Undergraduate qualifications

Higher Certificate in Mathematics and Statistics

Qualification code: 90129
NQF level: 5
Total credits: 120
SAQA ID: 111954
APS/AS: 15
Maximum time to complete this qualification:  3 years

Purpose statement:
The Higher Certificate in Mathematics and Statistics will enable learners with a NQF Level 4 Mathematics to improve their reading and writing in academic, business and Standard English language, their computational skills mathematical skills and statistical skills, with an introduction to scientific field knowledge in higher education. Upon qualifying learners will be able to register for higher qualifications within South Africa and throughout the world. Qualifying learners will be employable in appropriate statistical and mathematical environments as support staff to specialists in the field. The Higher Certificate will enable the qualifying learners to acquire knowledge of statistics as well as practical skills in data management and data exploration.

Admission requirements

Qualification admission requirements

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 and 40% in Mathematics
or
a Senior Certificate, with at least 30% HG or 40% SG in the language of teaching and learning and 40% HG or 50% SG in Mathematics,
or
a National Certificate (Vocational) level 4, with at least 30% in the language of teaching and learning and 40% in Mathematics in terms of the NSC.

Student fees and funding your studies

Application fee

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

  • R150 for online applications
  • Use the 8 digit student number you receive from Unisa AND the application fee reference number (ie YOUR 8 digit 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

Apply for admission to undergraduate qualifications for the 2026 academic year between 18 August and 10 October 2025.      

Please take note of the following:

  • All applications for admission must be submitted online. 
  • Admission to a qualification is not automatic. It will depend on whether you comply with the admission requirements and if space is available.

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