The Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting Sciences at the University of Pretoria is a three-year degree that provides a thorough grounding in accounting, auditing, taxation, financial management, and business law — aligned with the requirements of South Africa's leading professional accounting bodies. The programme is designed as the primary pathway to the Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) designation through SAICA, and is also aligned with SAIPA, CIMA, and ACCA requirements. UP's School of Accounting Sciences is one of South Africa's most respected accounting schools, producing graduates who are highly sought after by the Big Four auditing firms, corporate finance teams, and public sector finance departments. The degree equips students with both technical accounting competence and the ethical, analytical, and business skills required of modern finance professionals.
Admission requirements: English (Home or First Additional Language): Level 5 (60-69%); Mathematics: Level 5 (60-69%); APS: 34 (excluding Life Orientation).