Many students who took Maths Literacy in high school instead of pure Mathematics, often wonder if there are enough careers and courses they can study towards after matric. Well, there are many careers for learners who have Maths Literacy subject stream.
On this page, we will explore which careers and courses you can do with Maths Literacy subject choice. We will look at career options and courses available for Maths Literacy in combination with other subjects like life sciences, accounting, geography, business studies, and history.
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Maths Literacy and Life Sciences
This section highlights careers available with Maths Literacy and Life Sciences. With these subjects, you will be able to study nursing, environmental health, occupational health and safety, social work, public health, and community development through diplomas and certificates. However, most degree programmes require Pure Mathematics.
Nursing
With Maths Literacy and Life Sciences, you qualify for higher certificates and diplomas in nursing, but not for a university degree, as most nursing degrees require Pure Mathematics. Find nursing colleges here.
Environmental Health
Maths Literacy and Life Sciences courses in Environmental Health:
- Diplomas offered by TVET Colleges and Universities of Technology:
Certificate Courses:
Occupational Health and Safety
Maths Literacy and Life Sciences courses in Occupational Health and Safety:
- Diploma in Safety Management – UNISA
- Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety – Vaal University of Technology (VUT)
Certificate Courses:
- Occupational Health and Safety Certificate – Oxbridge Academy
- Higher Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety – Southern Business School
Social Work
Maths Literacy and Life Sciences courses in Social Work:
- Degrees:
- Bachelor of Social Work – University of Western Cape (UWC)
- Bachelor of Social Work – University of Johannesburg (UJ)
- Bachelor of Social Work – University of the Witwatersrand (Wits)
- Bachelor of Social Work – UNISA
- Bachelor of Social Work – Stellenbosch University
- Bachelor of Social Work – Nelson Mandela University
- Bachelor of Social Work – University of Zululand
- Bachelor of Social Work – University of the Free State (UFS)
- Bachelor of Social Work – North-West University (NWU)
- Diplomas:
Certificate Courses:
Public Health
Maths Literacy and Life Sciences courses in Public Health:
Certificate Courses:
Community Development
Maths Literacy and Life Sciences courses in Community Development:
Certificate Courses:
Maths Literacy and Accounting
In this section, we explore careers you can pursue with Maths Literacy and Accounting. You will not be able to study a Degree in Accounting with only Maths Literacy, as all universities in South Africa require Pure Mathematics for accounting degrees. However, you can enrol for certificate courses in the field of accounting, as accounting requires advanced calculations.
Bookkeeping
Here is a list of Bookkeeping courses available in South Africa across different universities and colleges that you can pursue with a Maths Literacy and Accounting subjects combination:
1. TVET Colleges
Examples:
- National Certificate: Bookkeeping – Northlink College
- National Certificate: Financial Management (Bookkeeping focus) – False Bay TVET College
- Certificate in Bookkeeping – College of Cape Town
2. Private Colleges
Examples:
- ICB National Certificate in Bookkeeping – Skills Academy
- Certificate in Bookkeeping and Payroll – Oxbridge Academy
3. Professional Bodies
Courses offered by ICB and SAGE:
- ICB National Certificate in Bookkeeping – Offered through various private colleges
- ICB FET Certificate in Bookkeeping – Available via distance learning at institutions like Skills Academy and The Learning Group
- SAGE Bookkeeping Course – SAGE Online Training
4. Universities/Universities of Technology
Some universities offer short courses or certificates in Bookkeeping:
- Certificate in Bookkeeping – UNISA (Short Course)
- Introduction to Bookkeeping – University of Pretoria (Short Course)
5. Online and Distance Learning
Bookkeeping online courses are available:
- ICB National Certificate in Bookkeeping – Through providers like Oxbridge Academy and Skills Academy
- Fundamentals of Bookkeeping – Offered on Coursera.
Maths Literacy and Geography
In this section, we look at careers you can pursue with Maths Literacy and Geography subjects, such as tourism management, environmental science, disaster management, real estate, travel and tourism, and community development. Most Geography careers require pure Mathematics as opposed to Maths Literacy. So if you really want to pursue geography-related courses and careers, you should think about changing from Maths Literacy to pure Mathematics.
Below are some courses you can pursue with Maths Literacy and Geography subjects combination -which are related to Geography:
Tourism Management
Examples:
- Diploma in Tourism Management – University of South Africa (UNISA)
- Diploma in Tourism Management – Durban University of Technology (DUT)
- National Diploma in Tourism Management – Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)
- Higher Certificate in Tourism Management – MANCOSA
Environmental Science (Short Courses)
Examples:
- Short Course in Environmental Management – Stellenbosch University
- Environmental Auditing – University of Johannesburg (UJ)
- Environmental Risk Assessment Short Course – Wits University
Disaster Management
Examples:
- Advanced Certificate in Disaster Risk Management – UNISA
- Higher Certificate in Disaster Risk Reduction – Stellenbosch University
Real Estate
Examples:
- Diploma in Real Estate – Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)
- Advanced Diploma in Real Estate – University of Johannesburg (UJ)
Maths Literacy and Business Studies
In this section, we look at the careers you can pursue with Maths Literacy and Business Studies subjects. Maths Literacy and Business Studies open the doors to many business-related courses, such as business management, marketing, human resources management, office administration, project management and entrepreneurship.
Below are the courses to study with Maths Literacy and Business Studies subjects:
Business Management
In terms of business management courses, you should know that there are BAs and BComs. BA degrees don’t require pure Mathematics, and will easily accept Maths Literacy subject, while the Bcom strictly requires pure Maths subject.
Examples:
- Bachelor of Arts in Business Management – Varsity College
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Business Management – MANCOSA
- Bachelor of Arts in Business Management – Regent Business School
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Business Management – Boston City Campus
- Diploma in Business Management – University of South Africa (UNISA)
- Higher Certificate in Business Management – Varsity College
- Certificate in Business Management – Oxbridge Academy
Marketing (Diploma or Certificate)
Examples:
- Diploma in Marketing Management – Durban University of Technology (DUT)
- Higher Certificate in Marketing – MANCOSA
- Diploma in Marketing – University of Johannesburg (UJ)
- National Certificate in Marketing Management – False Bay TVET College
- Higher Certificate in Marketing – Boston City Campus
Human Resource Management
Examples:
- Diploma in Human Resource Management – University of Johannesburg (UJ)
- Higher Certificate in Human Resource Management – MANCOSA
- National Diploma in Human Resource Management – Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)
- Certificate in Human Resource Management – Varsity College
- Diploma in Human Resource Management – Damelin College
Office Administration
Examples:
- National Certificate in Office Administration – UNISA
- Diploma in Office Administration – College of Cape Town
- Higher Certificate in Office Administration – Boston City Campus
- Certificate in Office Administration – Oxbridge Academy
- Diploma in Office Administration – Damelin College
Project Management
Examples:
- Diploma in Project Management – MANCOSA
- Higher Certificate in Project Management – Varsity College
- Diploma in Project Management – Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)
- National Certificate in Project Management – College SA
- Certificate in Project Management – Oxbridge Academy
Entrepreneurship
Examples:
- Diploma in Entrepreneurship – Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)
- Higher Certificate in Entrepreneurship – University of Johannesburg (UJ)
- Diploma in Business Management with Entrepreneurship Focus – MANCOSA
- National Certificate in New Venture Creation (Entrepreneurship) – False Bay TVET College
- Certificate in Entrepreneurship – Oxbridge Academy
Maths Literacy and History
In this section, we look at what careers you can pursue with maths lit and history subjects.
Political Science
Examples:
- Bachelor of Arts in Political Science – University of Pretoria (UP)
- Bachelor of Arts in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics (PPE) – University of Cape Town (UCT)
- Diploma in Political Science – University of South Africa (UNISA)
- Bachelor of Social Science in Political Studies – University of the Witwatersrand (Wits)
- Honours Degree in Political Science – University of Johannesburg (UJ)
Public Relations
Examples:
- Diploma in Public Relations – Durban University of Technology (DUT)
- Higher Certificate in Public Relations Practice – Varsity College
- Diploma in Public Relations Management – University of Johannesburg (UJ)
- National Diploma in Public Relations – Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)
- Certificate in Public Relations – Damelin College
Examples:
- Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Media Studies – Rhodes University (with focus areas in History and cultural studies)
- Bachelor of Arts in Journalism – University of Johannesburg (UJ) (with elective modules in History)
- Honours Degree in Journalism – University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) (offers specialised history-related research topics)
- Diploma in Journalism – Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) (with options to explore Historical Journalism)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism and Heritage – Stellenbosch University
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