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