Bachelor of Accounting Sciences in Financial
Accounting (BCompt Fin Acc) DEGREE CODE - 98302
University of South Africa (UNISA)
A career as a Chartered Accountant is stimulating and fast paced, where ambition, attention
to detail and the ability to process data quickly and accurately are highly valued and
handsomely rewarded. If you have a head for figures and a passion for business, this Degree
is the perfect springboard into the exciting world of high finance, accounting or auditing.
Who is this Degree aimed at?
If you enjoy working with numbers in the accounting context and like the thought of
applying this in the business world, then consider studying this Degree. This is the Degree to
study should you wish to become a Chartered Accountant or Professional Accountant.
What entry requirements will I need to study this Degree?
To be registered as a candidate for a BCompt Degree you must satisfy the admission
requirements set out in the myChoice UNISA information brochure. The following is a guide:
1. National Senior Certificate (NSC) with admission to Bachelor’s Degree
2. Senior Certificate (SC) with Endorsement/ Exemption; or
3. Qualify for Conditional Exemption (students with foreign school leaving qualifications,
students older than 23 year of age or older than 45 year of age). These students are
required to have their school leaving qualifications evaluated by HESA / matriculation
board prior to registration with UNISA and Varsity College. Students need to complete
the M30 form available on the UNISA website and submit it to HESA together with the
relevant documentation as stipulated on the form.
4. Students with the NSC must have at least 60% for Mathematics or 80% for
Mathematical Literacy AND at least 60% in the language of teaching and learning.
If you do not meet the entry requirements you should speak to a student advisor to explore
alternative options through Varsity College.
Please note, requirements for entry to this qualification may change at short notice and the
entry requirements above, apply to 2015 only. Should you be interested in studying towards
a qualification offered by an external partner institution, please check with that institution at
the time of registration to ensure that you meet the entry requirements.
What additional requirements are needed for foreign students?
If you are a foreign student, you must ensure that you have a valid study permit issued in the
name of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE) that covers the duration of the
qualification.
How is this Degree structured at Varsity College?
Varsity College provides tuition for the UNISA BCompt Financial Accounting Degree on a fulltime and part-time basis. The Degree curriculum consists of thirty (30) compulsory modules.
The curriculum for this Degree at Varsity College is structured according to the rules as
specified by UNISA. The Varsity College academic year runs from January to October. You
may complete this Degree in a minimum of 3 years and a maximum of 8 years.
Important information about UNISA that you need to know....
As a new student you need to apply to UNISA within specified application dates. UNISA is
open for application in March / April and then again in September / October (exact dates
can be confirmed on the UNISA website). You also need to register with UNISA within
specified registration dates. Application and registration can be done on-line through the
UNISA website. UNISA does not allow late applications or registrations. Application and
registration fees at UNISA are payable by you the student. The UNISA website address is
follows - http://www.unisa.ac.za.
Students who do not meet UNISA application and / or registration dates may register for the
Pathway to Bachelor of Accounting Sciences programme which is offered subject to demand.
UNISA will supply you with study guides and tutorial letters for all modules.
The UNISA tutorial letters provide detailed information about the subject from the UNISA
lecturers. The study guide either provides you with your study material for the module or
supplements the prescribed textbook.
You need to submit assignments to UNISA to gain exam entry. These also count towards
your year mark at UNISA. You write UNISA exams at the UNISA exam centre of your choice.
What must I pass in order to graduate with this Degree?
You need to pass all 30 modules that comprise the UNISA BCompt Degree. The pass mark at
UNISA is 50%.
What qualification will I obtain?
Students will graduate with the UNISA Bachelor of Accounting Sciences Financial Accounting
Degree.
Career opportunities: what career areas can I pursue after I have completed this Degree?
 Financial Accounting
 Taxation
 Management Accounting
 Financial Management
 Auditing
Websites for you to visit:
http://www.unisa.ac.za
What will I study in this Degree?
The curriculum document for this Degree indicates which modules you study in this Degree.
This will be given to you by a Varsity College Student Advisor.
What about timetables?
Our full time programmes are aimed at students wishing to dedicate themselves to full time
face to face studies for the duration of their qualification. This means that students are
expected to be available for classes any time during the day throughout the academic year
depending on how the timetable is structured. Unfortunately, students are not necessarily
able to select a morning or afternoon class to suit their personal circumstances. We
absolutely encourage students to take up part-time employment outside of class time,
weekends and in the evenings, but full-time students must prioritise their studies and avoid
committing to work schedules until after they have received their timetables and academic
calendar from the institution, to ensure that the two do not clash, with the understanding
however, that their studies must still take priority over work, and that timetables remain
subject to change throughout the year.
Where students are repeating modules, classes for these modules may be offered in the
evenings or on weekends.
What steps do you need to follow to become a UNISA and Varsity College student?
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Make an appointment with a Student Advisor at Varsity College
Apply at Varsity College
Apply at UNISA (Varsity College can assist you with this)
Register at Varsity College (December/January)
Register at UNISA (December/January - you will require you final schooling results to do
this)
6. Join myUNISA (an electronic system allowing you to access your data at UNISA on-line)
7. Start class/lectures (late January/early February)
Varsity College staff are available for career advice. Contact your nearest campus to
discuss your career options with one of our Student Advisors.
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