Bachelor of Accounting (BAcc)
The BAcc Degree Programme is for students who want to qualify as Chartered Accountants (CA(SA)). Chartered Accountants render services not only as accountants but also as taxation, financial, management, and auditing experts. This is a sought-after career for both the corporate and the public sectors. The curriculum for the three-year BAcc degree is made up of the following modules:
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Compulsory modules
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First academic year
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Second academic year
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Third academic year
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Semester 1
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Semester 2
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Semester 1
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Semester 2
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Semester 1
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Semester 2
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Financial Accounting
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EFIN1614
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EFIN1624
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EFIN2708
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EFIN3708
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Sustainable Value Creation (capstone module)
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ESVC3712
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Quantitative Methods for Business
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EQMB1514
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EQMB1524
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Economic Systems and Basic Microeconomics
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EECF1614
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Introduction to Macroeconomics
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EECF1625
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Business functions
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EBUS1514
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General Management
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EBUS1624
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Strategic Management
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EBUS2715
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Managerial Accounting and Financial Management
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EMFM2708
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Managerial Accounting and Financial Management
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EMFM3708
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Auditing and Corporate Governance
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EACG2708
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EACG3708
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Organisational Ethics and Citizenship
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EOEC2614
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Taxation
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ETAX2708
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ETAX3708
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Commercial Law
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LMER1514
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LMER1624
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Information and Digital Environment for Accounting
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EIDE1624
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EIDE2724
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Minimum credits towards degree
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80
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100
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100
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80
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72
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64
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180
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180
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136
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Total credits: 496
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Developmental modules
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Undergraduate Core Curriculum
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UFSS1504
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Digital literacy
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CSIL1531
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Academic Literacy
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EALE1508
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Additional credits for developmental modules
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36
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UFSS1504
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16
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The BAcc Degree is fully accredited by SAICA. Without additional postgraduate study, a BAcc graduate may obtain full registration with SAIPA and also meet the education requirements of the Associate General Accountant (AGA (SA)) designation. This programme also serves as partial accreditation to CIMA and ACCA.
What do I need to study Accountancy at the UFS?
AP = 34 (Calculate your AP)
Mathematics = Achievement level 5 (60%)
English = Achievement level 4 (50%)
Do I need to write the NBTs for admission?
The National Benchmark Test (NBT) is strongly recommended for all prospective first-year students at the UFS. For further information regarding the writing of the NBTs and the UFS requirements, please send an email to
nbt@ufs.ac.za or consult the information at the following link:
NBT and EAL (ufs.ac.za) How do I apply for this programmes?
The following link will direct you to the UFS Application site: https://apply.ufs.ac.za/Application/Start
Where can I source funding for my studies?
https://www.ufs.ac.za/kovsielife/unlisted-pages/bursaries/financial-aid
https://www.ufs.ac.za/centreforgraduatesupport/centreforgraduatesupporthome/funding1/postgraduate-bursaries
Other bursaries and funding:
https://www.saica.org.za/initiatives/thuthuka/apply-to-the-thuthuka-bursary-fund
Where can I get more information?
Info.soa@ufs.ac.za
+27 51 401 2333
What are my postgraduate options?
After obtaining the B.Acc. degree and meeting the relevant admission requirements, you will register for either the B.Acc. Honours degree or the PGDip (CA). Successful completion of the postgraduate programme provides entry to SAICA’s first professional examination. After completion of a practical training period as a trainee accountant and the successful completion of a final Assessment of Professional Competence (‘APC’), such candidates may register as a South African Chartered Accountant (‘CA (SA)’) at SAICA.
Alternative postgraduate options for B.Acc graduates include the B.Com. Honours in Management Accounting degree which is aligned to the Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting (‘ADMA’) of CIMA. With the successful completion of the ‘Strategic Level’ of CIMA, and practical training after obtaining the B.Com. Honours in Management Accounting degree, you can qualify as a Chartered Management Accountant.
In addition, B.Acc graduates can also enroll for the B.Com. Honours in Taxation. With the successful completion of SAIT’s entry examinations, and practical training after obtaining of the B.Com. Honours in Taxation, you can qualify as a Tax Advisor (SA).