Unisa 6 Month Courses 2026-2027

Unisa Short Learning Programmes Offered In 2026/2027:

The six Unisa 6 6-month courses are also known as Unisa Short learning programmes. Short learning programs differ from formal qualifications such as degrees and diplomas but are designed to meet specific learning needs or skills needs in the workplace. Unisa provides a wide range of courses to address the needs identified by individuals, organisations or society as a whole.

If you looking to gain new skills or advance your career in just six months, then the University of South Africa (Unisa) offers a range of intensive 6-month courses for the 2026-2027 academic year, designed to provide targeted, practical knowledge in a short timeframe. These courses are ideal for professionals seeking to enhance their expertise, individuals looking to pivot to new fields, or those interested in acquiring specialised skills quickly.

This guide will get into the benefits of Unisa’s 6-month courses, explore the available options, and provide insights on how you can make the most of these accelerated learning opportunities. Discover how Unisa’s 6-month courses can be a valuable investment in your future.

When To Apply For Admission To Unisa 6-Month Courses For 2026-2027

Below are the online application dates for Unisa’s 6-month courses:

Application and registration for Unisa’s Short Learning Programs are open from 14 May to 19 July 2026.
Applications for admission to undergraduate qualifications for the 2026 academic year will be open from August 21 to October 11, 2026.

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Unisa 6 Month Courses 2026-2027

Unisa Short Learning Programs comprise courses and programs in the following subject fields:

Advanced Course

Advanced Course in Diplomacy Studies (77116)
Advanced Course in Good Governance in Africa (77112)
Advanced Course in Humanitarian and Development Leadership (77119)
Advanced Course in Intelligence Management (77115)
Advanced Course in Security Management on the African Continent within a Global Context (77117)
Advanced Course in Thought Leadership for Africa’s Renewal (77114)

Advanced Programme

Advanced Programme in Dynamics of Peace and Conflict in Africa (77118)
Advanced Programme in Policy Making and Analysis for Africa’s Development (77113)

Course

Course in Fundamental Accounting (70866)
Course in Taxation (70971)
Course in The Application of Climate-Smart Agriculture as a Sustainable Agricultural Practice (77098)
Course in the Introduction to Corporate Governance (71978)

Programme

Programme in Accelerated Public Management Development (76643)
Programme in Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Project Management (ODL) (72524)
Programme in Disaster Management (ODL) (72532)
Programme in Fundamentals Aspects of Children’s Rights (77111)
Programme in Local Government Management (ODL) (76082)
Programme in Public Administration and Management (ODL) (76777)

Short Course

Short Course in English for Speechwriting (76908)
Short Course in I-SET Robotics Components and Pedagogy (76820)
Short Course in I-SET Robotics Fundamentals (77067)
Short Course in I-SET Robotics Problem-solving, Data and Debugging (76984)
Short Course in I-SET Robotics for the Future (77068)
Short Course in Refugee Law and Humanitarian Support (72877)
Short Course in the Introduction to Agribusiness Management (72621)
Short Course in the Orientation and Background to HIV Aids Care and Counselling (76968)
Short Course in the Psychology of Mentorship (76815)

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Who Can Apply For Unisa 6-Month Courses?

Anyone interested in starting a new short learning program at Unisa can apply for admission. This includes:

First-time Unisa applicants.
Unisa students changing to a new programme.
Applicants who previously applied for admission but were not offered a space.

What You Need to Apply for Unisa 6-Month Courses

All applicants applying for admission are required to provide a valid email address as well as their cell phone number. Unisa will communicate with you throughout the application process via the email address and cellphone number. All applicants starting a new Unisa 6-month course must upload all the required/supporting documents, which include of the following:

Copy of your school qualifications
Copy of your official tertiary academic record(s) (if applicable)
Certified copy of your ID document (RSA students) or ID/passport (international students)
Copy of your marriage certificate (if applicable) or divorce decree (if applicable)
Sworn translations of documents if they are not in English or Afrikaans

How To Apply For Unisa 6-Month Courses 2026-2027

To apply online for selected Short learning programs using the Unisa application tool. Download the guidelines on how to apply. Follow the steps below to apply online at Unisa for 6 months of courses:

Sign in to the official website of UNISA
On the registration portal, click on ” Apply for Admission
Click On “Apply Now”
Complete the application form with the required information
Upload certified copies of supporting documents
Make payment of your non-refundable application fee of R125.00
Review your application to ensure that your application is complete

UNISA Contact 

Please contact Unisa at the following address:

Preller Street, Muckleneuk Ridge, Pretoria
Sunnyside campus (applications, registrations & learning center):
Cnr Justice Mahomed & Steve Biko Streets, Sunnyside, Pretoria
Tel: 0800 005 311
Email: unisa@whistleblowing.co.za

Unisa’s Short Learning Programs (SLPs) are introductory, practical, non-degree programmes meant to develop skills and knowledge in a chosen subject field quickly and effectively. They are intended to update or broaden students’ skills and knowledge in a specific area by covering fundamental key concepts. The SLPs follow a “just enough” learning approach, which means that they are designed to meet a potential student’s specific learning need or a unique employment requirement. Visit the official website of UNISA for more information.

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