DIPLOMA

ACCOUNTING

Practical Education in Accounting, A Gateway to Financial Careers in South Africa.

  • SAQA ID: 24414
  • NQF: 6
  • CREDITS: 360
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  • Full-time: 3 years
  • Part-time: 3 - 4 years
  • Distance: 3 - 4 years
  • Online: 3 - 4 years

Why Choose the Diploma in Accounting Programme?

The Diploma in Accounting equips you with professional qualifications in accounting, meeting today’s job market demands. Ideal for those pursuing an accounting career, it provides a strong foundation in key skills such as financial accounting, cost and management accounting, economics, management, communication, and end-user computing. Graduates can excel as assistant accountants, bookkeepers, or financial managers. This programme also encourages lifelong learning, serving as the first step towards a rewarding accounting career filled with future opportunities.

Course Information

You may enter the Diploma Programme, with any one of the following:
  • A Grade 12 Certificate with admission to diploma studies
  • Grade 12 Accounting and English
  • An NQF level 4 qualification or equivalent
  • Prior learning is taken into consideration
The Diploma in Accounting Programme is accredited by the Higher Education Quality Committee [HEQC] of the Council on Higher Education [CHE] and is registered on the National Qualifications Framework [NQF] with the South African Qualifications Authority [SAQA].

Berea College of Technology (Pty) Ltd is registered as a Private Higher Education Institution with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), with registration number 2000/HE07/004.

On successful completion of the programme, the student will receive a diploma certificate conferred by the College Rector at the college’s official graduation ceremony.

  • Junior Bookkeeper – Pay Estimate: +/- R144 000 to R252 000 a year
  • Assistant to Financial Manager – Pay Estimate: +/- R400 000 to R600 000 a year
  • Junior Accountant Assistant – Pay Estimate: +/- R198 000 to R300 000 a year
  • Accounts Clerk – Pay Estimate: +/- R144 000 to R351 000 a year
1st Year 1st Semester Subjects Financial Accounting, Cost and Management Accounting, Economics, Management, Communication, End-user Computing 101
1st Year 2nd Semester Subjects Financial Accounting, Cost and Management Accounting, Economics, Management, Communication, End-user Computing 102
2nd Year 1st Semester Subjects Financial Accounting, Cost and Management Accounting, Internal Auditing, Principles of Law, End-user Computing 101, 201
2nd Year 2nd Semester Subjects Financial Accounting, Cost and Management Accounting, Internal Auditing, Principles of Law, End-user Computing 102, 202
3rd Year 1st Semester Subjects Financial Accounting, Cost and Management Accounting, Internal Auditing, Taxation, Work-integrated Learning 101, 201, 301
3rd Year 2nd Semester Subjects Financial Accounting, Cost and Management Accounting, Internal Auditing, Taxation, Corporate Law, Pastel Accounting, Work-integrated Learning 101, 102, 202, 302

Contact a career consultant on campus or online, who will take you through the affordable Diploma in Accounting pricing structure and explain our flexible payment options.

Customised study materials which meet the programme outcomes can be accessed from the Learner Management System, Moodle. A prescribed book list is available from the academic manager at the start of the programme, although the study guide available on Moodle will sufficiently cover the exam requirements.

Moodle is an online platform, where registered students receive their study materials and other online support material with zero data costs.
  • Explore engaging online content, crafted by subject matter experts.
  • Access to customised academic repository with assignments, videos and PowerPoint lessons.
  • 24-hour access.

Once you have achieved the Diploma in Accounting professional training at BCT you can progress to other programmes offered by us or you can earn credits from public tertiary education institutions.

Refer to the SAQA fact sheet for more information.

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