Have you been asking yourself “where can I study with my matric certificate”? Well the good news is that you have plenty of options to choose from. Take a look at your where to study, courses available and if you meet the requirements.
Where can I Study With my Matric Certificate?
Deciding where to study is just as important as choosing what courses to study. When making the choice, you need to make sure that the institution caters to your educational needs. Listed below are all the institution where you can study with your matric certificate:
- University
- TVET College
- University of Technology
- Distance Learning
University
Keen on achieving your degree? Then studying at a university is a great choice. Courses generally take three to fours years to complete, with postgraduate studies available to you too. You will need to attend lectures in-person and stick to a timetable. There is campus accommodation and activities available to you.
What you can Study
A university is divided into faculties, each with its own study programmes and fields of interest. Some of the many faculties include:
- Law
- Education
- Humanities
- Economic And Management Sciences
Entry Requirement
Since universities award academic degrees, you need to achieve a bachelors pass to study a degree programme. But not all universities are the same. If you have a university in mind, take a look at its admission requirements and available courses.
TVET College
Gain valuable skills and knowledge at a TVET college. There are plenty of TVET colleges to choose from. Here you will attend classes with selected programmes offering online courses. Some TVET colleges also have a practical component, which allows you to gain experience and work in the industry.
What you can Study
With TVET colleges, you have a range of courses to choose from. You can choose to study:
- IT Courses
- Engineering Courses
- National Diploma Courses
- Hospitality Courses
Entry Requirement
Each college and course has its own admission requirements. You have the opinion to study with your matric as well as a national certificate (vocational) without matric.
University of Technology
Think a university and university of technology is the same thing? Well not quite. At a university of technology, you have the option to study diploma courses, certificate courses and degree programmes. They offer classroom learning, where you can attend lectures on campus.
What you can Study
A university of technology is also divided into fields of study. Each provides you with a range of courses to choose from. They offer:
- Financial Management Courses
- Business Management Courses
- Education
Entry Requirement
This depends on the programme you would like to study and qualification you would like to achieve. Some institutions may also have their own requirements.
Distance Learning
If studying from the comfort of your home is right up your alley, then distance learning is the option for you. With no classes, you’ll be able to study at your own pace. This creates flexibility, giving you the opportunity to work and study at the same time.
What you can Study
Distance learning colleges allow you to study a range of courses. This includes:
Entry Requirement
This all depends on the course you would like to study. We offer courses you can study with matric, such as our NATED Courses. You can also enrol into our provider courses you can study without matric. Contact our course experts to find out if you meet the requirements.
Please note: For all our courses, you need the ability to read, write and understand English.
Can I Study at an Institution of my Choice?
Well yes and no. You have the freedom to choose where you want to study, granted that you meet the requirements. Your matric pass plays a major role in whether you are accepted at the college. Your acceptance into a higher learning institution depends on whether:
- Your admission point score (APS) meets the institution requirements
- You meet the institution’s application and registration due date
- There is space available in the programme you want to study
- You have funding to study at the institution
- Your matric results meet the admission requirements
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Take Your Education to the Next Level
Whether you have matric or not, we always have a place for you. We offer courses that are accessible to all students no matter where they are in South Africa. Want to learn more? Contact our friendly expert advisors on how to get started with us. You can:
- Call us on 0800 39 00 27 – it’s free
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