Postgraduate Diploma in Taxation Course Requirements at Akademia

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The Postgraduate Diploma in Taxation is a postgraduate Diploma offered by Akademia for 2027 postgraduate applicants, taking 1 year minimum (maximum 3 years); after-hours distance model to complete. This page covers the minimum admission requirements you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.

Minimum Admission Requirements to study Postgraduate Diploma in Taxation at Akademia

A BCom (Accounting) or BCom (Management Accounting) degree, or an equivalent NQF level 7 qualification with Taxation as a major subject.

About this course

The Postgraduate Diploma in Taxation is a specialist qualification for accounting graduates who want to become tax experts. It is an NQF level 8 qualification of 140 credits (SAQA ID 111265), offered through the after-hours distance model so that it fits around a job.

The programme has five modules:

- South African Taxation
- Principles of International Taxation
- Advanced Taxation
- Calculation of Income Tax
- Research Methodology

Students learn to make sure that companies and individuals comply with the requirements of SARS and National Treasury, and to analyse new developments in tax law and practice. The research methodology module builds the skills needed for further postgraduate study.

The South African Institute of Tax (SAIT) accepts the diploma as meeting the academic requirements for its professional membership. Candidates still need the required work experience and must pass SAIT's final exams.

It suits accountants, bookkeepers and financial staff who deal with tax matters and want to specialise.

Possible careers

Tax Consultant, Tax Practitioner

Course intelligence for Postgraduate Diploma in Taxation

Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.

Not on the scarce-skills list

Job market outlook

Postgraduate Diploma in Taxation doesn’t currently appear on the national scarce-skills list as a Tax Consultant. That’s not a red flag on its own, most jobs in South Africa aren’t on that list, it just tracks where employers reported the strongest hiring pressure. Your own results, experience and network will matter more here than national demand trends.

Unlikely to be NSFAS-funded

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.

More accessible

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); after-hours distance model
NQF Level: 8
Fees: 2027 tuition: R60 760 for the year; see the 2027 payment options PDF
Application deadline: 29 January 2027

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