Extended Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resources Management) Course Requirements at Univen
University of Venda · Faculty of Management, Commerce and Law
The Extended Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resources Management) is a bachelor's Degree offered by Univen for 2027 learners, taking 4 years 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 Extended Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resources Management) at Univen
Applicants must have met the requirements for a bachelor's degree in Grade 12, or hold a Matric certificate with university exemption, with an admission points score of 28 to 31 (excluding Life Orientation), and have narrowly missed the direct-entry requirement for the corresponding mainstream Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Administration programme.
About this course
This is an extended four-year version of the standard programme, adding an extra foundation year of academic and language support for students who narrowly miss the direct-entry requirements. It covers the same qualification content at a more gradual pace.
Possible careers
How to apply for 2027 studies
Apply directly through Univen's own online application system at www.univen.ac.za. Applications for the 2027 intake open on 1 May 2026 and close on 30 September 2026; the application itself is free but requires a South African ID or passport number, a cellphone number and an email address.
Course intelligence for Extended Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resources Management)
Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.
Job market outlook
Extended Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resources Management) doesn’t currently appear on the national scarce-skills list as a Human Resources Officer. 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.
NSFAS funding
As a Bachelor's Degree at Univen, a public institution, this course generally falls within NSFAS’s undergraduate funding scope. Funding is means-tested and not automatic, so confirm your own eligibility at nsfas.org.za before relying on it.
Admission chances
This course sits in the middle for competitiveness. At an admission score of APS 28+, you have a reasonable chance if you apply in good time, though it’s not a sure thing. Don’t leave your application to the last week.
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 Univen and NSFAS.
- Applications for 2027 studies
- Open: 1 May 2026
- Close: 30 September 2026
Exact closing day not yet published by Univen for 2026 - month shown is accurate.
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- Duration
- 4 years
- NQF Level
- 7
- APS / Points
- APS 28-31
- Campus
- Thohoyandou Campus, Thohoyandou
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Source: university-of-venda.json, last verified 2026-08-22. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with University of Venda before applying.