Apply to Unisa in 7 Easy Steps

This brochure is for all students who have never studied
through Unisa (including foreign students, students studying at

other institutions and learners currently in Grade 12) and who
wish to enrol for a formal qualification in 2011.
“Don’t wait until everything is just right. It will never be perfect.

There will always be challenges, obstacles and less than perfect conditions.
So what. Get started now. With each step you take, you will grow stronger and stronger,
more and more skilled, more and more self-confident and more and more successful.”
Mark Victor Hansen

A summary of the Unisa application process
Application dates
All formal Unisa undergraduate and Post or fax application 19 July 2010 to 30 September 2010
postgraduate qualifications (including
semester 1, year courses, BTech, honours,
postgraduate diplomas/certificates) Web applications 1 August 2010 to 30 September 2010
BTech, honours, postgraduate diplomas/ ONLY web applications 1 August 2010 to 30 September 2011
certificates for applicants who are completing
their qualifications at the end of 2010
Semester 2 undergraduate qualifications Post or fax or web 14 March 2011 to 29 April 2011
What must I do?

1 Select the qualification for which you want to apply.
2 Check that you meet the admission requirements for the qualification for
which you want to apply.
3 Complete your application form.
4 Attach the supporting documents to your application.
5 Submit your application form and supporting documents to Unisa in the

pre-addressed enclosed envelope. Please remember to add stamps to the
envelope before posting it.
6 Pay the R150,00 non-refundable application fee for applications submitted via post or
fax. The online application fee is R100,00. This fee is non-refundable even if you decide not to
study through Unisa or do not qualify for admission to Unisa.
What will Unisa do?
Unisa will assess your application to ensure that you meet the minimum admission requirements.
If your application to study through Unisa in 2011 is successful, the university will send you a
registration package.
Very important: Your application will only be finalised after you have submitted your application
form and supporting documents, paid your non-refundable application fee and have received
confirmation that you qualify for your chosen qualification.
For more details on the application process, go to page 52 of this brochure.
my Choice @ Unisa 2011 2

Welcome to Unisa
Dear Prospective Student
I am delighted that you are considering Unisa as your university of
choice for 2011.
Unisa is an internationally accredited open distance learning institution,
which means that you, the student, become the focus of all we do. We give
you the choice over what, when and where you learn, how you learn and at
what pace you learn.
If you have just finished school or have been attending a contact university,
you will very likely be used to face-to-face contact with your teachers and
fellow students. Studying at Unisa, however, works a little differently and
you will be required to do much of your studying on your own. You will
receive most of your study material in the form of study guides and tutorial
letters, which you will have to work through independently, but you will be
able to contact your lecturers and tutors if you need to.
Approximately 280 000 students register to study through Unisa each year
and I sincerely hope that you will become part of the Unisa student body in
2011, so that one day you too can count yourself among the numbers of
esteemed Unisa alumni.
Kind regards
Prof MS Makhanya
Pro-Vice-Chancellor
University of South Africa
June 2010
The infomation contained in this brochure was accurate at the time of publication (14 June 2010).
For updates, please go to the Unisa website http://www.unisa.ac.za
Applying to study through Unisa is not
complicated or confusing.

Let’s do the student walk now.
Simply follow the steps in this brochure.
You will learn how simple it is to find

your way to open distance learning.
Step-by-step application process
Unisa’s application process consists of seven simple steps. The
application process is for all applicants who have never studied through
Unisa and who wish to enrol for a formal qualification in 2011.
Work through each step in this application process and apply to study
through Unisa in 2011.
What happens now?
Unisa will process your
application and advise you on the
outcome of your application.
How and when do I need to apply

to study through Unisa in 2011?
You must apply to study if you want to study
through Unisa in 2011. Follow the step-by-step
instructions on page 52 of this brochure to
6 complete the application process.
Course offerings 2011? Go to page 30 of this

brochure for a comprehensive list of the qualifications
offered by Unisa in 2011.
5
How do I make a choice? I know exactly what I want to

study and what I want to become. Go to page 30 of this brochure.
I’m stuck. I don’t know what I want to study or what I want to

become. What should I do? Don’t worry, we can help you. Go to
4 page 22 of this brochure.
Do I qualify to study through Unisa? Like any other university, Unisa

has certain minimum admission requirements. You need to ensure that you meet the
requirements for your qualification of choice.
Is Unisa for me? We will help you to decide whether Unisa is the right university for you.
You must be sure that you are prepared to study independently at a distance.
How does Unisa work? Read through this brochure (my Choice @ Unisa) carefully. It explains what
open distance learning (ODL) is and why Unisa works differently from other universities. It also takes you
through each step of the application process.

CONTENTS
1 How does Unisa work?
Successful applicants will receive a registration package 2 Is Unisa for me?

around November 2010, which will contain information 3 Do I qualify to study through Unisa?
about how to register for the 2011 academic year.
4 How do I make a choice?
Page 54 5 Course offerings 2011
6 How and when do I apply to study
Application period through Unisa?
19 July 2010 to 30 September 2010 for applications submitted 7 What happens now?
via post or fax.
1 August 2010 to 30 September 2010 for online applications.
Semester 2 of 2011: 14 March 2011 to 29 April 2011.
No late applications will be accepted.
CONTACT DETAILS
Page 52
Telephone
086 167 0411
Contact Unisa if you are still unsure as to whether the
Website
university offers your qualification of choice.
www.unisa.ac.za
Page 30 E-mail
study-info@unisa.ac.za
Fax
Still unsure? Contact Unisa’s Directorate for Counselling, 012 429 8116
Career & Academic Development for assistance Fax number only open during the application period
(see page 22).
Page 22
WHAT DOCUMENTS
MUST I SUBMIT?
I don’t qualify for my qualification of choice? What should I do?
Contact Unisa’s Directorate for Counselling, Career & Academic • Application form
Development for assistance (see page 22).
• A certified copy of your school
qualifications (eg Senior Certificate)
Page 16 • A certified copy of your tertiary
qualifications (where applicable)
• A certified copy of your ID document

I need help. I’m still not sure that Unisa is the right university (RSA students) or passport
for me. Contact Unisa’s Directorate for Counselling, Career & (foreign students)
Academic Development for assistance (see page 22). • A certified copy of your marriage
certificate (where applicable) or divorce
Page 12 decree (where applicable)
• Application fee (R150,00 for post & fax)

(R100,00 for online)
This page is a summary of the my Choice @ Unisa brochure. • Original transcripts of documents if they
Come back to it again if you are unsure about anything. are not in English or Afrikaans
Page 8
1 How does Unisa work?
Unisa is an open distance learning (ODL) institution. But what does this mean for you?
If you are in Grade 12, have finished school or have been attending a contact university, you will
most likely be used to face-to-face contact with your teachers and fellow students in a classroom
setting. Distance learning is very different. As a Unisa student, you will be required to study
independently, that is, on your own. You will receive study material in the form of study guides
and tutorial letters for each of your modules, and you will be able to contact your lecturers and
tutors, but for the most part, you will work on your own.
So what exactly is open distance learning? In a nutshell, you, the student, become the focus of
all we do. Through ODL, we give you the choice over what, when and where you learn, how you
learn and at what pace you learn. To simplify the concept of ODL, Unisa has developed an ODL
student walk to help you understand the process. This walk comprises five levels. And for each
level, we have compiled a set of products (brochure, CD/DVD, FAQs, website), which contains
essential information about the level.
This brochure, my Choice @ Unisa, deals with levels 1 and 2 of the ODL student walk.
Level 1
You will learn more about Unisa and about how Unisa works. It is very important that you
understand that Unisa is different from other universities. Students at residential universities
will attend classes on campus, but as a Unisa student, you will study at home and will learn by
studying what your lecturers have written in the study guides and tutorial letters. In level 1, you
will be able to decide if Unisa is the right university for you. Being an ODL student means that
you can study at your own pace and in your own time, but you may have to make some sacrifices
if you want to be a successful student. If like many Unisa students, you are working either full
time or part time, much of your studying will take place at night or over weekends, which will
leave little time for relaxation. In level 1, we will also help you to make a career decision (if you
don’t already know what you want to do) by looking at your interests, values, skills, support,
career influences and the labour market. Based on that information, we will help you to choose a
Unisa qualification.
Level 2
This is the applications level. As a prospective student, you must apply to register at Unisa.
You may not register to study through Unisa if you have not submitted an application form and
received confirmation from Unisa that your application was successful. We will take you through
this application process in detail in section 6 of this brochure.
Level 3
This is the registration level. If Unisa approved your application to study in level 2, you will now
be able to register for your approved qualification. You will receive the brochure/CD entitled
my Registration @ Unisa. You will now be able to register at one of our campuses or regional
centres, or via the internet or mail. All the information you need will be provided in the
my Registration @ Unisa pack.
Level 4
We will give you the information you need to be a successful Unisa student. This is a very
important phase, as it provides you with an orientation to studying through Unisa, and is where
teaching and learning is initiated. You will receive your study material and will have to plan your
activities, study independently and submit assignments to demonstrate your competencies. At
the end of the semester (or year in some cases), you will need to write examinations at an exam
centre close to you. Much of the information about Unisa’s services and procedures is found in
the brochure/DVD entitled my Studies @ Unisa.
Level 5
This is the level for Unisa alumni, that is, Unisa graduates. By this level of the ODL student walk,
you will be a Unisa alumnus. The university would like to communicate with all alumni on a
regular basis, so we urge you to maintain contact with us.

Unisa’s ODL student walk
my Link @ Unisa
my Studies @ Unisa
my Registration @ Unisa
YOU
You start here. ARE
HERE
my Choice @ Unisa NOW
Unisa, wherever you are...
At Unisa, we strongly believe that no matter where a student is located geographically, there should be no
difference in the level or quality of support services available. To ensure consistency of services to students
across South Africa, we have five regions, namely, Cape Coastal, KwaZulu-Natal, Midlands, North Eastern and
Gauteng. For the benefit of students outside South Africa, we have partnerships with other higher education
institutions, which make their facilities available to Unisa students.
Unisa Contact Centre National: 0861 670 411 International: +27 11 670 9000
Unisa website: www.unisa.ac.za Unisa e-mail address: study-info@unisa.ac.za
Fax number for applications: 012 429 8116 (only open during the application period)
Unisa postal address for applications: Application Office, PO Box 1, Unisarand, 0148
Unisa Regional Centres office hours: Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 15:45
Gauteng
Sunnyside: Corner of Mears and Walker streets, Sunnyside
Florida: Corner of Christiaan de Wet Road & Pioneer Avenue, Florida, 1709
JCE: JSE Annexe Building, 1 Kerk Street, Newtown, Johannesburg, 2001
Ekurhuleui: General Building, 90 Elston Road, Benoni, 1501
Vaal Triangle: Sedibeng College for FET, 6 Frikkie Meyer Boulevard, Vanderbijlpark, 1600
Cape Coastal
Parow: 15 Jean Simonis Street, Parow, 7500
George: 129 Mitchell Street, George, 6530
Port Elizabeth: Greyville House, corner of Cape, Greyville & Link roads, Newton Park,Port Elizabeth
East London: 10 St Lukes Road, Southernwood, East London, 5201
Mthatha: 32 Victoria Street, Mthatha, 5100
KwaZulu-Natal
Durban: 230 Stewart Simelane Street (previously Stanger Street), Durban, 4001
Pietermaritzburg: 1 Langalibalele Street (previously Longmarket Street), Pietermaritzburg, 3201
Newcastle: Corner of Sutherland & Harding streets, Newcastle, 2940
Richards Bay: Unit 5,111 Dollar Drive, Richards Bay, 3900
Wild Coast: Wild Coast Main Road, Mzamba Beach, Bizana, 4800
Durban Learning Centre: 221 Dr Pixley KaSeme Street (previously West Street), Durban, 4001
Midlands
Rustenburg: Forum Building, 1st floor, Corner of Steen Street & Oliver Tambo Road, Rustenburg, 0300
Bloemfontein: NRE Building, 2nd floor, 161 Zastron Street, Westdene, Bloemfontein, 9301
Mafikeng: 29 Main Street, Corner of Warren and Main streets, Mafikeng, 2745
Potchefstroom: 20 Auret Street, Potchestroom, 2531
Kimberley: Liberty Life Building, Chapel Street, Kimberley, 8301
Kroonstad: NFS Building, 36 Brand Street,1st floor, Kroonstad, 9499
North Eastern
Polokwane: 23A Landdros Maré Street, Polokwane, 0700
Nelspruit: 31 Brown Street, Nelspruit, 1200
Middelburg: Town Square Building, corner of Walter Sisulu and Bhimy Damane streets, Middleburg, 1055
Makhado: 93 Krogh Street, Office 2, Makhado, 0920
Giyani: Office 11, Masingita Complex, Giyani Road, Giyani, 0826
Many of Unisa’s services are also available online. For more information, go to http://www.unisa.ac.za.

North Eastern
Gauteng
Midlands
KwaZulu-Natal
Cape Coastal
2 Is Unisa for me?
Unisa is an open distance learning (ODL) university, which means that you can study at home
or even pursue your career while studying. Through ODL, we give you the choice over what,
when and where you learn, how you learn and at what pace you learn.
You must, however, be sure that you are prepared to study independently at a distance.
This is why it is so important for you to find out before you register if Unisa is the right
university for you.
Personal circumstances
Have you told your family and friends that you are considering studying through Unisa? Do
they know that you will need to study regularly? Will they motivate and support you? Studying
through Unisa often means having to study at night or over weekends... times when friends and
family relax, socialise and join in on fun activities. Will your family and friends understand that
you won’t always be able to join them? Talk to them before you register. Tell them how you
intend to organise your life while you are studying, and explain that you will need their support
and encouragement.
Work and study

Are you working full time or even part time? Will your employer allow you to take leave to finish
assignments or attend tutoring sessions? Discuss your proposed studies with your employer;
explain the nature of distance learning and the fact that you will have to combine work with
studies. Once your employer understands what will be required of you and how important your
studies are for your career advancement, it will be easier to negotiate special assistance or get
access to resources at work. It is challenging to work and study, but tens of thousands of Unisa
students are doing it and are highly successful in advancing their careers.
Planning your studies
You also have responsibilities if you want to be a successful student. Although the university
provides a number of support services (eg academic skills development, counselling, student
wellness), you have a responsibility to plan your studies and conscientiously work through
your study material in a constructive way if you want to be a successful student. There are no
guarantees in life, but your chances of success at Unisa are far greater if you plan your studies,
are committed to working through your study material and if you interact with the university
whenever you need support. Most importantly, you must ensure that your study load, that is,
the number of modules for which you register is realistic in relation to your responsibilities,
commitments and the time you have available to study.
Towards profiling yourself
It is therefore possible to be successful at Unisa by preparing yourself in terms of the scenario
we presented above.
So, are you ready to study through Unisa?
To help you to determine whether Unisa is the right university for you, we have compiled a check
list for you to work through. There are two parts to this check list. The first, on the right, is what
we call your abilities profile. This will help you to get an overall picture of your abilities. There are
no right or wrong answers, so just be as honest as you can.

The first, below, is what we call your abilities profile. This will help you to get an overall picture of
your abilities. There are no right or wrong answers, so just be as honest as you can.
Abilities statement Tick

Tick those statements that are relevant to you.
1 I am goal directed, because when I set my sights on end results, I usually

achieve them.
2 I am self-motivated, because my goals are clear.
3 I am a self-starter, because I know what I need to do

to reach my goals.
4 I do not procrastinate, because I like to get things done today rather than
putting them off to tomorrow.
5 I am self-disciplined, because I start and finish tasks on time.
6 I can work independently, because I prefer to sort out difficulties on my own.

7 I do not give up easily, because I make a plan to cope with difficulties.
8 I am capable of independent study, because I can study on my own.
9 I think I am ready for university-level work, because I am willing to master new

and difficult ideas.
10 I am an organised person, because I plan my life and do things step by step.
11 I use my time effectively, as I put aside sufficient time to study.
12 What I learn and do not learn is my responsibility.
13 I consider myself to be responsible, as I find study help when I need it.
14 I am confident of my ability to read academic texts.
15 I am confident of my ability to write examinations.
16 I consider myself to be a capable reader.
17 I know how to make notes from study guides, textbooks (and tutors if I attend
tutorial classes).
18 I read a lot (fiction and non-fiction).
19 I consider myself to be a university-level reader, as I am willing to read

difficult books.
20 I know how to use a library to search for specific information.
Abilities statement Tick
21 I know how to use a library to search for specific information.
22 I know how to use the internet to search for specific information.
23 I am able to analyse multiple-choice questions.
24 I am willing to learn how to analyse multiple-choice questions.
25 I know how to structure and write an academic essay.
26 I am willing to learn how to write academic essays.
27 I can do basic calculations.
28 I can apply ideas to real-life situations.
29 I am comfortable asking questions when I feel uncertain.
30 I know how to prepare for examinations.
31 I know how to manage my stress levels during exam times.
32 I am willing to participate in programmes that prepare me for university studies.

33 I have made arrangements so that my studies are my priority until I graduate.
34 I am aware that I need to purchase textbooks that may be expensive.
35 I am confident about my computer skills.
36 I read books, newspapers and magazines, and am therefore comfortable with

gathering information.
What now? Count your ticks.

You ticked
n 30-36 statements: Distance learning will suit you. If you experience any problems later on with
your studies, feel free to make use of the support services that Unisa offers.
n 17-29 statements: We suggest that you familiarise yourself with the support services that
Unisa offers as soon as you register and make use of services such as tutors, discussion classes
and peer helpers.
n 5-16 statements: We recommend that you consider carefully whether you are suited for Unisa.
If you decide to study through Unisa, you should make use of as many of Unisa’s support
services (eg tutors, discussion classes and peer helpers) as possible.
n 0-4 statements: Consider carefully whether you are suited to studying through Unisa.

Now complete the table below to help you build a clear situation profile.
My situation Tick
1 I am a special needs student and will require special assistance.
2 I live in a rural or urban area with no postal service.
3 I do not have access to the internet.
4 I am a single parent with small children to look after.
5 I work full time.
6 I have more than one job. I work during the day and at nights/over weekends.
7 I do not have access to a cellphone.
8 I do not have access to a computer.
9 I have a very demanding job and often have to work overtime.
10 I am battling financially and do not know how I will buy prescribed textbooks.
Now count the number of ticks in the situation profile. Each of these situation profiles could
potentially affect your success at Unisa. If you ticked more than two statements in this check
list, we suggest that you make an appointment with a counsellor at Unisa’s Directorate for
Counselling, Career & Academic Development for assistance (see section 4 of this brochure
for more information).
These check lists are an attempt to help you manage your expectations. It explains how your
motivation is tied to understanding the skills that you need in order to be successful at university.
It encourages you to seek help when you encounter difficulties. If you don’t ask, we cannot help
you. When you persist with help-seeking behaviour, you ensure your path to graduation.
Before you move onto the next section of this brochure, stop for a moment and answer the
following questions:
Is there an examination venue near you?
Have you checked that there is a Unisa exam venue close to where you live? Go to page 56 of
this brochure and make sure that you will not have to travel long distances to get to an exam
venue. Travelling long distances to an exam venue will be both demanding on you and expensive.
Do you have enough money for your studies?
Have you made arrangements to finance your studies and pay for your prescribed books? In
2010, Unisa’s undergraduate modules cost between R850 and R975 each. These fees increase on
average by 10% each year. In addition, you will also have to buy your prescribed books for each
module. Students often calculate and budget for their study fees, but forget that they have to buy
prescribed books, which may add substantially to the cost of your studies. We suggest that you
contact Unisa to get a quote on what your prescribed books may cost you before you register
(012 429 4152; vospresc@unisa.ac.za).
You may also contact NSFAS via Unisa’s Financial Aid Bureau (dsf@unisa.ac.za) or EduLoan
(www.eduloan.co.za) for possible financial assistance.
3 Do I qualify to study through Unisa?
Unisa is a South African public university, which means that all Unisa students must meet certain
statutory admission requirements. Although admission requirements may differ from qualification
to qualification, there are certain basic and minimum admission requirements that you must meet
before you will be allowed to study through Unisa.
Bachelor’s degree
To be able to register for a bachelor’s degree, you must hold one of the following certificates:
n National Senior Certificate with entry level: degree
n A Senior Certificate with matriculation or university admission endorsement (exemption)
n A certificate of full or conditional exemption issued by the Matriculation Board of Higher
Education South Africa (HESA)
n A National Certificate (vocational) at level 4 with entry level: degree
If you do not have an exemption certificate, please make contact with Unisa’s Access and
Matriculation Exemption Office about whether you qualify for any other types of exemption
certificates (eg on the grounds of foreign qualifications or post-school qualifications).
Bachelor of Technology degree

To be able to register for a Bachelor of Technology degree, you must hold an
applicable National Diploma.
National diplomas
To be able to register for a diploma, you must hold one of the following:
n Hold a National Senior Certificate with entry level: diploma/degree
n Hold a Senior or School Leaving Certificate with or without a matriculation exemption/
endorsement, but with at least five subjects or higher and/or standard grade
n Qualify for a certificate of full or conditional exemption issued by the Matriculation Board of
Higher Education South Africa (HESA)
n Hold a Standard 8 or Grade 10 certificate, be 23 years and older, and have
3 years work experience
n Hold a National Certificate (vocational) at level 4 with entry level: diploma
Non-degree purposes (NDP)

To be able to register for any module for non-degree purposes, you must hold one of the following:
n Qualify for a certificate of full or conditional exemption issued by the Matriculation Board of
Higher Education South Africa (HESA)
n Meet the admission requirments for the programme level on which the module is offered.
Honours degrees
Please refer to section 5 of this brochure for the admission requirements for honours degrees.

Do I qualify for admission to study for a
BACHELOR’S DEGREE (BTech excluded)
at Unisa (new students 2011)?
A Will you be at least 23 years before Did you pass 4 Senior certificate Were at least 3 subjects
+23 (Senior or on 31/12/2011 (i.e. born in subjects with at least symbol E? passed at one examination
Certificate subjects) 1988 or earlier)? Yes or No (only HG/SG accepted) Yes or No sitting? Yes or No
Did you pass 4 O-Levels with

B Will you be at least 23 years before Were at least 3 subjects
symbols A-C or 1-6? (A- B for
+23 (O-Level or on 31/12/2011 (i.e. born in Kenya certificate of Secondary passed at one examination
students) 1988 or earlier)? Yes or No Education) Yes or No sitting? Yes or No
C Will you be at least 23 years before Did you pass at least 4 IGCSE Were at least 3 subjects
+23 (IGCSE) or on 31/12/2011 (i.e. born in subjects with symbols A-C? passed at one examination
1988 or earlier)? Yes or No Yes or No sitting? Yes or No
D Will you be at least 45 years before

+45 or on 31/12/2011 (i.e. born in
1966 or earlier)? Yes or No
Do you have a Senior Certificate? Yes Do you have a 2 year

E or No Do you have a 3 or 4
year diploma, ie: Teachers’ diploma from a South
Full exemption African university or
diploma, National Diploma?
Yes or No technikon? Yes or No
Do the subjects cover the following 3 groups:

Are at least 2 of • English Language
F Did you pass a combination
the above subjects • Any recognised 2nd language
Full exemption of 5 O & A-Levels?
recognised A-levels? • Mathematics, Biology, Science, Geology,
(A + O-Levels) Yes or No
Yes or No Botany, General Science, Physics, Zoology or a
recognised 3rd language? Yes or No
Did you pass 4 HIGCSE subjects (Grades 1-3)

Did you pass 4 HIGCSE and 1 HIGCSE subject (Grade 4)?
G Did you pass 5 HIGCSE subjects (Grades 1-3)
Full exemption subjects (Grades 1-3)? OR and 1 IGCSE subject Do the subjects cover the following groups:
(symbols A-C)? OR • Any recognised 1st language
(HIGCSE)
• Any recognised 2nd language
• Two more subjects from 2 of Groups 3, 4 and 5
Did you pass at least

Did you pass at least 5 O-Level
H 5 IGCSE subjects with
Senior Certificate subjects with symbols A-C or 1-6
symbols A-C, of which
Access programme Not National Senior Certificate OR (A/B for KCSE) of which one was
English or Afrikaans first
English Language or Literature in
language was one of the
English? OR
subjects? OR

If you do NOT hold a Senior Certificate with an endorsement indicating that you have been exempted
from the matriculation requirement, please refer to the checklist below to ascertain whether or not you
are eligible to apply for admission to undergraduate degree studies:
(Not applicable to students who wrote the National Senior Certificate examinations from 2008)
Was 1 subject passed If you answered “yes” to all the

on Higher Grade? questions, please apply for an
Yes or No exemption certificate
Applying for
an exemption
NB: If you have
certificate
Was English Language If you answered “yes” to all the
passed any A
one of the subjects questions, please apply for an
passed? Yes or No exemption certificate
Levels, refer to Complete Section
Column F J of the application
form and submit the
items as specified
Was English or
Afrikaans first Language
If you answered “yes” to all the on the M30
questions, please apply for an
one of the subjects
exemption certificate
passed? Yes or No If you answered
“NO” to any of the
above questions, it
NB: It is not
If you answered “yes” to all the
necessary to
appears that you
questions, please apply for an
exemption certificate
submit any school do not qualify for
qualifications exemption at this
stage. For further
Should you have any NB: Should you not meet information please
If you answered “yes” foreign secondary or one or more of the above
to all the questions, tertiary qualifications, conditions, please contact contact Access
please apply for an please contact Access and Access and Matriculation and Matriculation
exemption certificate Matriculation Exemption as Exemption as indicated
indicated on your right on your right Exemption at:
NB: Should you not meet one ame@unisa.ac.za

If you answered “yes”, please or more of the above conditions,
apply for an exemption certificate please contact Access and For further information,
Matriculation Exemption as please contact the Unisa
indicated on your right Contact Centre:
 086 167 0411

NB: English 1st NB: Should you not meet one or +27 11670 9000
or 2nd language please apply for more of the above conditions, please
on HIGCSE level an exemption contact Access and Matriculation
is compulsory certificate Exemption as indicated to the right
Yes or No
Did you complete the Graduation

Did you complete 3rd Certificate Grade 12 College *If ‘Yes’, and you do not qualify to
Did you complete the Entrance or the National Christian apply for exemption under Column
year Pre-University
Certidao 12th class Schools’ Certificate Level 3 of the A-G, you may apply to register for
certificate from
from Mozambique? OR ACE School of Tomorrow? the Access Programme
Angola? OR
Yes or No If you answered “NO” to any of
the above questions, it appears that
you do not qualify for exemption at
this stage. For further information
please contact Access and
Matriculation Exemption at:
ame@unisa.ac.za
Do I qualify for admission to study for a
NATIONAL DIPLOMA
at Unisa (new students 2011)?
A
Will you be at least 23 years before Did you pass 4 Senior Certificate Were at least 3 subjects
23 years and older
or on 31/12/2011 (ie born in 1988 subjects with at least symbol E? passed at one examination
(Senior Certificate
or earlier)? Yes or No (only HG/SG accepted) Yes or No sitting? Yes or No
subjects)
Did you pass 4 O-Levels with

B Will you be at least 23 years before Were at least 3 subjects
symbols A-C or 1-6? (A-B for
23 years and older or on 31/12/2011 (ie born in 1988 passed at one examination
Kenya Certificate of Secondary
(O-Level students) or earlier)? Yes or No sitting? Yes or No
Education) Yes or No
C Will you be at least 23 years before Did you pass at least 4 IGCSE Were at least 3 subjects
23 years and older or on 31/12/2011 (ie born in 1988 subjects with symbols A-C? passed at one examination
(IGCSE students) or earlier)? Yes or No Yes or No sitting? Yes or No
D Will you be at least 45 years before

45 years or on 31/12/2011 (ie born in 1966
and older or earlier)? Yes or No
E Did you pass the ACE School of Tomorrow Graduation

ACE School of Certificate Grade 12 College Entrance or The National
Tomorrow Christian Schools’ Certificate Level 3? Yes or No
Are you in possession of at

F
Will you be at least 23 years before least a Standard 8 or Grade 10 Do you have at least
23 years and older or on 31/12/2011 (ie born in 1988 certificate? (Foreign qualifications 3 years’ relevant work
and 3 years working or earlier)? Yes or No to be evaluated by SAQA for experience? Yes or No
experience equivalency) Yes or No
Did you pass 1 official Did you pass 1 official

G Did you pass 4 N3 subjects with language as First language language as Second
4 N3 subjects and 2 at least 40%? Yes or No SG with at least 40% on language SG with at least
official languages Senior Certificate level? 40% on Senior Certificate
Yes or No level? Yes or No
Was English N4 (50%) or English

H Did you pass at least 4 N4 subjects first or second language HG/SG
4 N4 subjects with 50% or more? Yes or No passed with at least symbol E one
including English of the subjects passed?
Yes or No
I NB: These qualifications will be evaluated by the Access and Matriculation

Foreign high school Exemption Office (AME) to determine if you qualify for registration.
qualifications

If you do NOT hold a Senior Certificate with or without matriculation exemption / endorsement
and with at least 5 subjects on Higher and/or Standard Grade, please refer to the checklist below to
ascertain whether or not you are eligible to apply for registration for a National Diploma:
(Not applicable to students who wrote the National Senior Certificate examination from 2008)

on Higher Grade? questions, you may apply to
Yes or No register for a National Diploma.

on the Higher Grade? questions, you may apply to
Yes or No register for a National Diploma.
Was English first Language or If you answered “yes” to all the

Afrikaans first Language one of questions, you may apply to
the subjects passed? Yes or No* register for a National Diploma.
If you answered
“NO” to any of the
If you answered “yes” to all the NB: It is not necessary
questions, you may apply to to submit any school
above questions,
register for a National Diploma. qualifications. it appears that
you do not qualify
to register for a
National Diploma.
questions, you may apply to
Please refer to the
register for a National Diploma. other columns as
well. For further
information please
contact the Unisa
questions, you may apply to Contact Centre:
register for a National Diploma.
 086 167 0411
+27 11670 9000


Your registration will only be processed if it is found, upon

evaluation of your qualification, that you qualify for admission
to the National Diploma
4 How do I make a choice?
To help you to make a choice regarding what to study through Unisa, we’d like you to choose
which of the following statements best suits you:
I know exactly what I want to become and know what I want to study.
Go to page 30 of this brochure.
I don’t know what to study or what I want to become. Help me!

If this statement describes you, we’d like you to work through this section of the brochure
carefully, so that we can assist you to make the best possible choice.
We want you to make the best possible choice regarding what to study and what you would like
to become. We’d therefore like to suggest that you get professional advice to help you to make
the best possible choice.
You are welcome to contact Unisa’s Directorate for Counselling, Career & Academic
Development. They can be contacted as follows:
website www.unisa.ac.za/counselling e-mail counselling@unisa.ac.za
GAUTENG
Pretoria (Sunnyside) 012 441 5388 Es’kia Mphahlele Registration Hall, floor 1,
Block A, corner of Mears & Walker streets
Johannesburg (Newtown) 011 630 4536 JSE Annexe Building, 1 Kerk Street, Newtown
011 630 4529
Florida 011 471 2093 Corner of Christiaan de Wet Road &
Pioneer Avenue
Ekurhuleni (Benoni) 011 421 6514 General Building, 90 Elston Road
ext 212/213
NORTH-EASTERN
Polokwane 015 290 3454 29A Landdros Maré Street
Middelburg 013 282 4115 Town Square Building, corner of Church &
Bhimy Damane streets
Nelspruit 013 755 2476 31 Brown Street
KWAZULU-NATAL
Durban 031 335 1737 230 Stalwart Simelane Street (previously Stanger Street)
Pietermaritzburg 033 355 1737 1 Langalibalele Street (previously Longmarket Street)
CAPE COASTAL
Parow 021 936 4130 15 Jean Simonis Street
East London 043 743 9246 10 St Lukes Road, Southernwood
Mthatha 047 531 5002/3 Economic Affairs Building, corner of York Road &
Victoria Street
MIDLANDS
Rustenburg Cluster (Rustenburg, 014 594 8819/ Forum Building, 1st floor, corner of Oliver
Potchefstroom & Mafikeng) 8873/8845 Tambo & Steen streets
Bloemfontein Cluster 051 411 0456/ NRE Building, 2nd floor, 161 Zastron Street,
(Bloemfontein, Kroonstad & Kimberley) 0466 Westdene
ETHIOPIA
Addis Ababa (+251) 11 435 2091 Akaki Regional Learning Centre, Addis Ababa

So where do I begin?
Before you can decide what to study at Unisa, you need to work out where you are now, where
you want to be and what you need to do to get there. The following information and activities
will help you to get started with the process of thinking about your career and the choices that
you need to make before you apply to study through Unisa.
To get you started with your research about study options:

n Unisa website (http://www.unisa.ac.za)
n gostudy (http://www.gostudy.co.za)
To get you started with your research about careers:

n Unisa Counselling, Career & Academic Development
(http://www.unisa.ac.za/counselling)
n Pace Careers Centre (http://www.pacecareers.com/careercentre)
n Umsobomvu Youth Fund (http://www.youthportal.org.za)
n Prospects (http://www.prospects.ac.uk)
n O*Net online (http://www.online.onetcenter.org)
What do you need to think of when making a career decision?

Career decisions are influenced by a variety of factors which need to come together before you
will be able to make an effective career decision. You will need to gather information and think
about your interests, values, skills, career influences, study options, the labour market and the
support you are likely to get from others. Each of these factors is influenced by and influences the
career vision and life goals that you have.
We’d like to suggest that you start some sort of system to keep track of your career development.
You could possibly use a notebook, file or a computer to store the information you will gather
about your career decisions and to make notes of what you did, how you feel, what you have
learnt and what you still need to do. You can use the activities in this book to start with this and
update it as you continue on your career journey.
Steps in making a choice
The following eight steps will help you to make a choice about what you want to become and
what you want to study. Spend some time working through each of these steps and perhaps even
ask a friend or family member to work through them with you.
1 My career vision
Your career vision is your picture of what you want out of life - where you see yourself at 30, at
40 and perhaps even at 80. If you were to look back, what would you want to say about your life?
You are thinking about studying through Unisa in 2011. What will be different for you as a result
of your studies? Use the block below to write down or even draw a picture of what you see
changing. Try to summarise your career vision.

2 My life goals
Your life goals are what you wish for in your life and how you intend to achieve them. Your
goals can be related to your career, but they can also be related to your family, your studies
and your community. Describe your goals and then think about practical things you need to do
to make them happen. If, for example, one of your goals is to buy a house for your family in ten
years, you could achieve this by working part-time now to pay for your studies in Accounting.
By doing this, you will be able to start saving for a deposit on your house after you find
employment as a financial accountant in the banking industry. Remember, reaching a goal
starts with a number of small steps.
This is my goal: I want to achieve it (when)... How will I achieve this goal?
3 My skills (what I’m good at)
Skills are abilities that you have developed and which you are able to use effectively. You develop
skills as a result of your experiences. These experiences can include voluntary, paid or unpaid
work, and family and community responsibilities. Skills that most organisations value include good
communication skills, interpersonal skills, teamwork, personal management skills, the ability to
think critically, leadership, technical skills and social responsibility.
Think about your life experiences (work, studies and personal) and link them to specific skills that
you have developed. Also, reflect on how these skills relate to your career choices.
Example:
Experience Skill(s) developed How does this relate to

my career choice?
Managing the Personal management and I need to work where I can make a
household and caring social responsibility difference and take care of children in need
for younger siblings
Now you try:
Experience Skill(s) developed How does this relate to

my career choice?
Think about...
n Can you identify themes in terms of the skills that you developed?
n Can you link specific occupations to your skills?
If not... don’t panic! Contact the Directorate for Counselling, Career & Academic Development for
further assistance with this.
4 My values (what’s important to me)
Your values show what is important to you and they have a significant effect on the career choices
that you make. Your values are shaped by your family, community, your work environment and
your experiences. Here are some examples of how values could influence career decisions:
n Sipho is desperately unhappy with his current administrative job and he wants more challenges.
He sees a job advert at his company for a sales representative training programme and is very
interested. If he takes the position, it will mean a lot of travelling. Is he willing to be away
from his family for long periods at a time? Is the excitement of travelling for a sales
job more important?
n Celia is good at organising events such as weddings and birthday parties for her family and
friends. Does she take the risk and resign from her secure job to make event planning a
full-time business?
The list below contains some common values (you can add your own if you prefer). Please read
through the list and tick the five values that are most important to you
Adventure Authority Autonomy

Beauty Belonging Challenge
Commitment Competition Cooperation
Creativity Curiosity Duty
Effectiveness Excellence Excitement
Community-oriented Status Friendship
Family Health Helping
Honesty Humour Independence
Individuality Influence Knowledge
Money Power Public contact
Quiet Recognition Religion
Spirituality
Now write down your five values in order of importance:
Think about...
Can you link your values to specific occupations?
How would your values be supported by the career choice you are making? How would your
career choice support your values?
Complete the following sentences in order to understand how your values will influence your
studies:
My life is meaningful when…
My career is meaningful when…
My study at Unisa is meaningful when…

5 My career influences
Where do my career ideas come from? To know where you are going you need to know
where you come from. Please think how the following people, things and events have
influenced your career.
✔ What? How?
School subjects
Friends
Family
Knowing myself
Money
Media (TV, movies, the

internet, radio)
Observing others
at work
Economic/job trends
I was also influenced by...
My role model is... Why?

6 My support
Little support Sufficient support

Time to study 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Finance 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Computer access 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Internet access 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Family 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Employer 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Information 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Knowing the Unisa system 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
n Check how many items you have marked towards “little support”.
n Check how many items you have marked towards “sufficient support”.
n If you do not have support, studying at Unisa might be problematic, but not impossible. It
means that you might need to register for fewer modules per semester because you have
many commitments. It might also mean that you need to plan well in advance in terms of how
you are planning on paying for your studies for the following year or semester.
n If you have enough support, it means that you have to put effort into maintaining this support.
7 The labour market
Labour market information can help you when you search for work, plan your career or explore
self-employment opportunities. It is essential information to have if you want to make informed
career decisions and/or search for a job. It can tell you how industries and occupations are
changing and whether they are growing or declining; what skills are needed; and the working
conditions for specific jobs and industries.
There are many factors that influence the availability of jobs such as the impact of globalisation
(local companies having to compete on the global market) and technology (use of computers and
the availability of information electronically) on the international and national labour market. This
means that you need to do continuous research as circumstances change constantly. Also, you will
need to be creative in finding labour market information – all the information that you need is not
stored in one place.
Before you get started with your research, you need to think about what you are collecting the
information for. Is it for an immediate job search or for future career planning? What information
do you need? Information about businesses in your area? Information about different occupations
and jobs? Information about education and training opportunities? About salaries? About working
conditions? About starting your own business?
Possible sources of information could be family, friends, newspapers, the internet, companies,
government (Department of Labour), Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs), non-
government organisations (NGOs) or even community-based organisations (CBOs).
Some online resources to get you started:

n Pace Careers (http://www.pacecareers.com/careercentre/)
n Department of Labour (http://www.labour.gov.za/)

8 My interests (what I like)
The following is a list of interests. Please choose the one (or at most three) that you are
most interested in working with and then go to the page number given below. Go through the
list of qualifications that are related to this field and mark the ones that you want to find
out more about.
A B C D E
I am interested in: I am interested in: I am interested in: I am interested in: I am interested in:
• Physical activity • Working with money • Art • Persuading people • Mathematics and science
• Agriculture • Numbers and figures • Working with children • Influencing people • Planning and
• Working with machines • Running my • Reading • Social justice problem-solving
• Working with my hands own business • Performing for • Applying rules • Working with computers
• Caring for the environment • Leading a group of people an audience and regulations • Designing things
• Working with plants • Selling products • Speaking to or in front of • Solving difficult situations • Knowing how things work
or services a group of people involving people
• Caring for animals
• Planning and organising • Developing new • Working with those who
• Fixing things the activities of others or unusual ways of have lost direction
doing things
• Interacting with people
(in groups or individually)
• Music
• Taking care of people
• Teaching others
• Helping people cope with
their problems
• Learning about
different cultures
• Working with
communities
• Spiritual or
religious issues
• Languages
Which one did you choose?
A – Go to page 32
B – Go to page 35
C – Go to page 41
D – Go to page 47
E – Go to page 48
5 Course offerings
A
College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

Agricultural careers: Agricultural advisor; Development officer; Extension officer; Agricultural marketing practitioner; Researcher; Training officer;
Farm manager; Farmer; Feedlot manager; Food safety consultant; Production planner; Quality assurance practitioner
Animal health careers: Animal health technician; Pharmaceutical representative; Researcher; Meat inspector; Stock farm manager
Environmental careers: Ecologist; Environmental evaluator; Environmental impact assessor; Environmental manager; Environmental planner;
Environmental project manager; Environmental research consultant; Social ecologist
Environmental careers: Ecologist; Environmental evaluator; Environmental impact assessor; Environmental manager; Environmental planner;
Environmental project manager; Environmental research consultant; Social ecologist
Food and clothing careers: Accommodation manager; Chef; Clothing designer; Clothing entrepreneur; Consumer education practitioner;
Convention manager; Distribution manager; Events coordinator; Fashion buyer; Fashion marketer; Food and beverage manager; Food editor; Food retail
buyer; Food service manager; Nutrition consultant; Restaurant consultant; Retail planner; Wardrobe planner
Horticultural careers: Garden centre assistant; Garden centre manager; Horticultural consultant; Horticultural technician; Horticulturalist; Plant
propagator; Retail nursery assistant; Retail nursery owner; Retail nursery manager
Nature conservation careers: Conservation area manager; Conservation management technologist or technician; Ecologist; Environmental
educator; Nature conservation officer
Psychology careers: *Career counsellor; *Clinical psychologist; *Counselling psychologist; *Psychometrist; *Research psychologist; *Trauma counsellor
(*further training required)
Science careers: Biochemist; Botanist; Ecologist; Forensic analyst; Geneticist; Laboratory technician; Microbiologist; Pharmaceutical sales
representative; Physiologist; Quality analyst; Researcher; Research assistant; Scientific writer; Zoologist
College of Economic and Management Sciences

Accounting and Tax careers: *Chartered accounting; Accounting technician; Auditing assistant; *Auditor; Bookkeeper; *Internal auditor;
*Management accountant; State accountant; Tax practitioner (*further training required)
Administration careers: Administrative assistant; Administrative officer; Executive assistant; Personal assistant; Office manager
Banking careers: Banker; Branch manager; Brand manager; Corporate banker; Foreign exchange officer; International trade finance specialist;
Investment banker; Retail bank manager
Entrepreneurial careers: Entrepreneur; Entrepreneurial consultant; Small business development practitioner

Financial careers: Credit controller; Credit manager; Debtors clerk; Finance officer; Financial analyst; Financial coach; Financial consultant; Financial
manager; Financial planner; Financial risk manager; Investment analyst; Investment manager; Personal financial services consultant; Portfolio manager;
Risk consultant; Risk manager; Stockbroker; Treasury manager; Treasury officer
Government careers: Municipal finance practitioner; Public information manager; Programme manager; Public manager
Human Resources and Training careers: Career coach; Compensation specialist; Diversity manager; Executive coach; Education, Training and
Development (EDT) practitioner; Human resources practitioner; Human resources manager; *Industrial psychologist; Labour relations practitioner;
Organisational development practitioner; Recruitment practitioner; Skills development facilitator
Information Technology in Business careers: Database administrator; Database designer; IT consultant; IT manager; IT trainer; Knowledge
management practitioner; Systems analyst; Systems designer
Law in Business careers: Entrepreneur; Financial services practitioner; Human resources practitioner; Labour relations practitioner;
Legal assistant; Legal researcher
Logistics and Transport careers: Distribution manager; Fleet manager; Freight forwarding practitioner; Imports and Exports practitioner; Logistics
manager; Procurement manager; Purchasing manager; Strategic sourcing manager; Supply chain manager; Transportation manager; Warehouse manager
Management and consulting careers: Business analyst; Business consultant; Company secretary; Explosives manager; General manager; Manager;
Project manager; Strategic manager; Supervisor
Marketing careers: Advertising account manager; Communications practiioner; Events organiser; Fundraiser; Marketing practitioner; Marketing
researcher; Product developer; Promotion manager; Relationship manager; Sales manager; Sales representative
Production Management careers: Production manager; Production planner; Production supervisor; Operations manager
Retail careers: Buyer; Retail manager; Retail marketing manager; Retail operations manager
Safety careers: Loss control practitioner; Safety manager; Safety officer; SHEQ (Safety Health and Environmental Quality) practitioner
Travel and Tourism careers: Hospitality manager; Tourism development practitioner; Tourism information officer; Travel agent; Travel consultant

C
College of Human Sciences

Communications and journalism careers: Advertising executive; Communications officer; Media relations officer; Journalist; Magazine features
writer; Public relations practitioner
Community development careers: Community facilitator; Community development practitioner; Community leader; Community project officer;
Development planner; Development practitioner; NGO manager; Process facilitator
Education and training careers: Adult Basic Education and Training (ABET) practitioner; Learning materials developer; Instructional designer;
Teacher (Early Childhood Development (ECD), Foundation phase, Intermediate phase, Senior phase or Further Education and Training (FET) phase;
Training facilitator
Government and politics careers: Diplomat; Foreign affairs analyst; Government planner; International relations consultant; International trade
facilitator; Policy analyst; Policy designer; Political analyst; Public manager; Local government facilitator
Information services careers: Archivist; Assistant librarian; Community information worker; Indexer; Information consultant; Information manager;
Internet researcher; Knowledge broker; Knowledge manager; Librarian; Research librarian; Subject librarian
Language careers: Copywriter; Editor; Interpreter; Poet; Translator; Writer; Lanuage teacher
Music careers: Audio producer; Composer; Music broadcaster; Music development officer; Musician; Music teacher; Music technologist
Nursing careers: Community nurse; Health services manager; Nurse; Nursing lecturer) (NB: Unisa only offers further training for nursing practitioners
Research careers: Economist; programme evaluator; Social researcher; *Research psychologist *further training required
Social services careers: Auxilliary social worker; *Career counsellor; Child care worker; *Industrial Psychologist; Lay counsellor; Minister; Pastor;
*Psychologist; *Psychometrist; Religious leader; *Trauma counsellor; Social Worker; Youth care practitioner
(*further training required)
Visual arts and Multimedia careers: Artist; Animator; Art agent; Art buyer; Art critic; Art director; Artist; Gallery assistant; Gallery manager;
Graphic artist; Illustrator; Multimedia designer; Multimedia project manager; Video producer; Web designer
College of Law
Correctional services careers: Correctional services officer; Correctional services manager
Criminology careers: Correctional parole officer; Crime prevention consultant; Crime researcher; Forensic criminologist (further training needed);
Offender profiler; Victim counsellor
Forensic investigation careers: Corporate crime investigator; SAPS Criminal Records Centre official; Corporate detective; SAPS Detective; Forensic
analyst
Legal careers: Advocate; Attorney; Corporate legal advisor; Magistrate; Patent attorney; Public prosecutor; State attorney
(*requires further training)
Police careers: Various positions within the SAPS
Security careers: Control room supervisor; Investigator; Security inspector; Security operational manager; Security supervisor; Control room manager;
Security risk manager
College of Science, Engineering and Technology

Engineering technician careers: Chemical engineering; Chemical environmental; Civil engineering; Electrical engineering; Industrial engineering;
Mechanical engineering; Pulp and paper technician
Information technology (IT careers): Business analyst; computer programmer; database developer; IT project manager; knowledge manager;
networks specialist; systems analyst; systems designer; technical writer; web developer
Mining engineering careers: Engineering services supervisor; Mine surveyor; Mining engineering technician; Mining supervisor; Technical services
supervisor; Treatment plant supervisor
Engineering technology careers: (Chemical engineering; Chemical environmental; Civil engineering; Electrical engineering; Industrial engineering;
Mechanical engineering; Solid waste treatment technologist; Water treatment technologist)
College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences A
Undergraduate qualifications
The duration indicated for each degree is the minimum period of time required to complete the degree
Career Choices Name Code Admission Duration

Bachelor of Science 02089
This qualification is offered with the following major subjects;
Geography; Botany; Microbiology
Bachelor of Arts 02038
This qualification is offered with the following major subjects;
Geography; Botany; Microbiology
Agricultural careers Baccalaureus Technologiae (Agricultural BTAGM 3 year National Diploma or equivalent 1 year
(Agricultural advisor; Management) (M+3) in the same or similar field
Development officer;
Bachelor of Science (Agricultural Science) 03336 National Senior Certificate or an 3 years
Extension officer;
equivalent of NQF level 4 certificate with
Agricultural marketing
a minimum of 40% mark in Mathematics,
practitioner;
Physical Science, Biology/Agriculture/
Researcher; Training
Geography and 2 languages (one of
officer; Farm manager;
which must be English) at Grade 12.
Farmer; Food safety
Alternatively, an applicant must have
consultant; Production
completed a Diploma in Agriculture/
planner; Quality
Agricultural Management (with majors in
assurance practitioner)
animal production and crop production)
National Diploma (Agricultural NDAGR NSC with four 20 credit subjects passed 3 years
Management) at level 3 or Senior Certificate
Animal health Baccalaureus Technologiae (Animal Health) BTANM 3 year National Diploma or equivalent 1 year
careers (M+3) in the same or similar field.
(Animal health
National Diploma (Animal Health) NDANM A National Senior Certificate with an 3 years
technician;
achievement rating of 3 (Moderate
Pharmaceutical
Achievement, 40 – 49%) or better in
representative;
at least four recognized NSC 20-credit
Researcher; Meat
subjects. These subjects must include
inspector; Stock farm
Mathematics and Biology (Life sciences)
manager; Feedlot
or Physical science and English on at
manager;)
least a level 3 (40 – 49%). Learning
equivalents of these requirements may be
recognized through the university’s RPL
process
Environmental Bachelor of Arts with specialisation in 02038ENN NSC with an achievement rating of 4 in 3 years
careers Environmental Management four 20-credit subjects, OR matriculation
(Ecologist; exemption
Environmental
Bachelor of Science with specialisation in 02089EBO NSC with Mathematics and English 3 years
evaluator;
Environmental Management passed at level 4 OR matriculation
Environmental
(Botany option) exemption with at least an E symbol for
impact assessor;
Higher Grade Mathematics and English
Environmental
or at least a D symbol for Standard Grade
manager;
Mathematics and English
Environmental
planner; Bachelor of Science with specialisation in 02089ECH NSC with Mathematics and English 3 years
Environmental Environmental Management passed at level 4 OR matriculation
project manager; (Chemistry option) exemption with at least an E symbol for
Environmental Higher Grade Mathematics and English
research consultant; or at least a D symbol for Standard Grade
Social ecologist) Mathematics and English
Bachelor of Science with specialisation in 02089EZO NSC with Mathematics & English passed 3 years
Environmental Management at level 4 OR matriculation exemption
(Zoology option) with at least an E symbol for Higher
Grade Mathematics & English or at
least a D symbol for Standard Grade
Mathematics and English


Food and clothing Bachelor of Consumer Science with 98005CSJ Matriculation exemption / National Senior 3 years
careers specialisation in Consumer Science Certificate with entry level: degree
(Accommodation Journalism
manager; Chef;
Bachelor of Consumer Science 98005FAR Matriculation exemption / National Senior 3 years
Clothing designer;
with specialisation in Fashion Retail Certificate with entry level: degree
Clothing entrepreneur;
Management
Consumer education
practitioner; Bachelor of Consumer Science with 98005FSB Matriculation exemption / National Senior 3 years
Convention manager; specialisation in Fashion Small-business Certificate with entry level: degree
Distribution manager; Management
Events coordinator;
Bachelor of Consumer Science with 98005FNU Matriculation exemption / National Senior 3 years
Fashion buyer; Fashion
specialisation in Food & Nutrition Certificate with entry level: degree
marketer; Food and
beverage manager; Bachelor of Consumer Science with 98005FOR Matriculation exemption / National Senior 3 years
Food editor; Food specialisation in Food Retail Management Certificate with entry level: degree
retail buyer; Food
Bachelor of Consumer Science with 98005HOM Matriculation exemption / National Senior 3 years
service manager;
specialisation in Hospitality Management Certificate with entry level: degree
Nutrition consultant;
Restaurant consultant; Bachelor of Consumer Science with 98005NHC Matriculation exemption / National Senior 3 years
Retail planner; specialisation in Nutrition & Health Care Certificate with entry level: degree
Wardrobe planner;
Fashion, Food and
Hospitality Journalist)
Horticultural careers Baccalaureus Technologiae (Horticulture) BTHOR 3 year National Diploma or equivalent 1 year
(Garden centre (M+3) in the same or similar field.
assistant; Garden
National Diploma (Horticulture) NDHOT NSC with four 20 credit subjects passed at 3 years
centre manager;
level 3, or Senior Certificate (Life Sciences/
Horticultural
Biology recommended)
consultant;
Horticultural
technician;
Horticulturalist; Plant
propagator; Retail
nursery assistant;
Retail nursery owner;
Retail nursery
manager; Turfgrass
specialist; Garden
designer; Parks
manager)
Nature conservation Baccalaureus Technologiae (Nature BTNAT 3 year National Diploma or equivalent 1 year
careers Conservation) (M+3) in the same or similar field. Average
(Conservation mark of 60% in third level subjects
area manager;
National Diploma (Nature Conservation) NDNTR NSC with three 20 credit subject 3 years
Conservation
passed at level 3 and Agricultural
management
Science or Geography or Life Science or
technologist or
Physical Science OR Senior Certificate
technician; Ecologist;
with Agricultural Science or Biology
Environmental
or Geography or Physical Science
educator; Nature
(Mathematics strongly recommended)
conservation officer)
Psychology careers Bachelor of Science with specialisation 02089PSP NSC with Mathematics & English passed 3 years
(*Career counsellor; in Natural Sciences (Psychology and at level 4 OR matriculation exemption
*Clinical psychologist; Physiology Stream) with at least an E symbol for Higher Grade
*Counselling Mathematics & English or at least a D
psychologist; symbol for Standard Grade Mathematics
*Psychometrist; and English
*Research
Bachelor of Science with specialisation 02089PPG NSC with Mathematics & English passed 3 years
psychologist; *Trauma
in Psychology and Physiology (With at level 4 OR matriculation exemption
counsellor) *further
Genetics) with at least an E symbol for Higher Grade
training required
Mathematics & English or at least a D
symbol for Standard Grade Mathematics
and English

Science careers Bachelor of Science with specialisation in 02089BAB NSC with Mathematics & English passed 3 years
(Biochemist; Botanist; Biochemistry and Botany at level 4 OR matriculation exemption
Ecologist; Forensic with at least an E symbol for Higher Grade
Bachelor of Science with specialisation in 02089BAM 3 years
analyst; Geneticist; Mathematics & English or at least a D
Biochemistry and Microbiology
Laboratory technician; symbol for Standard Grade Mathematics
Microbiologist; Bachelor of Science with specialisation in 02089BAP and English 3 years
Pharmaceutical Biochemistry and Physiology
sales representative;
Bachelor of Science with specialisation in 02089BAZ 3 years
Physiologist; Quality
Biochemistry and Zoology
analyst; Researcher;
Research assistant; Bachelor of Science with specialisation in 02089BNM 3 years
Scientific writer; Botany and Microbiology
Zoologist) Bachelor of Science with specialisation in 02089BZG 3 years
Botany and Zoology (With Geography)
Bachelor of Science with specialisation in 02089GZB 3 years
Genetics and Zoology
Bachelor of Science with specialisation in 02089MAP 3 years
Microbiology and Physiology
Bachelor of Science with specialisation in 02089MAZ 3 years
Microbiology and Zoology
Bachelor of Science with specialisation 02089NOC 3 years
in Natural Sciences (Biochemistry and
Chemistry Stream)
Bachelor of Science with specialisation 02089OPK 3 years
in Natural Sciences (Biochemistry/
physiology/microbiology and Business
Administration Stream)
Bachelor of Science with specialisation in 02089PAZ 3 years
Physiology and Zoology
Honours qualifications
Name Code Admission Duration

Honours Bachelor of Arts in 05592 BA or equivalent qualification 1 year
Environmental Management
Honours Bachelor of Arts in Geography 04111 Bachelor's degree with 60% in geography (or related discipline). 1 year
Should you have less than 50% for your Geography modules
in the third year you may still apply for admission, which will be
considered by the Chair of the Department
Honours Bachelor of Consumer Science 05576 Majors with an average of 60% in the bachelor’s degree and 1 year
completed on NQF level 7. If students do not meet these
requirements they may be advised to enroll for additional modules
from the Consumer Science program in order to qualify for the
Honours Bachelor of Consumer Science. Admittance to the
program remains the prerogative of the department
Honours Bachelor of Science in Botany 05606 Bachelor's degree with 60% in applicable major subject. 1 year
Academic record plus syllabi of undergraduate studies (plus SAQA
accreditation if it is a foreign qualification.)
Honours Bachelor of Science in 05614 BSc or equivalent qualification 1 year
Environmental Management
Honours Bachelor of Science in 05568 Bachelor's degree and 60% in applicable major subject 1 year
Environmental Monitoring and Modelling
Honours Bachelor of Science in 04464 Bachelor's degree with 60% in Geography (or related discipline). 1 year
Geography Should you have less than 50% for your Geography modules
in the third year you may still apply for admission, which will be
considered by the Chair of the Department

Application to study at Unisa
(Only for 1st time applicants who have not studied for a formal programme previously)
Applications Office: PO Box 1, Unisarand, 0148 Tel: 0861670411 or +2711679000 Fax: 012 429 8116
This application form consists of 8 pages (i-viii)
Identify the category that is applicable to you and complete only those sections of the form as indicated in the table below.
ARE YOU . . .? Sections to be completed

Currently in Grade 12 A B C D H
Transferring from another tertiary institution for diploma/bachelor’s studies A B C E F H
Applying for diploma studies A B C E H
Applying for bachelor’s studies A B C E H
Applying for BTech/honours studies/structured master’s degree A B C E F H
Applying for research master’s or doctoral degree A B C F G H
1 Refer to the my Choice @ Unisa brochure for the admission requirements and the supporting documents to be submitted.
2 When completing questions 2, 13b, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 23 on the application form refer to the my Choice @ Unisa brochure for the applicable codes.
3 Your application will only be finalised upon receipt of supporting documents and the non-refundable application fee. Incomplete applications will
NOT be processed.
4 Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
5 The university reserves the right to request original documents.
Items that must be submitted before your application will be processed:
1 Application fee of a R150,00 (post or fax applications) or R100,00 (online application)
2 Application form (which you must submit using the pre-addressed envelope)
3 Certified copy of ID document (RSA students) or passport/birth certificate (foreign students)
4 Certified copy of marriage certificate (where applicable) or divorce decree (where applicable)
5 Certified copy of school qualification(s) (eg Senior Certificate) (not applicable to current Grade 12 learners)
6 Certified copies of transcripts of complete academic records from all institutions attended
(completed and incompleted studies) and conduct certificate (where applicable)
7 Original official translations of all document(s) if they are not in English or Afrikaans
Additional documents to be submitted by master’s and doctoral degree applicants
8 International applicants (who have not been educated through the medium of English during their two most recent years
of study) must submit proof that they have taken the TOEFL (http://www.ets.org) or IELTS (http://www.ielts.org)
international language test or an equivalent (eg Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English)
9 If you are applying for a doctoral degree and you obtained your master’s degree at a foreign university, you need to submit
a copy of your master’s thesis/dissertation
10 Please refer to the my Choice @ Unisa brochure for any additional documents that must be submitted before your
application for your specific field of study can be considered for admission to the degree
PLEASE TAKE NOTE: Application phase and registration phase
Undergraduate and honours applicants

n Unisa will only process complete applications
n If you qualify for admission to the qualification, you will be informed and a registration pack will be posted to you
n The next step will be the registration phase
n You may register online/self-help/fax or post your completed and signed registration form (verify the opening and
closing dates for registration in the my Registration @ Unisa pack)
Master’s and doctoral applicants
n Unisa will only process complete applications
n You will receive a my Registration @ Unisa postgraduate brochure
n You must submit a completed registration form and any additional requirements to the university to proceed to
the registration phase
n Please familiarise yourself with the typical master’s and doctoral admission cycle
n After your admission has been evaluated, you will be informed of the outcome and for which academic year you may
register, depending on when approval is granted
i
For office use only:
Section A: Proposed qualification

Please check the admission requirements in the my Choice @ Unisa brochure to ensure that you qualify for the proposed qualification
1 a) Proposed qualification (eg BCom) 2 Qualification code (eg 02011)
1 b) Specialisation (eg) Human Resource Management
Section B: Personal details

3 Surname
4 Initials 5 Title
6 Full name
7 Marital status single married divorced
8 Maiden name and/or previous surname (if applicable)
9 Gender (mark with an X) Male Female 10 Date of birth Y Y Y Y MM D D

11 Language of correspondence (mark with an X) Afrikaans English
12 Identity (RSA) or passport number (foreigners)
13 a) Do you have a disability? Yes No 13 b) Nature of your disability? Please indicate code
14 The completion of the postal AND home addresses is compulsory

Postal address and postal code Home address and postal code Address for personal delivery from Unisa and postal code
(eg courier of study material during office hours)
Postal code Postal code Postal code
15 Telephone numbers Home (eg 012 000 0000) Contact number for courier
(dialling code & number)
Work (eg 012 000 0000) Cell (format +27 80 000 0000)
Fax E-mail
16 At which centre do you want to write your examination(s) Please indicate code
(please refer to the my Choice @ Unisa brochure)
17 Home language Please indicate code
APPLICATIONS OFFICE
Operators Code: …………………………… Date: …………/…………/20…………
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File X Advisor: ………………………………………………………
Section C: Please supply the following for statistical purposes

18 Nationality (code)
19 Population group for statistical purposes (mark with an X) African Coloured Indian White Other
20 Occupation (code) 21 Economic sector (code)
22 May your name and contact details be given to fellow students for academic purposes? (mark with an X) Yes No
23 Previous economic activity (please indicate code)
24 After you have worked through my Choice @ Unisa, do you require further assistance with career planning Yes No
and the appropriate selection of a study programme and subjects? (mark with an X)
25 Do you need training in basic computer skills? (mark with an X) Yes No
26 Do you have access to . . . CD Rom DVD Rom

(mark with X) Internet Cellphone (on a computer) (on a computer) MP3 player
27 a) Do you intend to apply for financial aid? Yes No

(mark with an X)
b) If yes, indicate NSFAS (RSA applicants only, complete section K) Eduloan
Section D: Grade 12 learners

a) I am currently a Grade 12 learner Yes No
b) In which province will you be writing your final matric exam?
c) Exam number
Section E: School leaving certificate obtained

Senior (NSC) from
a) Type of certificate (mark with an X)
Certificate 2008
b) Other (please specify, such as O-levels or Standard 8, etc)*
c) Result achieved (mark with an X)
1 NSC with entry level: bachelor’s degree 4 Senior Certificate with full exemption
2 NSC with entry level: diploma 5 Senior Certificate without exemption
3 NSC with entry level: higher certificate 6 Senior Certificate (subject successes only)
If you are applying for bachelor degree studies and you have marked either 5, 6 or b (in section E)* you have to apply for a Certificate
of Conditional Exemption. Please go to Section J and complete form M30 and include additional documents as indicated in this section.
28 Year completed (RSA applicants) Y Y Y Y 29 Province (RSA applicants)
30 Examination number (RSA applicants)
APPLICATIONS OFFICE

File X Advisor: ……………………………………………………… iii

Section F: Tertiary institutions previously attended prior to 2011
(completed and incompleted studies must be indicated)
Institution(s) Degree(s)/diploma(s) Year(s) Student number(s) If completed state year(s)

eg Unisa eg BA eg 1994 –1996 eg 12345678 eg 1996
31 Do you intend applying for course exemptions/credits from previous studies? (mark with an X)
If yes, submit certified copies of your academic record Yes No
Section G: Research master’s and doctoral degrees

32 Unisa offers bursaries to research master’s and doctoral degree students (conditions apply).
Yes No
Do you require more information?
33 Indicate proposed area of specialisation/provisional topic or field of research:
Section H: Declaration and undertaking

I declare that all the particulars furnished by me on this form are true and correct. I undertake to comply with all the rules, regulations and decisions
of the university and any amendments thereto, and I have taken note of advice which may be applicable to students in general.
Surname: ______________________________________ Initials: ______________________________________________
Applicant’s signature: _______________________________________ Date: ______________________________________
PAYMENT CAN BE MADE IN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING WAYS:

NATIONAL APPLICANTS: credit card/original postal order. *Complete the back of the postal order
When applying online, application payment can be made at http://applications.unisa.ac.za/
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS: Credit card or SWIFT. Attach proof of payment when using SWIFT.
CREDIT CARD PAYMENT
Credit card no Expiry date MM Y Y Y Y

a) Card holder identity number
b) Card holder surname & initials
c) CV number Signature
(last three digits on the back of the card)
APPLICATIONS OFFICE
iv
File X Advisor: ………………………………………………………
SECTION J
MATRICULATION BOARD M30 (Unisa)
Application for a Certificate of Conditional Exemption
FOR ADMISSION TO BACHELOR`S DEGREE STUDIES (NB! Not For BTech degree studies)
NB! IN ADDITION TO THE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BY UNISA FOR THE APPLICATION PHASE
THIS FORM MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE FOLLOWING:
1. Original Educational qualifications (High School and post-school qualifications) or only copies certified correct by the Registrar of a
South African university or by a South African Embassy, Consulate, High Commission, Trade Mission or by a Public Notary in a foreign
country. Original sworn translations into either English or Afrikaans must accompany documents issued in another language.
2. Holders of American High School Diplomas must submit a letter issued by the Registrar of an accredited university in the United
States of America to the effect that the holder is eligible for unconditional admission to degree studies at such a university, or submit
SAT results.
3. An original official academic record reflecting the courses passed in different years, if the application is based on the grounds of
post- school qualifications, with a prescribed minimum duration of at least three years uninterrupted study.
(RSA/SADC students only).
4. A certified copy of the particulars in the applicant’s identity document or passport reflecting his/her date of birth and full names
or the applicant’s birth certificate.
5. A married woman must also submit a certified copy of her marriage certificate or divorce decree.
6. FEES PAYABLE: R350,00. You will only be required to pay this fee after the application for exemption has been processed.
7. Applications for exemption from the matriculation endorsement must be submitted together with your application to study.
NB: FAXED DOCUMENTS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE FOR THIS CONDITIONAL EXEMPTION APPLICATION.
APPLICANT’S FULL NAME (BLOCK LETTERS PLEASE).
1. Present surname:
2. Maiden or previous surname(s):
3. First names: 4. Date of birth:
5. Postal address:
6 Full particulars regarding applicant’s educational qualifications:
a)School certificate: b) Post-school qualification (where applicable):
Name of certificate: Name of Diploma/degree e.g. Nat. Dip. Accounting:
Name of examining body, e.g. Cambridge International

Examinations, IB, Umalusi, etc.
Institution where obtained:
Year of completion:
Y Y Y Y
In which province did you write your senior certificate
examinations? (RSA applicants)
Year of completion:
Y Y Y Y v
7. Full particulars regarding applicant’s educational qualifications:
School subjects passed Month/Year Grade/Level Symbol
8. Degree for which applicant proposes to study, e.g. BTh
CHECKLIST: (To be completed by the applicant before submitting the application.)
1. Did you complete all questions on the form? Yes No
2. Did you sign the form? Yes No
3. Are your documents (ID / Passport, Educational Qualifications and Marriage Certificate / Divorce decree attached? Yes No
4. Are the documents the originals or certified as explained on the previous page? Yes No
If you answered NO to anyone of questions 1-4, this application will not be processed.
This implies that your application will not be processed.
Applicant’s signature Date
Y Y Y Y MM D D
OFFICIAL USE ONLY
AME Evaluation: ………………………………………………………..
W.E.F: ……………………………………………………………………….
APPLICATIONS OFFICE
Initials: ……………………………………………………………………… Operators Code: …………………………… Date: …………/…………/20…………
Application fee: …………………………………………..…………….

Route to section: AME X
Advisor: ……………………………………………………………………………………………
Initials:……………………………………………………………………...
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SECTION K
NSFAS Loan Application form
Undergraduate/Honours Studies 2011 academic year
Important: Please refer to the student funding information on page 68 before completing this form
For office use only
File no
Student no
Are you an undergraduate applicant? Yes No Are you an honours applicant? Yes No
NSFAS application period

Sem 1: 1 August 2010 to 30 September 2010 Sem 2: 14 March 2011 to 29 April 2011
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

Total annual income Number of lawful H/H Number of tertiary students
Remaining term of sentence
Comments
DSF officer’s name Signature
1 Personal particulars
Identity number
Are you subject to a financial administration order (insolvency) for unpaid debt? Yes No
Have you been declared mentally unfit by the court of law to enter into any legal agreement? Yes No
Marital status: Single Married If married Widowed Divorced

In community of property
Antenuptial contract
If yes, please attach the prisoner’s profile from authorities indicating term of
Prison student Yes No
sentence, years already served and remaining years to be served
2 Academic essential details (refer to the list of bookshops on page 68)
Code: Bookstore: Location:
3 Employment details
Are you employed? Yes No
3.1 If yes, please complete section 3.2

If no, please complete sections 3.3 and 4
3.2 Applicant’s employment details (attach certified proof of income)
Name of employer
Address
Tel number
Annual salary (attach proof of income)
vii
3.3 Employment details of person responsible for your basic needs if you are not
working (attach proof of income)
Surname and initials
Relationship to applicant
Name and address of employer
4 Details of parent or legal guardian

(Please attach certified copies of IDs, death certificates and payslips if employed.
NB: If one or both parents are unknown, please provide details in an affidavit.)
Name & surname Father Mother Guardian

ID number (attach
certified copy of ID)
Residential address
Employer name
Employer address
Tel number
Annual salary
(attach proof of income)
5 Particulars of next of kin: mother, father, sister, brother, cousin, partner, aunt or uncle
Surname Initials Title

Relationship to applicant
Postal address
Telephone number Cell number
6 Particulars of lawful household (eg parents/guardian, other dependants, starting with applicant)
Please use a separate page if the space provided below is insufficient. Attach certified copies of
RSA identity documents or birth certificates of all members of lawful household.
Name & surname Date of birth Relationship to applicant Student Scholar Employed Unemployed
Send your complete NSFAS application form, together with the requested supporting documents, to Unisa
Student Funding, Registration Building, Hall B, Sunnyside, PO Box 392, Unisa, 003 OR deliver it to any of the
Unisa regional centres (Student Administration Directorate).
NB: Faxed or incomplete applications will not be considered.
7 Declaration
I declare that I have read and understood the contents of this Loan Application Form, and that the information
supplied by me is true and correct. I also understand that should any of the information/documents herewith be
proven to be incorrect or falsified, disciplinary action will be taken against me.
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Student’s signature Date
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Parent/guardian’s signature (if student is under 18) Date
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College of Economic and Management Sciences B

All Careers Bachelor of Business Administration 02216 NSC Degree OR Matric Exemption 3 years
Bachelor of Commerce (General) 02011 NSC Degree OR Matric Exemption 3 years
Accounting and Tax careers Baccalaureus Technologiae BTCMA 3 year National Diploma in Cost and 1 year
(*Chartered accounting; (Cost and Management Accounting) Management Accounting or equivalent
Accounting technician;
Baccalaureus Technologiae (Internal BTINT 3 year National Diploma in Internal 1 year
Auditing assistant; *Auditor;
Auditing) Auditing or equivalent
Bookkeeper; *Internal auditor;
*Management accountant; Baccalaureus Technologiae (Taxation) BTTXA 3 year National Diploma in Taxation or 1 year
State accountant; Tax equivalent
practitioner)
*further training required Bachelor of Accounting Science 0202X NSC Degree with Mathematics 4 or 3 years
Mathematics Literacy 7. OR Matric
Exemption with Mathematics 'E' HG/'D' SG
Bachelor of Administration 02003 NSC Degree with English 4 OR Matric 3 years
Exemption with either Afrikaans or English
‘E’ HG/’D’ SG
Bachelor of Commerce with 02011INA NSC Degree English 4 OR Matric 3 years
specialisation in Internal Auditing Exemption with English 'E' HG/'D' SG
Bachelor of Commerce with 02011MAC NSC Degree English 4 OR Matric 3 years
specialisation in Management Exemption with English 'E' HG/'D' SG
Accounting
National Diploma (Accounting) NDACC National Higher Certificate; Accountancy 3 years
National Diploma (Cost and NDCOS National Higher Certificate; Accountancy 3 years
Management Accounting)
National Diploma NDINT National Higher Certificate: Accountancy 3 years
(Internal Auditing)
National Diploma (Taxation) NDTXT National Higher Certificate: Accountancy 3 years
National Higher Certificate HSACC NSC with four 20 credit subjects 3 OR 2 years
(Accountancy) Senior Certificate
Administration careers N Dip (Commercial Practice) 20426 NSC with four 20 credit subjects 3 OR 3 years
(Administrative assistant; Senior Certificate
Administrative officer;
N Dip (Commercial Practice) DCOMM NSC with four 20 credit subjects 3 OR 3 years
Executive assistant; Personal
Senior Certificate
assistant; Office manager)
National Diploma (Administrative NDADM NSC with four 20 credit subjects 3 OR 3 years
Management (Financial)) Senior Certificate
National Diploma (Administrative NDADG NSC with four 20 credit subjects 3 OR 3 years
Management (General)) Senior Certificate
National Diploma (Commercial NDCML NSC with four 20 credit subjects 3 OR 3 years
Practice) Senior Certificate
National Diploma (Office NDOFM NSC with four 20 credit subjects 3 OR 3 years
Management and Technology) Senior Certificate
Banking careers Bachelor of Banking 02240 Senior certificate with university exemption 4 years
(Banker; Branch manager;
Brand manager; Corporate
banker; Foreign exchange
officer; Internation trade
finance specialist; Investment
banker; Retail bank manager)
Economics careers Bachelor of Commerce with 02011ENM NSC Degree with English 4 and 3 years
(Development economist; specialisation in Economics Mathematics 3 or Mathematics Literacy
Economist; Economic 6 OR Matric Exemption with English 'E'
analyst; International trade HG/D SG and Mathematics 'E' HG/D SG
advisor; Labour economist;
Research analyst; Research
consultant; Securities analyst;
Stockbroker)
Entrepreneurial careers Bachelor of Commerce with 02011ENT NSC Degree English 4 OR Matric 3 years
(Entrepreneur; Entrepreneurial specialisation in Entrepreneurship Exemption with English 'E' HG/'D' SG
consultant; Small business
National Diploma (Entrepreneurship) NDENT NSC with four 20 credit subjects 3 OR 3 years
development practitioner)
Senior Certificate

Financial careers Baccalaureus Technologiae (Credit BTCRM 3 yr National Diploma in Credit 1 year
(Credit controller; Credit Management) Management or equivalent
manager; Debtors clerk;
Bachelor of Commerce with 02011FIM NSC Degree with English 4 OR Matric 3 years
Finance officer; Financial
specialisation in Financial Exemption with English 'E' HG/D SG and
analyst; Financial coach;
Management Mathematics 'E' HG/D SG
Financial consultant;
Financial manager; Financial Bachelor of Commerce with 02011QMA NSC Degree With English Home language 3 years
planner; Financial risk specialisation in Quantitative 4 or 5 for first add. language and
manager; Investment analyst; Management Mathematics 4 or Mathematics Lit 7 OR
Investment manager; Personal Matric Exemption, with English HG 'E'/'D'
financial services consultant; SG and Mathematics HG 'D'
Portfolio manager; Risk
Bachelor of Commerce with 02011RIS NSC Degree OR Matric Exemption 3 years
consultant; Risk manager;
specialisation in Risk Management
Stockbroker; Treasury
manager; Treasury officer) National Diploma (Credit NDCRM NSC with four 20 credit subjects 3 OR 3 years
Management) Senior Certificate
Government careers Baccalaureus Technologiae (Local BTLGF 3 year National Diploma in Local 1 year
(Municipal finance Government Finance) Government Finance or equivalent
practitioner; Public qualification which must include Local
information manager; Government Finance III, Financial
Programme manager; Accounting II and Internal Auditing I
Public manager)
Baccalaureus Technologiae (Public BTPUB 3 year National Diploma in either Public 1 year
Management) Management, Public Management and
Administration or Public Administration, or
university degree in Public Administration
or Public Management
National Diploma NDLGF NSC with four 20 credit subjects 3 OR 3 years
(Local Government Finance) Senior Certificate
National Diploma NDPUB NSC with four 20 credit subjects 3 OR 3 years
(Public Management) Senior Certificate
Human Resources and Bachelor of Commerce with 02011IOR NSC Degree English 4 OR Matric 3 years
Training careers specialisation in Industrial and Exemption with English 'E' HG/'D' SG
(Career coach; Compensation Organisational Psychology
specialist; Diversity manager;
Bachelor of Commerce with 02011HRM NSC Degree English 4 OR Matric 3 years
Executive coach; Education,
specialisation in Human Resource Exemption with English 'E' HG/'D' SG
Training and Development
Management
(EDT) practitioner; Human
resources practitioner; Human Bacalaureus Technologiae (Human BTHRD Appropriate National Diploma or 1 year
resources manager; *Industrial Resource Development) Bachelor’s degree and relevant experience
psychologist; Labour relations in the field of training and development
practitioner; Organisational
Bacalaureus Technologiae BTHRM Appropriate National Diploma or 1 year
development practitioner;
(Human Resource Management) Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource
Recruitment practitioner;
Management with modules in HR
Skills development facilitator;
management, industrial relations, training
*further training required)
management and labour law
NH Dip (Personnel Management) 50407 NSC with four 20 credit subjects 3 OR 1 year
with Senior Certificate
National Diploma (Human Resource NDHRM NSC with four 20 credit subjects 3 OR 3 year
Management) with Senior Certificate
Information Technology in Bachelor of Commerce with 02011IFM NSC Degree with Mathematics and English 3 years
Business careers specialisation in Informatics 4 OR Matric Exemption with Mathematics
(Database administrator; and English ‘E’ HG/’D’ SG
Database designer; IT
consultant; IT manager;
IT trainer; Knowledge
management practitioner;
Systems analyst; Systems
designer)


Labour Relations Bacalaureus Technologia (Labour BTLRM Appropriate National Diploma or 1 year
Management careers Relations management) Bachelor’s degree in HR management or
Industrial relations labour relations and relevant experience in
practitioner; Employee the field of labour relations
relations manager; IR
practitioner; Labour relations
consultant)
Law in Business careers Bachelor of Commerce with 02011LAW NSC Degree OR Matric Exemption 3 years
(Entrepreneur; Financial specialisation in Law
services practitioner; Human
resources practitioner; Labour
relations practitioner; Legal
assistant; Legal researcher)
Logistics and Bachelor of Commerce with 02011LOG NSC Degree with English 4 and 3 years
Transport careers specialisation in Logistics Mathematics 3 or Mathematics Literacy
(Distribution manager; Fleet 6 OR Matric Exemption with English 'E'
manager; Freight forwarding HG/D SG and Mathematics 'E' HG/D SG
practitioner; Imports and
Bachelor of Commerce with 02011SSP NSC Degree English 4 OR Matric 3 years
Exports practitioner; Logistics
specialisation in Strategic Exemption with English 'E' HG/'D' SG
manager; Procurement
Supply Management
manager; Purchasing
manager; Strategic sourcing Bachelor of Commerce with 02011TRA NSC Degree with English 4 and 3 years
manager; Supply chain specialisation in Transport Economics Mathematics 3 or Mathematics Literacy
manager; Transportation 6 OR Matric Exemption with English 'E'
manager; Warehouse HG/D SG and Mathematics 'E' HG/D SG
manager)
National Diploma (Purchasing 20495 NSC with four 20 credit subjects 3 OR 3 years
Management) Senior Certificate
Management and Bachelor of Commerce with 02011MAN NSC Degree English 4 OR Matric 3 years
consulting careers specialisation in Management Exemption with English 'E' HG/'D' SG
(Business analyst; Business
Baccalaureus Technologiae BTBAD 3 yr National Diploma or equivalent in 1 year
consultant; Company
(Business Administration) the same or similar field and managerial
secretary; Explosives manager;
experience., please provide a letter from
General manager; Manager;
your employer confirming the nature of
Project manager; Strategic
your work and working experience
manager; Supervisor)
Baccalaureus Technologiae BTCOP 3 yr Finance and Accounting (Public) or 1 year
(Corporate Administration) National Diploma: Cost and Management
Accounting or National Diploma: Internal
Audit or National Diploma: Taxation or
equivalent.
Baccalaureus Technologiae BTEXP 3 year National Diploma in Explosives 1 year
(Explosives Management) Management or equivalent. Register
through employer.
Baccalaureus Technologiae BTMAN 3 year National Diploma in Management 1 year
(Management) or equivalent.
National Diploma NDEXP NSC with four 20 credit subjects 3 OR 3 years
(Explosives Management) Senior Certificate ( Registration through
employers)
National Diploma (Management) NDMNT NSC with four 20 credit subjects 3 OR 3 years
Senior Certificate
Marketing careers Baccalaureus Technologiae BTCMR 3 yr National Diploma in Marketing or 1 year
(Advertising account (Marketing) equivalent
manager; Communications
Bachelor of Commerce with 02011MKT NSC Degree English 4 OR Matric 3 years
practiioner; Events organiser;
specialisation in Marketing Exemption with English 'E' HG/'D' SG
Fundraiser; Marketing
Management
practitioner; Marketing
researcher; Product National Diploma (Marketing) DMARK NSC with four 20 credit subjects 3 OR 3 years
developer; Promotion Senior Certificate
manager; Relationship
manager; Sales manager;
Sales representative)

Production Management Baccalaureus Technologiae BTOPM 3 year National Diploma in 1 year
careers (Operations Management) Management or equivalent.
(Production manager;
National Diploma DPERS NSC with four 20 credit subjects 3 OR 3 years
Production planner;
(Production Management) Senior Certificate
Production supervisor;
Operations manager) National Diploma NDOPM NSC with four 20 credit subjects 3 OR 3 years
(Operations Management) Senior Certificate
Retail careers Bachelor of Commerce with 02011RET NSC Degree English 4 OR Matric 3 years
(Buyer; Retail manager; Retail specialisation in Retail Management Exemption
marketing manager; Retail
operations manager)
Safety careers Baccalaureus Technologiae BTSMN 3 year National Diploma in Safety 1 year
(Loss control practitioner; (Safety Management) Management or equivalent.
Safety manager; Safety
officer; SHEQ (Safety Health
and Environmental Quality)
practitioner
Travel and Tourism careers Baccalaureus Technologiae BTTOU Diploma in Tourism Management. 1 year
(Hospitality manager; Tourism (Tourism Management) Please note that students with a
development practitioner; diploma in Travel and Tourism will be
Tourism information expected to do bridging modules.
officer; Travel agent; Travel
Bachelor of Commerce with 02011TRM NSC Degree with English 4 and 3 years
consultant)
specialisation in Tourism Mathematics 3 or Mathematics Literacy
Management 6 OR Matric Exemption with English 'E'
HG/D SG and Mathematics 'E' HG/D
SG
National Diploma NDTRM NSC with four 20 credit subjects 3 OR 3 years
(Tourism Management) Senior Certificate

Honours Bachelor of 04642 Appropriate Bachelor's degree (within last 3 years) with at least 1 year
Accounting Science (CTA) 55% in Financial Accounting for degree purposes
(not for non-degree purposes) at final undergraduate level
Honours Bachelor of Administration 04014 Appropriate Bachelor's degree with 60% in major subject 1 year
in Economics (Economics)
Honours Bachelor of Administration in 04006 Appropriate Bachelor's degree 1 year
Industrial and Organisational Psychology (Industrial and Organisational Psychology 3)
Honours Bachelor of Administration 05851 Appropriate Bachelor's degree 1 year
in Logistics
Honours Bachelor of Administration in 0491X A student must hold a BAdmin with Public Administration 3 or 1 year
Public Administration Municipal Government and Administration 3 as major subject.
Honours Bachelor of Administration in 05096 Appropriate Bachelor's degree with average of 60% in Quantitative 1 year
Quantitative Management Management 3
Honours Bachelor of Administration in 04952 Appropriate Bachelor's degree 1 year
Transport Economics
Honours Bachelor of Arts in Economics 04162 Appropriate Bachelor's degree with 60% in major subject 1 year
(Economics).
Honours Bachelor of Arts in Industrial 05126 Appropriate Bachelor's degree and Industrial and Organisational 1 year
and Organisational Psychology Psychology 3


Honours Bachelor of Arts in Public 04308 A student must hold a BA with Public Administration 3 or 1 year
Administration Municipal Government and Administration 3 as a major subject.
Honours Bachelor of Commerce in 0409XFIN Appropriate Bachelor's degree with Financial Accounting 3. 1 year
Accounting with specialisation in
Financial Accounting
Honours Bachelor of Commerce in 0409XMAC Appropriate Bachelor's degree with Management Accounting 3, 1 year
Accounting with specialisation in Business Management 3 and Accounting Information Systems 2
Management Accounting
Honours Bachelor of Commerce 04081 Appropriate Bachelor's degree (Auditing as major) 1 year
in Auditing (General)
Honours Bachelor of Commerce in 04081IAU Appropriate Bachelor's degree 1 year
Auditing with specialisation in (Auditing or Internal Auditing as major)
Internal Auditing
Honours Bachelor of Commerce in 05282 Bachelor's degree 60% in applicable major subjects 1 year
Business Informatics
Honours Bachelor of Commerce in 05207 Appropriate Bachelor's degree (Business Management 3) 1 year
Business Management (General)
Honours Bachelor of Commerce in 05207FIN Appropriate Bachelor's degree (Business Management 3 and 1 year
Business Management with specialisation Financial Management 3)
in Financial Management
Honours Bachelor of Commerce in 05207GEN Appropriate Bachelor’s degree (Business Management 3) 1 year
Business Management with specialisation
in General Management
Honours Bachelor of Commerce in 05207HRM Appropriate Bachelor's degree (Business Management 3) 1 year
in Human Resources Management
Honours Bachelor of Commerce in 05207MAR Appropriate Bachelor’s degree (Business Management 3) 1 year
in Marketing Management
Honours Bachelor of Commerce 04073 Appropriate Bachelor's degree with 60% in major subject 1 year
in Economics (Economics)
Honours Bachelor of Commerce in 0572X In order to be admitted, a student must: (a) have passed 1 year
Financial Modelling Operations Research III with an average of at least 60% or an
equivalent course subject to the discretion of the postgraduate
admissions committee of the Department of Decision Sciences; (b)
be proficient in a scientific programming language (such as Fortran,
Pascal, Delphi, C or C++, Mathematica, Matlab or Octave) and the
use of a spreadsheet program (such as Excel, Lotus, QuatroPro,
Open Office or Gnumeric); and (c) have access to a computer and
printer with the software necessary for (b)
Honours Bachelor of Commerce in 04065 Appropriate Bachelor's degree (Industrial Psychology 3) 1 year
Industrial and Organisational Psychology
Honours Bachelor of Commerce 0586X Appropriate Bachelor's degree 1 year
in Logistics
Honours Bachelor of Commerce in 05738 In order to be admitted, a student must: (a) have passed 1 year
Operations Research Quantitative Management III with an average of at least 60% or
an equivalent course subject to the discretion of the postgraduate
Pascal, Delphi, C or C++) and the use of a spreadsheet program
(such as Excel, Lotus, QuattroPro, Open Office or Gnumeric),
and (c) have access to a computer and printer with the software
necessary for (b)
Honours Bachelor of Commerce in 04863 Appropriate Bachelor's degree 1 year
Transport Economics

Honours Bachelor of Science in 05746 In order to be admitted, a student must: (a) have passed 1 year
Financial Modelling Operations Research III with an average of at least 60% or an
equivalent course subject to the discretion of the postgraduate
Pascal, Delphi, C or C++, Mathematica, Matlab or Octave) and the
use of a spreadsheet program (such as Excel, Lotus, QuatroPro,
Open Office or Gnumeric); and (c) have access to a computer and
printer with the software necessary for (b)
Honours Bachelor of Commerce in 0572X Appropriate Bachelor's degree with average of 60% in Quantitative 1 year
Financial Modelling management 3
Honours Bachelor of Commerce 0586X Appropriate Bachelor's degree 1 year

in Logistics
Honours Bachelor of Commerce in 05738 In order to be admitted, a student must: (a) have passed 1 year
Operations Research Quantitative Management III with an average of at least 60% or
an equivalent course subject to the discretion of the postgraduate
Pascal, Delphi, C or C++) and the use of a spreadsheet program
(such as Excel, Lotus, QuattroPro, Open Office or Gnumeric),
and (c) have access to a computer and printer with the software
necessary for (b)
Honours Bachelor of Commerce in 05584 A student must hold a BCom with Public Administration 3 or 1 year
Public Administration Municipal Government and Administration 3 as a major subject.

College of Human Sciences C

All Careers Bachelor of Arts (General) 02038 NSC Degree OR Matric Exemption 3 years
Communications and Bachelor of Arts (Communication 0233X NSC Degree OR Matric Exemption 3 years
Journalism careers Science)
(Advertising executive; Communications
National Diploma (Public DPUBR NSC with four 20 credit subjects 3 years
officer; Media relations officer;
Relations Management) 3 OR Senior Certificate Grade 12
Journalist; Magazine features writer;
certificate.
Public relations practitioner)
Community development careers Bachelor of Arts (Human and 02291COD NSC Degree OR Matric Exemption 3 years
(Community facilitator; Community Social Studies) with specialisation
development practitioner; in Community Development
Community leader; Community
Bachelor of Arts (Human and 02291DVS NSC Degree OR Matric Exemption 3 years
project officer; Development planner;
Social Studies) with specialisation
Development practitioner; NGO
in Development Studies
manager; Process facilitator)
Bachelor of Arts (Human and 02291PAF NSC Degree OR Matric Exemption 3 years
in Public Administration and
Communication Facilitation
Community development careers Bachelor of Arts (Human and 02291GEN NSC Degree OR Matric Exemption 3 years
Government and politics careers in General
Research careers
Education and Training careers Advanced Certificate in Education 97586 4 year professional teaching 1 year
(Adult Basic Education and Training (Computer-integrated Education) qualification (480 credits) AND
(ABET) practitioner; Learning either NSC OR Senior Certificate
materials developer; Instructional
Advanced Certificate in Education 03824 4 year professional teaching 1 year
designer; Teacher (Early Childhood
(Educational Leadership) qualification (480 credits) and 3 years
Development (ECD), Foundation
teaching experience AND either
phase, Intermediate phase, Senior
NSC OR Senior Certificate. School
phase or Further Education and
principals with a 3 year professional
Training (FET) phase; Training
education diploma (evaluated M+3)
facilitator)
with certified proof, at first registration
from the relevant education
department that such a student is
already employed as a school principal
(English) qualification in English or 4 year
teaching qualification AND either
NSC OR Senior Certificate
(Inclusive Education (Barriers to qualification (480 credits) AND
Learning (Learning Difficulties)) either NSC OR Senior Certificate
(Life Orientation) qualification in related field of
specialization or 4 year teaching
qualification (480 credits) AND
either NSC OR Senior Certificate
(Mathematics (Intermediate and qualification in the field of
Senior Phase)) Mathematics of 4 year teaching
(Technology Education (General qualification in the field of
Education and Training Band) Technology or 4year teaching
Advanced Certificate in 93025 3 year professional teaching 1 year
Education: Natural Science) qualification in the field of Natural
Sciences or 4 year teaching
Higher Diploma in Adult Basic 02488 Grade 12 or Senior Certificate 1 year
Education (ABET) or NSC/Senior or school leaving
certificate with at least 5 subjects on
Higher Grade and/or Standard Grade

Education and Training careers Bachelor of Education (Early 02593 NSC Degree OR Matric Exemption 4 years
(Adult Basic Education and Training Childhood Development
(ABET) practitioner; Learning (Foundation Phase))
materials developer; Instructional
Bachelor of Education 02607 NSC Degree OR Matric Exemption 4 years
designer; Teacher (Early Childhood
(Intermediate and Senior Phase)
Development (ECD), Foundation
phase, Intermediate phase, Senior Bachelor of Education (Senior 02615 NSC Degree OR Matric Exemption 4 years
phase or Further Education and and Further Education and
Training (FET) phase; Training Training Phases)
facilitator)
Higher Certificate in Adult Basic 97942 NSC or Senior Certificate 1 year
Education and Training
Government and politics careers Bachelor of Arts (Human and 02291GA9 NSC Degree OR Matric Exemption 3 years
(Diplomat; Foreign affairs analyst; Social Studies) with specialisation
Government planner; International in Government, Administration
relations consultant; International and Development
trade facilitator; Policy analyst;
Bachelor of Arts (Human and 02291IR9 NSC Degree OR Matric Exemption 3 years
Policy designer; Political analyst;
Public manager; Local government
in International Relations and
facilitator)
Diplomacy
Bachelor of Arts (Human and 02291PPE NSC Degree OR Matric Exemption 3 years
in Philosophy, Politics and
Economics
Bachelor of Arts (Human and 02291PS9 NSC Degree OR Matric Exemption 3 years
in Policy Studies
Bachelor of Arts (Human and 02291PL9 NSC Degree OR Matric Exemption 3 years
in Political Leadership and
Citizenship
Information services careers Bachelor of Information Science 97969 NSC Degree OR Matric Exemption 3 years
(Archivist; Assistant librarian;
National Certificate (Archival NCARS NSC with four 20 credit subjects 3 1 year
Community information worker;
Studies) OR Senior Certificate
Indexer; Information consultant;
Information manager; Internet
researcher; Knowledge broker;
Knowledge manager; Librarian;
Research librarian; Subject librarian)
Language careers Bachelor of Arts (Languages and 02283CR1 NSC Degree OR Matric Exemption 3 years
(Copywriter; Editor; Interpreter; Literature) with specialisation in
Poet; Translator; Writer) Creative Writing
Music careers Bachelor of Musicology 02070 NSC Degree OR Matric Exemption 3 years
(Audio producer; Composer; Music and grade 5 music theory (Unisa) or
broadcaster; Music development Music for matric
officer; Musician; Music teacher;
Music technologist)
Nursing and health Bachelor of Arts in Nursing 0216XHHS Current registration with the SA 3 years
service manger careers Science with specialisation in Nursing Council or equivalent
(Community nurse; Health services Health Services Management and registering body as a professional
manager; Nurse; Nursing lecturer) Education Nurse. AND EITHER NSC Degree OR
(NB: Unisa only offers further Matric Exemption
training for professional nursing
Bachelor of Arts in Nursing 0216XHSM Current registration with the SA 3 years
practitioners)
Science with specialisation in Nursing Council or equivalent
Health Services Management, registering body as a professional
Education & Community Health Nurse. AND EITHER NSC Degree OR
Matric Exemption
Bachelor of Arts (Health 02313 NSC Degree OR Matric Exemption 3 years
Sciences and Social Services)
with specialisation in Health
Services Management and Public
Administration


Research careers Bachelor of Arts (Health 02313CHP NSC Degree OR Matric Exemption 3 years
(Economist; programme evaluator; Sciences and Social Services) and registration as a professional
Social researcher; *Research with specialisation in practitioner in a health field such as
psychologist) Community and Health physiotherapy, occupational therapy,
*further training required Psychology radiography, etc
Bachelor of Arts (Health 02313COU NSC Degree OR Matric Exemption 3 years
with specialisation in
Psychological Counselling
Social services careers Bachelor of Arts (Health 02313APP NSC Degree OR Matric Exemption 3 years
(Auxilliary social worker; *Career Sciences and Social Services)
counsellor; Child care worker; with specialisation in Applied
*Industrial Psychologist; Lay Psychology for Professional
counsellor; Minister; Pastor; Contexts
*Psychologist; *Psychometrist;
Bachelor of Arts (Health 02313WFS NSC Degree OR Matric Exemption 3 years
Religious leader; *Trauma counsellor;
Social Worker; Youth care
with specialisation in Welfare
practitioner)
Science
*further training required
Bachelor of Social Work 02054 NSC Degree OR Matric Exemption 4 years
Bachelor of Theology 02135 NSC Degree OR Matric Exemption 3 years
Visual arts and Advanced University Diploma in 02860 A three or four year visual arts 1 year
Multimedia careers Visual Arts or multi-media degree and the
(Artist; Animator; Art agent; Art submission of a body of practical
buyer; Art critic; Art director; Artist; work. Prior permission must be
Gallery assistant; Gallery manager; obtained from the department
Graphic artist; Illustrator; Multimedia
Bachelor of Arts (Culture and 02305MC1 Written departmental permission 3 years
designer; Multimedia project
Arts) with specialisation in AND either NSC Degree OR Matric
manager; Video producer;
Multimedia Studies (Computer- Exemption
Web designer)
generated Multimedia)
Bachelor of Arts (Culture and 02305MMD Written departmental permission 3 years
Multimedia Studies (Multimedia Exemption
in Digital Visual Arts)
Bachelor of Visual Arts 02224 Written departmental permission 4 years
AND either NSC Degree OR Matric
Exemption
Bachelor of Arts (Culture and 02305MA1 Written departmental permission 3 years
Multimedia Studies (Audiovisual Exemption
Multimedia)
Bachelor of Arts (Culture and 02305MV1 Written departmental permission 3 years
Multimedia Studies (Visual Exemption
Multimedia)

Honours Bachelor of Administration in 05169 A bachelor’s degree with at least 60% in the final-level modules 1 year
Development Studies
Honours Bachelor of Arts (Social 03298 NQF7 qualification that includes modules with a year mark average 1 year
Behaviour Studies in HIV/AIDS) of a least 60% in one or more of Psychology, Sociology, Industrial
and Organisational Psychology, Education or an equivalent in any
Human Sciences field.

Honours Bachelor of Arts in 04138 Bachelor's degree 60% in applicable major subject 1 year
African Languages
Honours Bachelor of 05142 Bachelor's degree with African Politics 3 1 year

Arts in African Politics
Honours Bachelor of Arts in Afrikaans 05118 Bachelor's degree with 60% in applicable major subject 1 year
(Language and Literature) (papers restricted according to % obtained in major)
Honours Bachelor of Arts in Ancient 05541 Bachelor's degree 50% in one of the following majors: Ancient 1 year
Near Eastern Studies Near Eastern studies, Biblical Studies, Biblical Archaeology, Ancient
studies or any other related major in Human Sciences
Honours Bachelor of Arts in 0507X Bachelor's degree with 60% in Anthropology as major or 1 year
Anthropology equivalent degree
Honours Bachelor of Arts in Arabic 04650 Bachelor's degree with Arabic 3 1 year
Honours Bachelor of Arts in Archaeology 05630 Bachelor's degree with 60% in Archaeology as major 1 year
Honours Bachelor of 0555X A student must hold(a) a BTech: Archival Studies or(b) a three- 1 year
Arts in Archival Science year Bachelor’s degree and a Post Diploma Certificate: Archival
Studies or(c) a three-year degree and another tertiary qualification
in Archival Science or Record Studies or(d) a three-year degree and
at least ten years’ full-time experience as an archivist or records
manager, provided that the Chair of the Department may prescribe
an assignment or an oral or a written examination as an additional
requirement for admission..
Honours Bachelor of Arts in Art History 05274 An appropriate Bachelor's Degree with an average of 60% or more 1 year
Honours Bachelor of 05452 Bachelor's degree in Biblical Archaeology or any other Bachelor’s 1 year
Arts in Biblical Archaeology degree. In the latter case students will have to complete a
compulsory module which will introduce them to the subject
Biblical Archaeology
Honours Bachelor of Arts in Biblical 04146NEW Bachelor's degree 60% in applicable major subject 1 year
Studies with specialisation in New
Testament
Honours Bachelor of Arts in Biblical 04146OLD Bachelor's degree 50% in Biblical Studies or Scripture Studies 1 year
Studies with specialisation in Old
Testament
Honours Bachelor of 05703 Bachelor's degree 60% in applicable major subject 1 year
Arts in Classical Studies (Ancient History, Classical Culture, Greek or Latin)
Honours Bachelor of Arts in 04235MES Bachelor's degree with at least 5 Communication Science modules 1 year
Communication with specialisation in on 3rd level with an average of 60% - with at least two modules in
Media Studies the area of specialisation. A research methodology module on the
third level of the undergraduate degree must also be completed (if
not, please contact the department)
Honours Bachelor of Arts in 04235ORK Bachelor's degree with at least 5 Communication Science modules 1 year
Communication with specialisation in on 3rd level with an average of 60% - with at least two modules in
Organisational Communication the area of specialisation. A research methodology module on the
third level of the undergraduate degree must also be completed (if
not, please contact the department)
Honours Bachelor of Arts in 05150 A bachelor’s degree with at least 60% in the final-level modules 1 year
Development Studies
Honours Bachelor of Arts in English 04170 Bachelor's degree 60% in applicable major subject 1 year
(Language and Literature)
Honours Bachelor of Arts in Gender 05266 Bachelor's degree 60% in applicable major subject 1 year
Studies
Honours Bachelor of Arts in Health 04790 Health related degree with average of 60% in final year & 1 year
Studies (General) registration with a professional body such as the South African
Nursing Council


Honours Bachelor of Arts in History 04197 Bachelor's degree with History as a major subject & an average of 1 year
60% in third year History modules
Honours Bachelor of 05258 Bachelor's degree 50% in applicable major subject 1 year
Arts in Information Science
Honours Bachelor of 04715 Bachelor's degree with International Politics as a major 1 year
Arts in International Politics
Honours Bachelor of 05177 Bachelor's degree with Islamic Studies as a major subject. 1 year
Arts in Islamic Studies
Honours Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics 05134 Bachelor's degree with a major in Linguistics or a Language with 1 year
(Applied Linguistics) 60% in the major
Honours Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics 04278 Bachelor's degree with an average of 60% in 3rd level modules 1 year
(General Linguistics)
Honours Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics 05053 Bachelor's degree with 60% in the major 1 year
(Translation Studies)
Honours Bachelor of Arts in Modern 05711 Bachelor's degree 60% in applicable major subject, but students 1 year
European Languages with less than 60% may apply
Honours Bachelor of Arts in Musicology 05185 An appropriate Bachelor's degree with an average of 60% or more 1 year
Honours Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy 04383 Bachelor's degree 60% in Philosophy as major subject 1 year
Honours Bachelor of Arts in Politics 04359 Bachelor's degree with Politics 3 1 year
Honours Bachelor of Arts in Psychology 04332 Bachelor's degree with 60% for Psychology III (with modules in 1 year
Research Methodology and Psychopathology), obtained less than 6
years ago or 4 year bachelor's degree with Psychology III
Honours Bachelor of 05002 Bachelor's degree with in religious studies as a major 1 year
Arts in Religious Studies
Honours Bachelor of Arts in Semitic 04871 Bachelor's degree with Classical Hebrew 3 1 year
Languages (Classical Hebrew)
Honours Bachelor of Arts in Social 05215 A bachelor’s degree with at least 60% in the final-level modules 1 year
Science in Development Studies
Honours Bachelor of Arts in Social 04413 Bachelor's degree with 60% for Psychology III (with modules in 1 year
Science in Psychology Research Methodology and Psychopathology), obtained less than 6
Honours Bachelor of Arts in Social 04421 Bachelor's degree with an average of 60% and Sociology as a 1 year
Science in Sociology major
Honours Bachelor of Arts in 05843 Bachelor's degree with a major in Linguistics or a Language with 1 year
Sociolinguistics 60% in the major
Honours Bachelor of Arts in Sociology 04340 Bachelor's degree with an average of 60% and Sociology as a 1 year
major
Honours Bachelor of Arts in 05045 Bachelor's degree 60% in applicable major subject 1 year
Theory of Literature
Honours Bachelor of Arts with 05835 Bachelor's degree with a major in Linguistics or a Language with 1 year
Specialisation in Tesol (Teaching English 60% in the major and at least English II (60%)
to Speakers of other Languages)
Honours Bachelor of Education 05312 Approved Bachelors degree and a Postgraduate Certificate in 1 year
Education; A 4 year composite degree in Education or equivalent
Honours Bachelor of Education - with 05371 Approved Bachelors degree and a Postgraduate Certificate in
Specialisation in Adult Basic Education Education; A 4 year composite degree in Education or equivalent or
and Training equivalent
Honours Bachelor of Education - with 05347 Approved Bachelors degree and a Postgraduate Certificate in 1 year
Specialisation in Early Childhood Education; A 4 year composite degree in Education or equivalent or
Development equivalent
Honours Bachelor of Education - 05320 Approved Bachelors degree and a Postgraduate Certificate in 1 year
with Specialisation in Educational Education; A 4 year composite degree in Education or equivalent or
Management equivalent

Honours Bachelor of Education - with 9501X Approved Bachelors degree and a Postgraduate Certificate in 1 year
Specialisation in Environmental Education Education; A 4 year composite degree in Education or equivalent or
equivalent
Specialisation in Inclusive Education Education; A 4 year comp osite degree in Education or equivalent
or equivalent
Specialisation in Mathematics Education Education; A 4 year composite degree in Education or equivalent or
equivalent
Specialisation in Natural Science Education; A 4 year composite degree in Education or equivalent or
Education equivalent
Honours Bachelor of Education 05363 Approved Bachelors degree and a Postgraduate Certificate in 1 year
(Specialisation in School Guidance Education; A 4 year composite degree in Education or equivalent or
and Counselling) equivalent
Honours Bachelor of Information Science 05827 A student must hold:(a) a three-year or four-year Bachelor’s 1 year
degree in Information Science and/or Library Science (including
BTech: Information Studies); or(b) another Bachelor’s degree or
postgraduate diploma in Information Science and/or Library
Science or an equivalent qualification recognised by Senate; or(c)
a three-year Bachelor’s degree with Information Science as a major
subject and have passed Applied Information Science I to IV.(d)
Students who have completed their National Diploma may apply
to be admitted to the BInf (Honours) programme after satisfying
departmental requirements (which will include the completion of
a number of undergraduate modules offered in the Department
of Information Science for non-degree purposes). Please contact
the COD: Department of Information Science for further
information (012 429 6071)
Honours Bachelor of Musicology 04456 An appropriate Bachelor's Degree with an average of 60% or more 1 year
Honours Bachelor of 04553 Bachelor's degree with 60% for Psychology III (with modules in 1 year
Science in Psychology Research Methodology and Psychopathology), obtained less than 6
Honours Bachelor of Theology 05398 B Th degree or equivalent Theological qualification with a major in 1 year
the relevant discipline
Honours Bachelor of 05290 B Th degree or equivalent Theological qualification with a major in 1 year
Theology in Christian Spirituality the relevant discipline
Honours Bachelor of 0474X BTh degree or equivalent Theological qualification with a major in 1 year
Theology in Church History the relevant discipline
Theology in Missiology the relevant discipline
Theology in New Testament the relevant discipline
Theology in Old Testament the relevant discipline
Theology in Practical Theology the relevant discipline
Theology in Systematic Theology the relevant discipline
Honours Bachelor of Theology in 04774 B Th degree or equivalent Theological qualification with a major in 1 year
Theological Ethics (General) the relevant discipline
Honours Bachelor of Theology in 04774CLC B Th degree or equivalent Theological qualification with a major in 1 year
Theological Ethics with specialisation in the relevant discipline
Christian Leadership in Context

College of Law D

Correctional services careers
(Correctional services officer; National Diploma (Correctional NDCSM NSC with four 20 credit subjects 3 3 years
Correctional services manager) Services Management) OR Senior Certificate
Baccalaureus Technologiae BTCOR National Diploma: Correctional 1 year
(Correctional Services Services Management or equivalent
Management) qualifications in Social Work,
Psychology, Education, Law,
Criminology
Criminology careers
(Correctional parole officer; Crime Bachelor of Arts with 03425CRI NSC Degree OR Matric Exemption 3 years
prevention consultant; Crime specialisation in Criminology
researcher; Forensic criminologist
(further training needed); Offender
profiler; Victim counsellor)
Forensic investigation careers Baccalaureus Technologiae BTFIN National Diploma: Policing or
(Corporate crime investigator; SAPS (Forensic Investigation) Equivalent Qualification in the field 1 year
Criminal Records Centre official; of Criminal Justice
Corporate detective; SAPS Detective;
Forensic analyst)
Legal careers
(*Advocate; *Attorney; Corporate Bachelor of Laws 03492 NSC Degree OR Matric Exemption 4 years
legal advisor; *Magistrate; *Patent (Undergraduate)
attorney; *Public prosecutor; *State
attorney)
*requires further training
Police careers
(Various positions within the SAPS) National Diploma (Policing) NDPLC NSC with four 20 credit subjects 3 3 years
OR Senior Certificate
Baccalaureus Technologiae BTPLC National Diploma: Policing or 1 year
(Policing) Equivalent Qualification in the field
of Criminal Justice
Security careers
(Control room supervisor; National Diploma NDSCR NSC with four 20 credit subjects 3 3 years
Investigator; Security inspector; (Security Risk Management) OR Senior Certificate
Security operational manager;
Security supervisor) Baccalaureus Technologiae BTSEC National Diploma: Security 1 year
(Security Risk Management) Management, Policing, Police
Administration or Correctional
Services Management, OR BTech:
Policing, Forensic Investigation or
Correctional Services Management

Honours Bachelor of Arts in Criminology 04243 BA degree with Criminology on levels I, II and III. Apart Two or more
from the formal admission requirements set out in years to complete
Section B of Part 1 of the Calendar, students must have five papers.
obtained an average of at least 60% or more in the final
examination (level III) and passed the course less than six
years ago.
Honours Bachelor of Arts in Penology 04847 Bachelor's degree 60% in applicable major subject. 1 year
College of Science, Engineering and Technology E

Bachelor of Science 02089 NSC with Mathematics & English 4 OR 3 years
This qualification is offered with the following major subjects; Matric Exemption with Mathematics &
Applied Mathematics; Archaeology; Astronomy; Biochemistry; English ‘E’ HG/’D’ SG
Biology; Botany; Chemistry; Computer Science; Geography;
Geology; Mathematics; Informations Systems; Microbiology;
Operations Research; Physics; Physiology; Psychology;
Statistics; Zoology
Engineering technician National Diploma (Engineering (Civil) NDECI NSC with English, Mathematics (not 3 years
careers Mathematical Literacy) and Physical
(Chemical engineering; Science 4 and two 20 credit subjects
National Diploma (Engineering NDENG 3. OR prior to 2008, Senior Certificate 3 years
Chemical environmental;
(Chemical) with English, Mathematics and Physical
Civil engineering; Electrical
engineering; Industrial National Diploma (Engineering NDEENCEN Science E-symbol on Higher Grade or a 3 years
engineering; Mechanical (Electrical) with specialisation in D-symbol on the Standard Grade. OR N3
engineering; Pulp and Clinical Engineering with English, Science and Mathematics
paper technician) with a minimum mark of 50%.
National Diploma (Engineering NDEENCOS 3 years
(Electrical) with specialisation in
Computer Systems
National Diploma (Engineering NDEENEEC 3 years
(Electrical) with specialisation
in Electronics and Electronic
Communication
National Diploma (Engineering NDEENMEC 3 years
Mechatronics
National Diploma (Engineering NDEENPEN 3 years
Power Engineering
National Diploma (Engineering NDEENPIN 3 years
Process Instrumentation
National Diploma (Engineering NDEID 3 years
(Industrial)
National Diploma (Pulp and Paper NDPPT 3 years
Technology)
Engineering technology National Diploma NDEMC NSC with English, Mathematics (not 3 years
careers (Engineering (Mechanical) Mathematical Literacy) and Physical
(Chemical engineering; Science 4 and two 20 credit subjects
Chemical environmental; 3. OR prior to 2008, Senior Certificate
Civil engineering; Electrical with English, Mathematics and Physical
engineering; Industrial Science E-symbol on Higher Grade or a
engineering; Mechanical D-symbol on the Standard Grade. OR N3
engineering; Solid waste with English, Science and Mathematics
treatment technologist; with a minimum mark of 50%.
Water treatment
Baccalaureus Technologiae BTENC 3 year National Diploma or equivalent in 1 year
technologist)
(Engineering (Chemical)) relevant/respective discipline
Baccalaureus Technologiae BTECE 1 year
(Engineering (Chemical
(Environmental))
Baccalaureus Technologiae BTECVCOM 1 year
(Engineering (Civil)) with
specialisation in Construction
Management
Baccalaureus Technologiae BTECVENV 1 year
(Engineering (Civil)) with
specialisation in Environmental
Engineering


Engineering technology Baccalaureus Technologiae BTECVSTR 3 year National Diploma or equivalent in 1 year
careers (Engineering (Civil)) with Chemical Engineering
(Chemical engineering; specialisation in Structural
Chemical environmental;
Civil engineering; Electrical Baccalaureus Technologiae BTECVURB 1 year
engineering; Industrial (Engineering (Civil)) with
engineering; Mechanical specialisation in Urban Engineering
engineering; Solid waste
treatment technologist; Baccalaureus Technologiae BTECVWAT 1 year
Water treatment (Engineering (Civil)) with
technologist) specialisation in Water
Baccalaureus Technologiae BTELNCEN 1 year

(Engineering (Electrical)) with
specialisation in Clinical Engineering
Baccalaureus Technologiae BTELNCOS 1 year

specialisation in Computer Systems
Baccalaureus Technologiae BTELNPEN 1 year

specialisation in Power Engineering
Baccalaureus Technologiae BTELNPIN 1 year

(Engineering (Electrical))
with specialisation in Process
Instrumentation
Baccalaureus Technologiae BTELNTEL 1 year
specialisation in Telecommunication
Baccalaureus Technologiae BTENI 1 year

(Engineering (Industrial))
Baccalaureus Technologiae BTMEE 1 year

(Engineering (Mechanical))
Information technology National Diploma NDINL National Senior Certificate with an 3 years
(IT careers) (Information Technology) English achievement rating of 4 (50-
(Business analyst; computer 59%).National Certificate (Vocational)
programmer; database Level 4: Information Technology and
developer; IT project Computer Science with an English
manager; knowledge achievement rating of 4 (50-59%)
manager; networks Baccalaureus Technologiae BTINF National Diploma in Information 1 year
specialist; systems analyst; (Information Technology) Technology
systems designer; technical
writer; web developer)
Mining engineering National Diploma NDMIN NSC Diploma with English, Mathematics 3 years
careers (Mining Engineering) (not Mathematical Literacy) and Physical
(Engineering services Science 4 and two 20 credit subjects
supervisor; Mine surveyor; 3. OR prior to 2008, Senior Certificate
Mining engineering National Diploma (Mine Surveying) NDMSR with English, Mathematics and Physical 3 years
technician; Mining Science E-symbol on Higher Grade or
supervisor; Technical a D-symbol on the Standard Grade.
services supervisor; OR N3 with English, Science and
Treatment plant supervisor, National Diploma (Surface Mining) NDSMI Mathematics with a minimum mark of 3 years
Shift overseer, Mine 50%.
overseer, Planning officer,
Mine production manager,
Mining foreman, Pit
superintendant)

Mining engineering National Diploma NDMIN NSC Diploma with English, Mathematics 3 years
careers (Mining Engineering) (not Mathematical Literacy) and Physical
(Engineering services Science 4 and two 20 credit subjects
supervisor; Mine surveyor; 3. OR prior to 2008, Senior Certificate
Mining engineering with English, Mathematics and Physical
technician; Mining Science E-symbol on Higher Grade or a
supervisor; Technical D-symbol on the Standard Grade. OR N3
services supervisor; National Diploma (Mine Surveying) NDMSR with English, Science and Mathematics 3 years
Treatment plant supervisor, with a minimum mark of 50%.
Shift overseer, Mine
overseer, Planning officer, National Diploma (Surface Mining) NDSMI 3 years
Mine production manager,
Mining foreman, Pit
superintendant)

Honours Bachelor of 04375 A Bachelor’s degree with one of the following: Mathematics III, 1 year
Arts in Mathematics four third-level modules in Mathematics, three third-level modules
in Mathematics and two in Applied Mathematics
Honours Bachelor of Arts in Statistics 05061 Bachelor’s degree in Statistics with an average pass rate of 60% for 1 year
the third year
Honours Bachelor of Commerce in 04103 Bachelor’s degree 60% in applicable major subject 1 year
Statistics
Honours Bachelor of Science in Applied 0457X A Bachelor’s degree with one of the following: Applied 1 year
Mathematics Mathematics III, four third-level modules in Applied Mathematics,
three third-level modules in Applied Mathematics and two in
Mathematics
Honours Bachelor of Science in 04561 A Bachelor’s degree with a major in Astronomy, Physics or 1 year
Astronomy Applied Mathematics
Honours Bachelor of Science in 04472 B Sc degree 60% in applicable major subject 1 year
Chemistry
Honours Bachelor of Science in 04545 B Sc degree 60% in applicable major subject 1 year
Computer Science
Honours Bachelor of Science in 04693 Bachelor's degree 60% in applicable major subject 1 year
Information Systems
Honours Bachelor of Science in 04588 BSc degree major with Mathematics (or equivalent) 1 year.
Mathematics
Honours Bachelor of Science in Physics 04502 Bachelor's degree 60% in Physics as major subject 1 year.
Honours Bachelor of Science in Statistics 04596 Bachelor's degree 60% in applicable major subject 1 year
Honours Bachelor of Science in 05622 BSc degree 60% in applicable major subject 1 year.
Data Mining
Honours Bachelor of Science in 97985AST A Bachelor’s degree with a major in Astronomy, Physics or 1 year.
Mathematics, Science and Technology Applied Mathematics
Education with specialisation in
Astronomy Education


Honours Bachelor of Science in 97985CHE An average of at least 60% for a full complement of third-year 1 year
Mathematics, Science and Technology Physics modules.
Chemistry Education
Honours Bachelor of Science in 97985CO An average of at least 60% for a full complement of third-year 1 year
Computing Education
Honours Bachelor of Science in 97985IF An average of at least 60% for a full complement of third-year 1 year
Education with specialisation in Life
Sciences Education
Honours Bachelor of Science in 97985AT An average of at least 60% for a full complement of third-year 1 year
Mathematics Education
Honours Bachelor of Science in 97985PHY An average of at least 60% for a full complement of third-year 1 year
Education with specialisation in Physics
Education
Honours Bachelor of Science in 97985SCI An average of at least 60% for a full complement of third-year 1 year
Education with specialisation in Science
Education
Honours Bachelor of Science in 97985STA An average of at least 60% for a full complement of third-year 1 year
Education with specialisation in Statistics
Education
Honours Bachelor of Science in 97985TEC An average of at least 60% for a full complement of third-year 1 year
Technology Education
6 How and when do I apply to study through Unisa?
The application process gives the university an opportunity to check whether you meet the
admission requirements and to perform various administrative tasks related to your application.
If you do not submit an application form before the closing date for applications, you will not be
allowed to study through Unisa in 2011.
Very important: Your application is merely an indication that you would like to consider Unisa as
your university of choice in 2011; it does not bind you to study through Unisa in 2011.
Who must apply?

All students who have never studied through Unisa (including foreign students, students
studying at other institutions and learners currently in Grade 12), who wish to enrol for a formal
qualification, must apply to study through Unisa.
Who must not apply?

Students wishing to register for short learning programmes, SBL programmes or students who
have previously registered for formal studies.
When must I apply?

The application dates to study through Unisa in 2011 are as follows:
All formal Unisa undergraduate and Post or fax application 19 July 2010 to 30 September 2010
postgraduate qualifications (including
semester 1, year courses, BTech, honours,
postgraduate diplomas/certificates) Web applications 1 August 2010 to 30 September 2010
BTech, honours, postgraduate diplomas/ ONLY web applications 1 August 2010 to 30 September 2011
certificates for applicants who are completing
their qualifications at the end of 2010
Semester 2 undergraduate qualifications Post or fax or web 14 March 2011 to 29 April 2011
What must I do?

1 Select the qualification for which you want to apply.
2 Check that you meet the admission requirements for the qualification for
which you want to apply.
3 Complete your application form.
a Go to http://www.unisa.ac.za and complete and submit your application form online.
b You may also complete the hardcopy version of the application form.
4 Attach the following supporting documents to your application:

n A certified copy of your school qualification(s) (eg Senior Certificate)
n A certified copy of all tertiary qualifications (where applicable)
n A certified copy of your ID document (RSA students) or passport (foreign students)
n A certified copy of your marriage certificate (if applicable) or divorce decree (if applicable)
n Original translations of documents if they are not in English or Afrikaans
5 Submit your application form and supporting documents to Unisa in the

pre-addressed enclosed envelope. Please remember to add stamps to the
envelope before posting it.
n Post: PO Box 1, Unisarand, 0148
Fax: 012 429 8116 (this number only applies to application forms and is only open during
the application period)

6 Pay the R150,00 non-refundable application fee for applications submitted via post or
fax. The online application fee is R100,00. This fee is non-refundable even if you
decide not to study through Unisa or do not qualify for admission to Unisa.
n Online payments: You will receive a reference number against which to make an online
credit card payment.
n Absa bank: You may pay your application fee at any Absa bank after you receive a reference
number from Unisa. Please do not pay your application fee without a reference number, as
Unisa cannot trace payments without a reference number.
n Postalorders: You may submit a postal order to the value of R150,00 made out in favour
of Unisa for all applications submitted by post or fax. The fee for online applications is
R100,00. Please ensure that you complete the details at the back of the postal order before
submitting it to Unisa. Only postal orders purchased from a South African Post
Office are accepted. Please note, the South African Post Office charges an administration fee
to issue postal orders. No faxed or photocopied versions of postal orders will be accepted.
n Swift payments for international students: International students may pay by credit card or
by means of Swift payment (Beneficiary: University of South Africa; Absa Bank; Account
number: 404 874 6711; Branch: Sunnyside, 630 345; Swift code: ABSAZAJJ). Please
attach proof of payment for Swift payments.
What will Unisa do?

Unisa will assess your application to ensure that you meet the minimum admission requirements.
If your application to study through Unisa in 2011 is successful, the university will send you a
registration package.
Very important: Your application will only be finalised after you have submitted your application
form and supporting documents, paid your non-refundable application fee and have received
confirmation that you qualify for your chosen qualification.
7 What happens now?
If you submitted your application form, application fee and supporting documents by the closing
date for applications, Unisa will send you a letter to tell you whether or not your application to
study through Unisa in 2011 has been successful.
If your application is successful, Unisa will send you

1 a pack of forms in November 2010, which will contain the registration form for 2011
2 a brochure entitled my Registration @ Unisa

What must I do once my application to study through Unisa has been approved?
Use the my Registration @ Unisa brochure to complete the registration form.
n For online registrations, go to http://www.unisa.ac.za
and complete the online registration form.
n For self-help registrations, visit one of Unisa’s campuses or regions.
Very important: You must register if you want to study through Unisa in 2011. The application
process and the registration process are two separate processes. You must complete the
registration process to become a registered Unisa student in 2011.
my Link @ Unisa
my Studies @ Unisa
my Registration @ Unisa
You start here.

my Choice @ Unisa
Examination centre codes (please refer to question 16 on the Unisa application form)
South Africa – Gauteng
Code Centre Code Centre Code Centre

3407X Alberton 33065 Johannesburg (Ormonde) 33502 Soweto
35130 Benoni 31011 Krugersdorp (Greek Church) 34215 Springs (Hellenic Centre)
34010 Brakpan 41904 Krugersdorp (PP Church) 35998 Tembisa (Olifantsfontein)
38016 Bronkhorstspruit 34088 Nigel 32115 Vanderbijlpark
31119 Carltonville 36013 Pretoria (Hall C) 32581 Vereeniging
37125 Cullinan 3102X Randfontein 32956 Westonaria
35114 Germiston 33316 Randburg 305504 Witpoortjie
83038 Hammanskraal 33405 Roodepoort (only students
residing in Roodepoort)
South Africa – Mpumalanga

39012 Amersfoort 38210 Groblersdal 40118 Nelspruit
38237 Arabie 38334 Hendrina 39411 Piet Rietief
46019 Balfour 40134 Kabokweni 43206 Praktisser (Burgersfort)
40010 Barberton 40142 Ka Nyamazane 41157 Sabie
46116 Bethal 38245 Kwa Mhlanga 38229 Siyabuswa
39217 Carolina 41017 Lydenburg 40215 Skukuza
46213 Delmas 40053 Malelane 46515 Standerton
40150 Elukwatini 38318 Middelburg 39519 Volkrust
39314 Ermelo 41114 Mkhuhlu 38415 Witbank
46132 Evander 87041 Mlumati
South Africa – North West

3701X Brits 17213 Mafikeng 83062 Soshanguve
44113 Christiana 74829 Mogwase 43532 Steelpoort
44318 Delareyville 45055 Orkney 17426 Taung College
17248 Fochville 4511X Potchefstroom 44717 Ventersdorp
45012 Klerksdorp 37214 Rustenburg 17418 Vryburg
37206 Lehurutshe 83070 Saulspoort 44830 Wolmaranstad
44512 Lichtenburg 4461X Schweizer Reneke 37133 Zeerust

South Africa – Limpopo

41181 Acornhoek 42013 Letaba (Tivumbeni) 38377 Mpudulle
43419 Bela Bela 43222 Limburg 60232 Penge
60119 Bopedi-Bapedi 43516 Lephalale (Ellisras) 42072 Phalaborwa
4220X Ga Kgapane 43311 Makhado (Louis Trichardt) 43117 Polokwane (Pietersburg)
63010 Giyani 4301X Messina (Musina) 4315X Senwabarwana (Bochum)
46655 Groothoek Hospital 43575 Modimolle (Nylstroom) 43354 Soekmekaar
70130 Hoedspruit 43265 Modjadji 37419 Thabazimbi
43184 Jane Furse Hospital 43214 Mokopane (Potgietersrus) 70114 Thohoyandou
43168 Lebowakgomo 43257 Mookgopong (Naboomspruit)
South Africa – Free State

52019 Bethlehem 51314 Ladybrand 4721X Theunissen
55018 Bloemfontein 50512 Lindley 49212 Viljoenskroon
49018 Bothaville 48011 Odendaalsrus 48119 Virginia
47015 Bultfontein 49115 Parys 5223X Vrede
5111X Ficksburg 5030X Petrus Steyn 48216 Welkom
50016 Frankfort 50717 Reitz 54011 Wepener
50113 Heilbron 57010 Sasolburg 55514 Winburg
52116 Harrismith 50814 Senekal 58017 Witsieshoek
55050 Jan Kempdorp 53031 Springfontein 54119 Zastron
56413 Koffiefontein 13110 Steynsburg
50415 Kroonstad 55336 Thaba Nchu
South Africa – KwaZulu-Natal

26514 Balgowan 26034 Illovo Beach 25313 Richmond
3021X Dundee 25119 Ixopo 28010 Stanger
28207 Durban (DLI Hall) 23019 Kokstad (town hall) 24015 Tongaat
27138 Durban (Hellenic Centre) 26417 Ladysmith 75116 Ulundi
27707 Durban Jewish Club 75833 Mkuze 25410 Umzinto
26018 Durban (Regional office) 30414 Newcastle 26719 Underberg
29238 Empangeni 27316 Pietermaritzburg 30449 Utrecht
29017 Eshowe 39438 Pongola 30813 Vryheid
26212 Estcourt 25216 Port Shepstone 25518 Wild Coast Sun
27413 Greytown 29211 Richards Bay
South Africa – Eastern Cape

09032 Aberdeen 20079 Fort Beaufort 23035 Matatiele
21016 Adelaide 69604 Goedemoed 12513 Middelberg
19739 Alexandria 12211 Graaff Reinet 8233 Mthatha
21210 Aliwal North 18015 Grahamstown 1821X Port Alfred
21318 Barkly East 82155 Idutywa 09016 Port Elizabeth
21113 Burgersdorp 11118 Jansenville 20303 Port Elizabeth (Walmer)
82031 Butterworth 08214 Jeffreys Bay 22314 Queenstown
21512 Cathcart 08311 Joubertina 13013 Somerset East
12114 Cradock 19011 King Williams Town 22411 Sterkstroom
22810 Dordrecht 09040 Kirkwood 11215 Steytlerville
2001X East London 8221X Lady Frere 20087 Ugie
2161X Elliot 82171 Lusikisiki 09113 Uitenhage
82112 Engcobo 2211X Maclear 11312 Willowmore
South Africa – Northern Cape

7764X Alexander Bay 16314 Hopetown 17310 Postmasburg
0510X Brandvlei 17078 Kakamas 15210 Prieska
10219 Carnarvon 17159 Kathu 12912 Richmond
10111 Calvinia 16411 Kimberley 01015 Springbok
12017 Colesberg 01031 Kleinsee 10618 Sutherland
14117 De Aar 17116 Kuruman 17019 Upington
16217 Douglas 00132 Lime Acres 1415X Victoria West
00957 Garies 1513X Pofadder 10154 Williston
1611X Hartswater 00930 Port Nolloth
South Africa – Western Cape

00140 Athlone 07110 Knysna 04316 Robertson
10014 Beaufort West 06114 Ladismith 0443X Somerset West
05010 Bredasdorp 10413 Laingsburg 59005 Stellenbosch
05118 Caledon 03115 Malmesbury (DR Church) 02658 Strand
00116 Cape Town (Parow) 02208 Moorreesburg 05517 Swellendam
04014 Ceres 0801X Mossel Bay 04952 Touwsriver
01937 Citrusdal 06211 Oudtshoorn 08419 Uniondale
01910 Clanwilliam 04219 Paarl 0331X Vredenburg
07013 George 03212 Piketberg 02119 Vredendal
00701 Grassy Park 01740 Porterville 0491X Worcester
6985X Helderstroom 10510 Prince Albert
05312 Hermanus 0541X Riversdale

Other countries in Africa

ALGERIA LESOTHO NIGERIA
99740 Algiers 86010 Maseru 85138 Lagos
ANGOLA LIBYA SENEGAL
8400X Luanda 9305X Tripoli 8512X Dakar

BOTSWANA MALAWI SIERRA LEONE
00906 Francistown 90026 Blantyre 99538 Freetown
85014 Gaborone 8803X Lilongwe SUDAN
85049 Jwaneng MALI 89419 Khartoum
85030 Lobatsi 99309 Bamako SWAZILAND
99724 Maun MOZAMBIQUE 8705X Matsapha
BURUNDI 9997X Maputo 87092 Big Bend
99104 Bujumbura MAROCCO TANZANIA
CAMEROON 90603 Rabat 91235 Dar es Salaam
91758 Yaounde NAMIBIA UGANDA
CONGO 77119 Gobabis 91480 Kampala
90905 Kinshasa 77313 Karasburg ZAMBIA
COTE D’IVOIRE 79219 Katima-Mulilo 88986 Kitwe
85006 Abidjan 77518 Keetmanshoop 8896X Livingstone
EGYPT 8929X Khorixas 88951 Lusaka
91103 Cairo 77615 Luderitz ZIMBABWE
ETHIOPIA 7781X Mariental 84298 Harare
87106 Addis Ababa 77917 Okahandja 84018 Bulawayo
EQUATORIAL GUINEA 77658 Oranjemund
89486 Malabo 79014 Oshakati
GABON 78115 Otjiwarongo
9112X Libreville 78212 Outjo
GHANA 77674 Rosh Pinah
85111 Accra 79111 Rundu
KENYA 79359 Swakopmund
90921 Nairobi (Kenya College of 78514 Tsumeb

Accountancy)
89311 Nairobi (Kenya School of 78433 Walvis Bay
Professional Studies)
78719 Windhoek
Countries outside of Africa

ARAB EMIRATES CHILE INDONESIA
(UNITED)
99856 Abu Dhabi 90891 Santiago 99112 Jakarta
98760 Dubai CHINA IRAN
ARGENTINA 90700 Beijing 9076X Tehran
90077 Buenos Aires 91367 Shanghai IRELAND
AUSTRALIA CHINA - TAIWAN 91448 Dublin
91308 Adelaide 90735 Taipei ISRAEL
91030 Brisbane CUBA 90778 Tel Aviv
90158 Canberra 98957 Havana ITALY
90441 Melbourne CYPRUS 9045X Milan
9059X Perth 90786 Nicosia 90638 Rome
90727 Sydney DENMARK JAPAN
BAHRAIN (PERSIAN 9031X Copenhagen 90794 Tokyo
GULF)
99937 Manamah FINLAND JORDAN
BELGIUM 90271 Helsinki 91251 Amman
90131 Brussels FRANCE KAZAKHSTAN
BRAZIL 90573 Paris 99171 Astana
90115 Brasilia GERMANY KOREA
BULGARIA 91065 Berlin 90751 Seoul
91170 Sofia 90506 Frankfurt KUWAIT
CANADA 90093 Köln 91464 Kuwait
90522 Calgary, Alberta 90492 Munich MADAGASCAR
92568 Charlottetown, Prince GREECE 91359 Antananarivo
Edward Island
92541 Fredericton, 90018 Athens MALAYSIA
New Brunswick
92479 Halifax, Nova Schotia HONG KONG 91146 Kuala Lumpur
93343 Happy Valley, Goose Bay 90298 Hong kong MAURITIUS
92630 Montreal (Quebec) HUNGARY 90654 Reduit
90557 Ottawa 90808 Budapst 91162 Rodrigues Island
92681 Regina, Saskatchewan ICELAND MEXICO
99767 Saskatoon 90107 Reykjavik 90069 Mexico City
91014 Toronto INDIA NETHERLANDS
90646 Vancouver 99872 Mumbay 90190 The Hague
92649 Victoria, British Columbia 99910 New Delhi
91456 Winnipeg, Manitoba
94544 Yukon
98841 Cayman Islands

Countries outside of Africa

NEW ZEALAND SEYCHELLES USA
90867 Auckland 99457 Mahe 92444 Anchorage, Alaska
90875 Dunedin SINGAPORE 93149 Atlanta, Georgia
90859 Wellington 90085 Singapore 92452 Beaverton, Orgon
91804 Christchurch SPAIN 92525 Bentonville Arkansas
NORWAY 90417 Madrid 90174 Chicago
9014X Oslo SWEDEN 94552 Daly City, San Francisco
OMAN 90719 Stockholm 93211 Delaware, Newark
9918X Muscat SWEDEN 92606 Emporia, Kansas
PAKISTAN 90719 Stockholm 92509 Fresno, California
90344 Islamabad SWITZERLAND 92657 Greenville, Ohio
PERU 90212 Geneva 92622 Jackson, Mississippi
92029 Lima THAILAND 92460 Lawton, Oklahoma
PHILIPPINES 91022 Bangkok 90972 Los Angeles
92290 Manila TURKEY 92517 Menomonie, Wisconsin
POLAND 89435 Ankara 92614 Murfreesboro, Tennessee
9093X Warsaw 91499 Istanbul 90530 New York
PORTUGAL UKRAINE 92592 Norfolk, Virginia
90379 Lisbon 99864 Kiev 92533 Orlando, Florida
QATAR UNITED ARAB 9269X Piscataway, New Jersey
EMIRATES
98698 Doha 99856 Abu Dhabi 92576 Salt Lake City, Utah
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 98760 Dubai 92495 San Diego, California
99880 Moscow UNITED KINGDOM 9336X St Louis, Missouri
SAUDI ARABIA 90395 London 9255X Victoria, Texas
99953 Jeddah 90832 Washington DC
99996 Riyadh VENEZUELA
98930 Caracas
VIETNAM
89427 Hanoi
Physical disability type codes (please refer to question 13 on the Unisa application form)
CODE DISABILITY CODE DISABILITY
15 Cardiovascular diseases, such as heart diseases and 21 Multiple disabilities

blood pressure
09 Cerebral palsied 13 Muscular/skeletal/joint/limb deficiencies/diseases,

such as polio and muscular dystrophy
08 Communication and speech problems, 14 Other neurological diseases, such as multiple sclerosis
such as stuttering
06 Deaf 10 Paraplegic
19 Diabetes 11 Quadriplegic
22 Disabilities not mentioned 20 Serious chronic diseases
07 Dyslexia and other similar learning disabilities 17 Stroke/brain disorders
12 Epilepsy 02 Visually impaired: blind
05 Hearing disability: study material on audio cassette 03 Visually impaired: not blind. Find it difficult to read
should be transcribed printed text. Cannot study through reading. Need
help, such as audio cassettes, enlarged print, computer
discs for computers with voice synthesizers
16 Kidney and blood deficiencies 04 Visually impaired: not blind. Can study through
reading. Do not need study material on audio cassette
18 Mental health problems/mental disorders/phobias/ 23 Wheelchair

chemical imbalances
Prisons and detention barracks (please refer to question 16 on the Unisa application form)
IMPORTANT
Centres at prisons and detention barracks are ONLY for prisoners, and NOT for the staff of the prison or for other students.
CODE CENTRE CODE CENTRE
04006 Allandale (Paarl) 3925X Ermelo
43397 Atteridgeville 2905X Eshowe
4007X Barberton 43036 Estcourt
3603X Baviaanspoort 23507 Fort Beaufort
46124 Bethal 85022 Gaborone
34053 Boksburg 42943 George
04979 Brandvlei Maximum 30252 Glencoe
05525 Buffeljags Prison 2127X Goedemoed
82406 Butterworth 09121 Goodwood
14125 De Aar 18031 Grahamstown
36102 Devon 32131 Groenpunt (Vereeniging)
16373 Douglas 77224 Grootfontein
04235 Drakenstein (Medium B) 55034 Grootvlei
26050 Durban (Male) 52124 Harrismith
26069 Durban (Female) 84301 Harare
43028 Dwarsrivier 77828 Hardap (Mariental, Namibia)
20028 East London (Medium C) 46329 Heidelberg
42978 Ebongweni C-Max (Kokstad) 05150 Helderstroom
30430 Ekuseni (Youth Development Centre) 05142 Helderstroom Maximum
33022 Johannesburg (Project 2) (Female) 71625 Middledrift

Prisons and detention barracks (please refer to question 16 on the Unisa application form)
CODE CENTRE CODE CENTRE
33030 Johannesburg (Project 3) (Diepkloof) 34037 Modderbee
33049 Johannesburg (Medium A) 42986 Mogwase
33154 Johannesburg (Medium B) 82244 Mount Fletcher
1642X Kimberley 82260 Mount Frere
19038 King William’s Town 3083X Ncome
45039 Klerksdorp 40126 Nelspruit
23000 Kokstad (Medium) 34150 Nigel
50474 Kroonstad 43060 Obiqua Prison, Tulbach
31062 Krugersdorp 42994 Port Elizabeth (Female)
16993 Kuruman 36072 Pretoria Local
42935 Kutama-Sinthumule Max (Lephalale) 36048 Pretoria Maximum
26441 Ladysmith (KwaZulu-Natal) 36056 Pretoria Central
3214X Leeuhof (Vereeniging) 60097 Pretoria (Female)
33111 Leeuwkop (Medium A) 89605 Prince Albert
3312X Leeuwkop (Medium B) 43079 Qalakabusha (Empangeni)
33138 Leeuwkop (Medium C) 1723X Rooigrond
33146 Leeuwkop Maximum 37400 Rustenburg
44520 Lichtenburg 5710X Sasolburg
37079 Losperfontein (Brits) 43303 Sekhukhuni
4332X Louis Trichardt 5092X Senekal
42951 Lusikisiki 2760X Sevontein
22527 Mafikeng 09024 St Albans Maximum
03158 Malmesbury (New Prison) 46523 Standerton
55026 Mangaung Maximum 78743 Swakopmund
43109 Mauritius 70122 Thohoyandou
20001 Mdantsane 82376 Mthatha
12556 Middelburg (Eastern Cape) 25402 Umzinto
38296 Middelburg (Mpumalanga) 17035 Upington (Male)
83097 Odi/Mabopane 01023 Voorberg
02607 Oudtshoorn 29009 Waterval-Utrecht
17256 Parys 04855 Wellington
27324 Pietermaritzburg 78735 Windhoek Central
00310 Pollsmoor Maximum 38423 Witbank
43125 Polokwane 04995 Worcester
45136 Potchefstroom 38156 Zonderwater B

Home language (please refer to question 17 on the Unisa application form)
CODE HOME LANGUAGE CODE HOME LANGUAGE
A Afrikaans SH Shona
B Afrikaans/English SS Southern Sotho
E English SP Spanish
F French SW Swati
D German TS Tsonga/Shangaan
GR Greek TW Tswana
HE Hebrew VE Venda
IT Italian XH Xhosa
NB Ndebele ZU Zulu
ND Ndonga OA Other African languages
NS Northern Sotho OF Other foreign languages
PO Portuguese
Population groups (please refer to question 19 on the Unisa application form)

CODE POPULATION GROUP CODE POPULATION GROUP
300X African 4006 Indian
2003 Coloured 1007 White/Chinese
9008 Other/Foreign National
Occupation (please refer to question 20 on the Unisa application form)

CODE OCCUPATION CODE OCCUPATION
01015 Accountant/auditor 15121 Cook
1334X Admin/spec secretaries 05002 Craftsman or related worker
12424 Administration professional 12653 Creative/performing artist
16128 Animal producers 12521 Database/network
01023 Architect/quantity surveyor 19119 Domestic/hotel/office cleaner
1821X Assemblers 17418 Electrical equipment installer/repairer
17221 Blacksmiths/toolmakers 17426 Electronics/telecoms installer
17124 Building finishers 12157 Electrotechnology engineer
17116 Building frame trade work 0104X Engineer
15156 Building/housekeeping superv 01228 Engineering/science technician
13331 Business services agents 10006 Farm labourer/farm foreman
18325 Car/Van/motorcycle driver 01058 Farm management advisor
18139 Chemical/photographic operator 09008 Farmer/farm manager
15318 Child care workers/teacher aid 12416 Finance professionals
11045 Citizen force member 13315 Financial
04006 Clerical or related worker 11029 Fireman
14222 Client information workers 16225 Fishery workers/hunters/trap
10111 Commissioned officer 19410 Food preparation assistants
01031 Computer specialist 17515 Food related trade

18163 Food/related machine operator 14311 Numerical clerks
01066 Forestor/conservationist 01155 Nurses/dieticians
13021 Full-time student (elsewhere) 13226 Nursing/midwifery assistant professional
13013 Full-time student at Unisa 14001 Occupation not classified
17531 Garment/related trades work 17000 Occupation unknown
15148 Hairdressers/beauticians 17000 Occupation unknown
17310 Handicraft workers 07005 Operative (transport)
01163 Health technologist 06009 Operator (except transport)
18333 Heavy truck and bus drivers 01120 Ops research/systems analyst
01074 Home management advisor 10316 Other armed forces occupations
1141X Hotel, restaurant manager 14419 Other clerical support work
12009 Housewife 1754X Other craft and related work
1351X ICT operator/User support technician 13250 Other health associate professional
11339 ICT service manager 12262 Other health professional
01082 Jurist 15164 Other personal services work
14133 Keyboard operator 15245 Other sales workers
3021X Labour-disabled people 11436 Other service manager
08001 Labourer (except farm) 1818X Other stationary plant operator
19399 Labourer/mining/construction 12351 Other teaching professional
01201 Lecturer/professor 17132 Paint/building structure cleaner
11118 Legislator/senior official 12246 Paramedical practitioners
01090 Librarian/archivist 11053 Permanent force member
13145 Life science technician 15326 Personal care health service
12130 Life sciences professional 01139 Personnel officer
02003 Manager/administrator 11037 Police officer/detective
11320 Manufacturing/mining/construction manager 12343 Primary school teacher
19321 Manufacturing labourer 17329 Printing trades workers
1611X Market gardeners/crop grower 11010 Prison service worker
1432X Material-recording/transport 13137 Process control technicians
01104 Mathematician 11347 Professional service manager
01104 Mathematician 1107X Protection service (other)
01147 Medical doctor/dentist 19615 Refuse workers
13218 Medical/pharmaceutical technician 13358 Regulatory government
18120 Metal proc/finishing operator 01171 Religious worker
19313 Mining/construction labourer 01260 Research worker not classified
13129 Mining/constructrction supervisor 11428 Retail/wholesale trade manager
18112 Mining/mineral plant operator 16004 Retired
16136 Mixed crop/animal producer 18147 Rubber/plastic/paper operator
18341 Mobile plant operators 13323 Sales and purchasing agents
11061 National service trainee 0300X Sales worker
10219 Non-commissioned officers 12432 Sales/marketing/PR
30414 Not economically active 0121X Secondary education teacher

14125 Secretary (general) 13528 Telecoms/broadcasting technician
11088 Service worker (other) 14214 Teller/related clerk
17213 Sheet/structural metal worker 18155 Textile/furniture/leather machine operator
1835X Ships' deck crews/related 12238 Traditional/complementary medicine
15229 Shop salesperson 13234 Traditional medical professional
0118X Social scientist 1933X Transport and storage labour
01198 Social/recreation worker 15113 Travel attendant/conductor/guide
13420 Sports and fitness worker 15008 Unemployed
15237 Store/market sales person 19127 Vehicle/window/laundry cleaner
19526 Street vendor (excluding food) 12254 Veterinarian
19518 Street/related service worker 13242 Veterinary technician/asstistant.
16349 Subs fishers/hunters/trapper 01244 Vocational counsellor
16314 Subsistence crop farmers 12327 Vocational education teacher
16322 Subsistence livestock farmer 1513X Waiter/bartender
16330 Subsistence mixed crop farmer 18171 Wood/paper plant operator
01279 Technical worker (other) 17523 Wood treater/cabinet maker
01236 Technician (other) 01252 Writer/artist/musician
Economic sector (please refer to question 21 on the Unisa application form)

CODE ECONOMIC SECTOR CODE ECONOMIC SECTOR
01007 Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries 04006 Manufacturing
08001 Business and Repair Services 02003 Mining
Personal Services, including hotel and household

0300X Construction 09008
services
Professional and related services

11215 Education – Primary or Preprimary 11401
NOT listed elsewhere
Public Administration – Public Service, Provincial

11223 Education – Secondary 11509
Administration, City Councils, Municipalities, etc
Transportation, Communication and other Public

11231 Education – Tertiary 05002
Utilities
10006 Entertainment and Recreational Services 11304 Welfare and non-profit membership organizations
07005 Finance, Insurance and Real Estate 06009 Wholesale and Retail Trade
NOT APPLICABLE (any sector not mentioned above,

1110X Hospital and Health Services 11606
eg housewives, pensioners, unemployed, etc)
Previous year activity (please refer to question 23 on the Unisa application form)
CODE PREVIOUS YEAR ACTIVITY CODE PREVIOUS YEAR ACTIVITY
08 Enrolled in a foreign post – secondary institution 02 Technikon student
03 Higher Education College student 07 Unemployed
98 Other activity 01 University student
05 Secondary school student 99 Unknown activity
04 Technical College student 06 Working in Labour force

Nationality (please refer to question 18 on the Unisa application form)
Code Country Code Country Code Country Code Country Code Country
1007 Algeria 1988 Senegal 1937 Mali 2941 Venezuela 5061 Fiji
1015 South Africa 2003 Cuba 3204 Iran 295X Virgin Islands (British) 507X French Polynesia
1112 Ivory Coast 2011 Argentina 3212 Iraq 2968 Virgin Islands (US) 5088 Guam
1120 Namibia 202X Brazil 3220 Kazakhstan 3018 Israel 5096 Kiribati
1139 Botswana 2038 Bolivia 3239 Jordan 3026 Armenia 510X Mariana Islands
1147 Lesotho 2046 Chile 3247 Kuwait 3034 Azerbaijan 5118 Marshall Islands
1155 Swaziland 2054 Colombia 3255 Kyrgyzstan 3042 Bahrain 5126 Micronesia
1163 Zambia 2062 Dominica 3263 Laos 3050 Georgia 5134 Nauru
1171 Zimbabwe 2070 Dominican Republic 3271 Lebanon 3077 India 5142 New Caledonia
118X Malawi 2089 Ecuador 328X Macau 3085 Indonesia 5150 Norfolk Island
1198 Mauritius 2119 Anguilla 3301 Maldives 3107 Hong Kong 5169 Palau
Papua New
1201 Mozambique 2127 Antigua and Barbuda 3409 Mongolia 3123 Taiwan 5177
Guinea
121X Kenya 2135 Aruba 3506 Nepal 3131 Japan 5185 Solomon Islands
1228 Zaire 2143 Bahamas 3514 Oman 314X Malaysia 4243 Estonia
1236 Tanzania 2151 Barbados 3522 Pakistan 3158 Bangladesh 4251 Faroe Islands
1244 Madagascar 216X Belize 3530 Philippines 3166 Brunei 426X Finland
1252 Seychelles 2178 Bermuda 3549 Qatar 3174 Cambodia 4286 Gibraltar
1260 Reunion 2186 Cayman Islands 3557 Russia 3182 China 4294 Guernsey
1279 Angola 2194 Costa Rica 3565 Saudi Arabia 4146 Andorra 4340 Vatican City
1287 Uganda 2208 USA 3573 Singapore 4154 Belarus 4359 Yugoslavia
1295 Burundi 2216 Canada 3581 South Korea 4162 Bosnia 4405 Hungary
1317 Comores 2232 Guyana 359X Sri Lanka 4170 Bulgaria 4448 Turkey
1341 Congo 2240 El Salvador 3603 Syria 4189 Croatia 4456 Ukraine
135X Gabon 2259 Greenland 3611 Tajikistan 4200 San Marino 4502 Iceland
1384 Liberia 2267 Grenada 362X Thailand 4219 Slovakia 4529 Jersey
1392 Rwanda 2275 Guadelope 3638 Turkmenistan 4227 Czech Republic 4537 Latvia
1406 Benin 2283 Guatemala 3646 United Arab Emirates 4235 Denmark 4545 Liechtenstein
1414 Burkina Faso 2291 Haiti 3654 Uzbekistan 4014 Austria 4553 Lithuania
1422 Cameroon 2305 French Guiana 3662 Vietnam 4022 Belgium 4561 Luxemborg
1430 Cape Verde 2402 Honduras 3670 Yemen 4030 France 457X Macedonia
Central African
1449 250X Jamaica 4006 Albania 4049 Greece 4588 Malta
Republic
1457 Chad 2518 Martinique 2550 Nicaragua 4057 Ireland 4596 Moldova
1465 Djibouti 2526 Mexico 2569 Panama 4065 Italy 460X Monaco
1473 Egypt 2534 Montserrat 2577 Paraguay 4073 Netherlands 4707 Norway
1481 Equatorial Guinea 2542 Netherlands Antilles 2585 Peru 4081 Portugal 4804 Poland
149X Eritrea 1538 Sierra Leone 2593 Puerto Rico 409X Spain 4901 Romania
1503 Ethiopia 1546 Tunisia 2607 Saint Lucia 4103 Switzerland 4995 Slovenia
1511 Sudan 1562 Western Sahara 2704 Saint Vincent 4111 United Kingdom 5193 Tongo
152X Togo 1600 Gambia 2801 St Kitts and Nevis 412X Germany 5207 Tuvalu
1945 Mauritania 1708 Ghana 2909 Suriname 4138 Cyprus 5215 Vanuatu
1953 Morocco 1805 Guinea 2917 Trinidad and Tobago 5010 Australia 5223 Wallis and Futuna
1961 Niger 1902 Guinea-Bissau 2925 Turks and Caicos 5029 New Zealand 5231 Western Samoa
197X Nigeria 1929 Libya 2933 Uruguay 5053 Cook Islands 9997 No Information
How do I apply for student funding?
Do I qualify for an NSFAS loan and what are the criteria?
Financially needy and academically deserving students who are applying for formal qualifications may apply for funding. Foreign students
do not qualify for NSFAS funding.
What does it cover and is the funding renewable?

Study fees and academic essentials such as prescribed books and tutorial classes are funded. No accommodation, meals, pocket money
or transport is covered. An NSFAS loan is renewable on proof of academic progress and is subject to the availability of funds.
How should I obtain my prescribed books?

Option 1
You may use the Wizzit card to purchase prescribed books at an official bookstore that has an agreement with Eduloan and/or Unisa.
You may collect your Wizzit card 14 working days after submitting the correctly completed Loan Agreement Form. Choose a bookstore
to collect the card and then purchase your prescribed books at any of the official bookstores.
Code Bookstore Code Bookstore Code Bookstore Code Bookstore

3074 Adams-Pietermaritzburg 3040 Paperback Shack 3011 Van Schaik-Brandwag 4004 Van Schaik-Pietermaritzburg
3009 Adams-West Street 3109 Pro visions-Durban 3012 Van Schaik-Cape Tech 3141 Van Schaik-Polokwane
3007 Adams and Griggs 3045 Protea-Church Street 3013 Van Schaik-Church street 3018 Van Schaik-Port Elizabeth
3008 Adams campus 3112 Vib books 3132 Van Schaik-Durban Mansfield 3052 Van Schaik-Potchefstroom
3004 Armstrongs-Johannesburg 3043 Protea-Hatfield 4005 Van Schaik-East London 3114 Van Schaik-Pretoria Tech
3005 Armstrongs-Linden 3063 Protea-Nelspruit 3140 Van Schaik-Garankuwa 3019 Van Schaik-RAU
3006 Armstrongs-Orange Grove 3100 Protea-Potchefstroom 3014 Van Schaik-Hatfield 3020 Van Schaik-Rondebosch
3046 Arts Goodz supplies 3044 Protea-Pretoria Tech 3116 Van Schaik-Hurteria 3149 Van Schaik-Stanger Street
2027 Juta-Hatfield 3144 Textcraft 3123 Van Schaik-Mafeking 3021 Van Schaik-Stellenbosch
3028 Juta-Johannesburg 3147 Van Schaik-Boksburg 3113 Van Schaik-Nelspruit 3023 Van Schaik-Vaal Tech
3029 Juta-Parow 4006 Van Schaik-Bookmark 3015 Van Schaik-Park Street 3022 Van Schaik-Vaalpuk
3034 Juta-RAU 3010 Van Schaik-Braamfontein 3016 Van Schaik-Parow
3103 Mecca Stationery
Option 2
Any student living in a remote area without a bookstore must submit a formal quotation from any official Unisa/Eduloan bookstore for
the prescribed books required. A cheque will be issued in the service provider’s name and will be either mailed to the student at the
postal address specified at registration or can be collected by the student from the DSF or from a Unisa regional
How do I apply for funding?

Fill in the NSFAS Loan Application Form and hand it in at any of Unisa’s regional offices (Student Administration), the Registration Hall on the
Sunnyside campus or post it to the Directorate: Student Funding (PO Box 392, Unisa, 0003). Do a temporary registration at the beginning of
Unisa’s registration period (your registration will only be finalised once your Loan Agreement Form has been processed). Ask the Directorate
of Student Funding to process your application to determine whether or not your application was successful. If your application is successful,
sign the pre-agreement quotation and the Loan Application Form. Your legal guardian must sign a consent form and submit a certified copy
of his or her ID if you are not yet 18 years of age. Collect your Wizzit card and purchase your required textbooks.
Which documents are required to support an application form?

n A certified copy of your identity document
n A certified copy of the ID or birth certificates of all lawful members of the household
n A certified of death certificate(s) in case of deceased parent(s)
n A certified copy of marriage certificate or divorce decree or death certificate of spouse
n Recent proof of income (ie payslip, pension slip, affidavit with details of income)
How and when should I repay the loan?

A loan is repayable as soon as you secure employment (irrespective of whether or not you have completed your qualification) and are
earning an annual salary of R26 300 or more. Repayments can either be deducted from your salary, by means of debit order or by
depositing the money directly into the NSFAS account (contact NSFAS on 021 763 3232 in this regard).
What other financial options (bursaries) are available?

n Department of Labour: for undergraduate students with disabilities
n Margaret Orr: for black female students under 35 years of age
n Club bursaries: for paid-up members of certain consumer clubs; applications available in club magazines
n Social work bursary: for students enrolling for a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work
n Funza Lushaka: Bachelor of Education (BEd) and the Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Priority areas

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This brochure is for all students who have never studied

through Unisa (including foreign students, students studying at

“Don’t wait until everything is just right. It will never be perfect.

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What must I do?

3 Complete your application form.

4 Attach the supporting documents to your application.

5 Submit your application form and supporting documents to Unisa in the

For more details on the application process, go to page 52 of this brochure.

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You will learn how simple it is to find

How and when do I need to apply

Course offerings 2011? Go to page 30 of this

How do I make a choice? I know exactly what I want to

I’m stuck. I don’t know what I want to study or what I want to

Do I qualify to study through Unisa? Like any other university, Unisa

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Successful applicants will receive a registration package 2 Is Unisa for me?

• A certified copy of your ID document

• Application fee (R150,00 for post & fax)

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Work and study

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Abilities statement Tick

1 I am goal directed, because when I set my sights on end results, I usually

3 I am a self-starter, because I know what I need to do

6 I can work independently, because I prefer to sort out difficulties on my own.

8 I am capable of independent study, because I can study on my own.

9 I think I am ready for university-level work, because I am willing to master new

12 What I learn and do not learn is my responsibility.

13 I consider myself to be responsible, as I find study help when I need it.

14 I am confident of my ability to read academic texts.

15 I am confident of my ability to write examinations.

16 I consider myself to be a capable reader.

19 I consider myself to be a university-level reader, as I am willing to read

21 I know how to use a library to search for specific information.

22 I know how to use the internet to search for specific information.

23 I am able to analyse multiple-choice questions.

24 I am willing to learn how to analyse multiple-choice questions.

25 I know how to structure and write an academic essay.

26 I am willing to learn how to write academic essays.

27 I can do basic calculations.

28 I can apply ideas to real-life situations.

29 I am comfortable asking questions when I feel uncertain.

30 I know how to prepare for examinations.

31 I know how to manage my stress levels during exam times.

32 I am willing to participate in programmes that prepare me for university studies.

35 I am confident about my computer skills.

36 I read books, newspapers and magazines, and am therefore comfortable with

What now? Count your ticks.

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1 I am a special needs student and will require special assistance.

2 I live in a rural or urban area with no postal service.

3 I do not have access to the internet.

4 I am a single parent with small children to look after.

5 I work full time.

7 I do not have access to a cellphone.

8 I do not have access to a computer.

9 I have a very demanding job and often have to work overtime.

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