What Can I Study With A Diploma Pass In Matric?
So you've finished Grade 12 and you passed with a Diploma pass. Are you able to study at a University? That's what we'll be tackling in this article.
When you finish Matric, the different passes you can achieve are Bachelors, Diploma, Higher Certificate and National Senior Certificate. What you can study and where you can study further is dependent on what you achieve.
Majority of University courses are Bachelors courses, which require a Bachelors Matric pass, but some Universities offer other qualifications as well such as Diploma courses.
To achieve a Diploma Pass, the learner would have to meet the following requirements:
- The learner must achieve at least 40% for their Home Language subject.
- The learner must achieve at least 40% in three other subjects excluding Life Orientation.
- The learner must achieve at least 30% in any other two subjects.
- The learner can only fail one subject.
If the student is able to meet all of these requirements, their final matric mark will be awarded a Diploma Pass, which will open up a path for the student to study in a wide selection of diploma specialisations post-matric.
Universities That Offer Diploma Pass Courses
Some Universities that offer diploma courses as well as courses for people who achieved a diploma pass in Matric include Cape Peninsula University of Technology, the University of the Western Cape, the University of Cape Town and more.
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A full-time diploma is usually equivalent to the first two years of an undergraduate degree. It is used as entry into a degree or related course.
Once you obtain a diploma, you have a qualification up until NQF level 6.
The benefits of pursuing a diploma are wide-ranging. You'll have the opportunity to study in-depth topics that interest you. You'll also have the chance to explore different career paths.
You will be able to work for more opportunities in your desired field, you will also have the skillset needed to start your own business. As well as the knowledge to continue your education in order to achieve a higher qualification.
It is never too late to continue your education. There are diploma programs that offer courses in a wide range of subject areas. With a diploma, you can enjoy more career opportunities and make a higher salary.
If you are now interested in studying towards a diploma course at a university and you're worried about how you'll pay for your fees, you should consider the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (Nsfas).
Nsfas will fund your diploma course under the requirements of the public institution you are registered with. NSFAS will cover any course studied at a public institution, with a few exceptions. It's important to remember that NSFAS only funds your first qualification and won't fund your postgraduate one.
