Program Overview

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Accounting Science

The Bachelor of Accounting Science (BAccSc) degree prepares students for qualification as a Chartered Accountant. The program includes four core areas of study: Management Accounting and Finance, Financial Accounting, Auditing, and Taxation.

Overview

Students will also take introductory courses in Economics, Commercial Law, Mathematics, and Statistics, and Accounting Information Systems. The curriculum is fully compliant with international accounting education requirements, as well as those of the following boards:

• South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA)
• Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors Board
• International Federation of Accountants (IFAC)

Once students have completed their BAccSc, they will need to complete a Higher Diploma in Accounting (HDipAcc), which is a one-year, full-time postgraduate program. If students successfully complete the HDipAcc, they will be eligible to write the SAICA qualifying exams (otherwise known as Board Exams). The exams are written in two parts, and students will need to complete a three-year training contract in the accountancy profession (Training in Public Practice) or in commerce and industry (Training Outside Public Practice). After writing their first exam, students will need to choose a specialist course in either Financial Management or Auditing. They will then write the second qualifying exam. Once students have successfully completed both exams, they will be eligible to register as a chartered accountant with SAICA.

Career Opportunities

• Chartered Accountant
• Fund Manager
• Internal Auditor
• Tax Specialist

Curriculum

Please note that this degree structure is changing and is currently under development.

First-year

• Accounting Information Systems
• Financial Accounting
• Economics IA (Microeconomics)
• Economics IB (Macroeconomics)
• Commercial Law I
• Computational Mathematics I
• Business Statistics I

Second-year

• Financial Accounting II
• Management Accounting and Finance II
• Taxation II
• Auditing II
• Business Enterprise Law
• Mercantile Law
• Information Systems Data Analytics II

Third-year

• Financial Accounting III
• Management Accounting and Finance III
• Taxation III
• Auditing III

Entry Requirements

• APS: 44+
• English Home Language OR First Additional Language: Level 5
• Mathematics: Level 6

Wait-listing

Applicants with an APS of 39-43, as well as English 6 and Mathematics 6, will be wait-listed subject to place availability.

University Application Process

• The Student Enrolment Centre at the university handles all student applications.
• Check the admission requirements for the degree.
• Check if any additional selection requirements apply.
• Submit the application, required documentation, and application fee before the closing date.
• Once the application has been submitted, an Admissions Consultant will be assigned to the application.
• Applicants can monitor the progress of their application/s via the Self Service Portal.
• Part-time students are not eligible for NSFAS funding, University Entrance Scholarships, or campus residence placement.
• If an applicant is an international applicant and/or holds a foreign qualification, they must comply with specific requirements.

Compliance with the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place at the university. The university has a specific number of places for first-year undergraduates, approved by the Department of Higher Education and Training. Final selection is made subject to the availability of places, academic results, and other entry requirements where applicable.

University Fees and Funding

The Fees website provides information about the payment of fees and closing dates for fees payments. Once the application has been submitted, students will be able to access the fees estimator on the student self-service portal.

The Financial Aid and Scholarships Office provides information on student funding and scholarships. University-funded Scholarships include Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships, University Entrance Scholarships, Equality Scholarships, Sports Scholarships, and National Olympiad winner awards.

Programme Details

• Programme Code: CBA08
• Faculty: Commerce, Law and Management
• School: Accountancy
• Qualification: BAccSc
• Duration: 3-year degree
• Study Mode: Full-time

Closing Date

• Application Closing Date: 30 September 2025
• Residence Applications: 30 September 2025