Do you want to know the true meaning of the word “curricular courses”? The University of Johannesburg and other universities in South Africa like to use this term quite frequently during the application process. Many students are left wondering what it exactly refers to.
On this page, we will explain the meaning of “curricular courses, and how these courses are different from other courses.
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Curricular Courses Meaning in South African Context
Curricular courses are the official courses that institutions of higher learning (universities and colleges) offer as part of their main curriculum. Curricular courses form part of a universal qualification progression, such as Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree, Honours, Master’s and PhD.
Undergraduate curricular courses are Diploma and Bachelor’s Degree, while, postgraduate curricular courses are Honours, Master’s and PhD.
The progression of curricular courses is universal in a sense that, you can go to any country after completing any of the curricular courses in South Africa, and your qualification level will be recognised and valued accordingly.
Curricular courses are also assigned an NQF level based on the value of qualification.
Also, bursaries such as NSFAS and others, exclusively fund curricular courses. However, NSFAS only fund undergraduate curricular courses, while other bursaries will fund you up to postgraduate levels.
The following are not recognised as curricular courses:
- Short courses
- Bridging courses
- Workshops
- Trainings
Now you know what curricular courses are.
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