College of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences
registration process, rules & qualifications
my Registration @ Unisa
2015
College of Science, Engineering and Technology
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Register to continue your Unisa journey
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The Unisa student walk
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Unisa services
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Get connected
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Unisa is changing
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The benefits of online study
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Unisa e-solutions for students
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Signature courses
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Signature courses per college
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2015 registration dates & times
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Academic progression
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For students who registered for a new qualification prior to 2013
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For students who registered for a new qualification in 2013, 2014 and 2015
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Registration process
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1. Confirm your qualification
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2. Choose your modules
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3. Calculate your student fees and payment options
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4. Complete and submit your registration
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Did you know?
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Prepare for your studies
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Qualifications
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Alternative pathway/extended programme
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Buy your books
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Unisa rules for students
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Registration form codes
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Register to continue your Unisa journey
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Website: www.unisa.ac.za Mobi: http://mobi.unisa.ac.za
E-mail:
[email protected]
The Unisa student walk
CHOOSE & APPLY
This is where you chose your qualification, checked that you met the admission requirements, confirmed that you have the
skills and the right personal circumstances to study at an open distance learning university, and applied for admission during the
relevant application period.
TEACH & LEARN
After you’ve registered successfully, you’ll receive your study material and the my Studies @ Unisa brochure. This tells you how to
access your study material online. The internet plays a vital role in the learning process at Unisa, as does discipline, commitment
and hard work.
A Unisa qualification behind your name opens many doors, but like everything of value, open distance learning is not an easy path.
GRADUATE & LIFELONG LEARNING
Once you graduate, you join the group of Unisa alumni. We encourage our alumni to remain in contact with Unisa for networking
and academic opportunities, as well as the mentoring of new students.
The information contained in this brochure was correct at the time of publication (12 November 2014). For updates, please go to the Unisa website http://www.unisa.ac.za
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Register
Successful applicants and re-registering students must
now register to study through Unisa in 2015. You
can register online (http://registration.unisa.ac.za),
at a Unisa regional centre with self-help facilities,
by post or by fax during the specified registration
periods. We urge you to register online or at a
self-help facility at one of Unisa’s regional centres.
You must register to be eligible to write exams and
receive credits for work done in the year.
Before you register
• Confirm your qualification
• Choose your modules
• Calculate your fees
How to register
• Complete and submit your registration form
- Online at http://registration.unisa.ac.za
- Via a self-help terminal at a regional centre
Unisa will...
• Process your registration
• Enable you to access your study material
After you register
• Join myLife & myUnisa
Lifestyle on the internet
Our lives will become increasingly
more difficult if we are not connected
in some way to the internet.
e-Tutors/Teaching assistants
Library
Fellow students
myUnisa
myLife e-mail
Friends and family
Student counsellors
Unisa lecturers
Industry professionals
Mentors
Experts in your field
Unisa services
Get
connected
Connect to your
academic network
via myUnisa - don't
forget your friends and
family are part of your
support network too.
Unisa is changing
Computers and the internet are becoming more and more
essential in the workplace, in life and in education. In distance
learning, especially, these online tools play a huge role in your study
experience, because you don’t attend face-to-face lectures at Unisa
- you connect to your university from a distance. The internet is
simply the fastest, most effective and efficient way to do that.
By embracing computers, by encouraging our students to use
the internet, we’re better preparing them for the demands of the
digital age.
We understand that for some the cost of a computer can be
difficult to manage, so we still provide you with alternative channels
(eg the post), but we urge you, if you can, to go online.
A Unisa qualification is not a small thing. It’s a huge investment in
time, money and effort. You need to study every day, you need to
keep up from day one and being online helps you to do that.
The benefits of online study
You may be wondering, why all the fuss about going online? Well,
it just saves so much time. You can submit assignments or get
results at the click of a button, rather than waiting for the post.
Yes, systems do go down. Internet connections are lost from time
to time. But for the most part, the internet is very reliable. So you
can submit those assignments with confidence and check that
they’ve been received.
Connect for less...
get exclusive deals on laptops, tablets and 3G internet access
Once you are a Unisa student, Unisa gives you access to some wonderful deals to get you connected at affordable rates.
• 3G internet access offer for students: All Unisa students registered for formal qualifications can purchase
3 Gigabytes of 3G internet data for R100 a month. The R600 must be paid upfront.
• Student technology program: All students can now purchase quality laptops and tablets at affordable prices.
And thanks to our partnerships with major service providers and suppliers, you’ll also have your choice of networks and brands
to choose from.
For more information on Unisa’s e-solutions, go to https://my.unisa.ac.za/e-solutions
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-solutions
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The information contained in this brochure was correct at the time of publication (12 November 2014). For updates, please go to the Unisa website http://www.unisa.ac.za
Signature courses
All students who register at Unisa for the first time from 2013 have to do a fully online
“signature course” at some point during their undergraduate studies. A digiband (flash
drive) will also be made available that enables students to work offline, should they
not have ready access to the internet. Each college has its own specific signature course.
When it comes to planning your study time, remember that you’ll be required to do frequent assignments
as part of your signature course, which reference current events and up-to-date information. It will not be possible
to put off assignments and then do all the work in one session. You have to keep up and schedule your time accordingly.
Signature courses per college
College
Code
Module name
College of Accounting Sciences
SUS1501
Sustainability and greed
College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
GGH3708
Environmental awareness and responsibility
College of Economic and Management Sciences
SUS1501
Sustainability and greed
College of Education
BPT1501
Being a professional teacher
College of Human Sciences
AFL1501
Language through an African lens
College of Law
SJD1501
Social dimensions of justice
The information contained in this brochure was correct at the time of publication (12 November 2014). For updates, please go to the Unisa website http://www.unisa.ac.za
Semester 1, semester 2 and year modules
Online, self-help, post & fax
24 November 2014 to 19 December 2014
5 January 2015 to 23 January 2015
(payments accepted until 31 January 2015)
5 January 2015 to 27 February 2015
(2
ndsemester & year modules)
Official Saturdays open: 10 & 17 January 2015, 21 February 2015
Semester 2 modules
Online, self-help, post & fax
17 June 2015 to 10 July 2015
(payment deadline is 10 July 2015)
Official Saturday open: 4 July 2015
College of Accounting Sciences:
Postgraduate Diplomas, Hons BCompt (Management Accounting)
Online, self-help, post & fax
24 November 2014 to 19 December 2014
5 January 2015 to 23 January 2015
Unisa offices will close for registration at 15:30 on Friday 19 December 2014 and re-open for registration at 08:00 on
Monday 5 January 2015. No registration documentation will be accepted - either online, by post or by fax - during this period.
Self-help centres open weekdays 08:00 - 15:30
Official Saturdays 08:00 - 11:30
Unisa officially closes at 12:00 on Wednesday 24 December 2014 and re-opens on Friday 2 January 2015
for other Unisa business.
The pr
escribed
minimum r
egistration
fee mus
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or bef
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elevant
date, otherwise y
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finalised.
Academic progression
For students who registered for a new
qualification prior to 2013
As you know, the admission requirements to Unisa as well as
the number of modules a student must pass per semester have
changed since 2013. This also necessitates a more focused
approach on the academic progression of our students who
have registered prior to 2013.
Our approach is to support and guide all students to
complete their studies in the shortest possible time.
In order for you to continue to progress satisfactorily, and graduate within the stipulated qualification
time, please take note of the following important information:
• Students who have not completed
84 credits within 2 years of the first registration
be given 1 year to complete 120 credits and 2 years per 120 credits thereafter.
• Students who have not completed
120 credits within 3 years of the first registration
be given 1 year to complete 120 credits and 2 years per 120 credits thereafter.
• Students who have not completed
180 credits within 4 years of the first registration
be given 1 year to complete 120 credits and 2 years per 120 credits thereafter.
•
Students who have not completed
240 credits within 5 years of the first registration
be given 1 year to complete 120 credits and 2 years per 120 credits thereafter.
• Students who have not completed
300 credits within 6 years of the first registration
be given 1 year to complete 120 credits and 2 years per 120 credits thereafter.
• Students who have not completed
360 credits within 7 years of the first registration
be given 1 year to complete 120 credits and 2 years per 120 credits thereafter.
•
Students who have not completed
420 credits within 8 years of the first registration
be given 1 year to complete 120 credits and 2 years per 120 credits thereafter.
• Students who have not completed
480 credits within 9 years of the first registration
be given 1 year to complete 120 credits.
If you do not meet these requirements, you run the risk of not being allowed to study further at undergraduate level at Unisa.
Naturally, in the interest of fairness, you will have recourse to apply in writing to the Re-admissions Committee.
These progression rules are subject to the following exceptions:
1 Students who are at the maximum time allowed and have less than 60 credits outstanding be given 1 year to complete.
2 Disabled students may apply to the Registrar for exemption from the above rules.
3 Students on extended programmes may apply to the Registrar for an additional year to complete the required number of credits.
4 Students who stop out must apply for deferment and then the year will not be taken into consideration in calculating the
number of years.
5 Students who are excluded on grounds of poor academic performance have the right to appeal the decision through the
Registrar. The Registrar is responsible to develop appropriate appeal processes and procedures.
These rules come
into effect at the
end of the 2015
academic year.
We urge you to
plan and approach
your studies with
diligence.
The information contained in this brochure was correct at the time of publication (12 November 2014). For updates, please go to the Unisa website http://www.unisa.ac.za
Academic progression
For students who registered for a new qualification in 2013, 2014 and 2015
1
st
year of study
Pass 36 credits per year/over 2 consecutive
semesters. Exception: If you are a student
following an alternative pathway/extended
programme, please note that you must pass
24 credits per year/over 2 consecutive semesters.
From 2nd year
of study
Pass 48 credits per year/over
2 consecutive semesters.
Re-admission
in 2016
Yes
Yes
No
No
Admission declined
Failure to pass the required number of modules
will result in you not being able to study further
at undergraduate level.
A student wishing to be re-admitted to Unisa after
being excluded on the basis of poor performance
in a qualification may only do so after providing
proof of successful study at NQF level 4, 5 or
higher at another training institution or a Unisa
short learning programme. In order to satisfy the
requirements of this rule, the student must have
completed at least 48 credits before an application
The information contained in this brochure was correct at the time of publication (12 November 2014). For updates, please go to the Unisa website http://www.unisa.ac.za
Registration process
There are four steps to a successful registration. Each part of the process is important in completing your registration successfully.
We have therefore included information that is important for you to know at each stage.
Note: If you use the electronic channels (web or self-help terminals at the regional centres) to complete and submit your
registration, you will be prompted when information is missing or incorrect. This will assist you in ensuring that you include all
important details when submitting your registration.
If you choose to register by post or by fax, the responsibility for the accuracy and inclusion of your information rests with you.
We therefore urge you to register as soon as registration opens if you will be registering via one of these channels, as missing or
incorrect information may cause delays in the approval of your registration.
1. Confirm your qualification
Only for successful applicants and students starting a new qualification.
If you are a first-time successful applicant, you may have applied for admission to two qualifications. If you received
confirmation from Unisa that you have been successfully admitted to both qualifications, you must now select and
register for one qualification.
If you received confirmation from Unisa that you have been successfully admitted to one qualification, you may only
register for the approved qualification.
Should you wish to change to an alternative qualification, please apply for the alternative qualification during the next
application period.
2. Choose your modules
3. Calculate your student fees & payment options
Programme
Minimum requirements
Language
requirement
Mathematics
requirement
Higher Certificate in
Accounting Sciences
Students with incomplete
qualifications from Unisa or other
HEI, who wish to migrate to one
of the CAS qualifications, need to
have passed at least 4 modules
(or 48 credits) and have obtained
an average of at least 55% for
the modules registered in the last
period of registration.
A National Senior Certificate (NSC)
with at least 30% in the language
of teaching and learning
and with at least 30% in
Mathematics or 50% in
Mathematical Literacy
A Senior Certificate
with an equivalent of at least
30% in the language of teaching
and learning in terms of the NSC
and with an equivalent of at least
30% in Mathematics in terms of
the NSC
A National Certificate (Vocational)
with an equivalent of at least
30% in the language of teaching
and learning in terms of the NSC
and with an equivalent of at least
30% in Mathematics in terms of
the NSC
Candidates who do not comply with the above requirements for admission to the Higher Certificate, should consider enrolling for the
Higher Certificate in Economic and Management Sciences
Diplomas
Students with incomplete
qualifications from Unisa or other
HEI, who wish to migrate to one
of the CAS qualifications, need to
have passed at least 4 modules
(or 48 credits) and have obtained
an average of at least 55% for
the modules registered in the last
period of registration.
A National Senior Certificate (NSC) (Diploma
endorsement)
with at least 50% in the language
of teaching and learning in terms
of the NSC
and with at least 40% in
Mathematics or 60% in
Mathematical Literacy
A Senior Certificate
with an equivalent of at least
50% in the language of teaching
and learning in terms of the NSC
and with an equivalent of at least
40% in Mathematics in terms of
the NSC
A National Certificate (Vocational)
with an equivalent of at least
60% in the language of teaching
and learning in terms of the NSC,
and with an equivalent of at least
40% in Mathematics in terms of
the NSC
A Higher Certificate in Accounting Sciences or
A Higher Certificate in Economic and Management
Sciences or their equivalent
Candidates, who do not comply with the above requirements for admission to the Diploma, should consider enrolling for either the
Higher Certificate in Accounting Sciences or for the Higher Certificate in Economic and Management Sciences
Bachelor degrees
(360 Credit curriculum that can
be completed in 3 years)
Students with incomplete
qualifications from Unisa or
other HEI, who wish to migrate
to one of the CAS qualifications,
need to have passed at least 4
modules
(or 48 credits) and have
obtained an average of at least
55% for the modules registered
in the last period of registration.
A National Senior Certificate (NSC) (Degree
endorsement)
with at least 60% in the language
of teaching and learning
and with at least 60% in
Mathematics or 80% in
Mathematical Literacy
A Senior Certificate with matriculation exemption
or qualify for the exemption from the Matriculation
Board,
with an equivalent of at least
60% in the language of learning
and teaching in terms of the NSC
and with an equivalent of at least
60% in Mathematics in terms of
the NSC
A National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4 (Degree
endorsement)
with an equivalent of at least
70% in the language of teaching
and learning in terms of the NSC,
and with an equivalent of at least
60% in Mathematics in terms of
the NSC
A National Senior Certificate (NSC) (Degree
endorsement) as well as A Higher Certificate
in Accounting Sciences or in Economic and
Management Sciences or their equivalent
A Diploma in Accounting Sciences or its equivalent.
Candidates, who do not comply with the above requirements for admission to the 3 year Bachelor’s degree curriculum, should consider
enrolling for the 4 year Bachelor’s degree curriculum.
Bachelor degrees
(360 Credit curriculum
that includes 5 compulsory
foundation modules in the
first year. This degree can be
completed in 4 years)
Students with incomplete
qualifications from Unisa or
other HEI, who wish to migrate
to one of the CAS qualifications,
need to have passed at least
4 modules (or 48 credits) and
have obtained an average of
at least 55% for the modules
registered in the last
period of registration.
A National Senior Certificate (NSC) (Degree
endorsement)
with at least 50% in the language
of teaching and learning in terms
of the NSC;
and with at least 50% in
Mathematics or 70% in
Mathematical Literacy
A Senior Certificate with matriculation exemption
or qualify for the exemption from the Matriculation
Board,
with an equivalent of at least
50%, in the language of
learning and teaching in terms
of the NSC;
and with an equivalent of at least
50% in Mathematics in terms of
the NSC
A National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4 (Degree
endorsement)
with at an equivalent of at
least 60% in the language of
teaching and learning in terms
of the NSC;
and with an equivalent of at least
50% in Mathematics in terms of
the NSC
Candidates, who do not comply with the above requirements for admission to the 4 year Bachelor’s degrees curriculum, should consider
enrolling for either the Diploma in Accounting Sciences or for the Higher Certificate in Accounting Sciences or for the Higher Certificate
in Economic and Management Sciences
1. Confirm your qualification
Undergraduate admission requirements 2015
College of Accounting Sciences
The information contained in this brochure was correct at the time of publication (12 November 2014). For updates, please go to the Unisa website http://www.unisa.ac.za
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Programme
Minimum
requirements
Language
requirement
Mathematics
requirement
Physical science
requirement
Higher Certificates
A National Senior
Certificate (NSC)
with an equivalent of at
least 40% in the language
of teaching and learning in
terms of the NSC
with an equivalent of
at least 40% in Mathematics
in terms of the NSC
NONE
A Senior Certificate
with an equivalent of at
least 40% in the language
of teaching and learning in
terms of the NSC
with an equivalent of at least
40% in Mathematics in terms
of the NSC
NONE
A National Certificate
(Vocational) Level 4
with an equivalent of at
least 40% in the language
of teaching and learning in
terms of the NSC
with an equivalent of at least
40% in Mathematics in terms
of the NSC
NONE
Diplomas
A National Senior Certificate
(Diploma endorsement)
with an equivalent of at
least 50% in the language
of teaching and learning in
terms of the NSC
with an equivalent of at least
50% in Mathematics in terms
of the NSC
NONE
A Senior Certificate
with an equivalent of at least
of 50%, in the language
of learning and teaching in
terms of the NSC
with an equivalent of at least
50% in Mathematics in terms
of the NSC
NONE
A National Certificate
(Vocational) Level 4 with at
least diploma endorsement
with an equivalent of at
least 60% in the language
of teaching and learning in
terms of the NSC
with an equivalent of at least
50% in Mathematics in terms
of the NSC
NONE
Students who do not meet the additional requirements, will be considered for admission into the extended programme or may consider
applying for a lower level qualification for which they meet the statutory and additional requirements.
Bachelor degrees
A National Senior Certificate
(Degree endorsement)
with an equivalent of at
least 50% in the language
of teaching and learning in
terms of the NSC
with an equivalent of at least
50% in Mathematics in terms
of the NSC
an equivalent of at least 50%
in Physical Science in terms
of the NSC, in any of the
Bachelor of Science degrees
offered in the college
A Senior Certificate with
matriculation exemption
or qualify for the
exemption from the
Matriculation Board
with an equivalent of at least
an equivalent of 50%*, in
the language of learning and
teaching in terms of the NSC
with an equivalent of at least
50% in Mathematics in terms
of the NSC
an equivalent of at least 50%
in Physical Science in terms
of the NSC, in any of the
Bachelor of Science degrees
offered in the college
A National Certificate
(Vocational) Level 4 with at
least degree endorsement
with an equivalent of at
least 60% in the language
of teaching and learning in
terms of the NSC
with an equivalent of at least
50% in Mathematics in terms
of the NSC
an equivalent of at least 50%
in Physical Science in terms
of the NSC, in any of the
Bachelor of Science degrees
offered in the college
Students who do not meet the additional requirements, will be considered for admission into the extended programme or may consider
applying for a lower level qualification for which they meet the statutory and additional requirements.
College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
Programme
Minimum requirements
Language requirement
Mathematics
requirement
Higher Certificate in
Economic and Management
Sciences
A National Senior Certificate (NSC)
with an equivalent of at least 30%
in the language of teaching and
learning in terms of the NSC
NONE
A Senior Certificate
with an equivalent of at least 30%
in the language of teaching and
learning in terms of the NSC
NONE
A National Certificate (Vocational)
Level 4
with an equivalent of at least 30%
in the language of teaching and
learning in terms of the NSC
NONE
Higher Certificates in
Banking, Marketing,
Tourism Management
A National Senior Certificate (NSC)
with an equivalent of at least 30%
in the language of teaching and
learning in terms of the NSC
with an equivalent of at least 30% in
Mathematics or 50% in Mathematical
Literacy terms of the NSC
A Senior Certificate
with an equivalent of at least 30%
in the language of teaching and
learning in terms of the NSC
with an equivalent of at least 30% in
Mathematics or 50% in Mathematical
Literacy terms of the NSC
A National Certificate (Vocational)
Level 4
with an equivalent of at least 30%
in the language of teaching and
learning in terms of the NSC
with an equivalent of at least 30% in
Mathematics or 50% in Mathematical
Literacy terms of the NSC
Candidates who do not comply with the above requirements for admission to the Higher Certificate, should consider enrolling for the
Higher Certificate in Economic and Management Sciences
Diplomas and
National Diplomas
A National Senior Certificate
(Diploma endorsement)
with an equivalent of at least 50%
in the language of teaching and
learning in terms of the NSC
with an equivalent of at least
40% in Mathematics or 60% in
Mathematical Literacy in terms of
the NSC
A Senior Certificate
with an equivalent of at least 50%
in the language of teaching and
learning in terms of the NSC
with an equivalent of at least
40% in Mathematics or 60% in
Mathematical Literacy in terms of
the NSC
A National Certificate (Vocational)
Level 4 with at least diploma
endorsement
with an equivalent of at least 60%
in the language of teaching and
learning in terms of the NSC
with an equivalent of at least
40% in Mathematics or 60% in
mathematical Literacy in terms of
the NSC
An appropriate Higher Certificate
Candidates who do not comply with the above requirements for admission to the Diploma, should consider enrolling for any of the
Higher Certificates offered by the College
Bachelor degrees
(360-Credit curriculum that can be
completed in 3 years)
A National Senior Certificate
(Degree endorsement)
with an equivalent of at least 50%
in the language of teaching and
learning in terms of the NSC
with an equivalent of at least
60% in Mathematics or 80% in
Mathematical Literacy in terms of
the NSC
A Senior Certificate with
matriculation exemption or qualify
for the exemption from the
Matriculation Board
with an equivalent of at least 50%,
in the language of learning and
teaching in terms of the NSC
with an equivalent of at least
60% in Mathematics or 80% in
mathematical Literacy in terms of
the NSC
A National Certificate (Vocational)
Level 4 with at least degree
endorsement
with an equivalent of at least 60%
in the language of teaching and
learning in terms of the NSC
with an equivalent of at least
60% in Mathematics or 80% in
Mathematical Literacy in terms of
the NSC
An appropriate Higher Certificate
An appropriate Diploma
Bachelor degrees
(360-Credit curriculum that includes
5 compulsory foundation modules
in the first year. This degree can be
completed in 4 years)
A National Senior Certificate
(Degree endorsement)
with an equivalent of at least 50%
in the language of teaching and
learning in terms of the NSC
with an equivalent of at least
50% in Mathematics or 70% in
Mathematical Literacy in terms of
the NSC
A Senior Certificate with
matriculation exemption or qualify
for the exemption from the
Matriculation Board
with an equivalent of at least 50%,
in the language of learning and
teaching in terms of the NSC
with an equivalent of at least
50% in Mathematics or 70% in
Mathematical Literacy in terms of
the NSC
A National Certificate (Vocational)
Level 4 with at least degree
endorsement
with an equivalent of at least 60%
in the language of teaching and
learning in terms of the NSC
with an equivalent of at least
50% in Mathematics or 70% in
Mathematical Literacy in terms of
the NSC
Candidates, who do not comply with the above requirements for admission to the 4 year Bachelor’s degrees curriculum, should consider
enrolling for any of the diplomas or higher certificates offered in the College
College of Economic & Management Sciences
For the equivalent tables of National Senior Certificate (from 2009) against Senior Certificate, National Certificate, Vocational and Forgeign Certificates, see page 21 of this brochure.
The information contained in this brochure was correct at the time of publication (12 November 2014). For updates, please go to the Unisa website http://www.unisa.ac.za
Programme
Minimum requirements
Language requirement
Mathematics
requirement
Higher Certificate
A National Senior Certificate (NSC)
with an equivalent of at least 30%
in the language of teaching and
learning in terms of the NSC
NONE
A Senior Certificate
with an equivalent of at least 30%
in the language of teaching and
learning in terms of the NSC
NONE
A National Certificate (Vocational)
Level 4
with an equivalent of at least 30%
in the language of teaching and
learning in terms of the NSC
NONE
Diplomas
A National Senior Certificate
(Diploma endorsement)
with an equivalent of at least 50%
in the language of teaching and
learning in terms of the NSC
NONE
A Senior Certificate
with an equivalent of at least 50%
in the language of teaching and
learning in terms of the NSC
NONE
A National Certificate (Vocational)
Level 4 with at least diploma
endorsement
with an equivalent of at least 60%
in the language of teaching and
learning in terms of the NSC
NONE
Students who have not obtained at least 50% in the language of teaching and learning, but meet all other requirements to a Diploma,
may still be admitted, on the following conditions:
• Candidates will be limited to the following 48 credits at NQF level 5 in their first period of study:
• Two language proficiency modules:
ENG1511 and ENN103F (if the language of teaching and learning is English) or
AFK1502 and AFK1503 (if the language of teaching and learning is Afrikaans)
• All 48 credits will have to be passed before the student can continue with the Diploma curriculum.
Bachelor degrees
A National Senior Certificate
(Degree endorsement)
with an equivalent of at least 50%
in the language of teaching and
learning in terms of the NSC
NONE
A Senior Certificate with
matriculation exemption or qualify
for the exemption from the
Matriculation Board
with an equivalent of at least 50%,
in the language of learning and
teaching in terms of the NSC
NONE
A National Certificate (Vocational)
Level 4 with at least degree
endorsement
with an equivalent of at least 60%
in the language of teaching and
learning in terms of the NSC
NONE
Students who have not obtained at least 50% in the language of teaching and learning, but meet all other requirements to a Degree, may
still be admitted, on the following conditions:
• Candidates will be limited to the following 48 credits at NQF level 5 in their first period of study:
• Two language proficiency modules:
ENG1511 and ENN103F (if the language of teaching and learning is English) or
AFK1502 and AFK1503 (if the language of teaching and learning is Afrikaans)
• All 48 credits will have to be passed before the student can continue with the Degree curriculum.
College of Education
Programme
MInimum requirements
Language requirement
Mathematics
requirement
Higher Certificates
A National Senior Certificate (NSC)
with an equivalent of at least 30%
in the language of teaching and
learning in terms of the NSC
NONE
A Senior Certificate
with an equivalent of at least 30%
in the language of teaching and
learning in terms of the NSC
NONE
A National Certificate (Vocational)
Level 4
with an equivalent of at least 30%
in the language of teaching and
learning in terms of the NSC
NONE
Diplomas
A National Senior Certificate
(Diploma endorsement)
with an equivalent of at least 50%
in the language of teaching and
learning in terms of the NSC
NONE
A Senior Certificate
with an equivalent of at least 50%,
in the language of teaching and
learning in terms of the NSC
NONE
A National Certificate (Vocational)
Level 4 with at least diploma
endorsement
with an equivalent of at least 60%
in the language of teaching and
learning in terms of the NSC
NONE
Bachelor degrees
A National Senior Certificate
(Degree endorsement)
with an equivalent of at least 50%
in the language of teaching and
learning in terms of the NSC
NONE
A Senior Certificate with
matriculation exemption or qualify
for the exemption from the
Matriculation Board
with an equivalent of at least 50%,
in the language of learning and
teaching in terms of the NSC
NONE
A National Certificate (Vocational)
Level 4 with at least degree
endorsement
with an equivalent of at least 60%
in the language of teaching and
learning in terms of the NSC
NONE
College of Human Sciences
For the equivalent tables of National Senior Certificate (from 2009) against Senior Certificate, National Certificate, Vocational and Forgeign Certificates, see page 21 of this brochure.
The information contained in this brochure was correct at the time of publication (12 November 2014). For updates, please go to the Unisa website http://www.unisa.ac.za
Programme
Minimum requirements
Language requirement
Mathematics
requirement
Higher Certificate
A National Senior Certificate
with an equivalent of at least 40%
in the language of teaching and
learning in terms of the NSC
NONE
A Senior Certificate
with an equivalent of at least 40%
in the language of teaching and
learning in terms of the NSC
NONE
A National Certificate (Vocational)
Level 4
with an equivalent of at least 40%
in the language of teaching and
learning in terms of the NSC
NONE
Diplomas
A National Senior Certificate
(Diploma Endorsement)
with an equivalent of at least 50%
in the language of teaching and
learning in terms of the NSC
NONE
A Senior Certificate
with an equivalent of at least 50%
in the language of teaching and
learning in terms of the NSC
NONE
A National Certificate (Vocational)
Level 4 (Diploma Endorsement)
with an equivalent of at least 60%
in the language of teaching and
learning in terms of the NSC
NONE
Students who do not comply with the above requirements for admission to the Diploma, should consider enrolling for any of the
Higher Certificates offered by the College
Bachelor degrees
A National Senior Certificate (Degree
Endorsement)
with an equivalent of at least 50%
in the language of teaching and
learning in terms of the NSC
NONE
A Senior Certificate with
Matriculation Exemption (or at least
qualify for matriculation exemption
from the Matriculation Board)
with an equivalent of at least 50%
in the language of teaching and
learning in terms of the NSC
NONE
A National Certificate (Vocational)
Level 4 (Diploma Endorsement)
with an equivalent of at least 60%
in the language of teaching and
learning in terms of the NSC
NONE
Students who do not comply with the above requirements for admission to the Degree, should consider applying for the Diploma or
Higher Certificate for which they meet the statutory and additional requirements.
Advanced Diploma in
Security Management
A Diploma in Security Management or an appropriate Bachelor’s degree
A Diploma in Policing, Police Administration or Corrections Management
A BTech in Policing, Forensic Investigation or Corrections Management
A Bachelor of Arts in Criminology or Criminal Justice
College of Law
Programme
Minimum
requirements
Language
requirement
Mathematics
requirement
Physical science
requirement
Higher Certificate
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
Diplomas
A National Senior Certificate
(Diploma endorsement)
with an equivalent of at
least 50% in the language
of teaching and learning in
terms of the NSC
with an equivalent of at least
50% in Mathematics in terms
of the NSC
with an equivalent of at least
50% in Physical Science
in terms of the NSC for
admission to any National
Diploma in Engineering
A Senior Certificate
with an equivalent of at
least 50%, in the language
of learning and teaching in
terms of the NSC
with an equivalent of at least
50% in Mathematics in terms
of the NSC
with an equivalent of at least
50% in Physical Science
in terms of the NSC for
admission to any National
Diploma in Engineering
A National Certificate
(Vocational) Level 4 with at
least diploma endorsement
with an equivalent of at
least 60% in the language
of teaching and learning in
terms of the NSC
with an equivalent of at least
50% in Mathematics in terms
of the NSC
with an equivalent of at least
50% in Physical Science
in terms of the NSC for
admission to any National
Diploma in Engineering
A student who has not obtained at least 50% in the language of teaching and learning, 50% in Mathematics and 50%
Physical Science will be limited to 48 credits at NQF level 5 in their first period of study and must register for:
To meet the language requirement:
• Two language proficiency modules:
ENG1511 and ENN103F (if the language of teaching and learning is English) or
AFK1502 and AFK1503 (if the language of teaching and learning is Afrikaans)
To meet the Mathematics requirement:
• a Mathematics module (MAT0511)
To meet the Physical Science requirement:
• a Science module (SMI181Q)
• All 48 credits will have to be passed before the student can continue with the Diploma Studies
Bachelor degrees
A National Senior Certificate
(Degree endorsement)
with an equivalent of at
least 50% in the language
of teaching and learning in
terms of the NSC
with an equivalent of at least
50% in Mathematics in terms
of the NSC
with an equivalent of at least
50% in Physical Science
in terms of the NSC, if
any Chemistry or Physics
modules are part of the
curriculum of the selected
Bachelor’s qualification
A Senior Certificate with
matriculation exemption or
qualify for the exemption
from the Matriculation Board
with an equivalent of at
least 50%, in the language
of learning and teaching in
terms of the NSC
with an equivalent of at least
50% in Mathematics in terms
of the NSC
with an equivalent of at least
50% in Physical Science if
any Chemistry or Physics
modules are part of the
curriculum of the selected
Bachelor’s qualification
A National Certificate
(Vocational) Level 4 with at
least degree endorsement
with an equivalent of at
least 60% in the language
of teaching and learning in
terms of the NSC
with an equivalent of at least
50% in Mathematics in terms
of the NSC
with an equivalent of at least
50% in Physical Science if
any Chemistry or Physics
modules are part of the
curriculum of the selected
Bachelor’s qualification
A student who has not obtained at least 50% in the language of teaching and learning, 50% in Mathematics and 50%
Physical Science will be limited to 48 credits at NQF level 5 in their first period of study and must register for:
To meet the language requirement:
• Two language proficiency modules: ENG1511 and ENN103F (if the language of teaching and learning is English) or
AFK1502 and AFK1503 (if the language of teaching and learning is Afrikaans)
To meet the Mathematics requirement:
• a Mathematics module (MAT0511)
To meet the Physical Science requirement:
• a Science module (SMI181Q)
• All 48 credits will have to be passed before the student can continue with the Degree Studies
College of Science, Engineering and Technology
For the equivalent tables of National Senior Certificate (from 2009) against Senior Certificate, National Certificate, Vocational and Forgeign Certificates, see page 21 of this brochure.
The information contained in this brochure was correct at the time of publication (12 November 2014). For updates, please go to the Unisa website http://www.unisa.ac.za
Equivalent tables of National Senior Certificate (from 2009) against Senior
Certificate, National Certificate Vocational and Foreign Certificates
National Senior Certificate against Senior Certificate
NSC rating
Senior Certificate (SC) rating
Languages
Other subjects
HG 1st
Language
HG 2nd
Language
SG 1st
Language
SG 2nd
Language
HG
SG
5 (60 – 69%)
C (60 – 69%)
B (70 – 79%)
B (70 – 79%) A (80 – 89%)
C (60 – 69%)
B (70 – 79%)
4 (50 – 59%) D (50 – 59%)
C (60 – 69%)
C (60 – 69%) B (70 – 79%) D (50 – 59%)
C (60 – 69%)
3 (40 – 49%)
E (40 – 49%)
D (50 – 59%)
D (50 – 59%) C (60 – 69%)
E (40 – 49%)
D (50 – 59%)
2 (30 – 39%)
F (33%)
E (40 – 49%)
E (40 – 49%)
D (50 –
59%)
F (33%)
E (40 – 49%)
National Senior Certificate against National Certificate Vocational Subjects
NSC rating
National Certificate Vocational (NCV) – Fundamental subjects
5 (60 – 69%)
5 (60 – 69%)
4 (50 – 59%)
4 (50 – 59%)
3 (40 – 49%)
3 (40 – 49%)
2 (30 – 39%)
2 (30 – 39%)
National Certificate Vocational (NCV) – Vocational subjects
4 (80 – 100%)
3 (70 – 79%)
2 (60 – 69%)
1 (0 – 59%)
National Senior Certificate against International Schooling Certificates
Remember, there may be additional
admission requirements based on the
qualification you choose.
Meeting these criteria does not mean
automatic acceptance. Many qualifications
have a limited number of places for the year.
Each application will be
considered individually.
Apply for credits from other higher education institutions
Unisa may recognise previous learning from previous formal education. This will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Not all credits
achieved at other institutions will count towards a Unisa qualification. Your request for exemption(s) will only be considered once we have
received your completed DSAR04 form and a certified copy of an official academic record, a conduct certificate and, in some cases, the
syllabus. In the case of international qualifications, SAQA evaluation and the syllabus are required. This form can be found on the Unisa website
(http://www.unisa.ac.za).
NB: No exemptions will be finalised during the application period.
You must meet the admission requirements for the qualification for which you are applying for credits and/or exemptions. A maximum
of 50% of the credits of a completed qualification may be transferred to another qualification (HEQSF 2013). All credits for an incomplete
qualification may be recognised by the same or a different institution as meeting part of the requirements for a different qualification, or may
be recognised by a different institution as meeting part of the requirements for the same qualification (HEQSF 2013). No exemptions will be
granted for Unisa's signature modules.
Unisa reserves the right to grant and/or decline applications for exemptions or credit transfers.
Recognition of prior learning (RPL)
When applying to Unisa, remember that Unisa will consider your previous learning. This includes both formal education at a tertiary institution
(eg formal certificate, diploma and degree qualifications) and informal learning (eg knowledge or skills acquired during practical work
experience, including community work in a relevant field). For further information, send an e-mail to [email protected]
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2. Choose your modules
Standards are high at Unisa. They have to be because, for one thing, our qualifications are recognised globally. Having a Unisa
qualification behind your name takes hard work, it means that you are dedicated, diligent and independent – qualities that are
valued by employers the world over. The following section breaks down our qualifications into their constituent parts. It will give
you a better idea of what you need to achieve to become a Unisa graduate.
Qualifications: credits, modules and levels
Credits are the number of notional study hours required for achieving the learning outcomes. Notional hours include study
time, assignments and examinations. The credit rating system rates 10 notional hours as equivalent to one credit. For example:
a Higher Certificate has 120 credits consisting of a 10 x 12 credit module. A module consisting of 12 credits equates to 120
notional hours. It therefore requires at least 8 hours of study per week in a 15-week semester.
Qualifications require a certain number of credits, broken down into smaller units. At Unisa, undergraduate modules are usually
12 credits. Each module is pegged according to a specific NQF level. A bachelor’s degree of 360 credits, for example, consists
of 30 modules of 12 credits each. A bachelor’s degree may consist of between 8 and 10 modules of 12 credits each at NQF
level 5; 10 to 12 modules of 12 credits each at NQF level 6; 10 modules of 12 credits each at NQF level 7. These levels follow
on from one another. When choosing a module, you must first have passed the module at the lower level. Before you can be
awarded a qualification, you must have completed the required number of credits; and the modules must be completed at the
required NQF level.
Curriculum changes and/or the replacement of modules
New knowledge and insight, as well as regulatory requirements from the Department of Higher Education and Training, and
the Council for Higher Education, require that curriculums may from time to time be changed, or that certain modules in
qualifications be replaced with new modules. Unisa thus reserves the right to change curriculums or to replace modules in
qualifications, and to require students registered for those qualification(s) to convert to new curricula or new modules The
implementation of these changes will be done in such a way that students will not be prejudiced, will not lose any credits already
obtained or be required to complete more modules than originally required for the qualification.
NQF levels
New and changed qualifications conform to the requirements of the HEQSF and are pegged on the new NQF levels. Old
qualifications are not HEQSF aligned and have lower old NQF levels as they were developed under the old framework; these
levels will be retained as such. Qualifications indicating the old NQF levels will continue to receive the same recognition as those
on the new NQF levels. Learning outcomes should be recognised and pegged in line with new NQF levels.
NQF
level
Vocational
Professional
General
10
Doctoral degree
Doctoral degree
9
Master’s degree
Master’s degree
8
Postgraduate diploma
Postgraduate diploma
Bachelor degree
Honours degree
Bachelor degree
7
Advanced diploma
Bachelor degree
Advanced diploma
Bachelor degree
6
Diploma (240 credits and 360 credits)
Diploma (360 credits)
6
Advanced certificate (120 credits)
5
Higher certificate (120 credits)
The information contained in this brochure was correct at the time of publication (12 November 2014). For updates, please go to the Unisa website http://www.unisa.ac.za
Each Unisa qualification is structured over a defined period, usually between 2 and 4 academic years. To graduate,
you need to pass a total number of modules within a certain amount of time. (The modules are specified in the qualification
information.)
• You can register for a maximum of 60 NQF credits per semester/120 NQF credits per year (in the case of year modules)
• Undergraduate modules usually consist of 12 NQF credits
• Honours modules usually consist of 24 NQF credits
The maximum number of credits do not include supplementary and/or aegrotat examinations from a previous semester.
Modules taken for non-degree/non-diploma purposes also count towards the maximum number of credits allowed.
Please check the provisional examination timetable to make sure that the modules you choose
don’t clash in terms of examination dates.
Remember to take your available time into consideration when choosing your modules. You need approximately
• 6 to 8 hours per week per semester module
• 4 to 6 hours per week per year module
Choose wisely! Rather than choose too many, choose a number of modules you know you can manage and pass. Having said
that, though, you also need to pass a minimum number of modules per year, so you can’t choose too
few either.
To verify the modules for your qualification, go to the qualifications section on page 56 of this brochure.
Time limits
• 3 years to complete a 120-credit qualification (eg Higher Certificate or Advanced Certificate)
• 8 years to complete a 360-credit qualification (3-year degree or diploma)
• 10 years to complete a 480-credit qualification (4-year degree)
Helpful hints
• Mark modules you’ve already passed.
• Select the module(s) you plan to register for in 2015.
• Check that you meet the pre-requisites and co-requisites for your chosen modules.
• Add or change modules accordingly.
The information contained in this brochure was correct at the time of publication (12 November 2014). For updates, please go to the Unisa website http://www.unisa.ac.za
3. Calculate your student fees
and payment options
It is important to assess the full cost of your studies before confirming your modules for registration. What you can afford will
affect the number of modules you can register for.
This cost includes
• Unisa study fees: You need to pay a prescribed minimum fee (for all modules for which you are registered) on or before
the closing date for registration for your registration to be finalised. The remaining fees must be paid by the prescribed due
dates. Failure to do so will result in your modules being financially suspended. Read this section carefully for the fees and
closing dates for payments for 2015.
• Cost of prescribed books: Some modules have prescribed books which must be purchased.
To request an advance list of these books, contact Unisa on 012 429 4152 or [email protected].
You can get a quote for the prescribed books from one of our official booksellers. You’ll find a list of these booksellers at the
back of this brochure.
If you’re registering via the web or the self-help terminals at a regional centre, you can choose your modules and calculate your
fees during that process. If you’re registering by post or by fax, you should use the fee tables in this brochure to calculate your
fees and minimum payments before you register.
The fees detailed in this brochure are valid for the 2015 academic year only. Our fees differ depending on your qualification,
your number of modules, and so on, but basically they can be grouped as follows:
•
Prescribed student fees (including registration fees)
•
Miscellaneous fees
•
Fees for additional study material
These are further grouped according to your level of study, whether you’re an undergraduate or an honours student.
There are various payment methods. Taken together our fee structures and payment methods may seem complicated,
but if you read this section carefully, you’ll find out what to pay, how to pay and when to pay.
Unisa does not accept cash or cheques at any of its offices. Cash may be paid into the university’s bank account, at any
Standard Bank branch.
Foreign students
Minimum amount payable at registration
A minimum fee amount is payable before the closing dates for registration for each module or paper for which you register.
If this amount is not paid before the closing date for registration, the university will not be able to process your registration.
After paying the minimum amount, the outstanding balance must be paid by the relevant dates into the university’s Standard
Bank account. This fee will be forfeited if the respective module is cancelled.
If you are applying for Matriculation Exemption, please note that the Matriculation Exemption fee must be included together
with the minimum fee amount payable. Compulsory miscellaneous fees, where applicable, are also payable at the time of
registration. These include the levy for students in foreign countries and levies for additional study material.
All fees must be paid into the correct bank account with the correct reference number (see page 36 of this brochure) or else
the university will not be able to process your registration before the relevant closing date. In the case where a letter from an
employer/sponsor assumes responsibility for payment, the university can provide the employer/sponsor with a quotation.
Registration will only be activated upon receipt of the minimum payment by the relevant closing date. Unisa does not issue
invoices to companies or government departments.
Dishonoured payments
If a cheque or credit card is tendered in payment of the minimum amount which must accompany a student’s application for
registration, and payment of that cheque or credit card is later returned unpaid by the bank, the student’s registration will be
cancelled by the university. Such registrations will not be reinstated unless the student’s full tuition fees for the year or semester
are paid in the form of cash, electronic transfer or bank guaranteed cheque into the university’s bank account, or via debit card
payment at any of the Unisa regional offices before the relevant closing date. On re-registration of the cancelled modules, the
student’s account will be debited with a once-off administrative levy, per dishonoured transaction.
Overdue accounts and accounts handed over for collection
No student will be allowed to re-register with the university until all outstanding debt of previous registration periods has been
settled in full. Students with long overdue balances on their accounts may be handed over to a third party for collection. Any
collection/legal costs that may arise from the account being handed over will be for the account of the student. Payment or
arrangements thereof of overdue accounts handed over for collection should be made with the collection company concerned.
2015 Cancellation dates
A student who voluntary cancels his or her registration of a module will forfeit either a part of or the entire study fees paid as
indicated below. If you wish to cancel your registration, you must do so by the following dates:
Modules
Date
Comment
Last date for cancellation
of semester 1 modules
15 March 2015
Minimum payment forfeited by this date. Full payment forfeited after this date.
Last date for cancellation
of semester 2 modules
15 August 2015
Minimum payment forfeited by this date. Full payment forfeited after this date.
Year modules
15 May 2015
Minimum payment forfeited by this date. Initial payment and second payment
forfeited after this date.
Year modules
15 August 2015
Minimum payment and May payment forfeited after this date. Full payments
forfeited after this date.
The information contained in this brochure was correct at the time of publication (12 November 2014). For updates, please go to the Unisa website http://www.unisa.ac.za
