Undergraduate qualifications

Advanced Certificate in Accounting Sciences

Applications for admission for the 2023 academic year to undergraduate qualifications are closed.

Qualification code: 90017
NQF level: 6
Total credits: 120
SAQA ID: 94703
APS/AS: 50
Maximum time to complete this qualification:  3 years

Admission requirements

Qualification admission requirements

Your admission to Unisa is dependent on you meeting the specific admission requirements for your chosen qualification.

A Higher Certificate in Accounting Sciences, or its equivalent,
or
a Higher Certificate in Economic and Management Sciences or its equivalent,
or
any NQF level 6 Diploma in Accounting or Accounting Sciences or its equivalent,
or
any NQF level 7 degree where the admission requirements to qualify for the Advanced Diploma in Accounting Sciences, are not met.
Applicants, who do not comply with the above requirements, should consider applying for a lower level qualification for which they meet the statutory and additional requirements.

Student fees and funding your studies

Application fee

Pay the application fee once you've received your student number:

  • R125 for online applications
  • Use the student number you receive from Unisa AND the application fee reference number (ie YOUR STUDENT NUMBER 5370810030)
  • Send the proof of payment to susdepid@unisa.ac.za
  • Visit www.unisa.ac.za/paymentinfo for banking details and payment information

Please note that this application fee is non-refundable even if you decide not to study through Unisa, do not qualify for admission to Unisa or cannot be offered a space due to limited spaces available.


Student fees

Click here to find out more about Unisa's student fees, and the bursaries and loans for Unisa students.

Apply for admission

Applications for admission to Unisa's undergraduate qualifications (higher certificates, advanced certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas & degrees) are closed.


Please take note of the following:

  • All applications for admission must be submitted online. No self-help stations will be available for applications.
  • Admission to a qualification is not automatic. It will depend on whether you comply with the admission requirements and if space is available.


Additional support for this qualification via TVET colleges

Unisa has an agreement with various Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges to offer classes in a selected number of qualifications. These classes have proved to generally improve the throughput rate of students who enrol for them.

Take note of the following:

  • Make sure that your TVET college of choice offers support in your qualification. 
  • Apply for admission during Unisa's application period via your TVET college or via Unisa.

Registration

Unisa will send the necessary information about registration dates and the registration process to all successful applicants who have confirmed their acceptance of Unisa's offer. Visit www.unisa.ac.za/register for registration information.

Curriculum / modules