Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Forensic Accountancy
Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
Duration3 yearsNQF level7Minimum APS36Campuses1
Course overview
About this course
NWU 2027 Grade 12 Prospectus, page(s) 20. Published requirements: • Mathematics level 5 (60%-69%) if student took Grade 12 Accounting; OR Mathematics level 6 (70%-79%) if student did not take Grade 12 Accounting. • A language of study level 5 (60-69%) • DURATION: 3 years
Course content
What you may study
Financial accounting; management accounting; auditing; taxation; business law; economics; and accounting information systems. Module names and sequencing must be confirmed in the institution's current curriculum.
Entry requirements
Required school subjects
Language of tuitionLevel 5 · 60%A language of study level 5 (60-69%)
MathematicsLevel 5 · 60%Mathematics: Mathematics level 5 (60%-69%) if student took Grade 12 Accounting; OR Mathematics level 6 (70%-79%) if student did not take Grade 12 Accounting.
AccountingLevel 6 · 30%Mathematics: Mathematics level 5 (60%-69%) if student took Grade 12 Accounting; OR Mathematics level 6 (70%-79%) if student did not take Grade 12 Accounting.
Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Confirm programme-specific rules with the institution.Further study
Possible study paths
Graduates may apply for relevant honours or postgraduate diploma study where their qualification, modules and academic results meet the receiving programme's rules. An advanced diploma, postgraduate diploma, honours degree or professional accounting pathway, subject to the receiving institution's entry rules.
Career possibilities
Where this qualification may lead
Accountant; auditor; tax practitioner; financial officer; management accountant; or finance administrator, subject to professional registration where required.
Study locations
Available campuses
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