UNISA Higher Certificate in Education 2025/2026

UNISA Higher Certificate in Education Outline. Below is a piece of constructive information on the UNISA Higher Certificate in Education offered in the 2025/2026 Academic year.

Higher Certificate in Education is one of the best courses offered by the University of South Africa (UNISA). Details required to apply to study Higher Certificate in Education at UNISA can be found in the 2025/2026 UNISA Prospectus.

Applicants should carefully read the UNISA Law Requirements before they apply for the 2025/2026 UNISA Online Application.

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UNISA Higher Certificate in Education

Qualification stream:	Foundation Phase and Intermediate Phase
Qualification code:	90093 – FIP
NQF level:	5
Total credits:	120
SAQA ID:	101813
APS/AS:	18

UNISA Higher Certificate in Education Admission requirements

UNISA Higher Certificate in Education Qualification admission requirements

Your admission to Unisa is dependent on you meeting the specific admission requirements for your chosen qualification.

A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with at least 40% in the language of teaching and learning,

a Senior Certificate (SC) with at least an F symbol on HG or an E symbol on SG in the language of teaching and learning,

a National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4 with an equivalent of at least 40% in the language of teaching and learning in terms of the NSC.

Click here for more information about Unisa’s general admission requirements.

Student fees and funding your studies

Application fee

Pay the application fee once you’ve received your student number:

R120 for online applications
Use the student number you receive from Unisa AND the application fee reference number (ie STUDENT NUMBER 5370810030)
Send the proof of payment to susdepid@unisa.ac.za
Visit www.unisa.ac.za/paymentinfo for banking details and payment information.

Please note that this application fee is non-refundable even if you decide not to study through Unisa, do not qualify for admission to Unisa or cannot be offered a space due to limited spaces available.

Apply for admission

Applications for admission to Unisa’s undergraduate qualifications (higher certificates, advanced certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas & degrees) are closed.

Please take note of the following:

All applications for admission must be submitted online. No self-help stations will be available for applications.
Admission to a qualification is not automatic. It will depend on whether you comply with the admission requirements and if space is available.

Additional support for this qualification via TVET colleges

Unisa has an agreement with various Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges to offer classes in a selected number of qualifications. These classes have proved to generally improve the throughput rate of students who enrol for them.

Take note of the following:

Make sure that your TVET college of choice offers support in your qualification.
Apply for admission during Unisa’s application period via your TVET college or via Unisa.

Registration

Unisa will send the necessary information about registration dates and the registration process to all successful applicants who have confirmed their acceptance of Unisa’s offer. Visit www.unisa.ac.za/register for registration information.

Curriculum / modules

The curriculum information for this qualification will be available closer to the registration phase.

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