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Bachelor of Accounting

Type: Bachelor's Degree Duration: 3 years NQF: 7 Entry: See institution for requirements NSFAS: Unlikely to be NSFAS-funded

Required subjects

National Senior Certificate (NSC) or National Certificate (Vocational) (NC(V)) with English, Mathematics and Accounting passed and endorsed for Bachelor's Degree study, or an equivalent pre-2009 Senior Certificate with English, Mathematics and Accounting.

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Bachelor of Accounting (Chartered Accountancy stream)

University of Johannesburg · Public University · Auckland Park Kingsway Campus, Johannesburg

Type: Bachelor's Degree Duration: 3 years NQF: 7 Entry: APS 33 NSFAS: Likely NSFAS-eligible Applications: 2026-04-01 to 2026-10-31

Required subjects

NSC with APS 33
English 4 (50%+)
Mathematics 5 (60%+)
Mathematical Literacy and Technical Mathematics not accepted

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Auditor Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) Financial Manager

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Bachelor of Commerce in Chartered Accountancy

North-West University · Public University · Potchefstroom, Potchefstroom | Mahikeng, Mahikeng | Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark

Type: Bachelor's Degree Duration: 3 years NQF: 7 Entry: APS 32 NSFAS: Likely NSFAS-eligible

Required subjects

Mathematics at level 5 (60-69%) if the applicant took Grade 12 Accounting, or a Mathematics mark of 65% or higher if not
language of study at level 4 (50-59%)

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Auditor Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) Financial Manager Tax Consultant

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Bachelor of Commerce in Chartered Accountancy (Extended Programme)

North-West University · Public University · Mahikeng, Mahikeng | Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark

Type: Bachelor's Degree Duration: 4 years NQF: 7 Entry: APS 28 NSFAS: Likely NSFAS-eligible

Required subjects

Mathematics at level 3 (40-49%) and English at level 4 (50-59%).

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IIE Bachelor of Accounting

Rosebank College · Private College

Type: Bachelor's Degree Duration: 3 years NQF: 7 Entry: See institution for requirements NSFAS: Unlikely to be NSFAS-funded

Required subjects

Admission is based on a Bachelor's Degree pass with a minimum of 50% in English, and 50% in Mathematics (or 80% in Mathematical Literacy, or 80% in Technical Mathematics), applicable across NSC, NC(V), SC and SC(a) qualifications with the appropriate degree-level pass
Applicants who did not previously study Accounting, or who achieved below 50% for Grade 12 Accounting, must complete a compulsory 'Introduction to Accounting' online workshop
failure to complete it can result in cancellation of degree registration
International applicants require a USAf Exemption Certificate plus the relevant Maths/English scores
Alternative access routes include: Mature Age admission (four categories for candidates 23+ and 45+, with varying requirements including Senate discretionary admission, minimum 40% across four subjects, and USAf exemption)
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for candidates with relevant experience
USAf-approved cognate foundation programmes
transfer admission for students with at least 70% in Accounting modules from another qualification
holders of a cognate diploma or higher certificate
IEB International Secondary Certificate holders
American High School Diploma holders with a GPA of 3.5+ and specified standardised test scores

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Accountant Auditor Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) Professional Accountant Tax Consultant

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Bachelor of Accounting

Bachelor of Accounting (Chartered Accountancy stream)

Bachelor of Commerce in Chartered Accountancy

Bachelor of Commerce in Chartered Accountancy (Extended Programme)

IIE Bachelor of Accounting