UNISA Limited Honours Degrees and Postgraduate Diplomas for the 2025 Academic Year

UNISA Limited Honours Degrees and Postgraduate Diplomas for the 2025 Academic Year. The University of South Africa (UNISA) has officially opened the application window for limited honours degrees and postgraduate diplomas for the 2025 academic year.

Prospective students can apply online from 14 April to 9 May 2025. This period is critical for students planning to begin or continue their postgraduate journey with one of Africa’s largest open distance learning institutions.

If you’re wondering whether to apply, here’s a simple breakdown. You need to apply if you fall into any of the following categories:

• You are a first-time UNISA applicant
• You are currently a UNISA student but wish to change your qualification or specialisation
• You are completing your final year of undergraduate studies and want to pursue postgraduate studies
• You have previously applied and received an offer but did not register

Admission to your chosen qualification is not guaranteed. It is based on your academic performance, space availability, and whether you meet the specific admission criteria. Only complete applications—where the application fee is paid (if applicable) and all supporting documents are uploaded—will be considered.

If you obtained your qualifications outside of South Africa, you must have them evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). However, you may still apply without a SAQA certificate. If accepted, you will be allowed to register for the 2025 academic year but must submit your SAQA certificate of evaluation by 15 December 2025. Visit SAQA for more details on how to apply for your certificate.

UNISA is proud to introduce the African Academic Support Programme for honours, postgraduate diploma, master’s, and doctoral students. Managed by the School of Transdisciplinary Research and Graduate Studies under the College of Graduate Studies, this initiative aims to enhance academic success and provide additional mentorship for postgraduate learners.

All registered UNISA students receive a free myLife e-mail address, which is used for all official correspondence. If you’re applying for the first time and don’t yet have one, UNISA will communicate using the email address and cellphone number you provide during the application. If you’re a returning student, be sure to regularly check your myLife account for updates.

For accounting professionals, UNISA offers two key postgraduate programmes:

• CTA1: Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting Sciences (Qualification Code: 98231)
• CTA2: Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Accounting Sciences (Qualification Code: 98255)

If you aim to sit for the SAICA examinations, you must hold both the Bachelor of Accounting Sciences in Financial Accounting and the CTA2 diploma. UNISA provides dedicated support for students pursuing these qualifications.

Your application will be assessed based on:

• Meeting the minimum academic admission criteria
• The final marks for your major third-year undergraduate modules
• Availability of space in your chosen qualification

1. Apply online for a maximum of two qualifications, ranked by preference.
2. Ensure your supporting documents are uploaded before submission.
3. If you wish to add a second choice after submitting, email [email protected] with your student number.
4. Complete the First-Year Experience MOOC (FYE) this is mandatory for new applicants.
5. Once you receive an offer, you must accept or decline it by the deadline. You can only accept one offer.

If you accept an offer and do not register for the 2025 academic year, you will have to reapply during the next cycle.

After submitting your application, you can track the status online via UNISA’s portal. If there are outstanding documents, you’ll be notified. Be sure to upload everything before the closing date. If you encounter issues like “awaiting results,” even though you’ve submitted them, email [email protected] with your student number and issue details.

UNISA colleges have their own postgraduate application email:

• College of Accounting Sciences: [email protected]
• College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences: [email protected]
• College of Education: [email protected]
• College of Economic and Management Sciences: [email protected]
• College of Human Sciences: [email protected]
• College of Law: [email protected]
• College of Science, Engineering and Technology: [email protected]
• Graduate School of Business Leadership: [email protected]

Avoid sending multiple emails or spamming all departments at once—it only delays response.

UNISA continues to promote fair and equitable access to higher education across South Africa. With an emphasis on academic excellence, support programmes, and transparent admission practices, this institution stands firm in helping students achieve their academic goals.