What Can I Study With Maths Literacy?

There are many study options available if you have Maths Literacy. There are really very few options that you cannot study with Maths Literacy. Some examples of Bachelor’s Degrees you can study with Maths Literacy are: 

  • Bachelor of Arts (BA) (General)
  • Bachelor of Arts with Law
  • Bachelor of Arts in Digital Arts
  • Bachelor of Arts in Dramatic Art
  • Bachelor of Arts in Film & Television
  • Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts
  • Bachelor of Arts in Music
  • Bachelor of Arts in Performing & Visual Arts
  • Bachelor of Arts in Social Work
  • Bachelor of Clinical Medical Practice (BCMP)
  • Bachelor of Education (BEd)
  • Bachelor of Oral Health Sciences (BOHS)
  • Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Audiology
  • Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
  • Bachelor of Social Science (BSocSc)
  • Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
  • Undergraduate LLB

These are only a few examples, and there are many more. The only fields you cannot go into with Maths Literacy are Accounting, Engineering, IT, Chemistry, and Medicine.

However, if you want to be an Accountant, you can study one of our accounting programmes with our partnered colleges: 

  • ICB Financial Accounting
  • CIMA Business Accounting 

ICB Financial Accounting

ICB courses are designed and accredited by the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB). Their courses are also accredited by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO). This means that they are recognised as formal qualifications in South Africa. 

ICB courses go up to the Diploma level, and are recognised internationally. The ICB Financial Accounting programme only requires you to have Grade 10 or equivalent to apply. 

ICB Financial Accounting

National Certificate: Bookkeeping

Qualification

National Certificate

NQF Level

3

Accredited by

ICB & QCTO

SAQA ID Number

58375

Credits

120

Entry Requirements

Grade 10 or equivalent 

Subjects 

  • Bookkeeping to Trial Balance (BKTB)
  • Payroll and Monthly SARS Returns (PMSR)
  • Computerised Bookkeeping (CPBK)
  • Business Literacy (BUSL)

Career Options

  • Junior Bookkeeper
  • Accounts Clerk
  • Payroll Clerk

Further Education And Training Certificate: Bookkeeping

Qualification

FET Certificate

NQF Level

4

Accredited by

ICB & QCTO

SAQA ID Number

58376

Credits

130

Entry Requirements

ICB National Certificate: Bookkeeping

Subjects 

  • Financial Statements (FNST)
  • Cost and Management Accounting (CMGT)

Career Options

  • Senior Bookkeeper
  • Junior Accountant
  • Assistant Accountant

National Diploma: Technical Financial Accounting

Qualification

National Diploma

NQF Level

5

Accredited by

ICB & QCTO

SAQA ID Number

36213

Credits

251

Entry Requirements

ICB Further Education And Training Certificate: Bookkeeping

Subjects 

  • Income Tax Returns (ITRT)
  • Business Law and Accounting Control (BLAC)

Career Options

  • Technical Financial Accountant
  • Accounting Technician
  • Tax Technician

National Diploma: Financial Accounting

Qualification

National Diploma

NQF Level

6

Accredited by

ICB & QCTO

SAQA ID Number

20366

Credits

280

Entry Requirements

ICB National Diploma: Technical Financial Accounting

Subjects 

  • Corporate Strategy (CRPS)
  • Management Accounting Control Systems (MACS)
  • Financial Reporting and Regulatory Frameworks (FRRF)
  • Research Theory and Practice (by short dissertation; topic: Financial Accounting) (RTAP)

Career Options

  • Financial Accountant
  • Tax Practitioner
  • Tax Consultant

Where Can I Study ICB Courses?

Many distance learning colleges offer ICB courses. Some reputable ones are: 

CIMA Business Accounting

CIMA courses are designed and accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA). These courses go up to the Degree level, and they are also recognised internationally. 

There are four levels of CIMA Business Accounting: 

  • Business Accounting: CIMA Certificate Level
  • Business Accounting: CIMA Operational Level
  • Business Accounting: CIMA Managerial Level
  • Business Accounting: CIMA Strategic Level

Business Accounting: CIMA Certificate Level

Qualification

National Certificate

NQF Level

5

Accredited by

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

SAQA ID Number

24418

Credits

120

Entry Requirements

  • Be 16 years or older
  • Have had pure maths as a school subject
  • Be able to read and write in English

Subjects 

  • Fundamentals of Business Economics
  • Fundamentals of Management Accounting
  • Fundamentals of Financial Accounting
  • Fundamentals of Ethics, Corporate Governance, and Business Law

Career Options

  • Business Manager
  • Management Accountant
  • Business Analyst

Business Accounting: CIMA Operational Level

Qualification

National Diploma

NQF Level

6

Accredited by

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

SAQA ID Number

24406

Credits

240

Entry Requirements

Business Accounting: CIMA Certificate Level

Subjects 

  • Managing Finance in a Digital World
  • Financial Reporting
  • Management Accounting
  • Operational Case Study
  • Operational Gateway

Career Options

  • Accountant
  • Bookkeeper
  • Financial Manager

Business Accounting: CIMA Managerial Level

Qualification

Advanced Diploma

NQF Level

6

Accredited by

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

SAQA ID Number

24406

Credits

240

Entry Requirements

Business Accounting: CIMA Operational Level

Subjects 

  • Managing Performance
  • Advanced Financial Reporting
  • Advanced Management Accounting
  • Management Case Study
  • Managerial Gateway

Career Options

  • Business Analyst
  • Management Accountant
  • Accounts Assistant

Business Accounting: CIMA Strategic Level

Qualification

Professional Qualification: Chartered Management Accountant

NQF Level

7

Accredited by

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

SAQA ID Number

20400

Credits

390

Entry Requirements

Business Accounting: CIMA Managerial Level

Subjects 

  • Strategic Management
  • Financial Strategy
  • Risk Management
  • Strategic Case Study
  • Strategic Gateway

Career Options

  • Debtors Clerk
  • Business Manager
  • Chief Financial Officer

Where Can I Study CIMA Courses?

Many distance learning colleges offer CIMA courses, such as: 

Can You Become A Doctor With Maths Literacy?

No, you cannot become a Doctor with Maths Literacy. All universities require you to have Maths with a high pass mark, usually 75% or higher, to qualify to study Medicine. Note that most universities accept this mark, but some may differ. 

Can I Study Social Work With Maths Literacy?

Yes, you can study Social Work with Maths Literacy. Most universities will accept Maths Literacy with a pass mark of 50% or higher for a Bachelor of Social Work. However, while most universities require this mark, not all universities require the same mark.

Can I Be A Nurse With Maths Literacy?

Yes, you can study to be a Nurse with Maths Literacy. Many universities will require you to have a pass mark of 60% or higher for Maths Literacy to qualify for a Bachelor of Nursing Science. Check with the university you are applying to for the pass requirement. 

Can I Become A Lawyer With Maths Literacy?

Yes, you can study to become a Lawyer with Maths Literacy. Each university will have its own pass requirement for Maths Literacy to qualify to study for an Undergraduate Law Degree (LLB). Some universities and their requirements for Maths Literacy to apply for an LLB are:

  • University of Johannesburg (UJ) requires a minimum of 50% in Maths Literacy for LLB admission.
  • University of Kwazulu-Natal (UKZN) requires a minimum of 60% in Maths Literacy for LLB admission.
  • North-West University (NWU) requires a minimum of 60% in Maths Literacy for their extended LLB programme.
  • University of Witwatersrand (WITS) requires a minimum of 70% in Maths Literacy for LLB admission.
  • University of the Western Cape (UWC) requires a minimum of 60% in Maths Literacy for LLB admission.

Note that the required mark for this Degree varies widely between universities. Be sure to check with the university you are applying to about their specific requirements. 

What Have We Learned?

  • There are still many study options available with Maths Literacy
  • There are alternative ways to become an Accountant with Maths Literacy
  • You cannot become a Doctor with Maths Literacy
  • You can be a Social Worker with Maths Literacy
  • You can be a Nurse with Maths Literacy
  • You can be a Lawyer with Maths Literacy

Author: Chloe Bydawell
Editor: Razeen Dollie
Date: July 8, 2022