The cost of tertiary studies in South Africa is more affordable than any other country in the world, however many students and parents are unprepared for the investment when it comes to post school studies.
With many accredited public and private institutions in South Africa , high-school graduates are spoilt for choice, however navigating the difficult decision of what to study and where, with the resources available is no easy task, and can become a very stressful journey for many. There is also very little time spent in educating scholars on career options, scarce and critical skill shortages, employability of particular graduates, international opportunities, subject choices and workplace readiness.
This information becomes important when evaluating the investment it will require for post high school studies versus employability and salary expectations. This leaves many students with a feeling of disillusion once graduated and realising their earning potential with the skill sets that they have acquired.
UXi Sport understands the complexities of the job market in South Africa and its various provinces. It has therefore invested into offering a wide variety of study options to ensure the optimal employability of its graduates. The economic sectors of every province are unique and this becomes important to evaluate when deciding where you reside and or wish to live and work in the future. The most important emphasis must be on “life after sport”, and although being a full-time athlete sounds like a dream for many, it is not a reality for the majority. Becoming a full-time professional athlete is only a reality for a small percentage of individuals and even so, age and injuries can limit the ability to earn potential.
The journey to becoming a registered student at UXi Sport
Self-help questions and answers:
- How do I know what to study whilst in a sport development program?
UXi Sport will assist you with a free career aptitude test that will navigate you into the various options that you have available that not only is in line with entry requirements but also takes your unique aptitude and personality into consideration.
- How do I apply to write an aptitude test with UXi Sport?
You can contact UXi Sport through the website enquiry form or alternatively the Chatbot who will put you in touch with a career consultant to assist you. Tests can be written remotely from home and they will schedule an appointment with You electronically to give you feedback and advise based on your test result.
- What if I am unhappy with the study option I selected?
UXi believes that a happy student is a successful student, therefore they always encourage communication and feedback through their academic program coordinators. Depending on the field of study and how far into the academic year, changing direction is easier than you might think. It is also not uncommon that students change programmes and they are willing to assist a student in every way possible to ensure that they achieve maximum success with the financial investment the student has made.
- What does it cost to attend a Rugby Academy?
Programmes vary from institution to institution depending on duration and what the programme entails. Students have to realise that an athletic programme requires many hours of personal coaching both on-and -off the field. The level of coaches and institutional accreditation also sets institutions apart and it is important to research credibility and track records of institutions.
- Twelve-month program with a one-year accredited national program varies from R67 000 to R85 000 per annum (depending on the choice of education).
- Twelve-month High-Performance development program only with no studies R55 000
- How can I find funding to attend UXi Sport?
UXi Sport is an accredited Institution through its academic subsidiary HFPA. As such financial institutions offer study loans for their programmes that may also include accommodation, clothing, laptop and other funding support, depending on what your parent/sponsor or you qualify for. If a parent/sponsor works for the South African government, assistance can be obtained via Fundi up to R40 000 without any credit assessments.
UXi Sport also offers monthly financial plans, you can enquire about these by contacting [email protected] .
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