I need some help w/Unisa

I have a few grand lying around and after being laid off I doubt I will have anything extra for awhile. With that being said, the way I was planning my degree from TESC has been killed out. I was taking classes at PF and when I got all the classes done I was going to get an ACE transcript and get them over to TESC. The cost of the classes at PF and the enrollment with TESC is looking at over 5 grand as of now. I was wondering if someone out there could help me with some info on Unisa. How are they about credit transfer? I started reading there degree programs and I am lost, they have; B Degree, Prof B Degree and so on here is a link to the page. Unisa Cart - Degrees. So what I am looking for is just an AS degree that is on par with an RA US degree. Would that be a Diploma in SA? I am very lost!
Btw….no cleps for me!

 

Just to add something.....I know I have already asked alot, but can someone help explain this to me http://www.unisa.ac.za/contents/studyinfo/docs/download/brochures_2010/studyfees_2010.pdf

 

I think if you are in the USA/Canada you are in luck, there is an appointed agency to handle Unisa affairs, I can't remember the name. Other members may be able to help out.

 

International Academic Correspondence Inc (IACI)

They can help you out. They helped me.

 

My understanding is that AA and AS degrees are unique to the USA -- equivalents in other countries are usually diplomas or certificates.

Have you checked to see if you could earn an AS from Clovis CC?
AS degrees are listed on page 40 of their fall schedule:
http://www.clovis.edu/downloads/Fall2010Schedule.pdf

 

This might help: UNISA University Distance Learning Programs in CANADA USA

 

Their certificate is the 2 year degree from what I understand. I found one in accounting, I am just trying to figure how the module system works now. Has anyone gone there for undergrad work? I know tireman is doing a PhD.

 

I know we have to have a few people from SA or the UK on the site that can help me out.

 

btw...I think the IAC site is great. Once I find out how open they are about taking DETC credits, I am going to enroll; I hope to have it done this week. Anyone know if you have to take an entrance exam to start taking classes?

 

Took me a YEAR AND A HALF to get in. Good luck on it being fast. LOL

 

Hi b4cz28,
The best way for you is not going through UNISA.
You can find your answer at SAQA: South African Qualifications Authority
Good luck.

 

Thats not good news...a year and a half? WTF

 

Very picky program (History Doctoral Program). It took them that long to decide.

 

So do you think it will be that long for them to let me into a associates program?

 

There are Bachelor's programs, not Associates. As long as you meet the requirements it should be quick.

 

They do offer a two and three year degrees. With all these new revelations, I am thinking about Clovis. MC has just about got me sold on them. I cannot wait a six months to over a year to start Unisa. So for now I am going to look into Clovis.

 

Most of the interest generated for UNISA is in regards to their doctoral programs because a) there is a wide range of subject areas - some I think you can't find anywhere else and b) it's very affordable. The problem with undergrad degree programs at UNISA is that you have to travel to their sanctioned testing centers for your exams. Depending on where you live this can be a real inconvenience as well as an added expense. It's quite possible that it would cost you more to take the exam than the cost of the course itself. For me the closest testing center is NYC so I'd have to drive to the nearest airport (not very close) catch a plane to NYC (the really, really early flight) get to the test center and then fly back the same night. Very hectic for me. The only alternative would be to stay over one night and then you've got the hotel expenses . . . If not for this I probably would have dome the Bachelors in Math some time ago. Oh well.

 

Since you have mentioned accounting, what is the endgame here for you? Before looking at UNISA for a certificate in (undergraduate) accounting you should look at LSU for Intermediate Accounting and above.