Higher Certificate in Accounting Course Requirements at Akademia
Akademia · Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
The Higher Certificate in Accounting is a higher Certificate offered by Akademia for 2027 learners, taking 1 year minimum (maximum 3 years); distance with contact support to complete. This page covers the Grade 12 subjects and admission score you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.
Grade 12 Required Subjects to study Higher Certificate in Accounting at Akademia
- NSC with a higher certificate, diploma or bachelor's pass and at least 50% for the language of instruction (Afrikaans)
- Or an NC(V) Level 4 with at least 50% for the language of instruction
About this course
The Higher Certificate in Accounting is a one-year introduction to bookkeeping and accounting. It is an NQF level 5 qualification of 130 credits (SAQA ID 86487) and is offered through Akademia's distance model with contact support.
It is ideal for learners who want to work in accounting but did not qualify for a BCom, and for people already doing bookkeeping who want a formal qualification. It is a recognised route into the BCom (Accounting) and the LLB.
The programme has eight modules:
- Financial Accounting
- Cost Accounting
- Economics
- Business Information Systems
- Taxation
- Auditing
- Corporate Governance, Commercial Law and Ethics
- Business Calculations
Graduates can handle bookkeeping and clerical accounting work. The qualification also meets the FSCA's qualification requirements for Category I financial services providers.
Students who pass with an average of at least 65% can apply for the BCom (Accounting), and those with a 60% average and at least 70% for Business Calculations can apply for the LLB.
Possible careers
Course intelligence for Higher Certificate in Accounting
Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.
Job market outlook
Good sign: Accounts Clerk appears on South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand, a Department of Higher Education and Training analysis of employer hiring activity. Employers have been reporting real recruitment pressure for this role, which generally works in your favour once you’ve completed Higher Certificate in Accounting.
NSFAS funding
NSFAS does not usually fund students at private institutions like Akademia. Ask Akademia directly about its own bursaries or payment plans, and check whether a sector SETA offers funding for this field.
Admission chances
Akademia’s intake and this course’s requirements with its published admission requirements generally leave more room than the most sought-after courses, so you likely have a reasonable window to apply without rushing, though applying early is always the safer bet.
These insights are estimates generated from South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand (DHET, November 2023 draft), NSFAS’s published funding rules, and this university’s general applicant demand. They’re planning guidance, not a guarantee. Always confirm funding and admission specifics directly with Akademia and NSFAS.
How to apply for 2027 studies
Apply online at akademia.ac.za/doen-aansoek, or book a consultation with an advisor first. Upload a certified ID copy, your Grade 12 results (or final NSC) and, for postgraduate study, your academic record and degree certificate. Applications for 2027 close on 29 January 2027. Classes and assessments are in Afrikaans, so make sure you are comfortable studying in the language.
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- Duration
- 1 year minimum (maximum 3 years); distance with contact support
- NQF Level
- 5
- Fees
- 2027 tuition: R49 140 for the year; see the 2027 payment options PDF
- Application deadline
- 29 January 2027
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Source: Official website: https://akademia.ac.za/hoer-sertifikaat-rekeningkunde/, last verified 2026-09-22. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with Akademia before applying.