How to study without matric :)

[profpanda]

Get a Diploma and then do your 1 year for your Degree (4 years = degree)

[xrapidx]

Get a Diploma and then do your 1 year for your Degree (4 years = degree)

Diploma's also require matric?

I also have a one year diploma

[profpanda]

Diploma's also require matric?

I also have a one year diploma

Go here Unisa- Go to the bottom of the page and have a look at "F" it’s for a national dip, without matric.

[xrapidx]

Go here Unisa- Go to the bottom of the page and have a look at "F" it’s for a national dip, without matric.

I have a standard 8 - I think - never heard of a certificate though - where would I find one?

[profpanda]

Just ask your school to fax or go pick one up from them.

[xrapidx]

Just ask your school to fax or go pick one up from them.

Not exactly on talking terms with them - but I suppose they can't refuse.

[hj2k_x]

My advice, for what it's worth, is to bite the bullet and do a 6 month matric course. I know it won't interest you and you'll find it boring, as you have said, but you should also find it easy

[profpanda]

So you happy now??

[Kilgore_Trout_Redux]

Just do a matric qualification thtough Damelin or something. If you want to get an IT degree from a university you are going to have to study non-IT courses based on those six subjects you have no interest in.

[Chris]

My advice, for what it's worth, is to bite the bullet and do a 6 month matric course. I know it won't interest you and you'll find it boring, as you have said, but you should also find it easy

Agreed. Matric is quite easy now - most likely much easier than you could have done it.

Maths - just do the past papers
IT - you'll probably know most of the practical side, the theory is easier.

English and Afrikaans might be a bit of a mission, since you do language + writing + literature papers. However, Paper 1 (Language) and Paper 3 (Writing) require very little learning because of the way it is tested these days.

Then you have a choice between Science/Biology/Geography. I'd say choose Geography - by far the easiest of the 3.

Then you have a choice of anything else really - history, accounting, economics etc.

[profpanda]

Or you can register/enrol directly at the department of education, and download previous exams and get the text books from a library.
It’s the cheapest way.

[Morgoth]

Since I'm studying with UNISA let me explain how it works:

No Matric no Degree / BSc - its the law in South Africa, no exceptions. The department of higher education wants to change this (soon) and I agree with them. But do not wait.

There is no such thing as an age exemption!!!!!!

You get university exemption after 25 which means you only needed to pass certain subjects with certain grades if your younger than 25 to study at university. If your 25 or older you just need a plan matric.


What you can do is basic non-degree modules like MAT011 (High school maths). This will determine if your able to understand the maths used in the degree.

On Diplomas there is mixed info on this, generally you need matric or technical school equivalent. Many fly-by-nights offer diploma course which have no legal merit.

So for now your only option are access courses (if your black as whites and coloureds seem to be left out of this pool) and/or to complete your matric. Being hounest your remarks on not wanting to complete matric do show a bit of arrogance and I'm wondering if you have the commitment to actually study further?

Its not hard to study for a BSc, heck I'm doing it, its just a lot of commitment and being humble and accepting I do not know everything. I'm not trying to put you off as I encourage everyone to continue studying.

bull****, you can get into unisa with a diploma, els my brother won't be studding there at the moment :>

[hj2k_x]

Agreed. Matric is quite easy now - most likely much easier than you could have done it.

Maths - just do the past papers
IT - you'll probably know most of the practical side, the theory is easier.

English and Afrikaans might be a bit of a mission, since you do language + writing + literature papers. However, Paper 1 (Language) and Paper 3 (Writing) require very little learning because of the way it is tested these days.

Then you have a choice between Science/Biology/Geography. I'd say choose Geography - by far the easiest of the 3.

Then you have a choice of anything else really - history, accounting, economics etc.

Yeah, if I could do my matric again now, I would dominate it. Get the 6 A's you need for University scholarship

[xrapidx]

I'll have to see - remember, my preference is an overseas university, not something local like Unisa, Unisa would be my last attempt.

Matric really is worthless to me, and if can find a place that'll accept me based on an interview, or something similar, all the better.

[Kilgore_Trout_Redux]

I'll have to see - remember, my preference is an overseas university, not something local like Unisa, Unisa would be my last attempt.

Matric really is worthless to me, and if can find a place that'll accept me based on an interview, or something similar, all the better.

If you need it to study (Which you obviously do.) how is it worthless?

We get it. You're a rebel and are too cool for school. Unfortunately you need to matriculate for a reason. Welcome to reality.