IIE Bachelor of Accounting Course Requirements at Varsity College
Varsity College · Faculty of Commerce
The IIE Bachelor of Accounting is a bachelor's Degree offered by Varsity College for 2027 learners, taking 3 years full-time (contact); 4 years online 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 IIE Bachelor of Accounting at Varsity College
- A National Senior Certificate (or NC(V), SC or SC(a)) with a bachelor's degree pass
- At least 50% for English
- At least 50% for Mathematics, or 80% for Mathematical Literacy or Technical Mathematics
- International applicants need a USAf exemption certificate plus the English and Maths levels
- A relevant higher certificate, diploma or advanced certificate may be accepted instead of the school route
- If you did not pass Grade 12 Accounting with 50%, you must complete the Introduction to Accounting online workshop
About this course
The IIE Bachelor of Accounting (BAcc) is the first step on the route to becoming a chartered accountant. It is an IIE qualification at NQF Level 7 with 360 credits (SAQA ID 99284), offered by the School of Finance and Accounting and endorsed by SAICA. You can study it full-time on campus over three years or through Emeris Online over four years.
The curriculum builds the four core accounting disciplines step by step:
- Year 1: Financial Accounting, Economics, Business Management, Business Law, Quantitative Techniques and Applied Communication Techniques
- Year 2: Financial Accounting, Management Accounting and Finance, Auditing, Taxation, Information Systems, Law of Enterprise Structures, Business Decision Modelling and Business Ethics
- Year 3: year-long modules in Financial Accounting, Management Accounting and Finance, Auditing and Taxation
Students who did not take Accounting in Grade 12, or scored under 50% for it, must complete a short online Introduction to Accounting workshop before starting.
The degree suits learners who are strong in maths and enjoy numbers, detail and problem solving. After graduating you can move into the SAICA-endorsed IIE Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting, then write the Initial Assessment of Competence (IAC), complete a three-year training contract and sit the APC to qualify as a CA(SA).
Possible careers
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Job market outlook
Good sign: External Auditor 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 IIE Bachelor of Accounting.
NSFAS funding
NSFAS does not usually fund students at private institutions like Varsity College. Ask Varsity College directly about its own bursaries or payment plans, and check whether a sector SETA offers funding for this field.
Admission chances
Varsity College’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 Varsity College and NSFAS.
How to apply for 2027 studies
Apply online through the Emeris undergraduate contact portal (portal.emeris.ac.za/application/undergrad-contact/) and pay the R500 non-refundable application fee. Upload a copy of your ID (or a certified passport copy if you are an international student) and your most recent school report or final Grade 12 results. When you receive an offer, accept it on the portal and pay the R3 000 pre-registration fee, which is later deducted from your tuition. Applications for the 2027 intake close on 30 October 2026; late applications are still considered but carry an extra R2 000 fee.
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- Duration
- 3 years full-time (contact); 4 years online
- NQF Level
- 7
- Fees
- 2027 first-year tuition R128 874 (Pretoria, Ruimsig, Durban, Cape Town) or R130 143 (Sandton), full settlement; online R56 970 a year. Check the fee schedule
- Application deadline
- 30 October 2026 for the 2027 intake (late applications carry a R2 000 fee)
- Campus
- Sandton Campus, Sandton
- Pretoria Lynnwood Campus, Pretoria
- Ruimsig Campus, Roodepoort
- Durban North Campus, Durban
- Durban Westville Campus, Durban
- Cape Town Newlands Campus, Cape Town
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Source: Official website: https://www.emeris.ac.za/qualifications/bachelor-of-accounting, last verified 2026-09-22. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with Varsity College before applying.