Postgraduate Diploma in Specialised Accountancy (ACCA Route) at University of the Witwatersrand

Programme overview

This programme is aligned to the professional level syllabus of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). The qualification has been awarded Gold Learning Partner status from the ACCA. This innovative programme is designed to reflect the changing world of commerce and to provide a firm foundation for the world of work. This includes developing the necessary skills, ethical principles, and knowledge needed for decision-making in a business environment.

Faculty: Commerce, Law and Management | Department: Accountancy | Duration: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time | Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Courses include: Corporate Reporting (compulsory) - from 2026, Corporate Reporting will be called “Strategic Business Reporting” Strategic Business Leader (compulsory) Advanced Performance Management (elective) Advanced Taxation (elective) Advanced Audit and Assurance (elective) Students are required to take four of the above courses: two compulsory and two electives.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The minimum requirements before a candidate may apply for admission into the Postgraduate Diploma in Specialised Accountancy are: A Bachelor in Commerce General (Major in Accounting) (NQF7 or equivalent) graduate who passed Accounting III, Management Accounting and Finance III, and Auditing III/Advanced Audit and Assurance III, or A Bachelor of Accounting Science (NQF7 or equivalent) graduate who passed Financial Accounting III, Management Accounting and Finance III, and Auditing III/ Advanced Audit and Assurance, or Any other undergraduate degree (NQF7 or equivalent) if the candidate has displayed relevant skills and competencies satisfied to the PGDIP coordinator. In addition to the above, all students are advised to check their exemptions with the ACCA (https://www.accaglobal.com/uk/en/help/exemptions-calculator.html). The Postgraduate Diploma in Specialised Accountancy (ACCA Route) a

ZAR 64,120 for the whole programme (2026). Average tuition fee per programme for 2026 as stated in the 2026 Fees Book, Chapter 2 (Average Tuition Fees); excludes additional charges (notes, computer, lab and other fees). Postgraduate international students pay local tuition plus the non-refundable Source

Postgraduate applications are made online at www.wits.ac.za/applications; the closing date for each programme is listed in its course finder entry. The application fee is R200 (not payable by current Wits students applying online), paid via the Self-Service Portal or by EFT to the Wits University Application Fees account at FNB.

Apply through the official page: https://www.wits.ac.za/applications

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