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Choosing what to study is exciting, but understanding the different qualification types can help you make an informed decision about the path that's right for you. As you explore your options, you'll come across terms like access programme, higher certificate, undergraduate degree, and postgraduate qualification, but what do they actually mean?
A higher certificate is an NQF Level 5 qualification that can typically be completed in one year of full-time study. It provides a strong introduction to a particular field while helping you build practical knowledge and skills that can be applied in both further study and the workplace.
For many students, a higher certificate offers the opportunity to gain a recognised qualification, explore a career interest, and build a strong foundation for future learning. Depending on your chosen qualification and admission requirements, it can also provide a pathway to further higher education study.
Eduvos offers various higher certificates across disciplines including Art and Design, Bioscience, Business Management, Computing, and Information Systems.
An undergraduate degree is typically the first degree you complete at higher education level. Eduvos bachelor's degrees are positioned at NQF Level 7 or 8, depending on the qualification, and provide an in-depth understanding of a chosen field while developing the knowledge and skills needed for professional practice or further study.
Degree programmes combine academic knowledge with practical application while developing critical thinking, communication, research, and problem-solving skills. Eduvos offers a wide range of bachelor's degrees across five future-focused faculties: Applied Science, Commerce, Humanities, Information Technology, and Law.
Access programmes and pre-degree foundation programmes provide alternative pathways towards degree study, but they are designed for students with different admission circumstances.
If you have achieved a bachelor's pass but don't meet the specific subject requirements for your chosen degree, an access programme may provide an alternative route. The programme helps you build the academic foundation needed to progress into your intended degree, subject to the relevant progression requirements.
If you have not achieved a bachelor's pass, a pre-degree foundation programme may provide another pathway towards degree study. These programmes are designed to help you strengthen your academic foundation before progressing to a degree, subject to the relevant progression requirements.
A postgraduate qualification allows you to build on the knowledge and skills developed from your undergraduate studies and deepen your expertise in a particular field. Postgraduate study generally requires you to have completed an appropriate prior qualification, with specific admission requirements depending on the programme.
Postgraduate qualifications can support different goals, from developing greater expertise in your field to preparing for career progression or further academic study. The level, duration, and focus will depend on the postgraduate qualification you choose.
Eduvos offers postgraduate study opportunities across a range of disciplines, including honours degrees, postgraduate diplomas, and a master's degree.
| Access / Pre-degree Foundation Programme | Higher Certificate | Undergraduate Degree | Postgraduate Qualification | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duration | Depends on the programme | From 1 year, depending on mode of study | From 3 years, depending on the qualification and mode of study | Varies by qualification and mode of study |
| NQF Level | Not positioned as a standalone qualification in the same way as the other options | 5 | 7 or 8, depending on the qualification | Depends on the qualification |
| Entry point | Alternative pathway into degree study | Entry into higher education | Undergraduate study | Generally requires an appropriate prior qualification |
| Who is it for? | Students who need an alternative pathway to meet the requirements for degree study | Students beginning higher education or building foundational knowledge in a field | Students pursuing an undergraduate qualification | Graduates looking to deepen or specialise their knowledge |
| Focus | Building the academic foundation required for degree study | Foundational and applied learning | In-depth study of a field | Advanced or specialised study |
| Can support | Progression into an Eduvos degree, subject to relevant requirements | Employment or further study | Employment or further study | Specialisation, career development, or further academic study |
Applications for our final intake of the year are open. Enrol today and start on 28 September. If you are currently in matric, make Eduvos your first choice and pre-enrol for 2027 to begin your higher education journey.
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