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)

Cape Peninsula University of Technology logoAPS 38+
Cape Peninsula University of Technology logoAPS 24+
Nelson Mandela University logo

Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting Sciences)

NMU · Bachelor's Degree · 4 years
See requirements
North-West University logo

Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting

NWU · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years
APS 24+
North-West University logo

Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Accountancy

NWU · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years
APS 28+
Rhodes University logo

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)

RU · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years
34-39 points (Dean's discre…
Rhodes University logo

BCom Extended Studies

RU · Bachelor's Degree · 4 years
34-37 points
Sol Plaatje University logo

Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting

SPU · Bachelor's Degree · 3 Years
Minimum 30 points

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