{"id":4968,"date":"2020-06-21T12:12:20","date_gmt":"2020-06-21T12:12:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/collegeguide.co.za\/?page_id=4968"},"modified":"2020-06-21T12:12:20","modified_gmt":"2020-06-21T12:12:20","slug":"university-of-south-africa-unisa-courses-and-fees","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/university-of-south-africa-unisa-courses-and-fees\/","title":{"rendered":"University of South Africa (Unisa) Courses and Fees"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"advads-atf\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"advads-2305912264\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- Responsive ads atf -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"8381596201\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div><p>The University of South Africa (Unisa), is the largest university system in Africa by enrollment and offers a wide range of courses. It is located in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa and attracts a third of all higher education students in South Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unisa was founded in 1873 as the University of the Cape of Good Hope. In January 2004, Unisa merged with Technikon Southern Africa (formerly known as Technikon SA) and incorporated the distance education component of Vista University. The combined institution retained the name University of South Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As Africa\u2019s leading open distance learning institution, the University of South Africa offer internationally accredited qualifications and have world-class resources that inspire students to create meaningful futures on their own terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Offering study opportunities to more than 400,000 students from across South Africa, Africa and other parts of the world, Unisa offers a diverse choice of study fields at levels from certificate to degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Unisa colleges<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unisa has eight prestigious colleges offering a wide range of high quality academic and vocational programmes and over 1400 academics. In addition, they have a Graduate School of Business Leadership (SBL).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The eight colleges comprise the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. College of Accounting Sciences<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The College of Accounting Sciences (CAS) offers several qualifications endorsed by professional financial bodies both nationally and internationally and produces high-quality graduates for the various accounting professions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The College is made up of the School of Accountancy, the School of Applied Accountancy and the Centre for Accounting Studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ins><\/ins><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the College of Accounting Sciences, research activities are focused on ten research focus areas. These focus areas fall under the broader categories of taxation, auditing, financial accounting and management accounting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES) specialises in education and training in food production and the sustainable use and management of Africa\u2019s natural resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences is made up of the School of Agriculture and Life Sciences, the School of Environmental Sciences and the Centre for Sustainable Agriculture and Environmental Sciences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ins><\/ins><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unisa has made science a priority and aims to grow research capacity and support research activities in the fields of science, engineering, technology, agriculture and environmental sciences through the Unisa Science Campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Research is formed by two broad focus research areas viz. teaching practices and ODL, as well as research on the environment, health and sustainable livelihoods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. College of Economic and Management Sciences<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The College of Economic and Management Sciences (CEMS) is the largest provider of business education in Africa and one of the largest in the world. Unisa\u2019s Graduate School of Business Leadership (SBL) is an autonomous academic department within CEMS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The College is made up of the School of Management Sciences, the School of Economic and Financial Sciences, and the School of Public &amp; Operations Management, The Institute For Corporate Citizenship and five Centres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ins><\/ins><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The College of Economic and Management Sciences views community engagement as an opportunity to engage with communities to transform the curriculum and contribute to the development of entrepreneurship and strengthen small business enterprises through research, tuition and specific community projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the focus areas developed in research flagships at the College of Economic and Management Sciences include demographic modelling and analysis, personal finance and corporate sustainability and etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. College of Education<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The College of Education (CEDU) is responsible for the professional education and training of close to 50% of all teachers in South Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unisa College of Education is made up of the School of Education, the School of Teacher Education, the Centre for Continuous Professional Teacher and Community Education and Training and the Teaching Practice Unit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ins><\/ins><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All CEDU academics include learning and insight from CE into CEDU curriculum. Currently, there are 33 Community Engagement (research) projects taking place across CEDU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The college has a flagship 500 Schools research project, which explores the scope of challenges facing the South African education system, with an intention of generating targeted solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other research projects include the Vhembe School Project and the International Journal of Educational Development in Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. College of Graduate Studies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This college endeavours to increase Unisa\u2019s postgraduate profile and to improve the performance of master\u2019s and doctoral students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The College of Graduate Studies is made up of the Department of Interdisciplinary Research, the Archie&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/institution\/University_of_South_Africa\/department\/Archie_Mafeje_Research_Institute_AMRI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mafeje Research Institute<\/a>, the South African Research Chair in Development Education and the Institutes for African Renaissance Studies, Open and Distance Learning, Science &amp; Technology Education, Social &amp; Health Sciences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ins><\/ins><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Postgraduate Administration Support section within the College of Graduate Studies handles all administration for the six colleges from first enquiries, registrations, re-registrations, capturing of research proposal module results, maintenance of the research titles, data capturing and much of the administration pertaining to students, until such time that the student is handed over to graduations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With research methodology as a central platform of CGS, the College of Graduate Studies has developed a suite of training programmes through workshops, colloquia, video conferences and virtual research environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It reaches out to candidates in Unisa\u2019s regional centres, from Gauteng to Akaki, Ethiopia. Many of the offerings are general, but some are tailor-made to fit the precise demands of specific fields of research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are currently a number of Community Engagement projects taking place across the College of Graduate Studies. These include the ISTE Winter School,&nbsp;MOOCS&nbsp;Teacher Training project and many more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. College of Human Sciences<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>College of Human Sciences (CHS) offers high-quality general academic and career-focused programmes in the arts and humanities, social sciences, education, religion and theology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The College of Human Sciences is made up of the School of Arts, the School of Humanities, and the School of Social Sciences which house a number of centres, units and institutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Unisa, Community Engagement is actively promoted through its Community Engagement and Outreach Policy. Each department within the College of Human Sciences is involved with different community projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the College of Human Sciences, a number of research projects are investigating, from different perspectives, issues related to decoloniality, Africanisation, HIV\/AIDS, language, teaching and learning, political and economic development, religious studies and theology, sociology, information and library sciences, psychology, and many other subjects within the humanities field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. College of Law<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The College of Law (CLAW) confers professional qualifications that provide access to the legal profession, as well as various career-based qualifications in subjects such as police practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The College of Law consists of the Schools of Law and Criminal Justice, the Institute for Dispute Resolution in Africa and the Centre for Basic Legal Education, the Centre for Business Law, the Centre for Criminological Sciences, the Centre for Foreign and Comparative Law and The VerLoren van Themaat Centre for Public Law Studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The research areas in the College of Law are biotechnology and medical law; dispute resolution in Africa, social security; crime studies, the criminal framework for community safety; ODL; and international journal of law, society and development (multi-, inter- and transdisciplinarity).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. The College of Science, Engineering and Technology<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The College of Science, Engineering and Technology (CSET) offers general academic and career-oriented degrees, diplomas and certificates in a range of science, engineering and technology disciplines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The College of Science, Engineering and Technology is made up of the School of Science, the School of Engineering and the School of Computing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Unisa, the College of Science, Engineering and Technology has actively engaged with the community through three flagship projects: I-SET, GirlPower and MathsEdge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through its research activities, Unisa contributes to the knowledge and information society and ensures sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The College supports the research goals and strategies of Unisa by focusing on two of Unisa\u2019s five research themes: Innovation and capacity building in science and technology and Open Distance Learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unisa has made science a priority and aims to grow research capacity and support research activities in the fields of science, engineering, technology, agriculture and environmental sciences through the Unisa Science Campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Graduate School of Business Leadership (SBL)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, the university has a Graduate School of Business Leadership (SBL) which is regarded as one of the top business schools in South Africa, the SBL has produced more than a third of all the MBL\/MBA degrees awarded by South African universities since its inception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Unisa courses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a list of courses at Unisa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bachelor Degrees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Bachelor of Accounting Sciences in Financial Accounting (98302 \u2013 FAC)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Accounting Sciences in Internal Auditing (98303 \u2013 AUI)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Accounting Sciences in Management Accounting (98304 \u2013 MAC)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Accounting Sciences in Taxation (98318 \u2013 TAX)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Administration (98315 \u2013 BAD)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Administration in Human Settlements Management (90016 \u2013 HSM)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Arts (99311)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Arts in Communication Science (98051)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Arts in Community Development (98618)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing (99313)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Arts in Criminology (98681)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies (99312)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Management (98055)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Arts in Forensic Science and Technology (90002)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Arts in Government, Administration and Development (99301)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Arts in International Relations (99302)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Arts in Police Science (98683)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Arts in Policy Studies (99303)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Arts in Political Leadership and Citizenship (99304)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Arts in Politics, Philosophy and Economics (90079)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Arts in Visual Multimedia Arts (90091)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Business Administration (98316 \u2013 BBA)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Commerce (98314 \u2013 GEN)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Commerce in Business Informatics (98300 \u2013 BIS)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Commerce in Business Management (98310 \u2013 BSM)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Commerce in Economics (98305 \u2013 ECS)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurship (90106 \u2013 ENT)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Management (98306 \u2013 FMN)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resource Management (98307 \u2013 HRM)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Commerce in Industrial and Organisational Psychology (98308 \u2013 IOP)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing Management (98301 \u2013 MKT)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Commerce in Public Procurement Management (98767 \u2013 PPM)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Commerce in Quantitative Management Revised Curriculum 2026 (98311 \u2013 QMA)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Commerce in Supply Chain and Operations Management (98766 \u2013 SCM)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Commerce in Tourism Management (98312 \u2013 TRT)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Commerce in Transport and Logistics (98313 \u2013 TRL)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Consumer Science (Fashion Retail Management Stream) (98005 \u2013 FAR)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Consumer Science (Fashion Small-business Management Stream) (98005 \u2013 FSB)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Consumer Science (Food Retail Management Stream) (98005 \u2013 FOR)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Consumer Science (Food Service Management Stream) (98005 \u2013 FSM)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Consumer Science (Food and Clothing Stream) (98005 \u2013 FCL)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Consumer Science (Food and Nutrition Stream) (98005 \u2013 FNU)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Consumer Science (Hospitality Management Stream) (98005 \u2013 HOM)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching (90102)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Education in Intermediate Phase Teaching (90103)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching School subject combination: Computer Application Technology (90104 \u2013 CAT)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching School subject combination: Consumer Studies (90104 \u2013 CON)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching School subject combination: Economics and Management Science (90104 \u2013 EMS)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching School subject combination: Financial Accounting (90104 \u2013 FAC)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching School subject combination: Geography and Languages (90104 \u2013 GEL)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching School subject combination: History and Geography (90104 \u2013 HIG)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching School subject combination: Hospitality Studies and Business Studies (90104 \u2013 HSB)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching School subject combination: Hospitality Studies and Tourism (90104 \u2013 HST)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching School subject combination: Information Technology (90104 \u2013 IFT)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching School subject combination: Language (90104 \u2013 LAN)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching School subject combination: Life Orientation and Language (90104 \u2013 LOL)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching School subject combination: Life Sciences (90104 \u2013 BIO)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching School subject combination: Mathematics and English (90104 \u2013 MTE)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching School subject combination: Physical Science and Mathematics (90104 \u2013 PSM)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching School subject combination: Religious Studies (90104 \u2013 RES)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching School subject combination: Technology (90104 \u2013 TEC)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching School subject combination: Tourism and Management (90104 \u2013 TRM)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Information Science (99310)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Laws (98680 \u2013 NEW)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Music (90089)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Science Applied Mathematics and Computer Science Stream (98801 \u2013 AMC)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Science Applied Mathematics and Physics Stream (98801 \u2013 AMP)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Science Applied Mathematics and Statistics Stream (98801 \u2013 AMS)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Science Chemistry and Applied Mathematics Stream (98801 \u2013 CAM)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Science Chemistry and Computer Science Stream (98801 \u2013 CCS)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Science Chemistry and Information Systems Stream (98801 \u2013 CIS)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Science Chemistry and Physics Stream (98801 \u2013 CAP)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Science Chemistry and Statistics Stream (98801 \u2013 CAS)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Science General (98801 \u2013 GEN)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Science Mathematics and Applied Mathematics Stream (98801 \u2013 MAM)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Science Mathematics and Chemistry Stream (98801 \u2013 MAC)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Science Mathematics and Computer Science Stream (98801 \u2013 MCS)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Science Mathematics and Information Systems Stream (98801 \u2013 MIS)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Science Mathematics and Physics Stream (98801 \u2013 MAP)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Science Mathematics and Statistics Stream (98801 \u2013 MAS)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Science Statistics and Physics Stream (98801 \u2013 STP)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Science (Agricultural Business and Management stream) (90082 \u2013 ABM)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Science (Animal Science Stream) (90082 \u2013 ANS)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Science (Plant Science Stream) (90082 \u2013 PLS)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Science in Computing (98906 \u2013 COM)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management (Botany Stream) (98052 \u2013 EBO)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management (Chemistry Stream) (98052 \u2013 ECH)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management (Zoology Stream) (98052 \u2013 EZO)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Science in Informatics (98907 \u2013 INF)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences (Biochemistry (or Physiology or Microbiology) with<\/li><li>Business Management Stream) (98053 \u2013 BBM)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences (Biochemistry and Botany Stream) (98053 \u2013 BAB)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences (Biochemistry and Microbiology Stream) (98053 \u2013 BAM)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences (Biochemistry and Physiology Stream) (98053 \u2013 BAP)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences (Biochemistry and Zoology Stream) (98053 \u2013 BAZ)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences (Botany and Microbiology Stream) (98053 \u2013 BNM)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences (Botany and Zoology (with Geography) Stream) (98053 \u2013 BZG)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences (Microbiology and Physiology Stream) (98053 \u2013 MAP)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences (Microbiology and Zoology Stream) (98053 \u2013 MAZ)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences (Physiology and Zoology Stream) (98053 \u2013 PAZ)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences Biomedical Sciences (98053 \u2013 BMI)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences Biotechnology Stream (98053 \u2013 BIT)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences Genetics and Zoology (or Botany, Microbiology,<\/li><li>Physiology or Biochemistry) (98053 \u2013 GZB)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences Psychology and Physiology Stream (with Genetics) (98053 \u2013 PPG)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Social Work (90088)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Theology General (1 Major) (99305 \u2013 GEN)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Theology General (2 Majors) (99305 \u2013 GE2)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Theology General (4 Half Majors) (99305 \u2013 GE4)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Higher Certificates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Higher Certificate in Accounting Sciences (98201)<\/li><li>Higher Certificate in Animal Welfare (90098)<\/li><li>Higher Certificate in Archives and Records Management (98577)<\/li><li>Higher Certificate in Banking (98225)<\/li><li>Higher Certificate in Criminal Justice (90006)<\/li><li>Higher Certificate in Economic and Management Sciences (98237)<\/li><li>Higher Certificate in Education (90093)<\/li><li>Higher Certificate in Insurance (90013)<\/li><li>Higher Certificate in Law (98751)<\/li><li>Higher Certificate in Marketing (98229)<\/li><li>Higher Certificate in Physical Sciences (90101)<\/li><li>Higher Certificate in Retailing (90014)<\/li><li>Higher Certificate in Social Auxiliary Work (90011)<\/li><li>Higher Certificate in Supervisory Management (90015)<\/li><li>Higher Certificate in Tourism Management (98226)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advanced Certificates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Advanced Certificate in Accounting Sciences (90017)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Diplomas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Diploma in Policing (98220)<\/li><li>Diploma in Accounting Sciences (98200)<\/li><li>Diploma in Administrative Management (98216)<\/li><li>Diploma in Animal Health (98026 \u2013 AHE)<\/li><li>Diploma in Corrections Management (98218)<\/li><li>Diploma in Explosives Management (98222)<\/li><li>Diploma in Human Resource Management (98211)<\/li><li>Diploma in Information Technology (98806 \u2013 ITE)<\/li><li>Diploma in Law (98750)<\/li><li>Diploma in Local Government Finance (90083)<\/li><li>Diploma in Marketing Management (98202)<\/li><li>Diploma in Nature Conservation (98024 \u2013 NCO)<\/li><li>Diploma in Ornamental Horticulture (98025 \u2013 HOR)<\/li><li>Diploma in Public Administration and Management (98203)<\/li><li>Diploma in Public Relations (90077)<\/li><li>Diploma in Security Management (98221)<\/li><li>Diploma in Small Business Management (90073)<\/li><li>Diploma in Tourism Management (98223)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advanced Diploma<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Advanced Diploma in Accounting Sciences Certificate in The Theory of Accounting (98230 \u2013 CTA)<\/li><li>Advanced Diploma in Accounting Sciences Financial Accounting (98230 \u2013 FAC)<\/li><li>Advanced Diploma in Accounting Sciences Internal Auditing (98230 \u2013 AUI)<\/li><li>Advanced Diploma in Accounting Sciences Management Accounting (98230 \u2013 MAC)<\/li><li>Advanced Diploma in Accounting Sciences Taxation (98230 \u2013 TAX)<\/li><li>Advanced Diploma in Agricultural Management (98027)<\/li><li>Advanced Diploma in Animal Health (90112)<\/li><li>Advanced Diploma in Education in Intermediate Phase Mathematics Teaching (90113)<\/li><li>Advanced Diploma in Information Resource Management (90007)<\/li><li>Advanced Diploma in Nature Conservation (98028)<\/li><li>Advanced Diploma in Ornamental and Landscape Horticulture (90094)<\/li><li>Advanced Diploma in Security Management (98235)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Unisa short courses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unisa\u2019s Short Learning Programmes (SLPs) focus on \u201cjust in time\u201d and \u201cjust enough\u201d learning to meet a specific learning need to be identified by society. They are offered by different centres within the university \u2013 each with their own processes, rules and contact details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Professional Practice Framework for Internal Auditor<\/li><li>Financial and Accounting Principles for Public Entities<\/li><li>Introduction to Performance Auditing<\/li><li>Introduction to the Internal Audit Process<\/li><li>Managing Health and Nutrition in Adverse Conditions<\/li><li>Introduction to Agribusiness Management<\/li><li>Community Asset Mapping for Change<\/li><li>Environmental Law and Liabilities for the Regulated Community<\/li><li>Environmental Law &amp; Environmental Management Legal Enforcement<\/li><li>Barista Skills<\/li><li>Blended-learning Studies<\/li><li>Business Management<\/li><li>Industrial and Organisational Psychology<\/li><li>Public Administration and Management<\/li><li>School of Business Leadership<\/li><li>Decision Sciences<\/li><li>Transport Economics, Logistics, and Tourism<\/li><li>Business Law<\/li><li>Criminological Sciences<\/li><li>Applied Criminal Justice<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Unisa courses and fees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fees charged for the courses offered by UNISA is much lower than other educational institutions. The fees charged depends on your qualifications and the number of modules you have chosen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The average fees that you will pay for between four and six modules will between *R1 470,00 and *R3 800,00 per module.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should understand that the module costs are not inclusive of prescribed books. Therefore, you should factor in the costs of the books in your calculation of the total costs of the study. Unisa short courses fees will be charged just like other courses.<\/p><div class=\"advads-content\" id=\"advads-2561852626\"><div style=\"width: 300px; padding: 20px; margin: 0 auto; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 8px; background-color: #f9f9f9; text-align: center; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">\r\n    <p style=\"font-size: 16px; margin: 0 0 10px;\">Need Information or Confused about Something ? <\/p>\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/onlineapplications.co.za\/ask\/\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 10px 20px; background-color: #007BFF; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 4px; transition: background-color 0.3s;\">Ask a Question<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"advads-btf\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"advads-2542221079\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- Responsive ads btf -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"5513273173\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"advads-cpc\" id=\"advads-2279753934\"><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Sponsored Guide<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Complete Guide to NSFAS Online Loan Application for South African Students (2025)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you are a South African student looking to pursue higher education but are facing financial difficulties, the <strong>National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)<\/strong> is one of the most accessible funding options available. NSFAS provides financial aid in the form of <strong>bursaries and loans<\/strong> to qualifying students at public universities and TVET colleges in South Africa.<\/p>\n<p>This guide will walk you through <strong>everything you need to know about the NSFAS loan application process<\/strong>, from eligibility requirements to application steps and frequently asked questions.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udccc What is NSFAS?<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n<p>NSFAS <strong>offers both bursaries and income-contingent loans<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bursaries<\/strong>: For eligible students who meet academic and household income criteria (especially for TVET and university students).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Loans<\/strong>: For students who do not meet all bursary criteria or who are pursuing postgraduate qualifications not funded under bursary schemes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\u2705 Who Qualifies for an NSFAS Loan?<\/h2>\n<p>To qualify for an NSFAS loan (especially for postgraduate students or programs not funded under the bursary system), you must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be a <strong>South African citizen<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Be <strong>financially needy<\/strong>, with a household income of <strong>less than R350,000 per year<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Have a <strong>valid South African ID<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Be <strong>enrolled or accepted<\/strong> to study at a <strong>public university or TVET college<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Not be funded through another bursary program that covers all expenses.<\/li>\n<li>Maintain satisfactory <strong>academic progress<\/strong> (returning students).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcda Courses Funded by NSFAS<\/h2>\n<p>NSFAS primarily funds <strong>undergraduate qualifications<\/strong>, but certain <strong>postgraduate programs (e.g., PGCE, postgraduate diplomas in education, and professional courses like LLB)<\/strong> may be considered under the <strong>NSFAS loan scheme<\/strong>, not bursaries.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re studying:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Undergraduate degree or diploma<\/strong>: You are likely eligible for a full NSFAS bursary.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Postgraduate study<\/strong>: You may qualify for a loan, depending on the course and funding availability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcc4 Required Documents for NSFAS Application<\/h2>\n<p>When applying, make sure you have the following documents scanned and ready:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Certified copy of your South African ID or Smart Card<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Parent(s) or guardian(s) ID documents<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proof of income<\/strong> (latest payslips, UIF, or affidavit if unemployed).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Consent Form<\/strong> signed by your parent(s)\/guardian(s) to allow NSFAS to verify income.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proof of registration or acceptance at a public institution<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Academic transcripts<\/strong> (for continuing or postgraduate students).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udda5\ufe0f How to Apply for an NSFAS Loan Online<\/h2>\n<h3>Step-by-Step NSFAS Online Application Process (2025)<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Visit the NSFAS Website<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Go to: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/\">https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Create an Account<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Click on <strong>\u201cMyNSFAS\u201d<\/strong> and register your profile.<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019ll need a <strong>valid email address<\/strong> and <strong>South African cellphone number<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Choose a strong password and verify your account via email or SMS.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Login and Start the Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>After registration, log in to your <strong>MyNSFAS<\/strong> account.<\/li>\n<li>Click on <strong>\u201cApply\u201d<\/strong> to begin a new application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Fill in Your Personal Details<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Input your <strong>ID number<\/strong>, name, surname, and other details exactly as they appear on your ID.<\/li>\n<li>Provide <strong>household income information<\/strong> and living arrangements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Upload Required Documents<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Upload all supporting documents in <strong>PDF or JPEG format<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Each document must be clear and under the size limit specified.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Submit Your Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Review your application for accuracy.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>\u201cSubmit\u201d<\/strong> and wait for a confirmation message.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Track Your Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Log in regularly to check your application status.<\/li>\n<li>You will be notified via SMS and email at each stage of the process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Important NSFAS Dates (2025)<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Application Opening Date<\/strong>: September 1, 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Application Deadline<\/strong>: January 31, 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Appeals Period<\/strong>: February 2026 (if rejected)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Disbursement<\/strong>: After registration and approval<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Note: Dates are subject to change; always confirm on the official NSFAS website.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcb8 What Does the NSFAS Loan Cover?<\/h2>\n<p>NSFAS funding typically includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tuition fees<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Registration fees<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Accommodation (if living away from home)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Meals and transport<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Learning materials (e.g., textbooks)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For <strong>loans<\/strong>, repayment is only required <strong>once you start working and earn above a threshold<\/strong> (around R30,000 annually, but subject to change).<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udd04 NSFAS Loan Repayment<\/h2>\n<p>Repayments are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Income-contingent<\/strong> \u2013 you only repay when you can afford to.<\/li>\n<li>Administered by <strong>DHET (Department of Higher Education and Training)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Interest-bearing<\/strong>, but interest rates are low and favorable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can also apply for a <strong>partial loan conversion to a bursary<\/strong> if you perform well academically.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udd01 How to Appeal a Rejected NSFAS Application<\/h2>\n<p>If your application is rejected, you may submit an appeal via your MyNSFAS portal:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Log into your MyNSFAS account.<\/li>\n<li>Click on <strong>\u201cTrack Funding Progress\u201d<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>If rejected, click on <strong>\u201cSubmit Appeal\u201d<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Upload any missing or corrected documents.<\/li>\n<li>Provide a clear explanation or motivation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcf1 NSFAS Contact Information<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Website<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/\">https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Email<\/strong>: <a href=\"mailto:info@nsfas.org.za\">info@nsfas.org.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Toll-Free Number<\/strong>: 08000 67327 (Monday\u2013Friday, 8 AM\u20135 PM)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Twitter<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/myNSFAS\">@myNSFAS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Facebook<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/myNSFAS\">NSFAS<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcdd Final Tips Before Applying<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Apply <strong>early<\/strong> to avoid system overload near the deadline.<\/li>\n<li>Use <strong>your own email and cellphone number<\/strong> (do not use someone else\u2019s).<\/li>\n<li>Double-check that all your documents are <strong>certified and legible<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Keep a <strong>copy of your submission confirmation<\/strong> for reference.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>By following this guide, you can confidently apply for NSFAS funding and move one step closer to achieving your academic and career dreams\u2014without the burden of immediate financial pressure.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The University of South Africa (Unisa), is the largest university system in Africa by enrollment and offers a wide range of courses. 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