The Bachelor of Accountancy, also known as Bachelor of Accounting, is the principal academic degree in accountancy in several countries, and is often the only (undergraduate) degree recognized for subsequent practice as a professional accountant; see First professional degree.
Admission Requirements
New Applicants
The University considers various post-matric certificates for admission purposes.
1. The following certificates are accepted:
The “Old Senior” certificate
The National Senior Certificate “NSC”
National Certificate Vocational “NCV”
N6 certificate
Current grade 12 learners must upload Grade 11 final results and first quarter or mid-year results if available.
Post-matric candidates must upload a matric or equivalent certificate, academic record, copy of ID, or passport.
- Some departments may consider mature age exemption for admission into some programmes. For more information, you may enquire from the Admissions Office at supportappl@wsu.ac.za.
Transfer Students
Students who are from another tertiary institution may apply and submit the following documents:
Matric Certificate
Post-Matric Certificate
Identity Document
Official Academic Report
Conduct Certificate
International Applicants
You will need to first apply to Universities South Africa (Usaf) for evaluation of school results or another degree/diploma certificate.
When you receive the results from Usaf, you may commence with the application process and upload the results and a copy of your passport. For further information please visit CCIP offices at: international@wsu.ac.za.
For all Bachelor’s Degree programs, only applicants whose National Senior Certificate (NSC) results indicate that the learner has met the requirements for admission into Bachelor’s Degree, that is, Bachelors’ endorsement, may be admitted.
In the case of the old Senior Certificate, only applicants with a Matriculation Exemption endorsement will be considered for admission.
What can I do with an accounting degree in South Africa?
Accountant (general)
Accounting officer.
Audit and assurance manager.
Chartered accountant (further training required)
Chief financial officer.
External auditor (further training required)
Financial accountant.
Lecturer (university)