University of South Africa - UNISA Speciality : Communication
programme: Communication Sciences

UNISA is one of the largest online learning institutions is africa however it has system crashes now and then. It gets really stressful during periods like registrations and examinations. The system had been improved however the problem still persisted.

This University is amazing because it is very supportive to its students. Its online platform has a lot of great content for students which means they always have pivotal insights and knowledge about everything they want.

There are discussions forums on the website for every study topic and a lecturer that answers all questions. You can also join many groups full of students that can help you with everything you need. The study topics are not too complicated.

It is a very good university.

If you’re looking for a convenient way to further your studies while working, the University of South Africa is a great institute to consider. With its completely online program, studying becomes much easier. However, the admin side can be a bit slow at times, which may result in unnecessary delays in receiving feedback on assignments and results. Despite this minor inconvenience, UNISA remains a great institute to study at and is definitely worth considering.

I am currently in my second year of study – via correspondence – in a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication Science.

What I love most about my University is that everything is digital and online! I am able to keep a full-time job, while pursuing higher education and at an affordable price. This is golden if you come from a family (or circumstances) that do not allow you to have the money needed or necessary for tuition fees.

Pros of studying through my University are: Independence, Autonomous working inculcated, Independent Thinking, Team Collaboration, Project Management, Good Communication skills developed, No down-time even during the times of COVID-19, which was excellent.

Cons of studying through my University is a lack of student campus and social life. Although my University does offer a physical campus at different locations in the country, as well as exam centres world wide, you still miss out on the fun aspects of being a student – so no freshers, no open days, no orientation etc.