UNISA Honours Degree and Postgraduate Diploma Courses 2026
UNISA Postgraduate Diploma Courses
Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting Sciences (98231)
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Accounting Sciences (98255)
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration (98215)
Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Auditing (98232)
Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Accounting (98233)
Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Management (90001)
Postgraduate Diploma in Forensic Auditing (98234)
Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Development (98227)
Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management (98228)
Postgraduate Diploma in Information Resource Management (90069)
Postgraduate Diploma in Internal Auditing (98207)
Postgraduate Diploma in Labour Relations Management (98209)
Postgraduate Diploma in Library and Information Science (90003)
Postgraduate Diploma in Management Accounting (CTMA) (98205)
Postgraduate Diploma in Nature Conservation (98106)
Postgraduate Diploma in Operations Research (98236)
Postgraduate Diploma in Organisational Development (98212)
Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration (98208)
Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health (98574)
Postgraduate Diploma in Risk Management (98210)
Postgraduate Diploma in Security Management (90080)
Postgraduate Diploma in Social and Behavioural Studies (HIV-AIDS) (90008)
Postgraduate Diploma in Taxation (98256)
Postgraduate Diploma in Tertiary Education New Curriculum (03115 – NEW)
Postgraduate Diploma in Tourism Management (98257)
Postgraduate Diploma in Transport and Logistics (98213)
UNISA Honours Degree Programs
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS in Physics Education (98914)
Bachelor of Accounting Sciences Honours in Management Accounting (98354)
Bachelor of Administration Honours in Public Administration (98449)
Bachelor of Arts Honours in African Languages (99306)
Bachelor of Arts Honours in African Politics (99307)
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Afrikaans Language Stream (99435 – LAN)
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Afrikaans Literature Stream (99435 – LIT)
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Ancient Near Eastern Studies (99402)
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Anthropology (99403)
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Applied Linguistics (99405)
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Arabic (99404)
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Archaeology (99406)
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Art History (99407)
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Biblical Archaeology NEW TESTAMENT PERIOD (99408 – NTP)
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Biblical Archaeology OLD TESTAMENT PERIOD (99408 – OTP)
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Biblical Studies NEW TESTAMENT PERIOD (99409 – NTP)
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Biblical Studies OLD TESTAMENT PERIOD (99409 – OTP)
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Classical Studies (99410)
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Corrections Management (98655)
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Criminology (98682)
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Development Studies (99438)
Bachelor of Arts Honours in English Studies (99411)
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Gender Studies (99439)
Bachelor of Arts Honours in History (99412)
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Integrated Organisational Communication (98619)
Bachelor of Arts Honours in International Politics (99414)
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Islamic Studies (99415)
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Linguistics (99417)
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Media Studies (99418)
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Modern European Languages and Literature (99419)
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Philosophy (99420)
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Police Science (90074)
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Politics (99421)
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Psychology Applied Psychology for Professional Contexts (99422 – APP)
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Psychology Community and Health Psychology (99422 – CHP)
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Psychology Psychological Counselling (99422 – COU)
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Religious Studies (99423)
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Social Behavioural Studies (HIV-AIDS) (HIV-AIDS) (99425 – HIV)
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Sociology (99426)
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Theory of Literature (99427)
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Translation Studies (99428)
Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Business Informatics (98450)
Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Business Management (98452)
Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Economics (98353)
Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Financial Modelling (98350)
Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Industrial and Organisational Psychology (98351)
Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Logistics (98453)
Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Tourism Management (98355)
Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Transport Economics (98464)
Bachelor of Consumer Science Honours (98104)
Bachelor of Information Science Honours (90072)
Bachelor of Musicology Honours (98578)
Bachelor of Science Honours in Applied Mathematics (98921)
Bachelor of Science Honours in Astronomy (98920)
Bachelor of Science Honours in Chemistry (98919)
Bachelor of Science Honours in Chemistry Education (98910)
Bachelor of Science Honours in Computing (98908)
Bachelor of Science Honours in Computing Education (98911)
Bachelor of Science Honours in Environmental Management (98102)
Bachelor of Science Honours in Environmental Monitoring and Modelling (98103)
Bachelor of Science Honours in Geography (98105)
Bachelor of Science Honours in Life Science Education (98912)
Bachelor of Science Honours in Life Sciences (Biochemistry stream) (90084 – BIO)
Bachelor of Science Honours in Life Sciences (Botany stream) (90084 – BOT)
Bachelor of Science Honours in Life Sciences (Genetics stream) (90084 – GNE)
Bachelor of Science Honours in Life Sciences (Microbiology stream) (90084 – MIB)
Bachelor of Science Honours in Life Sciences (Physiology stream) (90084 – PHY)
Bachelor of Science Honours in Life Sciences (Zoology stream) (90084 – EZO)
Bachelor of Science Honours in Mathematics (98923)
Bachelor of Science Honours in Mathematics Education (98913)
Bachelor of Science Honours in Operations Research (90078)
Bachelor of Science Honours in Physics (98918)
Bachelor of Science Honours in Statistics (98922)
Bachelor of Science Honours in Statistics Education (98916)
Bachelor of Theology Honours in Christian Leadership (98627)
Bachelor of Theology Honours in Christian Spirituality (98626)
Bachelor of Theology Honours in Church History (98620)
Bachelor of Theology Honours in Missiology (98579)
Bachelor of Theology Honours in New Testament (99429)
Bachelor of Theology Honours in Old Testament (99430)
Bachelor of Theology Honours in Practical Theology (99431)
Bachelor of Theology Honours in Systematic Theology (99433)
Bachelor of Theology Honours in Theological Ethics (99434)
Honours Bachelor of Arts in Archival Science New Curriculum from 2011 (0555X – N11)
Honours Bachelor of Education (specialisation in Psycho-Educational Support) New Curriculum (05363 – NEW)
Honours Bachelor of Education – with specialisation in Adult Basic Education and Training New Curriculum (05371 – NEW)
Honours Bachelor of Education – with specialisation in Early Childhood Development New Curriculum (05347 – NEW)
Honours Bachelor of Education – with specialisation in Educational Management New Curriculum (05320 – NEW)
Honours Bachelor of Education – with specialisation in Environmental Education New Curriculum (9501X – NEW)
Honours Bachelor of Education – with specialisation in Inclusive Education New Curriculum (05355 – NEW)
Honours Bachelor of Education – with specialisation in Mathematics Education New Curriculum (95001 – NEW)
Honours Bachelor of Education – with specialisation in Natural Science Education New Curriculum (95028 – NEW)
Honours Bachelor of Education New Curriculum (05312 – NEW)
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Complete Guide to NSFAS Online Loan Application for South African Students (2025)
If you are a South African student looking to pursue higher education but are facing financial difficulties, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is one of the most accessible funding options available. NSFAS provides financial aid in the form of bursaries and loans to qualifying students at public universities and TVET colleges in South Africa.
This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about the NSFAS loan application process, from eligibility requirements to application steps and frequently asked questions.
📌 What is NSFAS?
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is a government-funded financial aid scheme aimed at helping students from low- and middle-income households to access tertiary education without the burden of upfront fees.
NSFAS offers both bursaries and income-contingent loans:
- Bursaries: For eligible students who meet academic and household income criteria (especially for TVET and university students).
- Loans: For students who do not meet all bursary criteria or who are pursuing postgraduate qualifications not funded under bursary schemes.
✅ Who Qualifies for an NSFAS Loan?
To qualify for an NSFAS loan (especially for postgraduate students or programs not funded under the bursary system), you must:
- Be a South African citizen.
- Be financially needy, with a household income of less than R350,000 per year.
- Have a valid South African ID.
- Be enrolled or accepted to study at a public university or TVET college.
- Not be funded through another bursary program that covers all expenses.
- Maintain satisfactory academic progress (returning students).
📚 Courses Funded by NSFAS
NSFAS primarily funds undergraduate qualifications, but certain postgraduate programs (e.g., PGCE, postgraduate diplomas in education, and professional courses like LLB) may be considered under the NSFAS loan scheme, not bursaries.
If you’re studying:
- Undergraduate degree or diploma: You are likely eligible for a full NSFAS bursary.
- Postgraduate study: You may qualify for a loan, depending on the course and funding availability.
📄 Required Documents for NSFAS Application
When applying, make sure you have the following documents scanned and ready:
- Certified copy of your South African ID or Smart Card.
- Parent(s) or guardian(s) ID documents.
- Proof of income (latest payslips, UIF, or affidavit if unemployed).
- Consent Form signed by your parent(s)/guardian(s) to allow NSFAS to verify income.
- Proof of registration or acceptance at a public institution.
- Academic transcripts (for continuing or postgraduate students).
🖥️ How to Apply for an NSFAS Loan Online
Step-by-Step NSFAS Online Application Process (2025)
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Visit the NSFAS Website
Go to: https://www.nsfas.org.za
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Create an Account
- Click on “MyNSFAS” and register your profile.
- You’ll need a valid email address and South African cellphone number.
- Choose a strong password and verify your account via email or SMS.
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Login and Start the Application
- After registration, log in to your MyNSFAS account.
- Click on “Apply” to begin a new application.
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Fill in Your Personal Details
- Input your ID number, name, surname, and other details exactly as they appear on your ID.
- Provide household income information and living arrangements.
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Upload Required Documents
- Upload all supporting documents in PDF or JPEG format.
- Each document must be clear and under the size limit specified.
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Submit Your Application
- Review your application for accuracy.
- Click “Submit” and wait for a confirmation message.
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Track Your Application
- Log in regularly to check your application status.
- You will be notified via SMS and email at each stage of the process.
🗓️ Important NSFAS Dates (2025)
- Application Opening Date: September 1, 2025
- Application Deadline: January 31, 2026
- Appeals Period: February 2026 (if rejected)
- Disbursement: After registration and approval
Note: Dates are subject to change; always confirm on the official NSFAS website.
💸 What Does the NSFAS Loan Cover?
NSFAS funding typically includes:
- Tuition fees
- Registration fees
- Accommodation (if living away from home)
- Meals and transport
- Learning materials (e.g., textbooks)
For loans, repayment is only required once you start working and earn above a threshold (around R30,000 annually, but subject to change).
🔄 NSFAS Loan Repayment
Repayments are:
- Income-contingent – you only repay when you can afford to.
- Administered by DHET (Department of Higher Education and Training).
- Interest-bearing, but interest rates are low and favorable.
You can also apply for a partial loan conversion to a bursary if you perform well academically.
🔁 How to Appeal a Rejected NSFAS Application
If your application is rejected, you may submit an appeal via your MyNSFAS portal:
- Log into your MyNSFAS account.
- Click on “Track Funding Progress”.
- If rejected, click on “Submit Appeal”.
- Upload any missing or corrected documents.
- Provide a clear explanation or motivation.
📱 NSFAS Contact Information
- Website: https://www.nsfas.org.za
- Email: info@nsfas.org.za
- Toll-Free Number: 08000 67327 (Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM)
- Twitter: @myNSFAS
- Facebook: NSFAS
📝 Final Tips Before Applying
- Apply early to avoid system overload near the deadline.
- Use your own email and cellphone number (do not use someone else’s).
- Double-check that all your documents are certified and legible.
- Keep a copy of your submission confirmation for reference.
By following this guide, you can confidently apply for NSFAS funding and move one step closer to achieving your academic and career dreams—without the burden of immediate financial pressure.