Every South African high school graduate becomes excited at the thought of no longer wearing a school uniform again.
Unfortunately, not every student passes their matric with flying colours.
In such cases, you’re free to still pursue a university-leveleducationafter enrolling in relevant bridging courses.
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Which universities offer bridging courses in South Africa?
Most people confuse bridging courses with extended programmes.
These are the institutions that allow you to take bridging courses:
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This college allows distance learning.
The fees depend on the number of subjects you wish to re-sit.
Here are thematric subjectsthat you’ve got the option to study at Matric College.
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All the subjects are technical, including engineering sciences, mathematics and electrical trade.
This lays a foundation for you to study an engineering course at a higher level.
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Thebridging courses offeredat Oxbridge Academy include:
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Taal-Net Varsity
it’s possible for you to upgrade your Matric marks at this institution.
Below are themajor courses offeredat Taal-Net Varsity College.
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Damelin Correspondence College
TheDamelinbridging courses make it simple to improve your grades.
The courses offered at Damelin Correspondence College include:
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University of South Africa
Can I bridge my matric at UNISA?
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Yes, you could.
You may choose to use lower-level qualifications as UNISA bridging courses.
Examine the diploma and certificate programmes that are closely related to your desired university programme.
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There are different bridgingcourses at UNISA, including nursing bridging courses, for you to choose from.
If you are interested, you gotta apply for admission via theUNISA program website.
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Bridging courses offered at UNISA include:
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Theuniversity allowsfor advancements in:
NB:The programme is for those who wish to study science-based courses.
Optimi College
Optimi college offers low-cost payment solutions.
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you might pay foryour studiesin manageable monthly payments or study and pay for one topic at a time.
The following courses are available:
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University of Johannesburg bridging courses
Undergraduate students at UJ can take a variety of bridging courses.
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What are bridging courses?
They are short-term courses that allow you to re-sit your exam with the hope of upgrading your scores.
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How can I upgrade my matric?
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Alternatively, you take technical matric and bridging courses in a college or university across South Africa.
The SCP allows one to sit their exams without costs, while colleges charge some tuition fees.
How do bridging courses work?
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The goal is to raise your grade and meet your preferred course’s minimum entry requirement.
Then, apply by filling in all the requirements needed by the institution.
How much does a bridging course cost in South Africa?
The price is determined by the chosen institution and the unit being completed.
The best thing to do is to identify the college or university and then inquire about fees.
They are entry-level courses and can last anywhere from six months to a year.
Failing to attain high scores in your Matric examinations does not spell doom for your future.
You grab the subjects that you wish to re-sit to upgrade your score.
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