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Advanced Diploma in Public Administration
MANCOSA · Private College · Durban, Durban | Johannesburg, Johannesburg | Pretoria, Centurion | Polokwane, Polokwane | Mbombela, Mbombela | Cape Town, Cape Town | East London, East London | Gqeberha, Gqeberha | Namibia, Windhoek
Type: Advanced Diploma Duration: 1 year NQF: 7 Entry: See institution for requirements
NSFAS: Unlikely to be NSFAS-funded
Required subjects
- A Bachelor's Degree (NQF 7, 360 credits)
- or an appropriate Diploma (NQF 6, 360 credits)
- or an appropriate Diploma (NQF 6, 240 credits) combined with satisfactorily completed work-integrated learning and coursework
- or an appropriate National or NATED Diploma (NQF 6, 360 credits)
- or a cognate Advanced Certificate (NQF 6, 120 credits)
- all with proven English proficiency
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Advanced Diploma in Public Administration and Management
Nelson Mandela University · Public University · South Campus, Gqeberha | George Campus, George
Type: Advanced Diploma Duration: 1 year NQF: 7 Entry: See institution for requirements
NSFAS: Likely NSFAS-eligible
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Bachelor of Administration
Walter Sisulu University · Public University · Butterworth, Butterworth
Type: Bachelor's Degree Duration: 3 years NQF: 7 Entry: APS 25
NSFAS: Likely NSFAS-eligible
Required subjects
- National Senior Certificate with at least 4 (50-59%) for English (Home Language or First Additional Language), and at least 4 (50-59%) in four further subjects.
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Bachelor of Administration Honours in Public Administration
University of South Africa · Public University · Unisa Muckleneuk Campus (Pretoria) - Head Office, Pretoria
Type: Bachelor Honours Degree Duration: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time, studied via distance learning NQF: 8 Entry: APS 60
NSFAS: Unlikely to be NSFAS-funded Applications: 2026-08-01 to 2026-11-30
Required subjects
- A relevant Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in a related field, completed with results that meet Unisa's Admission Score (AS) requirement for this programme - currently an AS of 60 (calculated from your undergraduate results, not a Matric APS score)
- Admission is competitive and subject to available space
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Bachelor of Administration in Development and Management with Local Government Management
North-West University · Public University · Mahikeng, Mahikeng
Type: Bachelor's Degree Duration: 3 years NQF: 7 Entry: APS 21
NSFAS: Likely NSFAS-eligible
Required subjects
- English at level 4 (50-59%)
- Mathematics at level 3 (40-49%) or Mathematical Literacy at level 4 (50-59%)
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Bachelor of Business Administration (Public Sector Management focus)
STADIO Higher Education · Private College
Type: Bachelor's Degree Entry: See institution for requirements
NSFAS: Unlikely to be NSFAS-funded
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Bachelor of Public Administration
Regent Business School · Private College · Durban, Durban | Johannesburg, Johannesburg | Pretoria, Pretoria | East London, East London | Cape Town, Cape Town | Gqeberha, Gqeberha | Manzini, Manzini | Mbabane, Mbabane | Ongwediva, Ongwediva | Windhoek, Windhoek
Type: Bachelor's Degree Duration: 3 years NQF: 7 Entry: See institution for requirements
NSFAS: Unlikely to be NSFAS-funded
Required subjects
- A National Senior Certificate with a Bachelor's Degree endorsement admission, or a relevant NQF 4 qualification or equivalent.
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Diploma in Public Administration: Public Management
Durban University of Technology · Public University · Steve Biko Campus, Durban | PMB Campus, Pietermaritzburg
Type: Diploma Duration: 3 years NQF: 6 Entry: APS 25
NSFAS: Likely NSFAS-eligible Applications: 2026-03-01 to 2026-09-30
Required subjects
- National Senior Certificate Diploma pass with English (Home Language or First Additional Language) at level 3, Mathematics at level 3 (or Mathematical Literacy at level 4), and three recognised 20-credit subjects.
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Extended Bachelor of Administration in Development and Management with Local Government Management
North-West University · Public University · Mahikeng, Mahikeng
Type: Bachelor's Degree Duration: 4 years NQF: 7 Entry: APS 20
NSFAS: Likely NSFAS-eligible
Required subjects
- English at level 3 (40-49%)
- Mathematics at level 3 (40-49%) or Mathematical Literacy at level 4 (50-59%)
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IIE Bachelor of Public Administration
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
- Minimum requirements are: NSC - Bachelor's Degree pass with a minimum of 30% in LoLT
- NC(V) - Bachelor's Degree pass with 50%
- SC - Endorsement pass with 33.3%
- SC(a) - Degree pass
- International applicants require a USAf Exemption Certificate plus English proficiency
- Alternative access routes include: a cognate Higher Certificate, cognate 240-credit Diploma, Advanced Certificate, or 360-credit Diploma may satisfy the entry requirements
- Senate Discretionary Mature Age admission across four categories for applicants 23+, with varying documentation and USAf Exemption Certificate requirements
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for candidates with relevant formal/informal qualifications and work experience
- completion of a USAf-approved cognate foundation programme
- transfer admission for students with 120+ completed credits from a cognate degree
- OQSF Level 5 qualifications (minimum 120 credits)
- American High School Diploma holders (3.5+ GPA plus qualifying SAT, ACT or NBT scores)
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Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration
Milpark Education · Private College
Type: Postgraduate Diploma Duration: 1 year; Distance Learning Online NQF: 8 Entry: See institution for requirements
NSFAS: Unlikely to be NSFAS-funded
Required subjects
- An appropriate bachelor's degree, or an Advanced Certificate of 120 credits that exits at NQF level 7
- English proficiency (foreign applicants whose first language is not English must show proof)
- Computer and internet literacy
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) may be considered in some cases
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Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration
University of South Africa · Public University · Unisa Muckleneuk Campus (Pretoria) - Head Office, Pretoria
Type: Postgraduate Diploma Duration: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time, studied via distance learning NQF: 8 Entry: APS 60
NSFAS: Unlikely to be NSFAS-funded Applications: 2026-08-01 to 2026-11-30
Required subjects
- A relevant Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in a related field, completed with results that meet Unisa's Admission Score (AS) requirement for this programme - currently an AS of 60 (calculated from your undergraduate results, not a Matric APS score)
- Admission is competitive and subject to available space
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