Master's & doctoral degrees
Master of Accounting Sciences
| Qualification code: |
98656 |
| Qualification type: |
Coursework |
| NQF level: |
9 |
| Total credits: |
180 |
| SAQA ID: |
90676 |
Rules:
The curriculum consists of four tutored modules, a research proposal module and a mini-dissertation.
Candidates are required to first register for the tutored modules and the research proposal module
and comply with the requirements for the research proposal module before registration for the
mini-dissertation. Recommendation: It is recommended that students should first complete all NQF 8
and 9 modules of the qualification before proceeding to the mini-dissertation. The
mini-dissertation
should relate to one of the modules selected from Group B.
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Who can register?
- Applicants may only register once they have received confirmation from Unisa that their application for admission has been accepted. Returning students must please check their myLife e-mails for confirmation. New Unisa students will receive confirmation via the e-mail address they provided at the time of application.
- Re-registering students (who made sufficient progress during the current academic year) and students who officially deferred their studies must register online during the approved registration period for 2025.
- Should you wish to start a new qualification, please apply for admission during the next application period or check whether the qualification for which you intend to apply is on the list of qualifications that you can apply for until the end of June 2025.
When can I register?
| Registration opens |
Registration opens |
Registration closes |
Final date for payment |
| Master's & doctoral qualifications |
8 January 2025 |
31 March 2025 |
31 March 2025 |
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MCompt, Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Business Leadership (MBL) qualifications
* All GSBL students with a 7-series student number should contact the Graduate School of Business Leadership for assistance with re-registration: www.unisa.ac.za/sbl
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8 January 2025 |
21 February 2025 |
21 February 2025 |
Click here for the master's & doctoral qualifications: exceptions.
Time limits for this degree
All master's and doctoral qualifications are structured over a defined period. Refer to sections 4.14 and 4.15 in the Procedures for master’s and doctoral degrees.
- Coursework master's degree: A maximum of three years with an option to apply for one additional year.
- Research master's degree: A maximum of three years with an option to apply for one additional year.
- Doctoral degree: A maximum of six years with an option to apply for one additional year.
Both you and your supervisor are responsible to ensure that you complete your studies within the approved duration for your qualification.
Catalytic Niche Areas (CNAs)
Unisa has identified the following 10 Catalytic Niche Areas (CNAs) to be operationalised within the colleges:
- Marine studies
- Aviation and aeronautical studies
- Automotive
- Energy
- Space study and square kilometre array
- Fourth IR and digitalisation
- Natural sciences (biotechnological studies)
- Health studies/medicine
- Feminist, womanist and bosadi theorisations
- Student support and co-curricular activities
If you are interested in any of these areas, please discuss it with your supervisor to incorporate one or more of the CNAs into your studies.
Curriculum
Please click on the modules below to see further information (eg semester/year module, NQF level)