A Guide to UNISA Courses and Requirements 2023-2024

UNISA courses: UNISA offers a variety of courses and programs to keep students engaged and challenged. However, choosing the right courses while meeting all of your degree requirements can be challenging. This blog post will introduce you to the different types of courses offered by UNISA, as well as their prerequisites and recommended sequencing to meet your academic goals. To help you get started on your degree requirements during the upcoming 2023-2024 registration period, we’ve prepared this blog post with information about each course type and program at UNISA.

Important Notes

– This blog post covers a broad overview of the degree programmes and course types offered by UNISA. For program-specific requirements, please see the official degree programme guidebooks.

– Information in this blog post is correct as of September 1, 2023. Requirements may change and we recommend that you visit the official degree programmes website to confirm the latest details.

– This is a general guide to the degree programmes at UNISA. It is not a substitute for studying directly with UNISA or following the advice of an academic advisor.

Courses at UNISA

There are a variety of different types of course offerings at UNISA, including lectures, seminars, tutorials, laboratories, workshops, and field trips. Some courses are delivered as Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), which allow students to engage with content from the comfort of their own home and schedule.

What Type Of Course?

Lecture – A lecture is a course taught by a single instructor in front of an audience. Lectures can be scheduled for daytime or evening hours and are typically held in a centrally-located classroom on campus.

Seminar – A seminar is a group meeting between students and an instructor on a specific topic of interest. Seminars are scheduled for one hour and can be held in a centrally-located classroom or the instructor’s office.

Tutorial – A tutorial is a one-to-one meeting between a student and an instructor covering a specific topic of interest. Tutorials are scheduled for one hour and can be held in a centrally-located classroom or the instructor’s office.

Laboratory – A laboratory is a course taught by an instructor through hands-on experiments or projects. Laboratories can be scheduled for daytime or evening hours and are typically held in a centrally-located laboratory on campus.

Workshop – A workshop is a course taught by an instructor through hands-on projects or group exercises. Workshops can be scheduled for daytime or evening hours and are typically held in a centrally-located workshop on campus.

Field Trip – A field trip is a brief excursion away from campus for educational purposes. Field trips are typically scheduled for daytime hours and are held on and off campus.

UNISA Undergraduate courses

Undergraduate courses offered by UNISA are a wide range of different subjects aimed at developing the knowledge and skills of undergraduate students. These include a variety of different disciplines such as computer science, applied mathematics, business and marketing, and law.

There are many different ways to study undergraduate courses. The ways in which these can be studied include full-time, part-time, distance education and modular systems. The types of study that can be undertaken also include conventional classroom-based learning and online learning.

UNISA Honours degrees & postgraduate diplomas

UNISA Honours degrees and postgraduate diplomas are awarded by the University of South Africa (UNISA). They are designed for students who have completed their bachelor’s degree, but want to take on more challenging subjects.
There are several different types of UNISA honours degrees available, including:

UNISA Master’s & doctoral degrees

Master’s and doctoral degrees (or postgraduate qualifications) are the highest academic level of academic achievement in South Africa. Master’s degrees typically take three years to complete full-time, while doctorates may take up to five years or more. Doctorates can lead to higher-paying jobs in fields such as medicine, law and business, and provide a stepping stone towards a career in academia or research.

To earn a master’s degree, students typically complete two-year courses that cover a wide range of subjects. They can also undertake a research project during their studies, which may be supervised by an academic mentor. To earn a doctorate, students typically undertake three-year courses that focus on one particular field of study. They must also produce a thesis or dissertation, which is a research paper that may be submitted for publication.

UNISA Short Learning Programmes

UNISA Short Learning Programmes are highly sought-after and suitable for students who aspire to enter the world of work in a short period of time. These programmes provide an excellent opportunity for students to acquire skills which are essential for obtaining a good job in the current labour market.

The UNISA Short Learning Programme can be tailored to suit the needs of individual learners and is designed to equip participants with the basic knowledge, practical skills and critical thinking skills necessary to get ahead in the job market.

These programmes help you acquire the knowledge, skills and attitude needed to be successful in your future career in a number of different fields, including IT, Accounting and Finance, Marketing, Sales and Business Management. They also help you develop communication skills so that you can communicate effectively with others both inside and outside the workplace.

By completing UNISA Short Learning Programme you will be able to improve your employability, develop transferable skills which can be applied across a wide range of careers.

Download UNISA courses and requirements pdf 

Aspirants can download the complete list of UNISA courses and requirements pdf through the links below, for future reference.

• Download UNISA courses and requirements pdf