Looking for How long a course takes at Unisa, then this article is here to assist you. Find the duration it takes to complete a course in the university of South Africa.
- 4 years to complete a 120-credit qualification (eg higher certificate or advanced certificate, or honours and postgraduate diploma)
- 6 years to complete a 240-credit qualification (2-year advanced certificate or diploma)
- 8 years to complete a 360-credit qualification (3-year degree or diploma)
- 10 years to complete a 480-credit qualification (4-year degree)
Please also take note of Unisa’s academic progression rules.
I need proof of my Unisa registration.
As soon as your Unisa registration has been finalised, a letter confirming your registration for the semester or academic year will be sent to your myLife e-mail account. You may also request this via myUnisa and a copy will be sent to your myLife e-mail account.
Post-registration
Do I need to attend classes?
Unisa is a Comprehensive, Open and Distance e-Learning university, which means that you study online. We do not offer classes, but we do offer some tutorial classes for certain modules.
I registered and paid, but have not received any correspondence from Unisa.
- If you have not yet paid your minimum initial amount, visit the Unisa payment methods and banking details information page.
- If you have already made a payment, please check that you have paid the correct amount according to Unisa’s fee structure and that you paid the amount into Unisa’s correct bank account and used the correct reference. Follow this link for a quotation: www.unisa.ac.za/feequote
- Please allow 48 hours after you have made payment for your payment to reflect on Unisa’s side.
- Check that you do not have any library books outstanding from a previous registration period. You can do this on myUnisa: https://my.unisa.ac.za
- Ensure that your registration meets all the pre-requisites and co-requisites. Visit the Unisa registration website for more information: www.unisa.ac.za/register
How much will I forfeit if I cancel my modules?
A student who voluntarily cancels his or her registration of a module will forfeit either a part of or the entire study fees paid as indicated. Please take note of Unisa’s cancellation dates.