Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting Sciences | UP

APS Required

points

Duration

3 year(s)

Type

Bachelor's Degree

Delivery

Full-time

Details

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).

Admission requirements
SubjectMinimumRequirement
Mathematics60%Required
English Home Language or English First Additional Language60%Required

Career Prospects

Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) – Complete SAICA’s training and examination programme after the BCom Accounting Sciences to qualify as a CA(SA) — South Africa’s premier accounting designation, recognised globally.
External Auditor – Audit financial statements and assess internal controls for South African companies and public entities at the Big Four or mid-tier audit firms.
Corporate Tax Specialist – Advise South African businesses and multinationals on tax planning, structuring, and compliance with the Income Tax Act and related legislation.
Chief Financial Officer (pathway) – Progress toward CFO roles in South African corporates, SOEs, or government entities through progressive financial leadership experience after CA(SA) qualification.
Financial Controller – Manage financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance for South African businesses ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory adherence.

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