 Lusikisiki 11312 Willowmore
82112 Engcobo 2211X Maclear
South Africa – Northern Cape
Code Centre Code Centre Code Centre
7764X Alexander Bay 16314 Hopetown 17310 Postmasburg
0510X Brandvlei 17078 Kakamas 15210 Prieska
10219 Carnarvon 17159 Kathu 12912 Richmond
10111 Calvinia 16411 Kimberley 01015 Springbok
12017 Colesberg 01031 Kleinsee 10618 Sutherland
14117 De Aar 17116 Kuruman 17019 Upington
16217 Douglas 00132 Lime Acres 1415X Victoria West
00957 Garies 1513X Pofadder 10154 Williston
1611X Hartswater 00930 Port Nolloth
South Africa – Western Cape
Code Centre Code Centre Code Centre
00140 Athlone 05312 Hermanus 10510 Prince Albert
10014 Beaufort West 07110 Knysna 0541X Riversdale
05010 Bredasdorp 06114 Ladismith 04316 Robertson
05118 Caledon 10413 Laingsburg 0443X Somerset West
00116 Cape Town
(Parow)
03115 Malmesbury (DR Church) 59005 Stellenbosch
04014 Ceres 00108 Milnerton 02658 Strand
01937 Citrusdal 02208 Moorreesburg 05517 Swellendam
01910 Clanwilliam 0801X Mossel Bay 04952 Touwsriver
07013 George 06211 Oudtshoorn 08419 Uniondale
00051 Goodwood N1 City 04219 Paarl 0331X Vredenburg
00701 Grassy Park 03212 Piketberg 02119 Vredendal
6985X Helderstroom 01740 Porterville 0491X Worcester
Examination centre codes (please refer to question 17 on the Unisa application form)
Other countries in Africa
Code Centre Code Centre Code Centre
ALGERIA LESOTHO NIGERIA
99740 Algiers 86010 Maseru 85138 Lagos
ANGOLA MALAWI RWANDA
8400X Luanda 98825 Kigali
BOTSWANA 90026 Blantyre SENEGAL
88706 Dukwi Refugee Camp,
Sowa Town
8803X Lilongwe 8512X Dakar
00906 Francistown MALI SIERRA LEONE
85014 Gaborone 99309 Bamako
85049 Jwaneng MOZAMBIQUE 99538 Freetown
85030 Lobatse 9997X Maputo SUDAN
99724 Maun MAROCCO 89419 Khartoum
BURUNDI 90603 Rabat SWAZILAND
99104 Bujumbura NAMIBIA 8705X Matsapha
CAMEROON 77119 Gobabis 87092 Big Bend
91758 Yaounde 77313 Karasburg TANZANIA
CONGO (DRC) 79219 Katima-Mulilo 91235 Dar es Salaam
90905 Kinshasa 77518 Keetmanshoop UGANDA
EGYPT 8929X Khorixas 91480 Kampala
91103 Cairo 77615 Luderitz ZAMBIA
ETHIOPIA 7781X Mariental 88986 Kitwe
87106 Addis Ababa 77917 Okahandja 8896X Livingstone
EQUATORIAL GUINEA 77658 Oranjemund 88951 Lusaka
89486 Malabo 79014 Oshakati/Ongwediva ZIMBABWE
GABON 78115 Otjiwarongo 84298 Harare
9112X Libreville 78212 Outjo 84018 Bulawayo
GHANA 77674 Rosh Pinah
85111 Accra 79111 Rundu
KENYA 79359 Swakopmund
90921 Nairobi (Kenya College of
Accountancy)
78514 Tsumeb
89311 Nairobi
(Inoorero University)
78433 Walvis Bay
85189 Egerton University 78719 Windhoek
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Examination centre codes (please refer to question 17 on the Unisa application form)
Countries outside of Africa
Code Centre Code Centre Code Centre
ARAB EMIRATES (UNITED) CHILE ISRAEL
99856 Abu Dhabi 90891 Santiago 90778 Tel Aviv
98760 Dubai CHINA ITALY
ARGENTINA 90700 Beijing 9045X Milan
90077 Buenos Aires 91367 Shanghai 90638 Rome
AUSTRALIA CHINA - TAIWAN JAPAN
91308 Adelaide 90735 Taipei 90794 Tokyo
91030 Brisbane CUBA JORDAN
90158 Canberra 98957 Havana 91251 Amman
90441 Melbourne CYPRUS KAZAKHSTAN
9059X Perth 90786 Nicosia 99171 Astana
90727 Sydney DENMARK KOREA
AUSTRIA 9031X Copenhagen 90751 Seoul
90816 Vienna FINLAND KUWAIT
BAHRAIN (PERSIAN GULF) 90271 Helsinki 91464 Kuwait
99937 Manamah FRANCE MADAGASCAR
BELGIUM 90573 Paris 91359 Antananarivo
90131 Brussels GERMANY MALAYSIA
BERMUDA 91065 Berlin 91146 Kuala Lumpur
98868 Bermuda 90506 Frankfurt MAURITIUS
BRAZIL 90093 Köln 90654 Reduit
90115 Brasilia 90492 Munich 91162 Rodrigues Island
BULGARIA GREECE MEXICO
91170 Sofia 90018 Athens 90069 Mexico City
CANADA HONG KONG NETHERLANDS
90522 Calgary, Alberta 90298 Hong kong 90190 The Hague
92568 Charlottetown,
Prince Edward Island
HUNGARY
92479 Halifax, Nova Schotia 90808 Budapst
93343 Happy Valley,
Goose Bay, NL
ICELAND
99155 Kingston, Jamaica 90107 Reykjavik
92630 Montreal (Quebec) INDIA
90557 Ottawa 99872 Mumbay
92681 Regina, Saskatchewan INDONESIA
99767 Saskatoon 99112 Jakarta
91014 Toronto 99910 New Delhi
90646 Vancouver IRAN
92649 Victoria, British Columbia 9076X Tehran
91456 Winnipeg, Manitoba IRELAND
94544 Yukon 91448 Dublin
98841 Cayman Islands
Examination centre codes (please refer to question 17 on the Unisa application form)
Countries outside of Africa
Code Centre Code Centre Code Centre
NEW ZEALAND SEYCHELLES USA
90867 Auckland 99457 Mahe 92444 Anchorage, Alaska
90875 Dunedin SINGAPORE 93149 Atlanta, Georgia
90859 Wellington 90085 Singapore 92452 Beaverton, Oregon
91804 Christchurch SPAIN 92525 Bentonville Arkansas
NORWAY 90417 Madrid 90174 Chicago
9014X Oslo SWEDEN 94552 Daly City, San Francisco
OMAN 90719 Stockholm 93211 Delaware, Newark
9918X Muscat SWEDEN 93378 Denver City, Colorado, Colosado
PAKISTAN 90719 Stockholm 92606 Emporia, Kansas
90344 Islamabad SWITZERLAND 92509 Fresno, California
PERU 92657 Greenville, Ohio
92029 Lima 90212 Geneva 93386 Idano, Boise
PHILIPPINES THAILAND 92622 Jackson, Mississippi
92290 Manila 91022 Bangkok 92460 Lawton, Oklahoma
POLAND TURKEY 90972 Los Angeles
9093X Warsaw 89435 Ankara 92517 Menomonie, Wisconsin
PORTUGAL 91499 Istanbul 92614 Tennessee, Knoxville
90379 Lisbon UKRAINE 90530 New York
QATAR 99864 Kiev 92592 Norfolk, Virginia
98698 Doha UNITED ARAB
EMIRATES
92533 Orlando, Florida
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 99856 Abu Dhabi 9269X Piscataway, New Jersey
99880 Moscow 98760 Dubai 92576 Salt Lake City, Utah
SAUDI ARABIA UNITED KINGDOM 92495 San Diego, California
99953 Jeddah 90395 London 9336X St Louis, Missouri
99996 Riyadh 9255X Victoria, Texas
90832 Washington DC
VENEZUELA
98930 Caracas
VIETNAM
89427 Hanoi
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Appendix 2 – Other application form codes
Physical disability type codes (please refer to question 13 on the Unisa application form)
CODE DISABILITY CODE DISABILITY
15 Cardiovascular diseases, such as heart diseases and
blood pressure
21 Multiple disabilities
09 Cerebral palsied 13 Muscular/skeletal/joint/limb deficiencies/diseases, such
as polio and muscular dystrophy
08 Communication and speech problems,
such as stuttering
06 Deaf 10 Paraplegic
19 Diabetes 11 Quadriplegic
14 Other neurological diseases, such as multiple sclerosis
22 Disabilities not mentioned 20 Serious chronic diseases
07 Dyslexia and other similar learning disabilities 17 Stroke/brain disorders
12 Epilepsy 02 Visually impaired: blind
05 Hearing disability: study material on audio cassette
should be transcribed
03 Visually impaired: not blind. Find it difficult to read
printed text. Cannot study through reading. Need help,
such as audio cassettes, enlarged print, computer discs
for computers with voice synthesizers
16 Kidney and blood deficiencies 04 Visually impaired: not blind. Can study through reading.
Do not need study material on audio cassette
18 Mental health problems/mental disorders/phobias/
chemical imbalances
23 Wheelchair
Prisons and detention barracks (please refer to question 17 on the Unisa application form)
IMPORTANT
Centres at prisons and detention barracks are ONLY for prisoners, and NOT for the staff of the prison or for other students.
CODE CENTRE CODE CENTRE
04006 Allandale (Paarl) 26069 Durban (Female)
43397 Atteridgeville 43028 Dwarsrivier
4007X Barberton 20028 East London (Medium C)
3603X Baviaanspoort 42978 Ebongweni C-Max (Kokstad)
46124 Bethal 30430 Ekuseni (Youth Development Centre)
34053 Boksburg 33022 Johannesburg (Project 2) (Female)
04979 Brandvlei Maximum 3925X Ermelo
05525 Buffeljags Prison 2905X Eshowe
82406 Butterworth 43036 Estcourt
14125 De Aar 23507 Fort Beaufort
36102 Devon 85022 Gaborone
16373 Douglas 42943 George
04235 Drakenstein (Medium B) 30252 Glencoe
26050 Durban (Male) 2127X Goedemoed
Prisons and detention barracks (please refer to question 17 on the Unisa application form)
CODE CENTRE CODE CENTRE
09121 Goodwood 02607 Oudtshoorn
18031 Grahamstown 17256 Parys
32131 Groenpunt (Vereeniging) 27324 Pietermaritzburg
77224 Grootfontein 00310 Pollsmoor Maximum
55034 Grootvlei 43125 Polokwane
52124 Harrismith 45136 Potchefstroom
84301 Harare 34037 Modderbee
77828 Hardap (Mariental, Namibia) 42986 Mogwase
46329 Heidelberg 82244 Mount Fletcher
05150 Helderstroom 82260 Mount Frere
05142 Helderstroom Maximum 3083X Ncome
33030 Johannesburg (Project 3) (Diepkloof) 40126 Nelspruit
33049 Johannesburg (Medium A) 34150 Nigel
33154 Johannesburg (Medium B) 43060 Obiqua Prison, Tulbach
1642X Kimberley 42994 Port Elizabeth (Female)
19038 King William’s Town 36072 Pretoria Local
45039 Klerksdorp 36048 Pretoria Maximum
23000 Kokstad (Medium) 36056 Pretoria Central
50474 Kroonstad 60097 Pretoria (Female)
31062 Krugersdorp 89605 Prince Albert
16993 Kuruman 43079 Qalakabusha (Empangeni)
42935 Kutama-Sinthumule Max (Lephalale) 1723X Rooigrond
26441 Ladysmith (KwaZulu-Natal) 37400 Rustenburg
3214X Leeuhof (Vereeniging) 5710X Sasolburg
33111 Leeuwkop (Medium A) 43303 Sekhukhuni
3312X Leeuwkop (Medium B) 5092X Senekal
33138 Leeuwkop (Medium C) 2760X Sevontein
33146 Leeuwkop Maximum 09024 St Albans Maximum
44520 Lichtenburg 46523 Standerton
37079 Losperfontein (Brits) 78743 Swakopmund
4332X Louis Trichardt 70122 Thohoyandou
42951 Lusikisiki 82376 Mthatha
22527 Mafikeng 25402 Umzinto
03158 Malmesbury (New Prison) 17035 Upington (Male)
55026 Mangaung Maximum 01023 Voorberg
43109 Mauritius 29009 Waterval-Utrecht
20001 Mdantsane 04855 Wellington
71625 Middledrift 78735 Windhoek Central
12556 Middelburg (Eastern Cape) 38423 Witbank
38296 Middelburg (Mpumalanga) 04995 Worcester
83097 Odi/Mabopane 38156 Zonderwater B
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Home language (please refer to question 18 on the Unisa application form)
CODE HOME LANGUAGE CODE HOME LANGUAGE
A Afrikaans SH Shona
B Afrikaans/English SS Southern Sotho
E English SP Spanish
F French SW Swati
D German TS Tsonga/Shangaan
GR Greek TW Tswana
HE Hebrew VE Venda
IT Italian XH Xhosa
NB Ndebele ZU Zulu
ND Ndonga OA Other African languages
NS Northern Sotho OF Other foreign languages
PO Portuguese
Population groups (please refer to question 20 on the Unisa application form)
CODE POPULATION GROUP CODE POPULATION GROUP
300X African 4006 Indian
2003 Coloured 1007 White/Chinese
9008 Other/Foreign National
Occupation (please refer to question 21 on the Unisa application form)
CODE OCCUPATION CODE OCCUPATION
01015 Accountant/auditor 15121 Cook
1334X Admin/spec secretaries 05002 Craftsman or related worker
12424 Administration professional 12653 Creative/performing artist
16128 Animal producers 12521 Database/network
01023 Architect/quantity surveyor 19119 Domestic/hotel/office cleaner
1821X Assemblers 17418 Electrical equipment installer/repairer
17221 Blacksmiths/toolmakers 17426 Electronics/telecoms installer
17124 Building finishers 12157 Electrotechnology engineer
17116 Building frame trade work 0104X Engineer
15156 Building/housekeeping superv 01228 Engineering/science technician
13331 Business services agents 10006 Farm labourer/farm foreman
18325 Car/Van/motorcycle driver 01058 Farm management advisor
18139 Chemical/photographic operator 09008 Farmer/farm manager
15318 Child care workers/teacher aid 12416 Finance professionals
11045 Citizen force member 13315 Financial
04006 Clerical or related worker 11029 Fireman
14222 Client information workers 16225 Fishery workers/hunters/trap
10111 Commissioned officer 19410 Food preparation assistants
01031 Computer specialist 17515 Food related trade
Occupation (please refer to question 21 on the Unisa application form)
CODE OCCUPATION CODE OCCUPATION
18163 Food/related machine operator 1432X Material-recording/transport 15245 Other sales workers
01066 Forestor/conservationist 01104 Mathematician 11436 Other service manager
13021 Full-time student (elsewhere) 01147 Medical doctor/dentist 1818X Other stationary plant operator
13013 Full-time student at Unisa 13218 Medical/pharmaceutical
technician
12351 Other teaching professional
17531 Garment/related trades work 18120 Metal proc/finishing operator 17132 Paint/building structure cleaner
15148 Hairdressers/beauticians 19313 Mining/construction labourer 12246 Paramedical practitioners
17310 Handicraft workers 13129 Mining/constructrction
supervisor
11053 Permanent force member
01163 Health technologist 18112 Mining/mineral plant operator 15326 Personal care health service
18333 Heavy truck and bus drivers 16136 Mixed crop/animal producer 01139 Personnel officer
01074 Home management advisor 18341 Mobile plant operators 11037 Police officer/detective
1141X Hotel, restaurant manager 11061 National service trainee 12343 Primary school teacher
12009 Housewife 10219 Non-commissioned officers 17329 Printing trades workers
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ICT operator/User support
technician
30414 Not economically active 11010 Prison service worker
11339 ICT service manager 14311 Numerical clerks 13137 Process control technicians
01082 Jurist 01155 Nurses/dieticians 11347 Professional service manager
14133 Keyboard operator 13226
Nursing/midwifery assistant
professional
1107X Protection service (other)
3021X Labour-disabled people 14001 Occupation not classified 19615 Refuse workers
08001 Labourer (except farm) 17000 Occupation unknown 13358 Regulatory government
19399 Labourer/mining/construction 07005 Operative (transport) 01171 Religious worker
01201 Lecturer/professor 06009 Operator (except transport) 01260 Research worker not classified
11118 Legislator/senior official 01120 Ops research/systems analyst 11428 Retail/wholesale trade manager
01090 Librarian/archivist 10316
Other armed forces
occupations
16004 Retired
13145 Life science technician 14419 Other clerical support work 18147 Rubber/plastic/paper operator
12130 Life sciences professional 1754X Other craft and related work 13323 Sales and purchasing agents
02003 Manager/administrator 13250
11320
Manufacturing/mining/
construction manager
Other health associate
professional
0300X Sales worker
12262 Other health professional 12432 Sales/marketing/PR
19321 Manufacturing labourer 15164 Other personal services work 0121X Secondary education teacher
1611X Market gardeners/crop grower

Occupation (please refer to question 21 on the Unisa application form) Nationality (please refer to question 19 on the Unisa application form)
CODE OCCUPATION CODE OCCUPATION
14125 Secretary (general) 13528 Telecoms/broadcasting technician
11088 Service worker (other) 14214 Teller/related clerk
17213 Sheet/structural metal worker 18155 Textile/furniture/leather machine operator
1835X Ships' deck crews/related 12238 Traditional/complementary medicine
15229 Shop salesperson 13234 Traditional medical professional
0118X Social scientist 1933X Transport and storage labour
01198 Social/recreation worker 15113 Travel attendant/conductor/guide
13420 Sports and fitness worker 15008 Unemployed
15237 Store/market sales person 19127 Vehicle/window/laundry cleaner
19526 Street vendor (excluding food) 12254 Veterinarian
19518 Street/related service worker 13242 Veterinary technician/asstistant.
16349 Subs fishers/hunters/trapper 01244 Vocational counsellor
16314 Subsistence crop farmers 12327 Vocational education teacher
16322 Subsistence livestock farmer 1513X Waiter/bartender
16330 Subsistence mixed crop farmer 18171 Wood/paper plant operator
01279 Technical worker (other) 17523 Wood treater/cabinet maker
01236 Technician (other) 01252 Writer/artist/musician
Economic sector (please refer to question 22 on the Unisa application form)
CODE ECONOMIC SECTOR CODE ECONOMIC SECTOR
01007 Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries 04006 Manufacturing
08001 Business and Repair Services 02003 Mining
0300X Construction 09008
11215 Education – Primary or Preprimary 11401
11223 Education – Secondary 11509
11231 Education – Tertiary 05002
Personal Services, including hotel and household
services
Professional and related services
NOT listed elsewhere
Public Administration – Public Service, Provincial
Administration, City Councils, Municipalities, etc
Transportation, Communication and other Public
Utilities
10006 Entertainment and Recreational Services 11304 Welfare and non-profit membership organizations
07005 Finance, Insurance and Real Estate 06009 Wholesale and Retail Trade
1110X Hospital and Health Services 11606
NOT APPLICABLE (any sector not mentioned above,
eg housewives, pensioners, unemployed, etc)
Previous year activity (please refer to question 24 on the Unisa application form)
CODE PREVIOUS YEAR ACTIVITY CODE PREVIOUS YEAR ACTIVITY
08 Enrolled in a foreign post – secondary institution 02 Technikon student
03 Higher Education College student 07 Unemployed
98 Other activity 01 University student
05 Secondary school student 99 Unknown activity
04 Technical College student 06 Working in labour force
CODE COUNTRY CODE COUNTRY CODE COUNTRY CODE COUNTRY CODE COUNTRY
1007 Algeria 1988 Senegal 1937 Mali 2941 Venezuela 5061 Fiji
1015 South Africa 2003 Cuba 3204 Iran 295X Virgin Islands (British) 507X French Polynesia
1112 Ivory Coast 2011 Argentina 3212 Iraq 2968 Virgin Islands (US) 5088 Guam
1120 Namibia 202X Brazil 3220 Kazakhstan 3018 Israel 5096 Kiribati
1139 Botswana 2038 Bolivia 3239 Jordan 3026 Armenia 510X Mariana Islands
1147 Lesotho 2046 Chile 3247 Kuwait 3034 Azerbaijan 5118 Marshall Islands
1155 Swaziland 2054 Colombia 3255 Kyrgyzstan 3042 Bahrain 5126 Micronesia
1163 Zambia 2062 Dominica 3263 Lagos 3050 Georgia 5134 Nauru
1171 Zimbabwe 2070 Dominican Republic 3271 Lebanon 3077 India 5142 New Caledonia
118X Malawi 2089 Ecuador 328X Macau 3085 Indonesia 5150 Norfolk Island
1198 Mauritius 2119 Anguilla 3301 Maldives 3107 Hong Kong 5169 Palau
1201 Mozambique 2127 Antigua and Barbuda 3409 Mongolia 3123 Taiwan 5177
1961 Niger 1902 Guinea-Bissau 2925 Turks and Caicos 5029 New Zealand 5231 Western Samoa
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Papua New
Guinea
121X Kenya 2135 Aruba 3506 Nepal 3131 Japan 5185 Solomon Islands
1228 Zaire 2143 Bahamas 3514 Oman 314X Malaysia 4243 Estonia
1236 Tanzania 2151 Barbados 3522 Pakistan 3158 Bangladesh 4251 Faroe Islands
1244 Madagascar 216X Belize 3530 Philippines 3166 Brunei 426X Finland
1252 Seychelles 2178 Bermuda 3549 Qatar 3174 Cambodia 4286 Gibraltar
1260 Reunion 2186 Cayman Islands 3557 Russia 3182 China 4294 Guernsey
1279 Angola 2194 Costa Rica 3565 Saudi Arabia 4146 Andorra 4340 Vatican City
1287 Uganda 2208 USA 3573 Singapore 4154 Belarus 4359 Yugoslavia
1295 Burundi 2216 Canada 3581 South Korea 4162 Bosnia 4405 Hungary
1317 Comores 2232 Guyana 359X Sri Lanka 4170 Bulgaria 4448 Turkey
1341 Congo 2240 El Salvador 3603 Syria 4189 Croatia 4456 Ukraine
135X Gabon 2259 Greenland 3611 Tajikistan 4200 San Marino 4502 Iceland
1384 Liberia 2267 Grenada 362X Thailand 4219 Slovakia 4529 Jersey
1392 Rwanda 2275 Guadelope 3638 Turkmenistan 4227 Czech Republic 4537 Latvia
1406 Benin 2283 Guatemala 3646
United Arab
Emirates
4235 Denmark 4545 Liechtenstein
1414 Burkina Faso 2291 Haiti 3654 Uzbekistan 4014 Austria 4553 Lithuania
1422 Cameroon 2305 French Guiana 3662 Vietnam 4022 Belgium 4561 Luxemborg
1430 Cape Verde 2402 Honduras 3670 Yemen 4030 France 457X Macedonia
1449
Central African
Republic
250X Jamaica 4006 Albania 4049 Greece 4588 Malta
1457 Chad 2518 Martinique 2550 Nicaragua 4057 Ireland 4596 Moldova
1465 Djibouti 2526 Mexico 2569 Panama 4065 Italy 460X Monaco
1473 Egypt 2534 Montserrat 2577 Paraguay 4073 Netherlands 4707 Norway
1481 Equatorial Guinea 2542 Netherlands Antilles 2585 Peru 4081 Portugal 4804 Poland
149X Eritrea 1538 Sierra Leone 2593 Puerto Rico 409X Spain 4901 Romania
1503 Ethiopia 1546 Tunisia 2607 Saint Lucia 4103 Switzerland 4995 Slovenia
1511 Sudan 1562 Western Sahara 2704 Saint Vincent 4111 United Kingdom 5193 Tongo
152X Togo 1600 Gambia 2801 St Kitts and Nevis 412X Germany 5207 Tuvalu
1945 Mauritania 1708 Ghana 2909 Suriname 4138 Cyprus 5215 Vanuatu
1953 Morocco 1805 Guinea 2917 Trinidad and Tobago 5010 Australia 5223 Wallis and Futuna

Appendix 3 – Student funding
Do I qualify for a NSFAS loan and what are the criteria?
Financially needy and academically deserving students who are applying for formal qualifications may apply for funding.
Foreign students do not qualify for NSFAS funding.
What does it cover and is the funding renewable?
Study fees and academic essentials such as prescribed books and tutorial classes are funded. No accommodation, meals,
pocket money or transport is covered. A NSFAS loan is renewable on proof of academic progress and is subject to the
availability of funds.
How should I obtain my prescribed books?
Please indicate to the Student Funding Officer accepting your loan agreement as to which bookshop is well situated for
the collection of your Eduxtra card. An Eduxtra card can be used to purchase books from any official Unisa bookstore.
How do I apply for funding?
Fill in the NSFAS Loan Application Form and hand it in at any of Unisa’s regional offices (Student Administration), the
Registration Hall on the Sunnyside campus or post it to the Directorate: Student Funding (PO Box 392, Unisa, 0003).
Do a temporary registration during the first two weeks of registration. During the third week of registration, the Student
Funding Division will notify all applicants of the outcome of their applications. Only approved applicants will be required
to sign a loan agreement at any Unisa regional office on specified dates. Your legal guardian must sign a consent form
and submit a certified copy of his or her ID if you are not yet 18 years of age. Collect your Eduxtra card within 14 days of
submitting your funding contract.
How and when should I repay the loan?
A loan is repayable as soon as you secure employment (irrespective of whether or not you have completed your
qualification) and are earning an annual salary of R26 300 or more. Repayments can either be deducted from your
salary, by means of debit order or by depositing the money directly into the NSFAS account (contact NSFAS on 021
763 3232 in this regard).
Check list of required supporting documents (all copies not older than 3 months)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
A certified copy of your identity document (South African citizens only)
Latest prisoner’s profile in case of student in prison (section 1)
A certified copy of spouse’s ID, marriage certificate, divorce decree or death certificate of a deceased spouse
(sections 1 and 3.1)
A certified copy of death certificate(s) in case of deceased parent(s) (section 3)
Proof of income: if employed a payslip; if self-employed the latest 3 months bank statements and an affidavit
(sections 2.1 & 3.1)
Affidavit and latest 3 months bank statements of self employed spouse or parent/s or guardian
(section 2.1, 3 & 3.1)
Proof of income of all employed household members (not older than 3 months)
(sections 2.1, 3, 3.1 & 5)
Affidavit on self-employment or unemployment, single parenthood and guardianship (must NOT be declared by a
student except in a case of an independent student and should not be older than 3 months) (sections 2,3, 3.1 & 5)
A certified copy of ID or birth certificate for all lawful members of household
(including both parent/s guardian) (section 5)
What other financial options (bursaries) are available?
• Department of Labour: for undergraduate students with disabilities
• Margaret Orr: for black female students under 35 years of age
• Club bursaries: for paid-up members of certain consumer clubs; applications available in club magazines
• Social work bursary: for students enrolling for a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work
• Funza Lushaka: Bachelor of Education (BEd) and the Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Priority areas
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