Courses required to become an Accountant in South Africa

This site currently lists 29 courses across 17 South African institutions (12 public universities and 5 private institutions) that lead to becoming an Accountant: 23 Bachelor's Degrees, 5 Diplomas and 1 Higher Certificate. Entry requirements, subject choices and admission scores differ by institution and by qualification type, so it is worth comparing more than one route below before deciding where to apply. This career falls under our Accounting & Finance course category.

Where to study to become an Accountant in South Africa

The 12 public universities and 5 private institutions listed below each offer at least one course that leads toward a career as an Accountant. Admission requirements differ by institution, so check the Grade 12 subjects and admission score on each course page before applying.

Universities that Offer Courses for Accountants (12)

22 courses across 12 universities lead toward a career as an Accountant, including the Diploma in Accountancy and Diploma in Accountancy (Extended). Compare each one's admission requirements and APS score in the course list below before applying.

Private Colleges that Offer Courses for Accountants (5)

7 courses across 5 private colleges lead toward a career as an Accountant, including the Bachelor of Accounting and Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting. Compare each one's admission requirements and APS score in the course list below before applying.

Available courses to study towards becoming an Accountant

29 courses

Universities (22)

University of Fort Hare logoAPS 26+
University of Limpopo logo

BAcc - Bachelor of Accountancy

UL · Bachelor's Degree · 4 years
APS 30+
University of Limpopo logoAPS 28+
University of the Free State logo

BCom (Accounting)

UFS · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years
AP 28
University of Venda logoNSC 35
University of Venda logo

Extended Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)

Univen · Bachelor's Degree · 4 years
APS 28+
University of Zululand logo

Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)

UNIZULU · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years
28 points
Walter Sisulu University logo

Bachelor of Accounting

WSU · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years
APS 25+

Private Colleges (7)

Boston City Campus logo

Bachelor of Accounting

Boston City Campus · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years
See requirements
Eduvos logo

Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting

Eduvos · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years
See requirements
MANCOSA logo

Higher Certificate in Accounting

MANCOSA · Higher Certificate · 1 year
See requirements
Regent Business School logoSee requirements
Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology logoSee requirements