| Qualification code: | 98229 |
| NQF level: | 5 |
| Total credits: | 120 |
| SAQA ID: | 84766 |
| APS/AS: | 15 |
| Maximum time to complete this qualification: | 3 years |
Purpose statement:
The primary purpose of this qualification is closely tied to the rationale for the qualification and serves to provide learners with a basic knowledge of the field of marketing as well as practical application of these principles based on a case study approach. This qualification provides qualifying learners with basic knowledge of the principles, theories, methods and techniques of the art and science of marketing. In addition it equips them to be able to apply these to be competitive in a South African employment context. The knowledge will be transferred in a practical way as far as possible.
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 E symbol on SG in the language of teaching and learning,
or
a National Certificate (Vocational) with at least 40% in the language of teaching and learning in terms of the NSC.
Applicants who would like to apply for admission through recognition of prior learning (RPL) must be at least 30 years old; have completed at least Grade 10; and have at least five years' relevant work experience in the study field in which they would like to apply for admission to a qualification. For more information on RPL criteria visit: http://www.unisa.ac.za/rpl
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.