UNISA Bachelor’s Degree Qualifications 2023

For students who passed Matric with a Bachelor’s Degree pass, and would like to study for a Bachelor’s Degree at UNISA, we have a complete list of all Bachelor’s Degree courses offered at UNISA for 2023. All Bachelor’s Degrees offered by each college at UNISA for 2023 are as follows: 

The College Of Accounting Sciences

The College Of Agriculture And Environmental Sciences

The College Of Economic And Management Sciences

The College Of Human Sciences

The College Of Law

The College Of Science, Engineering And Technology

 

It is important to note that UNISA has phased out the “Baccalaureus Technologiae” qualifications. These qualifications have been replaced by Advanced Diplomas. 

What Are The Minimum Requirements For Admission To A Bachelor's Degree?

The general minimum requirement for a Bachelor’s Degree is that you have achieved a Bachelor’s Degree pass, with an APS of 23. However, many courses may require a higher APS, and may have specific subject requirements. 

 

Make sure you check the specific requirements for the Degree course you are interested in. 

 

Also note that other universities may also have different requirements. If you are applying to other universities as well, check their requirements as well. 


If you are not sure what your APS is, you can find out how to calculate your APS, and what your APS means for you.

How Long Is A BA Degree At UNISA?

A Bachelor of Arts Degree (BA) will take a minimum of three years to complete. You may take longer, and it can take up to eight years to complete a BA, depending on many factors, such as whether you study full-time or part-time. 

However, note that this only applies to Bachelor of Arts Degrees. Other Bachelor’s Degrees will take a minimum of four years to complete, and you may take up to ten years to complete your Bachelor’s Degree.

How Many Credits Is A Degree UNISA?

This depends on whether you are studying for a Bachelor’s Degree or a Bachelor of Arts Degree. 

A Bachelor’s Degree is a 480-credit qualification. This consists of 40 modules, each worth 12 credits. 

A Bachelor of Arts Degree is a 360-credit qualification. This consists of 30 modules, each worth 12 credits. 

When Will Applications For Bachelor’s Degree Courses For 2023 Open At UNISA?

All Bachelor’s Degree courses at UNISA will still be open for 2023. UNISA has not yet opened their applications for the 2023 academic year. Application dates for UNISA for the 2023 academic year are as follows: 

 

  • Undergraduate qualifications (Higher Certificates, Advanced Certificates, Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas, PGCEs, B.Tech, and Degrees): 01 September – 14 October 2022
  • Honour’s Degrees and Postgraduate Diplomas: 01 September – 14 October 2022 
  • Master’s Degrees and Doctoral Degrees: 11 September – 14 November 2022

What Have We Learned?

  • UNISA offers a wide range of Bachelor’s Degree courses
  • UNISA lists “Baccalaureus Technologiae” Degrees separately, but they are also Bachelor’s Degrees
  • A Bachelor of Arts Degree takes a minimum of three years to complete, and can take up to eight years to complete
  • A Bachelor’s Degree takes a minimum of four years to complete, and can take up to ten years to complete 
  • The minimum requirement to apply to study a Bachelor’s Degree course is a Bachelor’s Degree pass with an APS of 23
  • A Bachelor of Arts Degree is a 360-credit qualification
  • A Bachelor’s Degree is a 480-credit qualification

Author: Chloe Bydawell
Editor:Sive Ncanywa 
Date:August 22, 2022

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