How to get your UNISA textbook (ebook) for free in 10 steps

We’ve always heard about students complaining about the cost of their UNISA textbooks and we don’t blame them. When you are already paying a premium for your module, you don’t need the extra stress of paying an arm and a leg for your textbooks.

Stop worrying! You can find and download the ebook version of your UNISA textbook using the 10 easy steps below! 🙂

How to Get Your UNISA Textbook for Free in 10 Steps

Step 1

Visit my.unisa.ac.za, scroll down and click on Books in the left menu titled Important Links.

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Step 1.5

Now click on Prescribed Books in the menu on the right.

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Step 2

Enter your Study Unit Codes in the 1st area indicated below and then click on the Display button.

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Step 3

Copy either the Title or the Author.

Step 5

Search for your prescribed UNISA textbook by the Author or Title you just copied. If you feel like it you can use the Advanced Search option

Step 6

Once you have searched and you get some results, click on the EBook option under Format in the Refine by: menu to the left. Here, you will only find digital copies of a textbook.

Step 7

Click on the text View full-text e-book at EBSCOhost. EBSCOhost is an online research platform that is used by thousands of institutions all around the world. It contains a wide range of databases, eBooks, and e-journals for students and lecturers alike to consume. It’s essentially a digital library.

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Step 8

Fill in your Student Number and myUNISA Password then click the LOGIN button.

Step 9

Click on PDF Full Text to the right.

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Step 10

Ta-Da! You are now able to view your textbook online instead of spending more of your hard earned money!

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Also Read: Free Textbook Downloads in South Africa

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