National Diploma (Travel and Tourism)Rating of at least 5 in a degree Programme before entry is considered.Average of 60% pass mark on major subjects and/or two years relevant industry experience for applicants who do not meet the required 60%.See other admission requirements relevant to your programme of choice.
B Tech: Business Administration
College Street
Any recognised Diploma
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B Tech: Human Resources Management
College Street, Ibika & Queenstown
National Diploma: Human Resources Management or Management of Training or equivalent.
60% pass in diploma programme before entry is considered.
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B Tech: Management
Potsdam, Ibika
National Diploma: Management or any other related diploma.
60% pass in diploma programme before entry is considered.
Administrative Management III
Management III
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DIPLOMAS
National Diploma: Tourism Management
Ibika, College Street
Senior Certificate: English HG-E
Mathematics, Business Economics, Travel and Tourism Studies, Geography, History, Accounting
NSC (Degree/Diploma): English Home Language minimum rating of 3 (40%)
OR additional language rating of 4 (50%) (NSC weight factor 3).
Life Orientation minimum rating of 4 (50%) (NSC weight factor 2).
Mathematics Literacy minimum rating of 4 (50%) (NSC weight factor 3) OR
Mathematics minimum rating of 4 (50%) (NSC weight factor 3).
ADD 3 recommended 20 credit subjects minimum rating of 4 (50%) (NSC weight factor 3) OR all other 20 credit subjects minimum rating of 4 (50%) (NSC weight factor 1)
Tourism: Minimum rating of 4 (50%) (NSC weight factor 3); Accounting: Minimum rating of 4 (50%) (NSC weight factor 3); Business Studies: Minimum rating of 4 (50%) (NSC weight factor 3); Economics: Minimum rating of 4 (50%) (NSC weight factor 3).
Geography: Minimum rating of 4 (50%) (NSC weight factor 3).
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National Higher Certificate: Accountancy or Extended Curriculum Programme
College Street, Potsdam, Imbika, Zamakulungisa, Queenstown
Senior Certificate: Subjects should have a rating of 3 or more in English and Mathematics, Accounting HG-E/SG-D.
Senior Certificate: Subject recommendation: English, Accountancy, Mathematics/Mathematics Literacy and another relevant subject.
NSC (Degree/Diploma/Higher Certificate): Minimum rating of 3 in 4 recognised subjects.
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National Diploma: Taxation
Potsdam
NHC – Accountancy
National Diploma: Cost and Management Accounting
National Diploma: Accountancy
Butterworth
NHC – Accountancy
National Diploma: Financial Information Systems
Butterworth, Potsdam, Ibika, Queenstown
NHC: Financial Information Systems
National Diploma: Local Government Finance
Potsdam
Senior Certificate: English and Mathematics/Accounting HG-E/SG-D
NSC (Degree/Diploma): Minimum rating of 3 in English / Accounting and Maths / Maths Literacy.
National Diploma: Internal Auditing
Potsdam, Ibika, Queenstown, Zamukulungisa
NHC – Accountancy
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National Diploma: Marketing
College Street, Potsdam
APS: 23
Senior Certificate: English HG-E. A minimum of 4 subjects
NSC (Degree/Diploma): Minimum rating of 3 (40-49%) for English as a home language or first additional language level.
At least 3 (40-49%) in four recognised NSC 20 credit subjects.
Minimum rating of 3 (40-49%) in Mathematical Literacy or 2 (30-39%) for Mathematics plus Accounting and/or Business Studies.
Certified results as proof from FET Colleges detailing completion of subjects for exemption.
An interview may be conducted for development intervention purposes.
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National Diploma: Small Business Management
College Street, Potsdam
Minimum rate of 4 (50-59%) for English
Minimum rating of 4 (50-59%) in Mathematical Literacy and or 3 (40-49%) for Mathematics plus accounting and business studies must not be less than 3 (40-49%).
Senior Certificate: English HG-E. A minimum of 4 subjects
NSC (Degree/Diploma): Minimum rating of 3 (40-49%) for English as a home language or first additional language level. Compulsory – Achievement rating of at least 3 (40-49%) for Mathematics Literacy or Literacy. N3 Certificate with level 4 for English FET Colleges: Completion of similar subject rating.
NSC (Degree/Diploma/Higher Certificate): Minimum rating of 4 in 4 recognised subjects. English, Accounting, Mathematics/Mathematical Literacy, Business Economics.
Students intending to study towards a B Tech degree in further subjects: marketing require accounting for marketers, quantitative techniques as well as marketing research.
An interview may be conducted for development intervention purposes.
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National Diploma: Sport Management
College Street
APS: 23 – See our easy-to-understand scoring table
Senior Certificate: English HG-E; another language at HG-E
Biology, Accounting and Business Economics recommended
NSC (Degree/Diploma): Minimum rating of 4 (50-59%) for English, Mathematical Literacy or 3 (40-49%) for Mathematics plus Accounting, Business Studies and Life Sciences.
Students intending to study towards a B Tech degree in Marketing require accounting for marketers I, quantitative techniques I as well as marketing research III.
Certified report from school or club detailing sporting ability and achievement for the year of application is essential.
Interview may be held.
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National Diploma: Public Relations Management or Extended Curriculum Programme
Zamukulungisa, Chiselhurst, Buffalo City, Butterworth, Mthatha
Senior Certificate: English Home/First Language 4 or English Second Language 5 and isiXhosa 4 Home/First Language or Afrikaans Home/First Language 4 as well as a rating of 4 or more in two NSC subjects
FET College qualification ratings: N3 certificate with a rating of 5 for English or Xhosa
Screening interview and written test required. Industry-related experience will be considered.
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National Higher Certificate: Financial Information Systems
Senior Certificate: English and Mathematics/Accounting HG-E/SG-D
English, Mathematics or Accounting
NSC (Degree/Diploma/Higher Certificate): Minimum rating of 4 in 4 recognised subjects. English, Accounting, Mathematics/Mathematical Literacy, Business Economics.
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National Diploma: Office Management and Technology
Potsdam, Ibika, Zamukulungisa
Screening interview is required.
Senior Certificate: English HG-E/SG-D; Home Language HG-E/SG-D
Accounting 40%, Business Studies 40%, Computer Applications Technology, Economics
NSC (Degree/Diploma): Achievement rating of 3 (40-49%) for English home language or 4 (50-59%) as an additional language. Two of the following school subjects will be an added advantage: Computer-Aided Technology – level 3 (45-49%) or 4 (50-59%), Business Studies level 3 (45-49%) or 4 (50-59%) meaning (business, commerce and management category, economics and accounting).
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National Diploma: Management of Training
Potsdam
Senior Certificate: English HG-E/SG-D; Home Language HG-E/SG-D
NSC (Degree/Diploma): Achievement rating of at least 3 (40-49% for English as Home Language or 4 (50-59%) as an additional language.
Accounting 3 (40-49%); Economics 3 (40-49%; Business Studies 3 (40-49%)
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National Diploma: Human Resources Management
College Street, Potsdam, Ibika, Zamukulungisa & Queenstown
Senior Certificate: English HG-E/SG-D; Home Language HG-E/SG-D
Accounting, Business Studies
NSC (Degree/Diploma): Achievement rating of at least 3 (40-49%) in the following subjects: Accounting, Business Studies, and English
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National Diploma: Management
Potsdam, Ibika, Zamukulungisa
Senior Certificate: English E HG/D SG; Home Language HG-E/SG-D
Accounting 40%, Business Studies 40%, Economics 40%
NSC (Degree/Diploma): Minimum rating of 3 in 4 recognised subjects. See other admission requirements relevant to your programme of choice.
National Diploma: Administrative Management
Potsdam
Senior Certificate: English HG-E/SG-D; Home Language HG-E/SG-D
Accounting 30%, Business Studies 40%, Economics 40%
NSC (Degree/Diploma): Achievement rating of at least 3 (40-49%) for English as home language or 4 (50-59% as an additional language. Accounting with an achievement rating of at least 3 (40-49%), Business Studies achievement rating of at least 3 (40-49%) Economics achievement rating of at least 3 (40-49%)
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National Diploma: Public Management
Potsdam, Ibika, Zamukulungisa, Queenstown
Senior Certificate: English HG-E
NSC (Degree/Diploma): Minimum rating of 3 in Accounting, Business Studies and 4 in Economics.
National Diploma: Hospitality Management
College Street, Ibika, Zamukulungisa
Senior Certificate: English HG-E
NSC (Degree/Diploma): English Home Language minimum 40%. Additional language minimum 50%. Mathematical Literacy 40%, Life Orientation minimum 40%, Accounting 40%, Hotel Keeping and Catering /Hospitality Management / Home Economics 40%, Economics (40%), Hospitality (40%), Computer Applications Technology (50%).
National Diploma: Journalism
College Street
Senior Certificate: English (1st language) HG-E or English (2nd language) HG-D
NSC (Degree/Diploma): Achievement level 4 in English Home Language or English First Additional Language. In addition, all prospective students must undertake a written assessment exercise as well as an interview as screening tests. Students will be selected if performance on these exercises meets the necessary requirements. Industry-related experience will be considered
FET College: N3 Certificate with level 4 for English.
National Certificate in Versatile Broadcasting
College Street
Senior Certificate: English (1st language) HG-E or English (2nd language) HG-D
NSC (Degree/Diploma/Higher Certificate): Achievement level 4 in English Home Language or English First Additional Language.
In addition, all prospective students must undertake a written assessment exercise as well as an interview as screening tests.
Students will be selected if performance on these exercises meets the necessary requirements.
Industry-related experience will be considered
FET College: N3 Certificate with level 4 for English.
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ND: Marketing or ND: Small Business Management
Potsdam, East London
Senior Certificate: English HG-E; another language at HG-E
NSC (Degree/Diploma): Minimum rating of 4 (50-59%) for English, Mathematical Literacy or 3 (40-49%) for Mathematics plus Accounting, Business Studies and Life Sciences.
Students intending to study towards a B Tech degree in Marketing require accounting for marketers I, quantitative techniques I as well as marketing research III.
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National Diploma in Policing
Potsdam
NSC (Degree/Diploma): Achievement rating of 3 or more in English or other languages will meet entrance requirements.
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HEALTH SCIENCES UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
BCur (Basic)
Nelson Mandela Drive
Senior Certificate: Matriculation Exemption
Conditional Exemption or Mature Age Exemption if candidate is 23 years old in the year of registration
English HG-E/SG-D; Biology HG-E/SG-D; Physical Science E HG or D SG
(E SG will be considered if one of the above subjects is D HG)
NSC (Degree): Achievement rating of 4 (50-59%) in English at First Additional Language Level
5 (60-69%) in isiXhosa at a Home or First Additional Language level
4 (50-59%) in Mathematical Literacy or 3 (40-49%) in Mathematics
4 (50-59%) in Life Sciences
4 (50-59%) in Physical Science
4 (50-59%) in Information Technology
4 (50-59%) in Life Orientation
All candidates shall be subjected to selection processes.
BSc Health Promotion (Allied Health Professions)
Nelson Mandela Drive
Senior Certificate: Full Exemption with an overall C aggregate symbol (or higher) at first attempt with:
English HG-D/SG-C; Physical Science HG-D/SG-C; Mathematics HG-D/SG-C; Biology HG-D/SG-C
NSC (Degree): Achievement rating of 4 (50-59%) in English at First Additional Language Level
4 (50-59%) in isiXhosa both at Home or First Additional Language level
3 (40-49%) in Mathematical Literacy
4 (50-59%) in Life Sciences
4 (50-59%) in Life Orientation
4 (50-59%) in Physical Science
4 (50-59%) in Agricultural Science
All candidates shall be subjected to selection processes.
Bachelor of Medical Clinical Practice (Medicine)
Nelson Mandela Drive
Senior Certificate: Matriculation Exemption or Conditional Exemption or Mature Age Exemption
NSC (Degree): Minimum achievement rating of:
4 (50-59%) in English at a Home Language or First Additional Language
4 (50-59%) in Mathematics
5 (60-69%) in Physical Science
5 (60-69%) in Life Sciences
4 (50-59%) in isiXhosa
4 (50-59%) in Life Orientation
All candidates shall be subjected to selection processes.
Bachelor of Social Work (Allied Health Professions)
Nelson Mandela Drive
Senior Certificate:
NSC (Degree): Achievement rating of:
4 (50-59%) in English
4 (50-59%) in isiXhosa or any other additional Language
4 (50-59%) in Life Orientation
4 (50-59%) in Life Sciences
4 (50-59%) in Physical Science
3 (40-49%) in Mathematical Literacy
All candidates shall be subjected to selection processes.
EDUCATION UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
PROGRAMMEUniversity Licentiate in Music Education (ULME)
CAMPUSNelson Mandela Drive, Mthatha
REQUIREMENTSAPS: 20Senior Certificate: Symbol E-S and Grade V Theory Certificate from any recognised music institution, for example, Unisa, Trinity College and the Associated Board of the Royal School of MusicNSC: Minimum rating of 3 (40-49%) for students who have done Music in Grade 12; NSC rating of 4 for any other school subject to be taken as a major.Those applicants without music will be interviewed/auditioned.See other admission requirements relevant to your programme of choice.
BEd (FET) Humanities
Nelson Mandela Drive, Mthatha
REQUIREMENTSAPS: 25Senior Certificate: Two subjects with E (HG) or D (SG) in any two school subjects from Languages, History and Geography and a pass in any other two school subjects.NSC (Degree): rating of at least 4 (50 – 59%) for any four NSC subjects, two of which should be taken as Majors. NSC rating of at least 5 (60 -69%) for English if it is to be taken as a major subject and NSC rating of at least least 3 (40-49%) if not to be taken as a major which is the language of learning and teaching of WSU and a pass in any other school subject.See other admission requirements relevant to your programme of choice.
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BEd (FET) Natural Sciences
Nelson Mandela Drive, Mthatha
REQUIREMENTSAPS: 22Senior Certificate: E (HG) or D (SG) in Mathematics and in any other two science subjects and a pass in any other or three school subjects.Successful completion of the Foundation Programme of the Faculty of Education.NSC (Degree): rating of at least 4 (50-59%) for Mathematics or 4 (50-59%) for Mathematical Literacy and 3 (40-49%) for either Life Sciences or Physical Sciences, provided one of these will not be taken as a major.NSC rating of at least 5 (60-69%) for English if it is to be taken as a major subject and NSC rating of at least 3 (40-49%) if it is not be taken as a major which is the language of learning and teaching, and a pass in any other school subject.See other admission requirements relevant to your programme of choice.
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BEd (FET) Economic and Management Sciences Education
Ibika, Nelson Mandela Drive, Zamukulungisa & Queenstown
APS: 25
Senior Certificate: with at least E (HG) and D (SG) in any two of the Business, Commerce and Management subjects.
NSC (Degree): rating of at least 4 (50-59%) in any four NSC subjects, two from BCM Learning Field, or Computer Applications Technology.
NSC rating of at least 2 (30-39%) for English.
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BEd (FET) Consumer Science Education
Zamukulungisa
APS: 25
Senior Certificate: with at least E (HG) and D (SG) in any two from Consumer Studies, Hospitality Studies, Tourism, Needlework & Clothing and Home Economics
NSC (Degree): rating of at least 4 (50-59%) in any four NSC subjects, two of which should be from the Services Learning Field and are to be taken as majors for the programme. NSC rating of at least 2 (30-39%) for English.
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BEd (FET) Technology Education
Ibika
APS: 25
Senior Certificate: at least E (HG) and D (SG) in any two of the approved technical subjects Mech-Tech, Civil Tech, Electrical Tech, EGD
NSC (Degree): rating of at least 3 (40-49%) for Mathematics and 3 (40-49%) for Physical Sciences.
Rating of at least 2 (30-39%) for English.
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Bachelor of Social Sciences
Nelson Mandela Drive
APS: 25
Senior Certificate: Matric with exemption or conditional exemption
NSC (Degree): rating of at least 4 (50-59%) in any four NSC subjects, for the programme.
Rating of at least 2 (30-39%) for English.
Bachelor of Arts
Nelson Mandela Drive, Mthatha
APS: 25
Senior Certificate: with E (HG) or D (SG) in any two school subjects from Languages, History and Geography or any other relevant subject.
NSC (Degree): rating of at least 4 (50 – 59%) for any four NSC subjects, two of which should be from Human and Social Studies Learning Field and are to be taken as Majors.
Rating of at least 2 (30 – 39%) for English.
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BEd (FET) Arts and Culture Education
Nelson Mandela Drive, Mthatha
APS: 22
Senior Certificate: with E (HG) or D (SG) in any two of the Arts and Culture subjects.
NSC (Degree): rating of at least 4 (50 – 59%) for any four NSC subjects, two of which should be from Arts and Culture Learning Field (Dance Studies, Design, Dramatic Arts, Music, Visual Arts) and are to taken as major.
NSC rating of at least 2 (30 – 39%) for English.
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DIPLOMA
Adult basic education and training (ABET)
Ibika, Zamukulungisa
APS: 20
Senior Certificate: E (HG) and D (SG) in English and a pass in any other school subject.
NSC (Degree/Diploma): Rating of at least 3 (40-49%) for any of the following subjects: History, Geography, Agriculture, Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences.
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SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
BSc: (3-year programme) Computer Science or 4-year extended curriculum programme
Nelson Mandela Drive, Mthatha
Senior Certificate: Full Matriculation Exemption, Conditional Exemption or Mature Age Exemption if candidate is 23 years old in the year of registration:
English HG-E/SG-D or second language HG-D/SG-C; Physical Science HG-E/SG-D; Mathematics HG-E/SG-D
NSC (Degree):
Minimum rating of at least 4 (50-59%) in English, Physical Science and Mathematics.
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Senior Certificate: Full Matriculation Exemption, Conditional Exemption or Mature Age Exemption if candidate is 23 years old in the year of registration:
English HG-E/SG-D; Physical Science HG-E/SG-D; Mathematics HG-E/SG-D; Biology HG-E/SG-D
NSC (Degree):
Minimum rating of at least 4 (50-59%) in Mathematics, Physical Science and English.
Minimum rating of at least 4 (50-59%) in Biology and Geography.
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BSc: Environmental Science (3-year programme)
Nelson Mandela Drive, Mthatha
APS: 37
Senior Certificate: Full Matriculation Exemption, students should have English E HG or D SG
Minimum rating of at least 4 (50-59%) in English, Mathematics, Geography and Physical or Biological Sciences.
Minimum rating of at least 4 (50-59%) in Biology, Geography.
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B.Tech: Chemistry
Potsdam
National Diploma: Chemistry
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B. Tech: Fine Art
Cambridge Street
An acceptable National Diploma or equivalent qualification.
Applicants from other institutions will be required to present a portfolio of previous work.
An average of 65% at National Diploma level is the general guideline allowing consideration for admission. Application should include a substantial Research Project Proposal.
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B.Tech: Information Technology (Software Development) (Full time & part-time)
Ibika, Chiselhurst
National Diploma: Information Technology Software Development or equivalent qualification.
Candidates will be selected on the basis of their academic record.
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B.Tech: Information Technology (Communication Networks) (Full time & part-time)
Ibika, Chiselhurst
National Diploma: Information Technology Communication Networks or equivalent qualification. Candidates will be selected on the basis of their academic record.
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B.Tech: Civil Engineering (Transportation Engineering or Water Engineering)
College Street
The minimum admission requirement is that the candidate should have accumulated at least one year of appropriate post diploma experience and
A revised National Diploma: Engineering: Civil (S-stream), or it’s equivalent
OR (ii) A National Higher Diploma: Civil Engineering (T4) with the appropriate courses at this level for the field of specialization the candidate wishes to pursue
OR (iii) A National Diploma: Civil Engineering (T3) with four (4) S4-level courses approved by the Head of Department and sufficient appropriate experience in lieu of the other two outstanding S4 courses.
Newly qualified diplomats who wish to proceed directly to the B.Tech programme without the appropriate post diploma experience requirements may be admitted if they obtained an average of at least 60% in their Level 3 (P2 & S4) courses.
However, admission is not automatic, as candidates will be selected on the basis of their proven academic record and post qualification professional experience.
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B.Tech Electrical Engineering
College Street
The minimum admission requirement is that candidates must have one of the following qualifications:
National Diploma: Engineering: Electrical, including a credit for Mathematics III, with an overall average for all courses of at least 56% plus at least two years work experience in a related field.
OR National Diploma: Engineering: Electrical, including a credit for Mathematics III, with an overall average for all courses of at least 56% plus at least two years work experience in a related field.
OR Old National Diploma (T3): Electrical Engineering: Heavy Current or Light Current, plus enough additional courses to accumulate at least 20 credits, including Engineering Mathematics III and Design Projects III, or their equivalents, and with an overall average for all courses of at least 60%, or 56% plus two years work experience in a related field.
OR National Higher Diploma: Electrical Engineering: Heavy or Light Current, including a credit for Engineering Mathematics IV or at least Engineering Mathematics III.
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B.Tech Mechanical Engineering
Ibika, Chiselhurst
The minimum admission requirement is that candidates should have accumulated at least one year of appropriate post diploma experience and
A revised National Diploma: Engineering: Mechanical (S-stream), or it’s equivalent
OR (ii) A National Higher Diploma: Mechanical Engineering (T4) with the appropriate courses at this level for the field of specialization the candidate wishes to pursue
OR (iii) A National Diploma: Mechanical Engineering (T3) with at least two (2) of the following S4-level courses: Applied Strength of Materials III, Steam Plant III, Hydraulic Machines III, Mathematics III.
Newly qualified diplomates who wish to proceed directly to the B.Tech programme without the experiential requirements may be admitted if they obtained an average of at least 60% in their Level III courses. However, admission is not automatic, as candidates will be selected on the basis of their proven academic record and post qualification professional experience.
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DIPLOMAS
National Diploma: Fine Art
College Street
APS: 26
Senior Certificate: Full Matriculation Exemption, Conditional Exemption or Mature Age Exemption if candidate is 23 years old in the year of registration:
English (Second Language) E HG
NSC (Degree/Diploma): minimum rating of 3 (40-49%) in English. Technology, Art and History.
In addition to the above requirements, students will be invited for an interview and a drawing assessment.
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National Diploma: Fashion
Ibika, College Street
APS: 28
Senior Certificate: Full Matriculation Exemption, Conditional Exemption or Mature Age Exemption if candidate is 23 years old in the year of registration:
English HG-E/SG-D; Mathematics HG-E/SG-D
NSC (Degree/Diploma):
Minimum rating of 3 (40-49%) in English as a home language or first additional language level.
Rating of 3 (40-49%) in Mathematical Literacy or 2 (30-39%) in Mathematics OR Accountancy for costing fabric and garments and promotion purposes.
Achievement rating of at least 4 (50-59%) in any of the following recommended subjects: Design; Visual Arts; Business Studies; Economics; History; Computer Application Technology; Consumer Studies.
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National Diploma: Consumer Sciences: Food and Nutrition
College Street
APS: 29
Senior Certificate: Full Matriculation Exemption, Conditional Exemption or Mature Age Exemption if candidate is 23 years old in the year of registration:
English (Second Language) HG-E; Physical Science HG-E/SG-D; Biology HG-E/SG-D
NSC (Degree/Diploma): Compulsory – minimum rating of 4 (50-59%) in English. Rating of 3 (40-49%) in Mathematical Literacy or 2 (30-39%) in Mathematics, Physical Science 3 (30-39%), Life Science 3 (30-39%)
All candidates subjected to selection: students who have never done Consumer Studies hospitality/hotel keeping at high school will be interviewed or submit a portfolio that will cover certain important aspects of their subjects.
An outline questionnaire will be given if required.
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National Diploma: Building or Extended Curriculum Programme
Chiselhurst, Ibika
Senior Certificate: Full Matriculation Exemption, Conditional Exemption or Mature Age Exemption if candidate is 23 years old in the year of registration:
English HG-E/SG-D; Physical Science HG-E/SG-D; Mathematics HG-E/SG-D
NSC (Degree/Diploma):
Minimum rating of 3 (40-49%) in English as a home language or first additional language level.
Minimum rating of 3 (40-49%) in Mathematics; rating of 3 (40-49%) in Physical Science.
Applicants are required to participate in National Benchmarking and SATAPS Tests.
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National Diploma: Civil Engineering or Extended Curriculum Programme
College Street, Ibika
APS: 30
Senior Certificate: Full Matriculation Exemption, Conditional Exemption or Mature Age Exemption if candidate is 23 years old in the year of registration:
English HG-E/SG-D; Physical Science HG-E/SG-D; Mathematics HG-E/SG-D
NSC (Degree/Diploma):
Minimum rating of 3 (40-49%) in English as a home language or first additional language level.
Minimum rating of 3 (40-49%) in Mathematics and rating of 3 (40-49%) in Physical Science.
Applicants are required to participate in National Benchmarking and SATAPS Tests.
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National Diploma: Electrical Engineering or Extended Curriculum Programme
College Street, Ibika
APS: 30
Senior Certificate: Full Matriculation Exemption, Conditional Exemption or Mature Age Exemption if candidate is 23 years old in the year of registration:
English HG-E/SG-D; Physical Science HG-E/SG-D; Mathematics HG-E/SG-D
NSC (Degree/Diploma):
Minimum rating of 3 (40-49%) in English as a home language or first additional language level.
Minimum rating of 3 (40-49%) in Mathematics and rating of 3 (40-49%) in Physical Science.
Applicants are required to participate in National Benchmarking and SATAPS Tests.
See other admission requirements relevant to your programme of choice.
National Diploma: Mechanical Engineering or Extended Curriculum Programme
College Street, Ibika
APS: 30
Senior Certificate: Full Matriculation Exemption, Conditional Exemption or Mature Age Exemption if candidate is 23 years old in the year of registration:
English HG-E/SG-D; Physical Science HG-E/SG-D; Mathematics HG-E/SG-D
NSC (Degree/Diploma):
Minimum rating of 3 (40-49%) in English as a home language or first additional language level.
Minimum rating of 3 (40-49%) in Mathematics and rating of 3 (40-49%) in Physical Science.
Applicants are required to participate in National Benchmarking and SATAPS Tests.
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National Diploma: Information Technology (Software Development) or Extended Curriculum Programme
College Street, Ibika
APS: 25
Senior Certificate: Full Matriculation Exemption, Conditional Exemption or Mature Age Exemption if candidate is 23 years old in the year of registration:
English – First Language HG-E/SG-D or Second Language HG-D/SG-C; Mathematics HG-E/SG-D
NSC (Degree/Diploma):
Minimum rating of at least 4 (50-59%) in English as a home language or first additional language level.
Minimum rating of at least 5 (60-69%) in Mathematical Literacy or 3 (40-49%) in Mathematics.
See other admission requirements relevant to your programme of choice.
National Diploma: Information Technology (Support Services) or Extended Curriculum Programme
Potsdam
APS: 25
Senior Certificate: Full Matriculation Exemption, Conditional Exemption or Mature Age Exemption if candidate is 23 years old in the year of registration:
English – First Language HG-E/SG-D or Second Language HG-D/SG-C; Mathematics HG-E/SG-D
NSC (Degree/Diploma):
Minimum rating of at least 4 (50-59%) in English as a home language or first additional language level.
Minimum rating of at least 5 (60-69%) in Mathematical Literacy or 3 (40-49%) in Mathematics.
See other admission requirements relevant to your programme of choice.
National Diploma: Information Technology (Communication Networks) or Extended Curriculum Programme
Chiselhurst, Ibika
APS: 25
Senior Certificate: Full Matriculation Exemption, Conditional Exemption or Mature Age Exemption if candidate is 23 years old in the year of registration:
English – First Language HG-E/SG-D or Second Language HG-D/SG-C; Mathematics HG-E/SG-D
NSC (Degree/Diploma):
Minimum rating of at least 4 (50-59%) in English as a home language or first additional language level.
Minimum rating of at least 5 (60-69%) in Mathematical Literacy or 3 (40-49%) in Mathematics.
See other admission requirements relevant to your programme of choice.
National Diploma: Analytical Chemistry (Mainstream and Extended)
Potsdam
APS: 30
Applicants with APS scores of 24 to 29 will be invited for standardised assessment tests for admissions and placement.
Senior Certificate: Full Matriculation Exemption, Conditional Exemption or Mature Age Exemption if candidate is 23 years old in the year of registration:
English HG-E/SG-D; Physical Science HG-E/SG-D; Mathematics HG-E/SG-D or
English HG-E/SG-E; Physical Science HG-E/SG-E; Mathematics HG-E/SG-E
NSC (Degree/Diploma):
Minimum rating of 3 (40-49%) in English as a home language or first additional language level.
Minimum rating of 3 (40-49%) in Mathematics and rating of 3 (40-49%) in Physical Science.
If the symbol attained for English and Mathematics or Physical Sciences is one level below the entrance requirement, the student will still be considered for the standardised assessment test for admission and placement (SATAP).
All candidates will be subjected to the selection process.
See other admission requirements relevant to your programme of choice.
Overview of Public Universities in South Africa
Here's an overview of some public universities in South Africa, including general admissions requirements and estimated application periods. Keep in mind, specific program requirements and dates can vary significantly, so it's important to check each university's official website for the most current information.
University of Pretoria
Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with minimum scores in specific subjects related to the chosen program; for international students, equivalent qualifications.
Application Period: Usually opens in March and closes at the end of July for most programs.
University of Cape Town
Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with pass levels required for degree study; subject-specific requirements depending on the program.
Application Period: Application opens in April and closes at the end of July.
Stellenbosch University
Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with required marks; some programs have additional testing.
Application Period: Opens in March and typically closes at the end of June.
University of the Witwatersrand
Admissions Requirements: Matriculation certificate with university exemption; required scores vary by faculty.
Application Period: Begins in March and ends on the 30th of September.
University of Johannesburg
Admissions Requirements: Matric exemption with a minimum APS score; specific subject requirements based on the faculty.
Application Period: Opens in April and generally closes by the 30th of September.
University of the Free State
Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with specific marks for the program applied to; additional requirements for certain courses.
Application Period: Typically opens in April and closes at the end of August.
University of Venda
Admissions Requirements: Completion of the National Senior Certificate with an endorsement for diploma or degree studies; specific APS scores needed.
Application Period: Usually from May to September.
University of Fort Hare
Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with university exemption; certain programs may have specific requirements.
Application Period: Opens around May and closes at the end of September.
University of the Western Cape
Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with specific performance levels; additional requirements for certain programs.
Application Period: Generally from May to September.
North-West University
Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with university exemption; program-specific requirements may apply.
Application Period: Opens in March and usually closes by the end of August.
Rhodes University
Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate or equivalent; minimum academic performance in certain subjects.
Application Period: Applications open in April and close at the end of September.
Nelson Mandela University
Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with required scores for chosen programs; portfolio or additional tests for some faculties.
Application Period: Opens in April, with a deadline at the end of August for most programs.
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Admissions Requirements: National
Senior Certificate with specific scores; additional requirements for certain courses.
Application Period: Opens in May and typically closes by the end of September.
University of Limpopo
Admissions Requirements: Senior Certificate with endorsement for diploma or degree courses; specific APS scores for different programs.
Application Period: From April to September.
University of Zululand
Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with an endorsement for bachelor’s degree studies; specific score requirements for various programs.
Application Period: Usually between April and November.
Central University of Technology
Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with specific scores for the chosen field of study; additional criteria for certain programs.
Application Period: Application period generally starts in May and ends in October.
Vaal University of Technology
Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with a pass that qualifies for admission to bachelor’s degree, diploma, or higher certificate programs.
Application Period: Typically from May to September.
Walter Sisulu University
Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with required scores for chosen programs; additional criteria for certain faculties.
Application Period: From April to September.
This list provides a starting point for understanding the admissions landscape across South Africa's diverse higher education institutions. Given the variability in programs and requirements, it's crucial to consult each university's website for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
