{"id":5394,"date":"2020-08-30T17:15:33","date_gmt":"2020-08-30T17:15:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/collegeguide.co.za\/?p=5394"},"modified":"2020-08-30T17:15:33","modified_gmt":"2020-08-30T17:15:33","slug":"can-i-apply-at-unisa-with-higher-certificate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forms24.co.za\/data\/can-i-apply-at-unisa-with-higher-certificate\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I Apply at Unisa with Higher Certificate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get practical: How to select your qualification<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You have now identified the qualifications linked to your career interests and future planning.&nbsp;<strong>The next step is to choose the qualification(s) for which you want to apply.&nbsp;<\/strong>This will enable Unisa to evaluate your application and advise you of the outcome.<\/p><div class=\"forms-atf\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"forms-1051340904\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- Responsive ads atf -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"8381596201\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Unisa&#8217;s undergraduate qualifications are offered at&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unisa.ac.za\/sites\/corporate\/default\/Apply-for-admission\/Student-fees-and-funding-your-studies\/Qualifications:-credits,-modules-and-NQF-levels\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">different NQF levels<\/a>. You can apply for admission to two qualifications, so you may want to apply for a lower-level qualification in addition to your qualification of choice. If you want to apply for admission to a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree, for example, you may also want to apply for a higher certificate in the College of Economic and Management Sciences to ensure that you meet all the relevant admission requirements. As you progress with your application, you will get a better understanding of the qualification(s) for which you qualify for admission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have completed a&nbsp;<strong>higher certificate and want to apply for admission to a diploma or degree<\/strong>, please&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unisa.ac.za\/static\/corporate_web\/Content\/Apply%20for%20admission\/Undergraduate\/Documents\/Unisa-higher-certificates-related-qualifications-per-college-updated-2026.pdf\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">click here<\/a>&nbsp;for the list of related qualifications. Please note that completion of a lower-level qualification, such as a higher certificate, is not a guarantee that you will be admitted to the higher-level qualification (eg diploma or bachelor degree), as spaces are limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please also note that Unisa is awaiting&nbsp;<strong>NQF qualification registration<\/strong>&nbsp;for some accredited programmes.&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unisa.ac.za\/static\/corporate_web\/Content\/Apply%20for%20admission\/Undergraduate\/Documents\/2026-Accredited-Programmes-awaiting-NQF-qualification-registration-6July2026.pdf\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here<\/a>&nbsp;for more information.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;ALL &nbsp; Accounting Sciences&nbsp; &nbsp; Agriculture and Environmental Sciences&nbsp; &nbsp; Economic and Management Sciences&nbsp; &nbsp; Education&nbsp; &nbsp; Human Sciences&nbsp; &nbsp; Law&nbsp; &nbsp; Science, Engineering and Technology&nbsp; All colleges&nbsp; &nbsp; Select a qualification level&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Higher Certificates&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Advanced Certificates&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Diplomas&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Advanced Diploma&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Bachelor Degrees&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; All qualification levels&nbsp;<\/p><div class=\"forms-content\" id=\"forms-2247460942\"><div style=\"width: 300px; padding: 20px; margin: 0 auto; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 8px; background-color: #f9f9f9; text-align: center; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">\r\n    <p style=\"font-size: 16px; margin: 0 0 10px;\">Need Information or Confused about Something ? <\/p>\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/onlineapplications.co.za\/ask\/\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 10px 20px; background-color: #007BFF; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 4px; transition: background-color 0.3s;\">Ask a 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(98201)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unisa.ac.za\/sites\/corporate\/default\/Apply-for-admission\/Undergraduate-qualifications\/Qualifications\/All-qualifications\/Higher-Certificate-in-Animal-Welfare-(90098)\">Higher Certificate in Animal Welfare (90098)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unisa.ac.za\/sites\/corporate\/default\/Apply-for-admission\/Undergraduate-qualifications\/Qualifications\/All-qualifications\/Higher-Certificate-in-Archives-and-Records-Management-(98577)\">Higher Certificate in Archives and Records Management (98577)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unisa.ac.za\/sites\/corporate\/default\/Apply-for-admission\/Undergraduate-qualifications\/Qualifications\/All-qualifications\/Higher-Certificate-in-Banking-(98225)\">Higher Certificate in Banking (98225)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unisa.ac.za\/sites\/corporate\/default\/Apply-for-admission\/Undergraduate-qualifications\/Qualifications\/All-qualifications\/Higher-Certificate-in-Criminal-Justice-(90006)\">Higher Certificate in Criminal Justice (90006)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unisa.ac.za\/sites\/corporate\/default\/Apply-for-admission\/Undergraduate-qualifications\/Qualifications\/All-qualifications\/Higher-Certificate-in-Economic-and-Management-Sciences-(98237)\">Higher Certificate in Economic and Management Sciences (98237)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unisa.ac.za\/sites\/corporate\/default\/Apply-for-admission\/Undergraduate-qualifications\/Qualifications\/All-qualifications\/Higher-Certificate-in-Education-(90093)\">Higher Certificate in Education (90093)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unisa.ac.za\/sites\/corporate\/default\/Apply-for-admission\/Undergraduate-qualifications\/Qualifications\/All-qualifications\/Higher-Certificate-in-Law-(98751)\">Higher Certificate in Law (98751)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unisa.ac.za\/sites\/corporate\/default\/Apply-for-admission\/Undergraduate-qualifications\/Qualifications\/All-qualifications\/Higher-Certificate-in-Life-and-Environmental-Sciences-(98366)\">Higher Certificate in Life and Environmental Sciences (98366)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unisa.ac.za\/sites\/corporate\/default\/Apply-for-admission\/Undergraduate-qualifications\/Qualifications\/All-qualifications\/Higher-Certificate-in-Marketing-(98229)\">Higher Certificate in Marketing (98229)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unisa.ac.za\/sites\/corporate\/default\/Apply-for-admission\/Undergraduate-qualifications\/Qualifications\/All-qualifications\/Higher-Certificate-in-Mathematics-and-Statistics-(90129)\">Higher Certificate in Mathematics and Statistics (90129)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unisa.ac.za\/sites\/corporate\/default\/Apply-for-admission\/Undergraduate-qualifications\/Qualifications\/All-qualifications\/Higher-Certificate-in-Physical-Sciences-(90101)\">Higher Certificate in Physical Sciences (90101)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unisa.ac.za\/sites\/corporate\/default\/Apply-for-admission\/Undergraduate-qualifications\/Qualifications\/All-qualifications\/Higher-Certificate-in-Retailing-(90014)\">Higher Certificate in Retailing (90014)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unisa.ac.za\/sites\/corporate\/default\/Apply-for-admission\/Undergraduate-qualifications\/Qualifications\/All-qualifications\/Higher-Certificate-in-Social-Auxiliary-Work-(90011)\">Higher Certificate in Social Auxiliary Work (90011)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unisa.ac.za\/sites\/corporate\/default\/Apply-for-admission\/Undergraduate-qualifications\/Qualifications\/All-qualifications\/Higher-Certificate-in-Supervisory-Management-(90015)\">Higher 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Certificates are available for a fee.<\/p>\n  <\/li>\n\n  <li>\n    <strong>Free Online Education Degrees : Khan Academy:<\/strong>\n    <p>Khan Academy provides free educational content in various subjects, especially mathematics and science, using instructional videos and practice exercises.<\/p>\n  <\/li>\n\n  <li>\n    <strong>Free Online Education Degrees : Udacity:<\/strong>\n    <p>Udacity focuses on tech-related courses and nanodegree programs, offering free content as well as more in-depth paid programs.<\/p>\n  <\/li>\n\n  <li>\n    <strong>Free Online Education Degrees : MIT OpenCourseWare (OCW):<\/strong>\n    <p>MIT OCW provides a vast array of MIT's course content for free, covering a wide range of disciplines.<\/p>\n  <\/li>\n\n  <li>\n    <strong>Free Online Education Degrees : Harvard Extension School:<\/strong>\n    <p>Harvard Extension School offers a selection of free online courses. 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Certificates are available for a fee.<\/p>\n  <\/li>\n\n  <li>\n    <strong>Best Free Online Courses: Alison:<\/strong>\n    <p>Alison offers a wide range of free online courses, including diploma and certificate programs, covering various subjects.<\/p>\n  <\/li>\n\n  <li>\n    <strong>Best Free Online Courses: Open Yale Courses:<\/strong>\n    <p>Yale University provides free access to a selection of introductory courses through Open Yale Courses.<\/p>\n  <\/li>\n\n  <li>\n    <strong>Best Free Online Courses : UC Berkeley Online:<\/strong>\n    <p>UC Berkeley offers free online courses on a variety of subjects, ranging from computer science to humanities.<\/p>\n  <\/li>\n\n  <li>\n    <strong>Best Free Online Courses  : Google Digital Garage:<\/strong>\n    <p>Google Digital Garage provides free courses on digital skills, including online marketing, data analysis, and more.<\/p>\n  <\/li>\n\n  <li>\n    <strong>Best Free Online Courses : Codecademy:<\/strong>\n    <p>Codecademy offers free coding courses, interactive exercises, and coding projects to help individuals learn programming languages.<\/p>\n  <\/li>\n\n  <li>\n    <strong>Best Free Online Courses : LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com):<\/strong>\n    <p>LinkedIn Learning provides a variety of video courses on professional development, technology, and creative skills. 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