Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting at Boston City Campus (Pty) Ltd

Programme overview

Study the Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting and take the next step toward the Chartered Accountant pathway in South Africa. This SAICA-endorsed PGDA strengthens your technical depth in financial reporting, auditing, taxation and management accounting. It gives you the advanced academic base needed for SAICA training and prepares you for professional assessments.

Faculty: Accounting & Financial Services | Duration: 1 Year (min) - 2 Years (max) | Study mode: distance | Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Modules listed on the programme page include: Advanced Financial Accounting, including IFRS and Group Statements; Advanced Management Accounting and Finance; Advanced Auditing and Governance; Advanced Taxation; Capstone; Part-Time Study Option; Year 1 of 2; Advanced Management Accounting and Finance; Advanced Auditing and Governance.

Career pathways

Possible employment opportunities listed by the programme page include: Audit manager; Accountant in practice; Financial Manager; Management Consultant; Financial Advisor; Internal Auditor; Tax Specialist; Cost and Management Accountant.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Primary Entry Pathway SAICA-endorsed Bachelor’s Degree (e.g., Boston BAcc) with a minimum 60% average across all third-year modules. The third year must be completed within one academic year (allowing two years to enrol) OR two consecutive academic years (allowing one year to enrol). Candidates Not Meeting the Primary Entry Requirements Time limit not met: Candidates must register for all third-year Boston BAcc modules for non-degree purposes to meet the completion duration requirement. 60% average not met: Candidates must register for relevant Boston BAcc third-year modules (those with an average below 60%) for non-degree purposes and achieve the required 60% average before admission. Alternative Entry Pathway SAICA-endorsed Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7, 120 credits) with a 60% average, with the same requirements as above, will enable entry. Need More Information? See the Fact Sheet for detailed entry requirements.

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Two higher education intakes per year: January to February and June to July. Applications can be made at any time to start in the following cycle.

There is no fixed closing date; applications can be made at any time for the next intake cycle (January to February or June to July). Boston does not charge application fees.

Boston City Campus does not charge application fees.

Apply through the official page: https://www.boston.ac.za/apply/

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