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4.1. UNDERSTANDING THE PROGRAMME CHOICE LIST
The Matriculation Board gives details of requirements for those with other qualifications. Applicants should apply for a ‘Foreign’ or ‘Foreign Conditional’ Matric Exemption from the Matriculation Board. Institutions will usually assist with this, or you can consult the Matriculation Board directly.
The Matriculation Board
P O Box 3854, Pretoria, 0001
1267 Pretorius Street, Hatfield, Pretoria, 0001
☎ 010 591 4401/2
Website: mb.usaf.ac.za • Email: applications@usaf.ac.za
Those wishing to enter diploma programmes may be required to have their qualifications assessed to confirm that they are equivalent to the South African Senior Certificate. This evaluation is carried out by South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). If you need to contact SAQA, you must ask for the Quality Assurance Department. The cost of an assessment varies, depending on the level of priority. Conditions are on the SAQA website.
South African Qualifications Authority
Postnet Suite 248, Private Bag X06, Waterkloof, 0145
☎ 012 431 5000
Website: www.saqa.org.za • Email: saqainfo@saqa.org.za
Institution and Campus Codes
(See pages 272-275 for an explanation of abbreviations used in entry requirements).
Universities and Universities of Technology
Sections with blue headings indicate universities and universities of technology study Programme Choice Lists. See example below:
1. ACCOUNTING, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Programme name
Programme code
Closing date
Min. points
Minimum entry requirements
Entry term
Course duration
Access route
Notes
UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY DEGREE STUDY
B Com Accounting Science
ZU-M-BAS
31-Oct
28
28
NSC Deg with Engl and Maths 4
1
4 yrs
Matric Exemption with Engl and Maths 'D' HG/'C' SG
N5 or N6 with two additional languages Engl and Maths 5 or Engl and Maths 'C' HG/'B' SG
B Com in Accounting
KN-P-BCN
30-Sep
32
NSC Deg with Maths 5 and Engl and LO 4
1
3 yrs
N
Applicants with 35 points or more and English and Life Orientation and Mathematics Level 5 will be considered for early selection
B Com in Accounting
KN-W-BCN
30-Sep
36
Matric Exemption with Maths 'D' HG/'B' SG
1
3 yrs
N
Private Colleges
Sections with orange headings indicate private college study Programme Choice Lists. See example below:
1. ACCOUNTING, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Programme name
Programme code
Closing date
Min. points
Minimum entry requirements
PRIVATE COLLEGES
Entry term
Course duration
Access route
Notes
DEGREE STUDY
Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting
PE-D-BIA
31-Jan- 2022
25
NSC Deg with Maths 4
1
3 yrs
NC(V) 4 Deg with level 4 or 50% in Engl and LO and Maths and 70% in four vocational subjects chosen from the NCV (NQF 4) subjects. The NCV (NQF 4) subjects must be related to the degree for which you are enrolling
DIPLOMA STUDY
Dip Accounting
IC-D-PAG
NSC H Cert
Senior Cert
1
3 yrs
Dip Financial Management
RB-D-PFM
NSC
Senior Cert
1
2 yrs
Entry Requirements:
Minimum entry requirements shaded pink: NSC 2008 onwards Minimum entry requirements shaded mint: N3, N4
Minimum entry requirements shaded lemon: Senior Cert up to 2015 Minimum entry requirements shaded lilac: NC(V)
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