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Lyceum College (Lyceum): Courses, Prospectus and Applications for 2027
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Lyceum College is one of South Africa's oldest distance learning providers. It began in 1917 as Lyceum Advancement College, offering correspondence courses, and was renamed Lyceum College (Pty) Ltd in 2003. For more than a hundred years its core business has been helping people, many of them working adults, earn qualifications without attending full-time classes.
Today Lyceum is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training as a private higher education institution (registration number 2001/HE07/011) under the Higher Education Act of 1997. Its programmes are registered on the National Qualifications Framework, with SAQA IDs listed for each qualification. Lyceum belongs to the Educor group. In March 2024 the department deregistered Lyceum and other Educor colleges over compliance failures, but their registration was reinstated in March 2025 subject to strict compliance conditions, so it is sensible to confirm the current status on the DHET register before you enrol.
What Lyceum offers
Qualifications run from NQF Level 5 higher certificates up to NQF Level 8 postgraduate diplomas, grouped in three faculties:
- Commerce: management, operations, project and quality management, office management, public administration and a BCom in Management with accounting and HR streams.
- Humanities: criminal justice, paralegal studies, disaster and safety management, licensing practice, and a full ladder of traffic and metropolitan policing qualifications from higher certificate to postgraduate diploma.
- Education: a Diploma in Grade R Teaching, a Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching and two PGCEs (Intermediate Phase, and Senior Phase and FET).
Lyceum is especially well known in the law enforcement and public safety sector. Many traffic officers, metro police officers and licensing officials have studied through it, because the policing and licensing programmes are hard to find elsewhere.
How studying works
All programmes are delivered by distance learning. Study material is supplied digitally through the student portal, and each subject is assessed through assignments and a final exam. You can study at a full-time pace (for example, a three-year diploma in three years) or part-time, taking up to double the minimum time. This flexibility makes Lyceum a practical option for people who work shifts or live far from a campus.
Lyceum has branch offices in Johannesburg (Ferndale in Randburg, and Braamfontein), Durban and Polokwane, where students can get advice, register and get support. General enquiries go through 0861 819 211 or info@lyceum.edu.za, weekdays from 08:00 to 16:30.
Admission
Entry follows national rules: a higher certificate pass for higher certificates, a diploma pass for diplomas and a bachelor's pass for degrees. The BCom in Management also asks for an APS of 38 and Mathematics at level 5. Lyceum accepts mature age applicants, Recognition of Prior Learning and credit transfer from related qualifications, which helps experienced adults get in and progress. Postgraduate programmes need a relevant degree, advanced diploma or diploma, and the Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management also asks for two years of managerial or professional experience.
Fees and payment
Fees are charged per year or per programme. Under the 2025 fee schedule, most higher certificates cost about R21 500 to R26 000 for the programme, diplomas about R20 500 to R28 000 per year, and degrees about R19 500 to R47 000 per year. You pay a minimum 15% upfront at registration and the balance by monthly debit order, with discounts for paying larger deposits or settling in full. Foreign students pay the full fee upfront. There is no mention of NSFAS funding, so plan for self-funding, a bursary or employer sponsorship.
How to apply
Apply online through the student portal, or phone or visit a branch for help choosing a programme. Registration takes place through the year, so confirm the next intake before you pay.
Useful documents (official PDFs):
- LYCEUM FEE SCHEDULE 2025 v6 sm: https://lyceum.edu.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/LYCEUM-FEE-SCHEDULE_2025_v6_sm.pdf
- Faculty of Education 2026 Lyceum College: https://lyceum.edu.za/wp-content/uploads/factsheets/Faculty-of-Education-2026-Lyceum-College.pdf
- Bachelor of Commerce in Management Programme Outline Oct 2025: https://lyceum.edu.za/wp-content/uploads/factsheets/Bachelor-of-Commerce-in-Management-Programme-Outline-Oct-2025.pdf
- Diploma in Management Programme Outline Oct 2025: https://lyceum.edu.za/wp-content/uploads/factsheets/Diploma-in-Management-Programme-Outline-Oct-2025.pdf
- Diploma in Grade R Teaching Programme Outline 2026: https://lyceum.edu.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Diploma-in-Grade-R-Teaching-Programme-Outline-2026.pdf
- PGCE FET Programme Outline Oct 2025: https://lyceum.edu.za/wp-content/uploads/factsheets/PGCE-FET-Programme-Outline-Oct-2025.pdf
- PGCE Intermediate Phase Programme Outline Oct 2025: https://lyceum.edu.za/wp-content/uploads/factsheets/PGCE-Intermediate-Phase-Programme-Outline-Oct-2025.pdf
- Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management programme outline Oct 2025: https://lyceum.edu.za/wp-content/uploads/factsheets/Postgraduate-Diploma-in-Business-Management-programme-outline-Oct-2025.pdf
Download
Lyceum Prospectus 2027
We do not hold a downloadable 2027 prospectus for Lyceum College yet. The full course list below is built from the institution's published programme information, so you can still check entry requirements, duration and APS for every qualification.
Step by step
How to Apply to Lyceum for 2027
We do not have confirmed 2027 application dates on file for Lyceum College. Check the official site for the current window before you start.
- Pick your course. Use the list below and open the course page to read its exact entry requirements and subject rules.
- Check that you qualify. Compare your APS and subject marks against the requirement shown on the course page.
- Get your documents ready. Certified ID or passport, your latest results, and proof of payment if an application fee applies.
- Apply on the official portal. The button below opens Lyceum College’s own application page.
- Track your application and reply quickly to any request for outstanding documents.
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26 listed
Courses Offered at Lyceum for 2027
What's your APS score?
See which courses at Lyceum you already qualify for (the lowest APS listed here is 38).
All 26 courses at Lyceum, grouped by qualification.
Lyceum Higher Certificate Courses 10
- Higher Certificate in Criminal Justice
- Higher Certificate in General Management
- Higher Certificate in Incident Management
- Higher Certificate in Law Enforcement in Supervision
- Higher Certificate in Office Management
- Higher Certificate in Operations Management
- Higher Certificate in Paralegal Studies
- Higher Certificate in Paralegal Studies in Commercial Practice
- Higher Certificate in Project Management
- Higher Certificate in Total Quality Management
Lyceum Bachelor's Degree Courses 5
Lyceum Diploma Courses 5
Lyceum Postgraduate Diploma Courses 4
Lyceum Certificate Courses 1
Lyceum Advanced Diploma Courses 1
Course information last checked 22 September 2026. Always confirm with Lyceum College before you apply.
Entry
Admission Requirements at Lyceum
Two things decide an offer: your APS, and the specific subjects a programme requires at a minimum level. A high APS does not help if a compulsory subject is missing, so check both on the course page before you apply.
Across the 26 courses listed here, APS requirements run from 38. Use the APS tool above to filter the list to what you qualify for right now.
APS requirements at Lyceum, by band
Of the 26 courses listed here, 1 publish a minimum APS. This is how they spread:
| APS needed | Courses | What this means |
|---|---|---|
| 35 to 42 | 1 | The most competitive programmes, typically health sciences and engineering. |
25 courses do not publish a numeric APS. Lyceum may score those differently, so the course page is the authority on what each one needs.
NQF levels offered
Qualifications here sit at 4 different NQF levels. The level tells you what a qualification is worth and what it lets you study next.
- NQF 5 10
- NQF 6 6
- NQF 7 8
- NQF 8 2
Structure
Lyceum Faculties and What They Offer
The 26 courses listed here are split across 3 faculties. Open one to see only its courses.
Money
Fees and Funding at Lyceum
As a private institution, Lyceum College sets its own fees and is not funded by NSFAS. Ask the finance office about bursaries, payment plans and what the registration fee covers before you commit.
Fees differ by programme and year, so take the current figures from the institution itself: official Lyceum site.
Where to study
Lyceum Campuses
Ferndale (Randburg) Branch
Main campusJohannesburg, Gauteng
279 Kent Avenue, Ferndale, Randburg
Tel: 086 181 9211
Braamfontein Branch
Johannesburg, Gauteng
49 Jorissen Street, Braamfontein
Tel: 086 181 9256
Durban Branch
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
31 Samora Machel Street, Durban
Tel: 0861 422 721
Polokwane Branch
Polokwane, Limpopo
Standard Bank Square, 50 Schoeman Street, Polokwane
Tel: 086 181 9273
After you graduate
Careers You Can Study For at Lyceum
These are the occupations the qualifications listed here lead to, most common first. The number is how many Lyceum courses prepare you for that career.
