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BCom in Accounting Sciences at University of Pretoria

University of Pretoria, South Africa

Programme overview

A three-year degree that, together with the Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting Sciences, meets the education requirements for the CA(SA) qualification via SAICA's Initial Assessment of Competence; endorsed by SAICA and the ACCA, and provides access to several BComHons programmes.

Faculty: Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years, full-time (followed by the 1-year Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting Sciences)  |  Intake: Closing dates 30 June 2026 (South Africa and international).  |  Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Accounting sciences curriculum meeting SAICA/CA(SA) education requirements, building toward financial reporting, auditing, tax and financial management competencies.

Career pathways

Pathway toward chartered accountant (CA(SA)) qualification, external auditors, taxation professionals and advisors, financial directors, managers or entrepreneurs.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 34. NSC/IEB: English Home/First Additional Language level 5, Mathematics level 6; APS of at least 34. Life Orientation excluded from APS.

Domestic applicants: ZAR 74,000 a year (2026). Estimated average 2026 tuition for the 1st year of study for SA and SADC citizens (table row 'BCom (Accounting Sciences)'); the source states a range of R74,000 to R84,000 for 1st year, the lower figure is shown, and 2nd to later years have separate range Source

Intake: Closing dates 30 June 2026 (South Africa and international).

Duration: 3 years, full-time (followed by the 1-year Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting Sciences)

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