| Qualification code: | 98366 |
| NQF level: | 5 |
| Total credits: | 120 |
| SAQA ID: | 110744 |
| APS/AS: | 15 |
| Maximum time to complete this qualification: | 3 years |
Purpose statement:
The primary purpose of the qualification is to provide learners with the basic introductory knowledge, cognitive and conceptual tools and practical techniques for Higher Education studies in life, environmental and related fields. The qualification emphasises general scientific principles, concepts, and theories that will improve the students' ability to grasp scientific concepts at higher levels. It exposes the learners to techniques for higher education studies in life, environmental and related fields. Qualifying learners would have attained a basic level of higher education knowledge and competence in life and environmental sciences and will be capable of applying such knowledge and competence in the workplace. It is therefore meant for those who do not meet the requirements for entry into the Diploma qualifications to gain enough competency to be admitted into such. Students who complete the qualification are able to articulate into Diploma, Bachelor of Consumer Sciences and Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Environmental Management qualifications.
Your admission to Unisa is dependent on you meeting the specific admission requirements for your chosen qualification.
A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with at least 30% in the language of teaching and learning,
or
a Senior Certificate (SC) with at least an F symbol on HG or an E symbol on SG in the language of teaching and learning,
or
a National Certificate (Vocational) with at least 30% in the language of teaching and learning in terms of the NSC.
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.