Many Matric students pass Matric with a Diploma pass. This means that students can apply to study most Diploma courses. However, note that some courses may require a higher APS than the minimum for a Diploma pass.
The minimum APS for a Diploma pass is 19. However, some Diploma courses may require an APS of up to 22.
How Many Credits Is A Diploma at UNISA?
A Diploma is a 120-credit qualification. This consists of 10 modules, each worth 12 credits. These must be completed and passed within the given timeframe.
What Level Is A Diploma?
A Diploma is an NQF level 6 qualification. NQF stands for National Qualifications Framework, which is a system designed for educational institutions and potential employers to easily be able to understand the educational level of your qualifications. There are 10 NQF levels.
What Diploma Courses Can I Study At UNISA?
For all prospective students who passed Matric with a Diploma pass and would like to study for a Diploma at UNISA, here is a complete list of all Diploma courses offered by each of the UNISA colleges for 2023, and their codes:
The College Of Accounting Sciences
The College Of Agriculture And Environmental Sciences
- Diploma in Agricultural Management (90097)
- Diploma in Animal Health (98026 – AHE)
- Diploma in Nature Conservation (98024 – NCO)
- Diploma in Ornamental Horticulture (98025 – HOR)
The College Of Economic And Management Sciences
- Diploma in Administrative Management (98216)
- Diploma in Explosives Management (98222)
- Diploma in Human Resource Management (98211)
- Diploma in Local Government Finance (90083)
- Diploma in Marketing Management (98202)
- Diploma in Operations Management (90183)
- Diploma in Public Administration and Management (98203)
- Diploma in Safety Management (90107)
- Diploma in Small Business Management (90073)
- Diploma in Tourism Management (98223)
The College Of Education
The College Of Human Sciences
The College Of Law
- Diploma in Corrections Management (98218)
- Diploma in Law (98750)
- Diploma in Policing (98220)
- Diploma in Security Management (98221)
The College Of Science, Engineering And Technology
- Diploma in Chemical Engineering (90130)
- Diploma in Civil Engineering (90137)
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering (90138)
- Diploma in Industrial Engineering (90136)
- Diploma in Information Technology (98806 – ITE)
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (90132)
- Diploma in Mining Engineering (90140)
- Diploma in Pulp and Paper Technology (90141)
How Many Years Is A Diploma In UNISA?
A Diploma will take a minimum of three years to complete, and can take up to six years to complete. This depends on a number of factors, such as whether you study part-time or full-time. Note that you cannot take longer than six years to complete a Diploma.
You can apply for a one-year or two-year deferment in extreme circumstances, which will allow you to complete your Diploma in seven or eight years. However, the university reserves the right to reject your application for deferment.
Is UNISA Still Open For Applications For 2023?
UNISA has not yet opened their applications for 2023. Application dates 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 variety of Diploma courses
- A Diploma course takes a minimum of three years to complete
- A Diploma course is 120 credits
- A Diploma is an NQF level 6 qualification
Author: Chloe Bydawell
Editor: Sive Ncanywa
Date: August 22, 2022
