Program Overview

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University Program Information

The university offers a range of programs, including undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications.

Undergraduate Qualifications

Undergraduate qualifications are offered in various fields, including Accounting Sciences, Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Economic and Management Sciences, Education, Human Sciences, Law, and Science, Engineering and Technology.

Bachelor of Arts

The Bachelor of Arts program is designed to familiarize learners with the content and basic theories of a number of disciplines in the humanities and social sciences. The program aims to provide learners with a deeper grasp of one or more of these disciplines, as well as to enable them to place new knowledge in context and to use appropriate methods for seeking resolution of problems.

• Qualification stream: Archives and Records Management and Information Science
• Qualification code: 99311 - AMI
• NQF level: 7
• Total credits: 360
• SAQA ID: 14352
• APS/AS: 20
• Maximum time to complete this qualification: 8 years

Admission Requirements

Admission to the university is dependent on meeting the specific admission requirements for the chosen qualification.

Qualification Admission Requirements

A National Senior Certificate (NSC) (Degree endorsement) with at least 50% in the language of teaching and learning, or a Senior Certificate (SC) with matriculation exemption or qualify for the exemption from the Matriculation Board with at least a D symbol on HG or a C symbol on SG in the language of teaching and learning.

• Applicants who do not comply with the above requirements should consider applying for a lower-level qualification for which they meet the statutory and additional requirements.
• Applicants who would like to apply for admission through recognition of prior learning (RPL) must be at least 23 years old, have completed at least Grade 10, and have at least five years' relevant work experience in the study field in which they would like to apply for admission to a qualification.

Student Fees and Funding

The application fee is R150 for online applications.

• Use the 8-digit student number received from the university and the application fee reference number.
• Send the proof of payment to the relevant department.
• Visit the university's website for banking details and payment information.

Registration

The university will send the necessary information about registration dates and the registration process to all successful applicants who have confirmed their acceptance of the university's offer.

Curriculum

The curriculum information is available on the university's website.

• Registration and curriculum information can be found on the website.
• Quick links to various resources, including about the university, alumni, vacancies, tenders, and contact information, are available.

Research Areas

The university has various research areas, including:

• Problem-solving research with relevance and impact
• People in research
• Research and innovation initiatives
• Directorate of Innovation, Technology Transfer and Commercialisation
• Research support
• Research ethics
• Reports
• Achievements
• News and events

Colleges

The university has several colleges, including:

• College of Accounting Sciences
• College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
• College of Economic and Management Sciences
• College of Education
• College of Human Sciences
• College of Law
• College of Science, Engineering and Technology
• College of Graduate Studies

Graduate School of Business Leadership

The Graduate School of Business Leadership offers various programs, including master's and doctoral degrees.

Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs

The Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs offers various programs, including master's and doctoral degrees.

Internationalisation and Partnerships

The university has internationalisation and partnership initiatives, including:

• About internationalisation and partnerships
• Unisa's internationalisation approach and strategy
• Unisa's Institutional Agreements
• News
• Contact information

Legislation

The university is governed by various legislation, including:

• ECT Act
• E-mail disclaimer
• E-mail legal notice
• Institutional Statute of Unisa
• Promotion of Access to Information Act
• Protection of Personal Information at Unisa
• Terms and Conditions
• Ombudsman
• Why we use cookies

Library

The university has a library that provides various resources and services to students and staff.

News and Media

The university has a news and media section that provides updates on various events and activities.

Donate

The university accepts donations from various sources to support its activities and programs.

Contact Us

The university can be contacted through various means, including email, phone, and physical address.