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Postgraduate Diploma in Taxation at Rhodes University

Rhodes University, South Africa

Programme overview

A 120-credit NQF Level 8 diploma that builds on the taxation knowledge gained in a Bachelor of Commerce including Taxation 3, equipping graduates with specialised taxation knowledge to consult and advise clients on their tax affairs.

Faculty: Faculty of Commerce  |  Department: Department of Accounting  |  Duration: 1 year (minimum)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Makhanda, Eastern Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Taxation papers examined together; candidates must pass all papers in the aggregate with a sub-minimum of 40% in any individual paper.

Career pathways

Tax consulting and advising clients on their tax affairs.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A Bachelor's degree or status of bachelor with an appropriate undergraduate taxation course, normally passed at 65%, and permission of the Faculty Board on the recommendation of the Head of the Department of Accounting. Exemption from prerequisite papers may be granted where portions of the syllabus were passed.

ZAR 49,517 a year (2026). Annual full-time tuition for the Postgraduate Diploma in Taxation per the 2026 fees booklet. Excludes residence and the international student levy. Source

Applications from all new students close on 30 September; this is also the deadline for international applicants, and no international applications are considered after 30 September. Late applications from South African applicants will be considered. The non-refundable application fee is R100.

Apply through the official page: https://ross.ru.ac.za/

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