You can study part-time at any one of the following distance learning colleges:
- Matric College
- Skills Academy
- Bellview Institute of Distance Learning
- Ember Academy
- The Learning Group
What Can I Study Part-Time?
Here is what you can study part-time at Matric College:
Matric Courses
Matric Courses are programmes of study that give students the opportunity to complete or to improve their Matric. Matric College offers the following Matric Courses:
- Adult Matric – The Adult Matric Programme is for adult students (21 or older) who, for some reason, could not complete their Matric during their schooling years
- Matric Upgrade/Rewrite – The Matric Upgrade Course is for the following adult students:
- Those who would have failed Matric
- Those with an incomplete Matric
- Those who want to improve their marks
ICB Courses
ICB stands for Institute of Certified Bookkeepers. The Institute is an Independent External Examinations Board. This means that it is only responsible for the administration and examination of the courses that they offer. Tuition for the courses is offered by ICB’s accredited Learning Providers. Matric College is an accredited Learning Provider of the ICB. Here are the ICB Courses that Matric College offers. ICB Courses build up on each other:
NATED Courses
NATED stands for National Accredited Technical Educational Diploma. NATED Courses are a product of the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). This is a result of the Department’s realisation of a shortage of skills in the job market. NATED Courses, also known as National Qualifications, build up on each other.
Here are the NATED Courses that you can study at Matric College:
Short Courses
Short Courses are designed by Matric College. Their purpose is to give you a head start in your career. These courses equip you with the skills and knowledge that can enable you to be an entrepreneur or to seek employment opportunities. The following are the Short Courses that Matric College offers:
Who Qualifies For Part-Time Studies?
To qualify for the part-time study courses that Matric College offers, here is what you need:
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How Does Part-Time Study Work?
The following 10 points give you an insight of how part-time studies works when you study with Matric College:
- As soon as you successfully register for your programme of study, you will receive your study material at your door step via courier
- You will be advised if there are any online study groups for the course that you are studying. If there is, you are encouraged to join in order for you to interact with your tutors and fellow students.
- Come up with your own study timetable. Matric College can assist you in coming up with one
- Stick to your study timetable
- Begin your studies and attempt your first assignment and more thereafter
- Your tutor can help you with the topics you are struggling with
- Prepare for the exams
- Write your exams
- Pass your exams
- Get certified
What Are The Benefits Of Being A Part-Time Student?
There are a lot of benefits that come with being a part-time student. Here are some of them:
- Flexibility – Part-time studies are flexible. This is because you study at your own pace, time and place
- Save on Costs – As a part-time student, you can cut on the following costs:
- Transport – You do not attend any classes. This means that you will save on transport costs
- Teas and lunches – Since you will not be attending classes, you will save on the cost of teas and lunches
- Affordable tuition fees – Part-time studies are generally more affordable than contact learning
- No need to buy textbooks – When you study part-time, you will be issued with textbooks and expertly written study notes. This means that you do not have to buy textbooks
- Gain skills – When you are a part-time student, you gain certain skills. Here are some of the skills that you can gain as a part-time student:
- Time management skills
- Computer skills
- Communication skills
- Teamwork
- Work and study at the same time – Being a part-time student, you can work and study at the same time. This can enable you to pay for your tuition. In addition, you can gain experience if you are working in an area related to your studies.
Is Studying Part-Time Hard?
No, studying part-time is not hard. Here are a few tips to make studying part-time as easy as it can be:
- Have a study timetable
- Stick to your timetable
- Make sure that there are no distractions where you study
- Read widely from other sources
- Hand in your assignments in time
- Make sure you get feedback from your tutor
- Work on the areas that you are having challenges
- Interact with your tutors and fellow students regularly
- Study for your exams
- Take note of exam tips
- Write your exams
- Pass your exams
Author: Collin Wilbesi
Editor: Vimbainashe Chabata
Date Published: February 13, 2023