Students who want to start their higher education half way through the year can do so as the University of South Africa (Unisa) has opened up registration for its second semester of 2022.
Registration is now open for all levels of qualification and, also shared by all levels, is a closing date of 18th July.
That being there are some caveats for anything higher than undergraduate qualifications. Honours degrees, postgraduate diplomas, master’s qualifications and doctoral qualifications can only register for second semester modules.
On top of this honours degrees and postgraduate diplomas may not register for “CAS” programmes. In the announcement on Twitter no explanation is given for what a CAS programme is, but we have to assume this is modules in the College of Accounting Sciences.
The registration portal for all qualifications can be found here where applicants can start the process which is made up of five steps:
- “Find your qualification and choose your modules
- Calculate your study and other fees
- Complete and submit your registration
- Pay your study fees
- After registration [waiting for confirmation and enrolling].”
Those confused by the term “module” should know that this is simply the word Unisa uses in place of “subject” or “course”. These are the classes and programmes students need to finish to obtain their qualification.
Lastly it’s worth mentioning the Unisa Short Learning Programmes (SLPs). At the time of writing the SLPs are not open for registration so applicants will need to wait a while should this be the type of qualification they are seeking.
The last registration period for SLPs was between 13th September 2021 and 28th February 2022, so it’s likely that the next intake will happen around a similar window.
“The SLPs focus on “just in time” and “just enough” learning to meet a specific learning needs identified by individuals or organisations. SLPs are offered by UNISA’s Centre for Lifelong Learning (UCL). Programme content and contact details are contained in each programme. All enquiries should be directed to ucl[AT]unisa[DOT]ac[DOT]za,” reads the description for SLPs.
