| Qualification stream: | Financial Accounting |
| Qualification code: | 98230 - FAC |
| NQF level: | 7 |
| Total credits: | 120 |
| SAQA ID: | 90559 |
| APS/AS: | 50 |
| Maximum time to complete this qualification: | 3 years |
Purpose statement:
The purpose of this qualification is to:
Provide learners with intellectual enrichment in the field of accounting sciences.
Provide learners with an advanced understanding of current thinking, theory and methodology in the field of accounting sciences.
Give those learners with Bachelor's degrees in Accounting Sciences, but not accredited by Professional Accounting Bodies, or those with Diplomas in Accounting Sciences, or equivalent, the opportunity to proceed to Postgraduate studies accredited by such Professional Bodies.
This qualification contains modules with work-integrated learning components, which will require you to spend time away from your home and responsibilities, to gain the required industry exposure through applying your theoretical understanding in a workplace. You will be expected to complete tasks which will reflect your experience and skills gained while in the workplace. These tasks will be formally assessed and grades awarded.
Your admission to Unisa is dependent on you meeting the specific admission requirements for your chosen qualification.
An appropriate Diploma in Accounting Sciences or its equivalent, with modules on NQF level 6 in the fields of Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Auditing and Taxation,
or
an appropriate Bachelor's degree in Accounting Sciences or its equivalent, with modules on NQF level 6 in in the fields of Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Auditing and Taxation,
or
any Bachelor's degree and a completed Advanced Certificate in Accounting Sciences or its equivalent.
Pay the application fee once you've received your student number:
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.
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Apply for admission to undergraduate qualifications for the 2026 academic year between 18 August and 10 October 2025.
Please take note of the following:
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.