Undergraduate & honours qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Computing

Qualification code: 98906
NQF level: 7
Total credits: 360
SAQA ID: 80466
APS/AS: 20
Rules:
Students registering for this qualification must: (a) Have access to a computer with a stable internet connection daily for teaching and learning purposes. (b) Have passed Computer Application Technology or Information Technology with a rating of 4 (new National Senior Certificate) or have passed Computer Studies (old Senior Certificate) or hold an Industry Standard qualification such as the ICDL in Computer Literacy. Students who do not satisfy this requirement are strongly recommended to register and complete EUP1501 before attempting the qualification. (c) Have completed the Unisa First-Year Experience MOOC (https://www.unisa.ac.za/sites/myunisa/default/First%E2%80%93year-experience-at-Unisa/FYE-MOOC-101)
Purpose statement:
Successful learners should have: A systematic and coherent body of knowledge. An understanding of underlying concepts and principles of computing and the ability to apply this in the workplace. A high level of cognitive and other generic skills including problem-solving, written and spoken communication. The ability to access and evaluate scientific information; competence in applying knowledge through basic research methods and practice. Specific skills and applied competence leading to continued personal intellectual growth, gainful economic activity and valuable contributions to society in science and technology.
This qualification will be presented using both online and distance learning modes.

Who can register?

  • Applicants (new applicants & Unisa students who applied for admission to a new qualification) may only register if they have received an offer of placement from Unisa and have accepted the offer online. Unisa reserves the right to not process and / or to cancel your registration if it is found that you were incorrectly admitted to a qualification. 
  • Re-registering students may register for the 2024 academic year once the registration period opens.

Please note: Should you wish to start a new qualification, please apply online for the alternative qualification during the prescribed application period.


How to choose your modules

Each Unisa qualification is structured in such a way that you need to pass a certain number of NQF level credits within a certain amount of time in order to graduate.

  • Co-requisite: Module A is a co-requisite for Module B. You want to register for Module B, but have not yet passed Module A. You must then register for both Modules A and B simultaneously. You may NOT cancel your registration for Module A unless Module B is also cancelled.

  • Pre-requisite: If Module A is a pre-requisite for Module B, you must pass Module A before you may register for Module B.

You may not register for more than the allowed maximum number of credits / modules per academic year and / or semester: 60 credits per semester or 120 credits per academic year.

The maximum number of credits do not include supplementary and / or aegrotat examinations from a previous semester. Modules taken for non-degree / non-diploma purposes also count towards the maximum number of credits allowed.

You must take your available time into consideration when choosing your modules, as this will impact your academic performance. You need approximately

  • 6 to 8 hours per week for semester modules.
  • 4 to 6 hours per week for year modules.

Click here for more information on managing your studies.

Curriculum for this qualification

While you are deciding on the modules for which you will be registering, write down the module names and codes so that you have something to refer to when completing your registration.

Please click on the modules below to see further information (eg semester/year module, NQF level)

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