Can I study at UNISA without Matric?

Wednesday, July 03, 2019 at 5:35 PM by Jedidah Tabalia

Most of us go to school and work hard so that we receive our Matric certificates. After that, we want to go to top institutions in SA and the world such as the University of South Africa, UNISA, which has a wide variety of courses. Once you get into UNISA, you know that your future prospects are vastly improved. However, you may not get the certificate and end up asking yourself; can I study at UNISA without Matric?

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Can I study paramedic without Matric in South Africa? Before knowing this answer, in Mzansi, Matric (or matriculation), refers to the final year of high school and the accompanying certificate you get. Sometimes, the word is used to mean the minimum requirements for joining a university. Anyone in his or her final year of school in SA is also known as a matriculant. So, what can you study if you do not have Matric?

Studying at UNISA

Can I study teaching without matric? The answer, which also applies to pretty much every other course at UNISA, is no. You cannot study at UNISA without matriculation However, you should know that simply obtaining your National Senior Certificate is not enough. It simply sets you up for a great opportunity at the coveted university because it is possible to miss out even if you have good grades.

Despite the fact that UNISA is a great institution of higher education, you will not be lost if you end up missing out because you do not have matriculation. Remember, you do not have to start with a degree at UNISA, because there are other paths that you can take. Aside from looking at alternative leaerning institutions that allow you to study without matric, you can also start at lower education levels and work your way up.

Can you rewrite your matric at UNISA?

Unfortunately, you cannot do that at the moment but there are plenty of options for improving it. An adult can consider Adult Basic Education Training (ABET), which is for anyone with an education level below Grade 9.

Options if you do not have the National Senior Certificate

Can you study without a matric certificate? Yes, there are some schools in our beloved nation that allow it. However, there may be those of us that have a strong desire to study at UNISA and may not have the certificate. If that is the case, you can simply upgrade your matric and improve your chances.

Where can I study without matric? There are lots of courses and schools that do not require matriculation for a higher education. In fact, these schools have tailor-made courses for people without the National Senior Certificate that range anywhere between 3 and 24 months. A good and popular example of such a school is the Skills Academy, which offers a variety of courses and is accredited by FASSET, QCTO, and ICB. The courses to study without matric include: