Advanced Diploma in Accounting Sciences Internal Auditing at UNISA

The primary purpose of the Advanced Diploma in Accountancy: Internal Auditing programme is to provide graduates with a focused, systematic and specialized understanding of current theory and practice in Accounting and related fields of study.

Qualification stream:Internal Auditing
Qualification code:98230 – AUI
NQF level:7
Total credits:120
SAQA ID:90559
APS/AS:50
Maximum time to complete this qualification: 3 years

Admission requirements

Your admission to Unisa is dependent on you meeting the specific admission requirements for your chosen qualification.

An appropriate Diploma in Accounting Sciences or its equivalent, with modules on NQF level 6 in the fields of Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Internal Auditing, and Taxation,
or
an appropriate Bachelor’s degree in Accounting Sciences or its equivalent, with modules on NQF level 6 in the fields of Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Auditing, and Taxation,
or
any Bachelor’s degree and a completed Advanced Certificate in Accounting Sciences or its equivalent.

Student fees and funding your studies

Application fee

Pay the application fee once you’ve received your student number:

R120 for online applications

Use the student number you receive from Unisa AND the application fee reference number (ie STUDENT NUMBER 5370810030)

Send the proof of payment to susdepid@unisa.ac.za

Visit www.unisa.ac.za/paymentinfo for banking details and payment information.

Please note that this application fee is non-refundable even if you decide not to study through Unisa, do not qualify for admission to Unisa, or cannot be offered a space due to limited spaces available.

Student fees

Click here to find out more about Unisa’s student fees, and the bursaries and loans for Unisa students.

Apply for admission

Applications for admission to Unisa’s undergraduate qualifications (higher certificates, advanced certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas & degrees) will be open from 11 August to 15 October 2022.

Please take note of the following:

All applications for admission must be submitted online. No self-help stations will be available for applications.

Admission to a qualification is not automatic. It will depend on whether you comply with the admission requirements and if space is available.

Additional support for this qualification via TVET colleges

Unisa has an agreement with various Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges to offer classes in a selected number of qualifications. These classes have proved to generally improve the throughput rate of students who enroll for them.

Take note of the following:

Make sure that your TVET college of choice offers support in your qualification. 

Apply for admission during Unisa’s application period via your TVET college or via Unisa.

Registration

Unisa will send the necessary information about registration dates and the registration process to all successful applicants who have confirmed their acceptance of Unisa’s offer. Visit www.Unisa.ac.za/register for registration information.

How much do internal auditors earn in South Africa?

The average salary for an Internal Auditor in SA is R 396 180 gross per year (R 33 020 gross per month), which is 40% higher than South Africa’s national average salary.

Salary Range: an Internal Auditor can expect an average starting salary of R 308 660. The highest salaries can exceed R 905 400.

What can I do with a diploma in Accounting science?

Cost accountant.

Cost clerk.

Cost controller.

Finance manager.

Financial analyst.

Financial controller.

Financial investment advisor.

Management accountant (further training required)