ANSWER Only if the qualification you register for at Unisa is for non-degree purposes and if you have written permission from the other university allowing concurrent registration. You must submit this written permission at the time of application and registration. Remember too, if you do not have a Unisa student number you first need to apply. Please visit www.unisa.ac.za/apply for the …
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ANSWER Submit your request via myUnisa and it will be e-mailed to your myLife e-mail account. The PDF document is password protected, therefore, you will only be able to access with your identity number/passport number (the ID number or the password number on record at Unisa). You can also click below to get myUnisa APS. SEE – How Do I Get …
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ANSWER In 2008, the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Act No 67 replaced the South African Qualifications Authority Act No 58 of 1995. In line with the NQF Act, there are now 10 levels on the NQF, which means that all qualifications changed from the 8-level framework to the 10-level framework, for example, A 3-year bachelor degree was previously placed on …
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ANSWER Specific modules in certain qualifications offered at Unisa include workplace-based learning that must be completed. Please check if the qualification you have chosen has any work-integrated learning (WIL) modules. This experience is called work-integrated learning or experiential learning and must be completed under the supervision of a suitably qualified and experienced person (mentor). This experience is mandatory for passing …
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ANSWER When applying to Unisa, Unisa will consider your previous learning. This includes both formal education at a tertiary institution (eg formal certificate, diploma and degree qualifications) and informal learning (eg knowledge or skills acquired during practical work experience, including community work in a relevant field). Visit www.unisa.ac.za/rpl for more information.
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ANSWER If you did and you’re registering for a bachelor degree, you must apply for a certificate of conditional matric exemption through the Access and Exemption Office at Unisa (ame@unisa.ac.za).
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ANSWER You will need to confirm whether or not Unisa still offers your qualification. Visit www.unisa.ac.za/register to check this information. If you need to apply for a new qualification, please take note of Unisa’s application process and academic progression rules. If you are academically excluded, you must comply with the requirements for re-admission (ie completion of a one-year certificate programme of 48 …
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ANSWER Go to myUnisa and claim your Unisa login (if you have never before logged in to myUnisa). Login to your myLife e-mail account as soon as possible and check this account regularly. Access myUnisa for important study-related information.  ➡ Click to see more info here. Therefore, If you see that your registration will not be processed by the closing …
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ANSWER You need to log in to myUnisa to add or cancel a module. Please note that if you voluntarily cancel your registration of a module for any reason whatsoever, you will forfeit a part of or the entire fee paid as prescribed in the fee payment schedule. Please also take note of Unisa’s academic progression rules on the number of modules you …
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ANSWER Time Limits for Completing Qualifications 3 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 …
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