How to Apply for Late Application at UNISA (Step-by-Step Guide) If you have missed First round UNISA Application still you have Golden chance to Apply for Late Application programmes
What is UNISA Late Application Program
Late applications are a second chance for prospective students to apply for their desired programmes. However, it is critical to note that late applications are subject to the availability of space and academic capacity. Unisa, being one of the largest distance learning institutions globally, offers this window of opportunity, but it is essential to act quickly and decisively.
How to apply for late application at unisa
Here is a step-by-step guide on how to apply for a late application at UNISA:
- Visit the UNISA application page at www.unisa.ca.za.
- Once the page opens, click on “Apply” at the top left corner of the menu bar.
- Click on first-time applicants and choose your qualification.
- Ensure that you read all the set instructions and terms.
- Select your qualification and proceed to submit your personal details.
- Submit all required documents and click “Submit.”
- UNISA will require you to pay application fees, which are shown upon detailed submission.
- Pay the application fee at the required place and submit the receipt as proof of payment.
Who Must Apply?
- If you want to start a new qualification, you must apply for admission. This includes first-time Unisa applicants and Unisa students changing to a new qualification and/or specialty.
- If you are completing a higher certificate, you must apply for admission if you want to continue with undergraduate studies.
- if you previously applied for admission and were offered a space but did not accept the offer and/or did not register for any reason, you must re-apply for admission.
- If you plan to enrol for classes at a Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) college under the Unisa-TVET agreement, you must apply for admission.
Which courses are open at Unisa for?
Here is the list of courses that are open at UNISA for 2024. The qualification or certification is considered in the courses listed below.
Advanced certificates
Advanced Certificate in Accounting Sciences
Advanced Certificate in Intermediate Phase Mathematics and English First Additional Language Teaching
Higher Certificates
- Higher Certificate in Accounting Sciences
- Higher Certificate in Animal Welfare
- Higher Certificate in Archives and Records Management
- Higher Certificate in Banking
- Higher Certificate in Criminal Justice
- Higher Certificate in Economic and Management Sciences
- Higher Certificate in Education Foundation Phase and Intermediate Phase – FIP
- Higher Certificate in Education Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching – SPF
- Higher Certificate in Law
- Higher Certificate in Life and Environmental Sciences
- Higher Certificate in Marketing
- Higher Certificate in Mathematics and Statistics
- Higher Certificate in Physical Sciences
- Higher Certificate in Retailing
- Higher Certificate in Social Auxiliary Work
- Higher Certificate in Supervisory Management
- Higher Certificate in Tourism Management
Diplomas
- Diploma in Accounting Sciences
- Diploma in Administrative Management
- Diploma in Agricultural Management
- Diploma in Animal Health (AHE)
- Diploma in Chemical Engineering
- Diploma in Civil Engineering
- Diploma in Corrections Management
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering
- Diploma in Explosives Management
- Diploma in Grade R Teaching
- Diploma in Human Resource Management
- Diploma in Industrial Engineering
- Diploma in Information Technology (ITE)
- Diploma in Law
- Diploma in Local Government Finance
- Diploma in Marketing Management
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
- Diploma in Mining Engineering
- Diploma in Nature Conservation (NCO)
- Diploma in Operations Management
- Diploma in Ornamental Horticulture (HOR)
- Diploma in Policing
- Diploma in Public Administration and Management
- Diploma in Public Relations
- Diploma in Pulp and Paper Technology
- Diploma in Safety Management
- Diploma in Security Management
- Diploma in Small Business Management
- Diploma in Tourism Management
Advanced Diplomas
- Advanced Diploma in Accounting Sciences Certificate in The Theory of Accounting (Revised Curriculum 2020) (CT1)
- Advanced Diploma in Accounting Sciences Financial Accounting (FAC)
- Advanced Diploma in Accounting Sciences Internal Auditing (AUI)
- Advanced Diploma in Accounting Sciences Management Accounting (Revised Curriculum 2020) (MA1)
- Advanced Diploma in Accounting Sciences Taxation (TAX)
- Advanced Diploma in Agricultural Management
- Advanced Diploma in Animal Health
- Advanced Diploma in Chemical Engineering
- Advanced Diploma in Computer Integrated Education
- Advanced Diploma in Education in Intermediate Phase Mathematics Teaching
- Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering in Power Engineering
- Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering in Telecommunications
- Advanced Diploma in Engineering Technology in Civil Engineering
- Advanced Diploma in Explosives Management
- Advanced Diploma in Industrial Engineering
- Advanced Diploma in Information Resource Management
- Advanced Diploma in Intermediate Phase Natural Science and Technology Education
- Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
- Advanced Diploma in Mining Engineering
- Advanced Diploma in Nature Conservation
- Advanced Diploma in Ornamental and Landscape Horticulture
- Advanced Diploma in Safety Management
- Advanced Diploma in Security Management
- Advanced Diploma in Senior Phase Natural Science Education
- Advanced Diploma in Tourism Management
Postgraduate Certificates
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching Agriculture and Life Sciences (AGR)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching Agriculture and Management (AGM)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching Art (ART)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching Business Studies (BUS)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching Consumer Studies (CON)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching Economics (ECO)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching Engineering Technology (ETC)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching English (ENG)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching Financial Accounting (FAC)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching Geography (GEO)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching History (HIS)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching Hospitality Studies (HOS)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching Information Computer Studies (ICA)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching Languages (LAN)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching Languages and Human Sciences (LAH)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching Languages and Social Sciences (LAS)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching Life Orientation (LOR)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching Life Sciences (BIO)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching Life Sciences and Mathematics (BIM)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching Mathematical Literacy (MTL)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching Mathematics (MAT)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching Mathematics and Natural Sciences (MAS)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching Music and Language (MUL)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching Music and Management (MUM)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching Physical Sciences (PHS)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching Physical Sciences and Mathematics (PSM)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching Religious Studies (REL)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching Sport Science (SPT)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching Tourism (TRM)
Bachelors Degree
- Bachelor of Accounting Sciences in Financial Accounting (Revised Curriculum 2020)
- Bachelor of Accounting Sciences in Internal Auditing
- Bachelor of Accounting Sciences in Management Accounting (Revised Curriculum 2020)
- Bachelor of Accounting Sciences in Taxation
- Bachelor of Administration
- Bachelor of Administration in Human Settlements Management
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Arts in Communication Science
- Bachelor of Arts in Community Development
- Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing
- Bachelor of Arts in Criminology
- Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies
- Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Management
- Bachelor of Arts in Forensic Science and Technology
- Bachelor of Arts in Government, Administration and Development
- Bachelor of Arts in International Relations
- Bachelor of Arts in Police Science
- Bachelor of Arts in Policy Studies
- Bachelor of Arts in Political Leadership and Citizenship
- Bachelor of Arts in Politics, Philosophy and Economics
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
- Bachelor of Arts in Visual Multimedia Arts
- Bachelor of Business Administration
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Commerce in Business Informatics
- Bachelor of Commerce in Business Management
- Bachelor of Commerce in Economics
- Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurship
- Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Management
- Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resource Management
- Bachelor of Commerce in Industrial and Organisational Psychology
- Bachelor of Commerce in Law
- Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing Management
- Bachelor of Commerce in Public Procurement Management
- Bachelor of Commerce in Quantitative Management
- Bachelor of Commerce in Supply Chain and Operations Management
- Bachelor of Commerce in Tourism Management
- Bachelor of Commerce in Transport and Logistics
- Bachelor of Consumer Science Fashion Retail Management
- Bachelor of Consumer Science Fashion Small-Business Management
- Bachelor of Consumer Science Food Service Management
- Bachelor of Consumer Science Food and Clothing
- Bachelor of Consumer Science Food and Nutrition
- Bachelor of Consumer Science Hospitality Management
- Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching
- Bachelor of Education in Intermediate Phase Teaching School subject combination: Mathematics and Life Skills
- Bachelor of Education in Intermediate Phase Teaching School subject combination: Mathematics and Natural Sciences and Technology
- Bachelor of Education in Intermediate Phase Teaching School subject combination: Mathematics and Social Science
- Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching School subject combination: Art and Life Orientation
- Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching School subject combination: Agricultural Science
- Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching School subject combination: Agricultural Technology
- Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching School subject combination: Agriculture Management and Life Sciences
- Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching School subject combination: Agriculture and Management
- Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching School subject combination: Art and Languages
- Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching School subject combination: Computer Application Technology
- Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching School subject combination: Consumer Studies
- Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching School subject combination: Economics and Management Science
- Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching School subject combination: Financial Accounting
- Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching School subject combination: Geography and Languages
- Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching School subject combination: History and Geography
- Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching School subject combination: Hospitality Studies and Business Studies
- Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching School subject combination: Hospitality Studies and Tourism
- Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching School subject combination
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can I still get admission if I apply late at UNISA?
Yes, but only if there are still available spaces in your chosen qualification.
Is UNISA late application guaranteed?
No, admission depends on space availability and meeting requirements.
Do I pay extra for UNISA late application?
Usually, you only pay the standard application fee (if applicable), not a penalty fee.
Can I apply for any course during late application?
No, only courses that still have available space are open.
Do I need to resubmit documents for late application?
Yes, all required documents must be uploaded again.
Can international students apply for UNISA late application?
Yes, international students can apply if they meet requirements.
How will I know if I am accepted?
UNISA will notify you via email or SMS once your application is processed.
Can I change my course after applying?
Only if the application period is still open and changes are allowed.
What happens if my late application is rejected?
You will need to reapply in the next academic cycle.
Can I apply without matric results?
No, unless you are waiting for final results and meet conditional requirements.
Is NSFAS available for late applicants?
Yes, but funding depends on NSFAS deadlines and approval.
How long does UNISA take to respond?
Response time varies and may take several weeks.
Can I apply for more than one qualification?
Yes, but it depends on UNISA application rules for that year.
Do I need internet access to apply?
Yes, the application process is fully online.
Can I edit my application after submission?
Usually not, unless UNISA allows corrections during the application window.
Is late application open every year?
Yes, but availability and dates vary annually.
What if I miss the late application deadline?
You must wait for the next official application cycle.
Can I apply from outside South Africa?
Yes, international applicants can apply online.
Does UNISA offer accommodation?
No, UNISA is a distance learning institution, so students study remotely.
What is APS score requirement?
It depends on the qualification you are applying for.
