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Advanced Diploma in Accounting Sciences (Financial Accounting) at University of South Africa

University of South Africa, South Africa

Programme overview

The purpose of this qualification is to: *Provide learners with intellectual enrichment in the field of accounting sciences. *Provide learners with an advanced understanding of current thinking, theory and methodology in the field of accounting sciences. *Give those learners with Bachelor's degrees in Accounting Sciences, but not accredited by *Professional Accounting Bodies, or those with Diplomas in Accounting Sciences, or equivalent, the opportunity to proceed to Postgraduate studies accredited by such Professional Bodies. (NQF level 7, 120 credits, qualification code 98230 - FAC.)

Faculty: College of Accounting Sciences  |  Duration: Maximum time to complete: 3 years  |  Study mode: distance  |  Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

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Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 50. Minimum APS 50. An appropriate Diploma in Accounting Sciences or its equivalent, with modules on NQF level 6 in the fields of Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Auditing and Taxation, or an appropriate Bachelor's degree in Accounting Sciences or its equivalent, with modules on NQF level 6 in in the fields of Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Auditing and Taxation, or any Bachelor's degree and a completed Advanced Certificate in Accounting Sciences or its equivalent.

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.

Offers are made for a specific registration period, for example semester 1; applicants must register for the semester for which they were granted admission or re-apply in the next application period.

The non-refundable online application fee is R160. International applicants with foreign qualifications may apply without a SAQA evaluation certificate but must submit it by 15 December 2027 if accepted for 2027.

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