Courses required to become a Tax Practitioner in South Africa

Poster listing courses to become a Tax Practitioner in South Africa, offered at Akademia, Boston City Campus and Durban University of Technology, with a link to studies.mycourses.co.za

This site currently lists 20 courses across 15 South African institutions (10 public universities and 5 private institutions) that lead to becoming a Tax Practitioner: 15 Bachelor's Degrees, 2 Postgraduate Diplomas, 2 Diplomas and 1 Advanced Diploma. 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 Business & Management course category.

Where to study to become a Tax Practitioner in South Africa

The 10 public universities and 5 private institutions listed below each offer at least one course that leads toward a career as a Tax Practitioner. 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 Tax Practitioners (10)

14 courses across 10 universities lead toward a career as a Tax Practitioner, including the Diploma in Taxation and Diploma in Taxation (4 Year Foundation Programme). Compare each one's admission requirements and APS score in the course list below before applying.

Private Colleges that Offer Courses for Tax Practitioners (5)

6 courses across 5 private colleges lead toward a career as a Tax Practitioner, including the BCom (Accounting) and Postgraduate Diploma in Taxation. Compare each one's admission requirements and APS score in the course list below before applying.

Available courses to study towards becoming a Tax Practitioner

20 courses

Universities (14)

Durban University of Technology logo

Diploma in Taxation

DUT · Diploma · 3 years
See requirements
Durban University of Technology logoSee requirements
Nelson Mandela University logoSee requirements
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 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…
Sol Plaatje University logo

Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting

SPU · Bachelor's Degree · 3 Years
Minimum 30 points
University of Pretoria logo

Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting Sciences

UP · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years
APS 34+
University of South Africa logo

Postgraduate Diploma in Taxation

UNISA · Postgraduate Diploma · 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time, studied via distance learning
Unisa Admission Score (AS) …

Private Colleges (6)

Akademia logo

BCom (Accounting)

Akademia · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years minimum (maximum 7 years); full-time on campus or after-hours distance
APS 32+
Akademia logo

Postgraduate Diploma in Taxation

Akademia · Postgraduate Diploma · 1 year minimum (maximum 3 years); after-hours distance model
See requirements
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
Milpark Education logo

Bachelor of Commerce Majoring in Taxation

Milpark · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years full load (about 40 hours a week); 6 years half load; maximum 9 years; online
See requirements
Regent Business School logoSee requirements