UNISA Honours Application 2026

UNISA Online Application for Honours Degrees 2026-2027 Academic year: What You Should Know

Applications for Unisa Honours Degrees for the 2026 academic year are now open from 18 August to 10 October 2025. To find a specific Honours degree programme for 2026, please, go to Unisa website and check for the specific qualifications you are interested in. Unisa offers a wide range of Honours degrees across various colleges, including those in Accounting Sciences, Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Education, Economic and Management Sciences, Human Sciences, Law, and Science, Engineering, and Technology.

Deciding to apply for an honours degree at Unisa for the 2026 academic year is a step that will bring you closer to achieving your career goals

Before you apply, take some time to think about where you are now in your career and how your proposed qualification will contribute to your career development.

What is the difference between an Honours degree and a Postgraduate diploma?

Generally speaking, an honours degree includes a research module, which is not included in a postgraduate diploma. The research modules are intended for further studies at master’s degree level. Students who complete a postgraduate diploma and wish to apply for admission to a master’s degree will then need to do a bridging module if specified by the relevant department.

The guidelines below will ensure a problem-free online application and registration experience:

You need access to the internet if you want to study towards an honours or postgraduate qualification, as everything happens online.
There are no counters or self-help stations at any of the regional offices for honours and postgraduate diploma students. This means that you must apply and register online using your own computer or a computer at an internet café

Please note: All honours degree applications/registrations must be completed online. No fax, postal, self-help or email application requests will be accepted.

How to find your specific Honours Degree for 2026

Visit the Unisa Website: Go to the official University of South Africa website (www.unisa.ac.za).

Navigate to the Application Section: Look for the section on applying for admissions, typically found under pages related to undergraduate qualifications, honours degrees, and postgraduate diplomas.

Check the Specific Listings: Since applications for honours degrees were open from August 18 to October 10, 2025, you will need to check the official Unisa sources to find the exact list of available programmes and specific qualifications for 2026.

How to Apply: Unisa Honours Application Process for 2026
‘Applying for admission to an honours degree programme comprises of three steps: