Diploma in Internal Auditing at Walter Sisulu University

Programme overview

The Diploma in Internal Auditing prepares graduates to perform manual and computerised financial and operational audit functions in an audit team or independently, and is a foundation for further study in accounting and internal auditing, including the Internal Audit Technician qualification.

Faculty: Faculty of Economic and Financial Sciences | Department: Department of Auditing | Location: Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Financial and operational auditing, with vertical articulation to NQF Level 7 degrees and horizontal articulation to other auditing or accountancy diplomas.

Career pathways

Internal auditor; IT auditor; governance, risk and compliance officer; internal control officer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a diploma or bachelor's endorsement and achievement in the subjects as follows: • 3 (40-49%) for English as a Home Language or First Additional Language. • 3 (40-49%) for Mathematics or Accounting, or 5 (60-69%) for Mathematics Literacy OR Senior Certificate: Grade 12 pass with achievement in the subjects as follows: • English 40-49% (E) for HG / 50-59% (D) for SG • Accounting or Mathematics with 30-39% (F) for HG / 40-49% (E) for SG OR A National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4 issued by the Council for General and Further Education and Training with 40% and above pass in three (3) fundamental subjects / 50% or more for Mathematics Literacy, 40% and above pass in three (3) compulsory vocational subjects.

Applications for the 2027 academic year open on 1 June 2026. International applications close on 30 September 2026 and general applications close on 31 October 2026. The application fee is R100 (non-refundable); applications are made online only.

Apply through the official page: https://www.wsu.ac.za/en/study-with-us/application-and-registration/how-to-apply-the-process

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