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North-West University Admission Requirements 2025… NWU courses 2025 – The official North-West University (NWU), Potchefstroom Campus admission application entry requirements 2025.

North-West University Admission Requirements

The management of the North-West University (NWU), Potchefstroom Campus has released the 2025 Intake entry requirements for successful admission into the undergraduate and postgraduate (Degree, PhD, Masters, Diploma, Certificate, Short Course and Non-Degree) programmes.

Interested students may apply to any of the North-West University Courses at any time and be admitted subject to fulfilling all NWU admission entry requirements for the 2025 academic year.

NWU Admission Entry Requirements 2025

Qualification name Academic programme (if applicable) Requirements APS Campus
Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting
  • Mathematics level 3 (40-49%)
  • DURATION: 3 years
24 Vaal Triangle Campus
Bachelor of Commerce in Chartered Accountancy (CA)
  • Mathematics level 5 (60-69%)
  • DURATION: 3 years
30 Mafikeng Campus Potchefstroom Campus Vaal Triangle Campus
Extended Bachelor of Commerce in Chartered Accountancy (CA)
  • Mathematics level 3 (40-49%)
  • English level 4 (50-59%)
  • DURATION: 4 years
26 Vaal Triangle Campus Mafikeng Campus
Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Accountancy (SAIPA)
  • Mathematics level 4 (50-59%)
  • DURATION: 3 years
28 Mafikeng Campus Potchefstroom Campus Vaal Triangle Campus
Extended Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Accountancy (SAIPA)
  • Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) OR Maths Literacy level 7 (80-89%)
  • English level 4 (50-59%)
  • DURATION: 4 years
24 Vaal Triangle Campus Mafikeng Campus
Bachelor of Commerce in Forensic Accountancy
  • Mathematics level 5 (60-69%)
  • DURATION: 3 years
36 Potchefstroom Campus
Bachelor of Commerce in Management Accountancy
  • Mathematics level 5 (60-69%)
  • DURATION: 3 years
30 Potchefstroom Campus Vaal Triangle Campus
Bachelor of Commerce in Operations Research
  • Mathematics level 4 (50-59%)
  • DURATION: 3 years
24 Mafikeng Campus
Extended Bachelor of Commerce in Operations Research
  • Mathematics level 4 (50-59%)
  • DURATION: 4 years
24 Mafikeng Campus
Bachelor of Commerce in Statistics
  • Mathematics level 4 (50-59%)
  • DURATION: 3 years
24 Mafikeng Campus
Extended Bachelor of Commerce in Statistics
  • Mathematics level 3 (40-49%)
  • DURATION: 4 years
20 Mafikeng Campus
Bachelor of Commerce in Business Operations with Logistics Management
  • Mathematics level 3 (40-49%)
  • DURATION: 3 years
24 Mafikeng Campus
Extended Bachelor of Commerce in Business Operations with Logistics Management
  • Mathematics level 3 (40-49%)
  • DURATION: 4 years
20 Mafikeng Campus
Bachelor of Commerce in Business Operations with Transport Economics
  • Mathematics level 3 (40-49%)
  • DURATION: 3 years
24 Mafikeng Campus
Extended Bachelor of Commerce in Business Operations with Transport Economics
  • Mathematics level 3 (40-49%)
  • DURATION: 4 years
20 Mafikeng Campus
Bachelor of Commerce in Economic Sciences with Agricultural Economics and Risk Management
  • Mathematics level 4 (50-59%)
  • DURATION: 3 years
26 Potchefstroom Campus
Bachelor of Commerce in Economic Sciences with Econometrics
  • Mathematics level 3 (40-49%)
  • DURATION: 3 years
26 Mafikeng Campus
Extended Bachelor of Commerce in Economic Sciences with Econometrics
  • Mathematics level 3 (40-49%)
  • DURATION: 4 years
20 Mafikeng Campus
Bachelor of Commerce in Economic Sciences with International Trade
  • Mathematics level 4 (50-59%)
  • DURATION: 3 years
26 Potchefstroom Campus Vaal Triangle Campus
Extended Bachelor of Commerce in Economic Sciences with International Trade
  • Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) (40-49%)
  • DURATION: 4 years
20 Vaal Triangle Campus
Bachelor of Commerce in Economic Sciences with Informatics
  • Mathematics level 4 (50-59%)
  • DURATION: 3 years
26 Potchefstroom Campus Vaal Triangle Campus
Bachelor of Commerce in Economic Sciences with Risk Management
  • Mathematics level 4 (50-59%)
  • DURATION: 3 years
26 Potchefstroom Campus Vaal Triangle Campus
Extended Bachelor of Commerce in Economic Sciences with Risk Management
  • Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) OR Mathematics Literacy level 6 (70-79%)
  • DURATION: 4 years
24 Vaal Triangle Campus
Bachelor of Administration with Human Resource Management
  • Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) or Mathematics Literacy Level 4 (50-59%)
  • DURATION: 3 years
21 Mafikeng Campus
Extended Bachelor of Administration with Human Resource Management
  • Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) (40-49%) or Mathematics Literacy Level 4 (50-59%)
  • DURATION: 4 years
20 Mafikeng Campus
Bachelor of Administration with Industrial and Organisational Psychology
  • Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) or Mathematics Literacy Level 4 (50-59%)
  • DURATION: 3 years
21 Mafikeng Campus
Extended Bachelor of Administration with Industrial and Organisational Psychology
  • Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) or Mathematics Literacy Level 4 (50-59%)
  • DURATION: 4 years
20 Mafikeng Campus
Bachelor of Administration in Development and Management with Local Government Management
  • Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) or Mathematics Literacy Level 4 (50-59%)
  • DURATION: 3 years
21 Mafikeng Campus
Extended Bachelor of Administration in Development and Management with Local Government Management
  • Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) or Mathematics Literacy Level 4 (50-59%)
  • DURATION: 4 years
20 Mafikeng Campus
Bachelor of Administration with Public Administration
  • Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) or Mathematics Literacy Level 4 (50-59%)
  • DURATION: 3 years
21 Mafikeng Campus
Extended Bachelor of Administration with Public Administration
  • Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) or Mathematics Literacy Level 4 (50-59%)
  • DURATION: 4 years
20 Mafikeng Campus
Bachelor of Arts with Industrial and Organisational Psychology and Labour Relations Management
  • DURATION: 3 years
22 Potchefstroom Campus Vaal Triangle Campus
Bachelor of Arts with Tourism Management
  • DURATION: 3 years
22 Mafikeng Campus
Bachelor of Commerce in Management Sciences with Marketing and Tourism Management
  • Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) or Mathematics Literacy Level 6 (70-79%)
  • DURATION: 3 years
24 Potchefstroom Campus
Bachelor of Commerce in Management Sciences with Tourism Management
  • Mathematics level 3 (40-49%)
  • DURATION: 3 years
24 Potchefstroom Campus
Bachelor of Commerce in Management Sciences with Tourism and Recreation Skills
  • Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) or Mathematics Literacy Level 6 (70-79%)
  • DURATION: 3 years
24 Potchefstroom Campus
Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resource Management with Labour Relations Management
  • Mathematics level 3 (40-49%)
  • DURATION: 3 years
24 Potchefstroom Campus Vaal Triangle Campus
Bachelor of Commerce in Industrial and Organisational Psychology with Labour Relations Management
  • Mathematics level 3 (40-49%)
  • DURATION: 3 years
24 Potchefstroom Campus Vaal Triangle Campus
Bachelor of Commerce in Management Sciences with Business Management
  • Mathematics level 3 (40-49%)
  • DURATION: 3 years
24 Potchefstroom Campus Vaal Triangle Campus Mafikeng Campus
Extended Bachelor of Commerce in Management Sciences with Business Management
  • Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) (40-49%) or Mathematics Literacy level 4 (50-59%)
  • DURATION: 4 years
20 Mafikeng Campus
Bachelor of Commerce in Management Sciences with Communication Management
  • Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) (40-49%)
  • DURATION: 3 years
24 Potchefstroom Campus
Bachelor of Commerce in Management Sciences with Marketing Management
  • Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) (40-49%)
  • DURATION: 3 years
24 Mafikeng Campus Potchefstroom Campus Vaal Triangle Campus
Extended Bachelor of Commerce in Management Sciences with Marketing Management
  • Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) (40-49%)
  • DURATION: 4 years
20 Mafikeng Campus Vaal Triangle Campus
Bachelor of Commerce in Management Sciences with Sport and Business Management
  • Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) (40-49%) or Mathematics Literacy Level 6 (70-79%)
  • DURATION: 3 years
24 Vaal Triangle Campus
Bachelor of Commerce in Management Sciences with Safety Management
  • Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) (40-49%) or Mathematics Literacy Level 6 (70-79%)
  • DURATION: 3 years
24 Vaal Triangle Campus
Bachelor of Commerce in Information systems
  • Mathematics level 4 (50-59%)
  • DURATION: 3 years
24 Mafikeng Campus
Extended Bachelor of Commerce in Information systems
  • Mathematics level 3 (40-49%)
  • DURATION: 4 years
20 Mafikeng Campus
Bachelor of Human Resource Development (BTD) Human Resource Development Potchefstroom Campus

 

Education
Qualification name Academic programme (if applicable) Requirements APS Campus and mode of delivery
Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering (BIng)
  • NS(C) with full matriculation exemption
  • Mathematics Level 6 (70-79%); Physical Sciences Level 5 (60-69%)
  • Home or First Additional Language at least Level 5 (60-69%)
  • SELECTION: Engineering Test (appointment to be made at the faculty)
  • DURATION: 4 years
31 Potchefstroom Campus Contact
Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering (BIng) with specialisation in Minerals Processing
  • NS(C) with full matriculation exemption
  • Mathematics Level 6 (70-79%); Physical Sciences Level 5 (60-69%)
  • Home or First Additional Language at least Level 5 (60-69%)
  • SELECTION: Engineering Test (appointment to be made at the faculty)
  • DURATION: 4 years
31 Potchefstroom Campus Contact
Bachelor of Engineering in Computer and Electronic Engineering (BIng)
  • NS(C) with full matriculation exemption
  • Mathematics Level 6 (70-79%); Physical Sciences Level 5 (60-69%)
  • Home or First Additional Language at least Level 5 (60-69%)
  • SELECTION: Engineering Test (appointment to be made at the faculty)
  • DURATION: 4 years
31 Potchefstroom Campus Contact
Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (BIng)
  • NS(C) with full matriculation exemption
  • Mathematics Level 6 (70-79%); Physical Sciences Level 5 (60-69%)
  • Home or First Additional Language at least Level 5 (60-69%)
  • SELECTION: Engineering Test (appointment to be made at the faculty)
  • DURATION: 4 years
31 Potchefstroom Campus Contact
Bachelor of Engineering in Electromechanical Engineering (BIng)
  • NS(C) with full matriculation exemption
  • Mathematics Level 6 (70-79%); Physical Sciences Level 5 (60-69%)
  • Home or First Additional Language at least Level 5 (60-69%)
  • SELECTION: Engineering test (appointment to be made at the faculty)
  • DURATION: 4 years
31 Potchefstroom Campus Contact
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering (BIng)
  • NS(C) with full matriculation exemption
  • Mathematics Level 6 (70-79%); Physical Sciences Level 5 (60-69%)
  • Home or First Additional Language at least Level 5 (60-69%)
  • SELECTION:  Engineering Test (appointment to be made at the faculty)
  • DURATION: 4 years
31 Potchefstroom Campus Contact
Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial Engineering (BIng)
  • NS(C) with full matriculation exemption
  • Mathematics Level 6 (70-79%); Physical Sciences Level 5 (60-69%)
  • Home or First Additional Language at least Level 5 (60-69%)
  • SELECTION:  Engineering Test (appointment to be made at the faculty)
  • DURATION: 4 years
31 Potchefstroom Campus Contact
Qualification Program Requirements APS Campus
Diploma in Coaching Science
  • National Senior Certificate
  • SELECTION: Academic paper inspection
  • Best average point
  • DURATION: 2 years
16 Potchefstroom Campus Mafikeng Campus Full-Time Contact
Bachelor of Health Sciences with Physiology and Biochemistry
  • Mathematics level 5 (60-69%) and Physical Science level 4 (50-59%)
  • SELECTION: Academic paper inspection
  • Best average point
  • DURATION: 3 years
24 Potchefstroom Campus Full-Time Contact
Bachelor of Health Sciences with Physiology and Psychology
  • Mathematics Level 3 (40-49%) and Physical Science Level 4 (50-59%)
  • SELECTION: Academic paper inspection
  • Best average point
  • DURATION: 3 years
24 Potchefstroom Campus Full-Time Contact
Bachelor of Health Sciences with Sport Coaching and Human Movement Sciences
  • SELECTION: Academic paper inspection
  • Best average point
  • DURATION: 3 years
24 Potchefstroom Campus Mafikeng Campus Full-Time Contact
Bachelor of Health Sciences with Recreation Science and Psychology
  • SELECTION: Academic paper inspection
  • Best average point
  • DURATION: 3 years
24 Potchefstroom Campus Full-Time Contact
Bachelor of Health Sciences with Recreation Science and Tourism Management
  • SELECTION: Academic paper inspection
  • Best average point
  • DURATION: 3 years
24 Potchefstroom Campus Full-Time Contact
Bachelor of Health Sciences with Sport and Recreation Administration
  • SELECTION: Academic paper inspection
  • Best average point
  • DURATION: 3 years
24 Potchefstroom Campus Full-Time Contact
Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Sciences with Psychology and Labor Relations Management
  • DURATION: 3 years
24 Potchefstroom Campus Vaal Triangle Campus Full-Time Contact
Bachelor of Arts with Psychology and Geography & Environmental Management
  • DURATION: 3 years
24 Potchefstroom Campus Full-Time Contact
Bachelor of Arts with Psychology and Tourism Management
  • DURATION: 3 years
24 Potchefstroom Campus Full-Time Contact
Bachelors of Consumer Studies NEW 2019
  • At least one natural science subject at level 4 (50-59%) (recognized natural science subjects: Mathematics or Physical or Agricultural or Life Sciences).
  • An average percentage higher than 70% in mathematical literacy will be taken into account.
  • SELECTION: A discussion with members of a selection panel and Completion of a selection test.
  • Applications close 30 June. Late applications will be considered on merit.
  • DURATION: 3 years
24 Potchefstroom Campus Full-Time Contact
Bachelor of Consumer Sciences in Food Product Management NEW 2019 with Food Communication
  • At least one natural science subject at level 4 (50-59%) (recognized natural science subjects: Mathematics or Physical or Agricultural or Life Sciences).
  • An average percentage higher than 70% in mathematical literacy will be taken into account.
  • SELECTION: A discussion with members of a selection panel and Completion of a selection test.
  • DURATION: 4 years
24 Potchefstroom Campus Full-Time Contact
Bachelor of Consumer Sciences in Food Product Management NEW 2019 with Food Supply
  • At least one natural science subject at level 4 (50-59%) (recognized natural science subjects: Mathematics or Physical or Agricultural or Life Sciences).
  • An average percentage higher than 70% in mathematical literacy will be taken into account.
  • If chemistry and / or international trade are chosen as electives in the programme: Mathematics on level 4 (50-59%) is required; and additionally Physical Sciences on level 4 (50-59%) for chemistry.
  • SELECTION: A discussion with members of a selection panel and Completion of a selection test.
  • DURATION: 4 years
24 Potchefstroom Campus Full-Time Contact
Bachelor of Consumer Sciences in Fashion Trade Management NEW 2019 with Fashion Communication
  • At least one natural science subject at level 4 (50-59%) (recognized natural science subjects: Mathematics or Physical or Agricultural or Life Sciences).
  • An average percentage higher than 70% in mathematical literacy will be taken into account.
  • SELECTION: A discussion with members of a selection panel and Completion of a selection test.
  • DURATION: 4 years
24 Potchefstroom Campus Full-Time Contact
Bachelor of Consumer Sciences in Fashion Trade Management NEW 2019 with Fashion Supply
  • Mathematics on level 4 (50-59%) is required.
  • SELECTION: A discussion with members of a selection panel and Completion of a selection test.
  • DURATION: 4 years
24 Potchefstroom Campus Full-Time Contact
Bachelor of Social Work
  • SELECTION: Applications close 30 June. Late applications will be considered on merit.
  • Academic paper selection and psychometric tests
  • Language requirement: A pass mark of 50-59% (level 4) in the language of learning and teaching on Home Language or First Additional Language Level.
  • DURATION: 4 years
28 Potchefstroom Campus Mafikeng Campus Vaal Triangle Campus Full-Time Contact
Bachelor of Phar-macy (Phar-macy)
  • Applications close 30 June. Late applications will be considered on merit.
  • Mathematics level 5 (60-69%) and Physical Science at level 5 (60-69%)
  • SELECTION: Academic papermaking
  • Best average point
  • DURATION: 4 years
30 Potchefstroom Campus Full-Time Contact
Bachelor of Science in Dietetics
  • Mathematics Level 4 (50-59%) and Physical Science at level 4 (50-59%)
  • SELECTION: Academic Paper Approval & interview
  • DURATION: 4 years
26 Potchefstroom Campus Full-Time Contact
Bachelor of Health Sciences in Occupational Hygiene
  • SELECTION: Applications close 30 June. Late applications will be considered on merit. Academic papermaking
  • Best average point
  • Mathematics level 5 (60-69%) and Physical Science at level 5 (60-69%)
  • DURATION: 4 years
27 Potchefstroom Campus Full-Time Contact
Bachelor of Health Sciences in Biokinetics
  • Applications close 30 June. Late applications can be considered on merit.
  • Mathematics Level 3 (40-49%) OR Mathematics Literacy Level 4 (50-59) AND Physical Science OR Life Sciences at least Level 4 (50-59%).
  • Students must be medically fit for the physical component of the course before starting studies in Biokinetics.
  • SELECTION: Academic papermaking
  • Best average point
  • DURATION: 4 years
26 Potchefstroom Campus Full-Time Contact
Baccalaureus Curationis (BCur) with General, Psychiatric Midwifery and Community Nursing Science
  • SELECTION: Applications close 30 June. Late applications will be considered on merit. Academic paper inspection and shadow care.
  • Best average point
  • Physical Science or Life Sciences or Mathematics at level 4 (50-59%).
  • Experience in practice (hospital scholar program [“shadow care) is compulsory).
  • DURATION: 4 years
25 Potchefstroom Campus Full-Time Contact
Bachelor of Nursing Sciences (BNSc)
  • SELECTION: Applications close 30 June. Late applications will be considered on merit. Academic Paper Approval & Maintenance
  • Best average point
  • English on level 4 (50-59%), Mathematics on level 4 (50-59%) OR Mathematics Literacy on level 5 (60-69%), Physical Science level 4 (50-59%) OR Life Sciences level 4 (50-59%).
  • DURATION: 4 years
26 Mafikeng Campus Full-Time Contact
Bachelor of Nursing (BN) with Nursing Management with Nursing Education
  • Applications close 30 June.
  • Students with previous nursing degree or diploma can apply.
  • Students must be registered at the SA Nursing Council.
  • Particulars for selection are obtainable from the Director of the School of Nursing.
  • DURATION: 3 years
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Qualification name Academic programme Requirements APS Campus
BA in Public Governance Public Administration Public Administration and Labour Relations Management Public Administration and Social Studies Politics and Public Administration Public Administration and Geography Home Language or First Additional Language level 4 DURATION: 3 years 25 Potchefstroom Campus Vaal Triangle Campus
BA Language and Literary Studies Potchefstroom:

  • Afrikaans and Dutch and English plus Creative Writing and/or Translation and Interpreting Studies
  • Afrikaans and Dutch and German plus Creative Writing and/or Translation and Interpreting Studies
  • Afrikaans and Dutch and French plus Creative Writing and/or Translation and Interpreting Studies
  • Afrikaans and Dutch and Setswana (third language) plus Creative Writing and/or Translation and Interpreting Studies
  • English and German plus Creative Writing and/or Translation and Interpreting
  • English and French plus Creative Writing and/or Translation and Interpreting Studies
  • English and Setswana (third language) plus Creative Writing and/or Translation and Interpreting Studies
  • German and French plus Creative Writing and/or Translation and Interpreting Studies
  • French and Setswana (third language) plus Creative writing and/or Translation and Interpreting Studies
  • German and Setswana (third language) plus Creative writing and/or Translation and Interpreting Studies
  • Setswana (first language) plus language modules
  • SA Sign Language and other language modules plus Creative Writing and/or Translation and Interpreting Studies

Mafikeng:

  • English, Setswana (First Language), Translation and Interpreting
  • English, Afrikaans, Translation and Interpreting
  • English, French, Translation and Interpreting
  • Afrikaans, French, Translation and Interpreting
  • Setswana (First Language), Afrikaans, French, Translation and Interpreting
  • French, Setswana (First Language), Translation and Interpreting

Vaal:

  • Language and Literary Studies
  • Language Practice
  • Language and Practice and Communication
Home Language or First Additional Language level 4 Subject-specific requirements: See yearbook for different directions and relevant requirements. No pre-requisites for French or German. All Vaal Language and Literacy curricula except for Language Practice and Communication have either AFLL, ENL or SSLL as major up to third year or second year. Matric mark of at least 65% in Afrikaans, English or Sesotho required. DURATION: 3 years 24 Mafikeng Campus Potchefstrroom Campus Vaal Triangle Campus (See yearbook for suggestions / different fields of study)
BA in Music Music and Society A Diploma in Music or an equivalent qualification in which the modules for the final year were passed with an average of at least 60% or a music aptitude test as well as a practical audition. DURATION: 3 years 21 Potchefstrroom Campus
BMus Music Grade VII in one instrument and grade V in theory (UNISA); or at least 60% (5) in Music as a designated NSC subject; or another equivalent standard in Music approved by the Senate. DURATION: 4 years 24 Potchefstrroom Campus
Diploma in Music (DM) Music National Snr Certificate or equivalent qualification. A student must successfully complete a musical aptitude test and an interview with the selection panel. DURATION: 3 years 18 Potchefstrroom Campus
BA in Behavioural Sciences with Sociology and Psychology with Sociology and Labour Relations Management Mathematical Literacy at level 4 DURATION: 3 years 22 Potchefstrroom Campus Vaal Triangle Campus
BA in Heritage and Cultural Tourism Management DURATION: 3 years 22 Mafikeng Campus Potchefstrroom Campus
Bachelor of Arts with Sociology and Labour Relations Management with Sociology and Geography with Sociology and Industrial Psychology with Industrial and Organisational Psychology and Labour Relations Management DURATION: 3 years 22 Potchefstrroom Campus
BA in Graphic Design with Art History and Illustration with Communication SELECTION: Selection based on a photo portfolio of graphics or works of art and a skills test in practical projects as well as an academic record and interview. Only a limited number of students will be admitted. Applications close 15 July. DURATION: 4 years 24 Potchefstrroom Campus
BA Communication English level 5 (60-69%) DURATION: 3 years 24 Mafikeng Campus Potchefstrroom Campus Vaal Triangle Campus
BPhil Ethics, Philosophy, Politics and Economics Ethics, Philosophy and Psychological sciences Ethics, Philosophy and Natural sciences Ethics, Philosophy and Languages Ethics, Philosophy and Social sciences Subject-specific requirements: See yearbook for different directions and relevant requirements. DURATION: 3 years 26 Potchefstrroom Campus
B Social Sciences (BSocSc) Subject-specific requirements: See yearbook for different directions and relevant requirements. DURATION: 3 years 24 Mafikeng Campus Potchefstrroom Campus (See yearbook for suggestions / different fields of study)
BA Humanities History of Art and the Humanities Philosophy / Ethics and the Humanities Mathematics and the Humanities Social Sciences and the Humanities Subject-specific requirements: See yearbook for different directions and relevant requirements. DURATION: 3 years 24 Potchefstrroom Campus (See yearbook for suggestions / different fields of study)
BA Humanities History and the Humanities Languages and the Humanities Psychology and the Humanities Geography and the Humanities Subject-specific requirements: See yearbook for different directions and relevant requirements. DURATION: 3 years Potchefstrroom Campus Vaal Triangle Campus (See yearbook for suggestions / different fields of study)

 

Qualification Academic Programme Requirements APS Campus and mode of delivery
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Law
  • NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption
  • Home language level 4 (50-59%) or First Additional Language level 5 (60-69%)
  • SELECTION: Paper selection, placement tests and psychometric assessment
  • DURATION: 3 years
28 Potchefstroom Campus Vaal Triangle Campus Contact
Bachelors of Commerce (BCom) in Law
  • NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption
  • Home language level 4 (50-59%) or First Additional Language level 5 (60-69%)
  • Mathematics level 4 (50-59%)
  • SELECTION: Paper selection, placement tests and psychometric assessment
  • DURATION: 3 years
30 Potchefstroom Campus Mafikeng Campus Vaal Triangle Campus Contact
Bachelors of Laws (LLB)
  • NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption
  • Home language or First Additional Language level 5 (60-69%)
  • Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) is highly recommended
  • SELECTION: Paper selection, placement tests and psychometric assessment
  • DURATION: 4 years
30 Potchefstroom Campus Mafikeng Campus Contact

 

Qualification name Academic programme (if applicable) Requirements APS Campus and mode of delivery
Diploma in Animal Health
  • NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption
  • English level 3 (40-49%)
  • Mathematics level 3 (40-49%)
  • Physical Sciences OR Life Sciences level 3 (40-49%)
  • DURATION: 3 years
19 Mafikeng Campus Contact
Diploma in Animal Science
  • NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption
  • English Level 3 (40-49%)
  • Mathematics Level 3 (40-49%) or Mathematical Literacy Level 5 (60-69%)
  • Life Sciences or Physical Sciences Level 3 (40-49%) or Agricultural Sciences Level 4 (50-59%)
  • DURATION: 3 years
19 Mafikeng Campus Contact
Diploma in Plant Science Crop Production
  • NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption. Alternatively, a Higher Certificate or an Advanced Certificate in an equivalent field of study.
  • English Level 3 (40-49%)
  • Mathematics Level 3 (40-49%) or Mathematical Literacy Level 5 (60-69%)
  • Life Sciences or Physical Sciences Level 3 (40-49%) or Agricultural Sciences Level 4 (50-59%)
  • DURATION: 3 years
19 Mafikeng Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science with Chemistry and Physics with Physics and Mathematics with Physics and Applied Maths with Physics and Computer Science with Computer Science and Mathematics
  • NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption
  • Mathematics level 5 (60-69%)
  • Physical Science at level 4 (50-59%)
  • DURATION: 3 years
26 Potchefstroom Campus Mafikeng Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science with Biochemistry and Chemistry
  • NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption
  • Mathematics level 4 (50-59%)
  • Physical Science at level 4 (50-59%)
  • DURATION: 3 years
26 Potchefstroom Campus Mafikeng Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science with Chemistry, Mathematics and Applied Maths with Geography and Applied Mathematics
  • NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption
  • Mathematics level 5 (60-69%)
  • Physical Science at level 4 (50-59%)
  • DURATION: 3 years
26 Potchefstroom Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science with Applied Mathematics and Chemistry with Chemistry and Mathematics with Applied Mathematics and Electronics with Electronics and Mathematics with Electronics and Physics with Chemistry and Computer Science with Computer Science and Electronics
  • NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption
  • Mathematics level 5 (60-69%)
  • Physical Science at level 4 (50-59%)
  • DURATION: 3 years
26 Mafikeng Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science with Computer Science and Statistics
  • NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption
  • Mathematics level 5 (60-69%)
  • Physical Science at level 4 (50-59%)
  • DURATION: 3 years
26 Potchefstroom Campus Vaal Triangle Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science with Computer Science and Economics
  • NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption
  • Mathematics level 5 (60-69%)
  • DURATION: 3 years
26 Potchefstroom Campus Vaal Triangle Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science with Mathematics and Economy
  • NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption
  • Mathematics level 5 (60-69%)
  • DURATION: 3 years
26 Potchefstroom Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
  • NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption
  • Mathematics level 4 (50-59%)
  • DURATION: 3 years
26 Potchefstroom Campus Vaal Triangle Campus Contact Distance
Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences with Statistics and Mathematics with Mathematics
  • NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption
  • Mathematics level 5 (60-69%)
  • Physical Science at level 4 (50-59%)
  • DURATION: 3 years
26 Potchefstroom Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences with Applied Mathematics and Mathematics
  • NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption
  • Mathematics level 5 (60-69%)
  • Physical Science at level 4 (50-59%
  • DURATION: 3 years
26 Mafikeng Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences with Microbiology and Biochemistry with Microbiology and Botany with Botany and Biochemistry
  • NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption
  • Mathematics level 4 (50-59%)
  • Physical Science at level 4 (50-59%)
  • DURATION: 3 years
26 Potchefstroom Campus Mafikeng Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences with Zoology and Biochemistry with Chemistry and Physiology with Botany and Biochemistry with Zoology and Botany with Zoology and Microbiology with Zoology and Physiology with Microbiology and Physiology
  • NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption
  • Mathematics level 4 (50-59%)
  • Physical Science at level 4 (50-59%)
  • DURATION: 3 years
26 Potchefstroom Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences with Microbiology and Chemistry
  • NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption
  • Mathematics level 4 (50-59%)
  • Physical Science at level 4 (50-59%)
  • DURATION: 3 years
26 Potchefstroom Campus Mafikeng Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences with Botany and Chemistry with Geography and Computer Science with Geography and Botany
  • NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption
  • Mathematics level 4 (50-59%)
  • Physical Science at level 4 (50-59%)
  • DURATION: 3 years
Potchefstroom Campus
with Zoology and Chemistry with Geology and Chemistry with Geology and Geography with Zoology and Geography with Geology and Botany with Geography and Botany with Zoology and Geology with Geology and Microbiology with Geography and Computer Sciences with Tourism and Zoology with Tourism and Geography with Tourism and Botany
  • NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption
  • Mathematics level 4 (50-59%)
  • Physical Science at level 4 (50-59%)
  • DURATION: 3 years
26 Potchefstroom Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences with Chemistry and Geography
  • NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption
  • Mathematics level 5 (60-69%)
  • Physical Science at level 4 (50-59%)
  • DURATION: 3 years
26 Mafikeng Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science in Financial Mathematics
  • NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption
  • Mathematics level 6 (70-79%)
  • DURATION: 3 years
32 Potchefstroom Campus Vaal Triangle Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science in Quantitative Risk Management
  • NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption
  • Mathematics level 6 (70-79%)
  • DURATION: 3 years
32 Potchefstroom Campus Vaal Triangle Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics with Data Mining
  • NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption
  • Mathematics level 6 (70-79%)
  • DURATION: 3 years
32 Potchefstroom Campus Vaal Triangle Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science
  • NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption
  • Mathematics level 6 (70-79%)
  • DURATION: 3 years
32 Potchefstroom Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning
  • NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption
  • Mathematics level 5 (50-69%)
  • DURATION: 4 years
  • SELECTION TEST
28 Potchefstroom Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture with Agricultural Economics with Animal Science with Animal Health with Agronomy and Horticulture
  • NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption
  • Mathematics Level 4 (50-59%)
  • English Level 4 (50-59%)
  • Physical Science Level or Life Sciences or Agricultural Sciences Level 4 (50-59%)
  • DURATION: 4 years
22 Mafikeng Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Brochure with Agronomy and Soil Science with Agricultural Economics and Agronomy
  • NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption
  • Mathematics Level 4 (50-59%)
  • Physical Science Level 4 (50-59%)
  • DURATION: 4 years
22 Potchefstroom Campus
Bachelor of Indigenous Knowledge Systems
  • NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies or matriculation with exemption or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or GCE certification and an application for conditional exemption with USAf
  • English level 4 (50-59%)
  • DURATION: 4 years
20 Mafikeng Campus Contact
Extended Bachelor of Science with Botany and Biochemistry with Botany and Microbiology with Applied Mathematics and Chemistry with Applied Mathematics and Electronics with Computer Science and Mathematics with Chemistry and Computer Science with Chemistry and Mathematics with Physics and Applied Mathematics with Physics and Mathematics with Biochemistry and Chemistry with Chemistry and Physics with Physics and Computer Science with Computer Science and Electronics with Electronics and Physics with Electronics and Mathematics with Applied Mathematics and Mathematics with Botany and Chemistry with Geography and Botany with Computer Science and Geography with Microbiology and Chemistry with Chemistry and Geography with Microbiology and Biochemistry
  • Mathematics Level 3 (40-49%)
  • English Level 3 (40-49%)
  • Physical Sciences Level 3 (40-49%)
  • DURATION: 4 years
22 Mafikeng Campus Contact
Extended Bachelor of Science with Information Technology
  • Mathematics Level 3 (40-49%)
  • DURATION: 4 years
24 Vaal Triangle Campus Contact
Extended Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics with Data Mining
  • Mathematics Level 4 (50-59%)
  • DURATION: 4 years
28 Vaal Triangle Campus Contact
Extended Bachelor of Science in Quantitative Risk Management
  • Mathematics Level 4 (50-59%)
  • DURATION: 4 years
28 Vaal Triangle Campus Contact
Extended Bachelor of Science in Financial Mathematics
  • Mathematics Level 4 (50-59%)
  • DURATION: 4 years
28 Vaal Triangle Campus Contact
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Theology
Qualification name Academic programme (if applicable) Requirements APS Campus and mode of delivery
Diploma in Animal Health
  • NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption
  • English level 3 (40-49%)
  • Mathematics level 3 (40-49%)
  • Physical Sciences OR Life Sciences level 3 (40-49%)
  • DURATION: 3 years
19 Mafikeng Campus Contact
Diploma in Animal Science
  • NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption
  • English Level 3 (40-49%)
  • Mathematics Level 3 (40-49%) or Mathematical Literacy Level 5 (60-69%)
  • Life Sciences or Physical Sciences Level 3 (40-49%) or Agricultural Sciences Level 4 (50-59%)
  • DURATION: 3 years
19 Mafikeng Campus Contact
Diploma in Plant Science Crop Production
  • NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption. Alternatively, a Higher Certificate or an Advanced Certificate in an equivalent field of study.
  • English Level 3 (40-49%)
  • Mathematics Level 3 (40-49%) or Mathematical Literacy Level 5 (60-69%)
  • Life Sciences or Physical Sciences Level 3 (40-49%) or Agricultural Sciences Level 4 (50-59%)
  • DURATION: 3 years
19 Mafikeng Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science with Chemistry and Physics with Physics and Mathematics with Physics and Applied Maths with Physics and Computer Science with Computer Science and Mathematics
  • NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption
  • Mathematics level 5 (60-69%)
  • Physical Science at level 4 (50-59%)
  • DURATION: 3 years
26 Potchefstroom Campus Mafikeng Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science with Biochemistry and Chemistry
  • NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption
  • Mathematics level 4 (50-59%)
  • Physical Science at level 4 (50-59%)
  • DURATION: 3 years
26 Potchefstroom Campus Mafikeng Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science with Chemistry, Mathematics and Applied Maths with Geography and Applied Mathematics
  • NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption
  • Mathematics level 5 (60-69%)
  • Physical Science at level 4 (50-59%)
  • DURATION: 3 years
26 Potchefstroom Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science with Applied Mathematics and Chemistry with Chemistry and Mathematics with Applied Mathematics and Electronics with Electronics and Mathematics with Electronics and Physics with Chemistry and Computer Science with Computer Science and Electronics
  • NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption
  • Mathematics level 5 (60-69%)
  • Physical Science at level 4 (50-59%)
  • DURATION: 3 years
26 Mafikeng Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science with Computer Science and Statistics
  • NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption
  • Mathematics level 5 (60-69%)
  • Physical Science at level 4 (50-59%)
  • DURATION: 3 years
26 Potchefstroom Campus Vaal Triangle Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science with Computer Science and Economics
  • NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption
  • Mathematics level 5 (60-69%)
  • DURATION: 3 years
26 Potchefstroom Campus Vaal Triangle Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science with Mathematics and Economy
  • NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption
  • Mathematics level 5 (60-69%)
  • DURATION: 3 years
26 Potchefstroom Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
  • NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption
  • Mathematics level 4 (50-59%)
  • DURATION: 3 years
26 Potchefstroom Campus Vaal Triangle Campus Contact Distance
Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences with Statistics and Mathematics with Mathematics
  • NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption
  • Mathematics level 5 (60-69%)
  • Physical Science at level 4 (50-59%)
  • DURATION: 3 years
26 Potchefstroom Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences with Applied Mathematics and Mathematics
  • NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption
  • Mathematics level 5 (60-69%)
  • Physical Science at level 4 (50-59%
  • DURATION: 3 years
26 Mafikeng Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences with Microbiology and Biochemistry with Microbiology and Botany with Botany and Biochemistry
  • NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption
  • Mathematics level 4 (50-59%)
  • Physical Science at level 4 (50-59%)
  • DURATION: 3 years
26 Potchefstroom Campus Mafikeng Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences with Zoology and Biochemistry with Chemistry and Physiology with Botany and Biochemistry with Zoology and Botany with Zoology and Microbiology with Zoology and Physiology with Microbiology and Physiology
  • NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption
  • Mathematics level 4 (50-59%)
  • Physical Science at level 4 (50-59%)
  • DURATION: 3 years
26 Potchefstroom Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences with Microbiology and Chemistry
  • NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption
  • Mathematics level 4 (50-59%)
  • Physical Science at level 4 (50-59%)
  • DURATION: 3 years
26 Potchefstroom Campus Mafikeng Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences with Botany and Chemistry with Geography and Computer Science with Geography and Botany
  • NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption
  • Mathematics level 4 (50-59%)
  • Physical Science at level 4 (50-59%)
  • DURATION: 3 years
Potchefstroom Campus
with Zoology and Chemistry with Geology and Chemistry with Geology and Geography with Zoology and Geography with Geology and Botany with Geography and Botany with Zoology and Geology with Geology and Microbiology with Geography and Computer Sciences with Tourism and Zoology with Tourism and Geography with Tourism and Botany
  • NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption
  • Mathematics level 4 (50-59%)
  • Physical Science at level 4 (50-59%)
  • DURATION: 3 years
26 Potchefstroom Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences with Chemistry and Geography
  • NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption
  • Mathematics level 5 (60-69%)
  • Physical Science at level 4 (50-59%)
  • DURATION: 3 years
26 Mafikeng Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science in Financial Mathematics
  • NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption
  • Mathematics level 6 (70-79%)
  • DURATION: 3 years
32 Potchefstroom Campus Vaal Triangle Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science in Quantitative Risk Management
  • NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption
  • Mathematics level 6 (70-79%)
  • DURATION: 3 years
32 Potchefstroom Campus Vaal Triangle Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics with Data Mining
  • NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption
  • Mathematics level 6 (70-79%)
  • DURATION: 3 years
32 Potchefstroom Campus Vaal Triangle Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science
  • NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption
  • Mathematics level 6 (70-79%)
  • DURATION: 3 years
32 Potchefstroom Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning
  • NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption
  • Mathematics level 5 (50-69%)
  • DURATION: 4 years
  • SELECTION TEST
28 Potchefstroom Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture with Agricultural Economics with Animal Science with Animal Health with Agronomy and Horticulture
  • NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption
  • Mathematics Level 4 (50-59%)
  • English Level 4 (50-59%)
  • Physical Science Level or Life Sciences or Agricultural Sciences Level 4 (50-59%)
  • DURATION: 4 years
22 Mafikeng Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Brochure with Agronomy and Soil Science with Agricultural Economics and Agronomy
  • NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption
  • Mathematics Level 4 (50-59%)
  • Physical Science Level 4 (50-59%)
  • DURATION: 4 years
22 Potchefstroom Campus
Bachelor of Indigenous Knowledge Systems
  • NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies or matriculation with exemption or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or GCE certification and an application for conditional exemption with USAf
  • English level 4 (50-59%)
  • DURATION: 4 years
20 Mafikeng Campus Contact
Extended Bachelor of Science with Botany and Biochemistry with Botany and Microbiology with Applied Mathematics and Chemistry with Applied Mathematics and Electronics with Computer Science and Mathematics with Chemistry and Computer Science with Chemistry and Mathematics with Physics and Applied Mathematics with Physics and Mathematics with Biochemistry and Chemistry with Chemistry and Physics with Physics and Computer Science with Computer Science and Electronics with Electronics and Physics with Electronics and Mathematics with Applied Mathematics and Mathematics with Botany and Chemistry with Geography and Botany with Computer Science and Geography with Microbiology and Chemistry with Chemistry and Geography with Microbiology and Biochemistry
  • Mathematics Level 3 (40-49%)
  • English Level 3 (40-49%)
  • Physical Sciences Level 3 (40-49%)
  • DURATION: 4 years
22 Mafikeng Campus Contact
Extended Bachelor of Science with Information Technology
  • Mathematics Level 3 (40-49%)
  • DURATION: 4 years
24 Vaal Triangle Campus Contact
Extended Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics with Data Mining
  • Mathematics Level 4 (50-59%)
  • DURATION: 4 years
28 Vaal Triangle Campus Contact
Extended Bachelor of Science in Quantitative Risk Management
  • Mathematics Level 4 (50-59%)
  • DURATION: 4 years
28 Vaal Triangle Campus Contact
Extended Bachelor of Science in Financial Mathematics
  • Mathematics Level 4 (50-59%)
  • DURATION: 4 years
28 Vaal Triangle Campus Contact
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NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY, NWU POSTGRADUATE ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

Postgraduate Diplomas Requirements

  • An appropriate Bachelor’s degree OR
  • Admission to the status of that degree  OR
  • Attained a level of competence
  • Some Schools/College may accept and Advanced Diploma for entry into a Postgraduate Diploma if HEQF  (Higher Education Qualification Framework) requirements are met.

Duration

  • A minimum of at least two consecutive semesters. Except with permission of Senate all modules shall be completed at the University.

Curriculum

  • The curriculum will contain advanced reflection, practice and research methods in the area of specialization and may include a sustained research project in accordance with College rules approved by Senate.

Bachelor of Honours Degrees Requirements

  • An appropriate Bachelor’s degree OR
  • Admission to the status of that degree OR
  • Attained a level of competence

Duration

  • A minimum of at least two consecutive semesters. Except with permission of Senate all modules shall be completed at the University.

Curriculum: The curriculum for the Honours degree shall include a prescribed research project as one of the modules wich shall account for a minimum of 25% of the credits for the degree. Masters by Coursework and Masters by Research Requirements

  • A relevant prerequisite degree OR
  • Admission to the status of that degree OR
  • Attained a level of competence

Duration Coursework

  • A minimum of two consecutive semesters (full time) or 4 consecutive semesters (part time) before the degree may be conferred.
  • With permission and in terms of College regulations, periods of attendance at graduate level at another institution or in another College may be accepted. (Consult with relevant School).

Research

  • A minimum of two consecutive semesters (full time) or 4 consecutive semesters (part time) before the degree may be conferred.

Research

  • Candidates shall be required to pursue an appropriate programme of research on a subject on a subject falling within the scope of the studies presented at the University. Students must also adhere to possible other conditions prescribed by Colleges/Schools.

Doctor of philosophy or supervised Doctor degrees by research 

Requirements

  • A relevant prerequisite degree OR
  • Admission to the status of that degree

Duration

  • A minimum of four consecutive semesters (full time) or eight consecutive semester (part time) before the degree may be conferred.

Curriculum

  • Students will be required to pursue an approved programme of research on a subject falling within the scope of studies at the University. Such a programme shall make a distinct contribution to the knowledge or understanding of the subject and afford evidence of originality shown either by the discovery of new facts and by the exercise of independent critical power. Students must also adhere to other possible conditions prescribed by Colleges/Schools.

Entry requirements for International Students

Matriculation exemption – Higher Education South Africa

HESA (Higher Education South Africa) was formed on 9 May 2005 and represents the heads of all public universities, universities of technology and comprehensive universities in South Africa. The SAMB (South African Matriculation Board) forms an integral part of HESA’s role. The SAMB advises the Minister of Education via HESA on the minimum general admission requirements for first degree studies at South African universities. Before admittance to a South African university, South Africans must first successfully complete the SANSC (South African National Senior Certificate) examinations. Those students that manage to obtain the appropriate standards in these examinations are accordingly awarded “matriculation exemption” status and may enrol for a first degree at a South African university.

Foreign Nationals

All students who are either completing or have completed their schooling outside of South Africa and / or through an alternate educational system must ascertain whether they have also earned “matriculation exemption”. In this regard, the SAMB regulates admission to first degree studies by ensuring all students who did not complete a SANSC but who have an equivalent university entrance qualification, comply with the requisite criteria.

The SAMB regularly updates the list of these alternate qualifications that are acceptable on face value for admission to first degree studies at South African universities. These can be found on the HESA website.

South African Matriculation Board contact details

Tel: +27 12 481 2847/8

Fax: +27 12 481 2718/2922 or 086 677 7744

E-mail: exemption@hesa-enrol.ac.za

Matriculation exemption, a minimum average percentage plus individual programme criteria are the entrance requirements for Baccalaureus (undergraduate) degree studies. For the exemption requirements according to the most common systems/countries from which applications are normally received, please go to the relevant link below:

If you are not sure whether you qualify for matriculation exemption, HESA offers an Online System of Assessment to enable prospective first-degree students who want to study at a South African university to assess whether they meet the minimum legal admission requirements. The system results will state whether an applicant meets the minimum legal requirements or not. If the applicant is successful, hard copies of certificates will have to be sent to the SAMB for verification and issuance of the exemption certificate.

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  1. I applied with an aps which was above the required and yet was still rejected
    Can i have your prostectus for 2021 then

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