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Current APS: 20
Important Information
If you encounter a programme with an APS of 0, this indicates that the programme does not incorporate APS (Application Point Score) as a part of its admission criteria.
Please ensure to review other specific admission requirements for each programme.
Available Courses
Higher Certificate in Sports Sciences
APS : 20
Requirements
English Home Language or English First Additional Language: 4
Additional Information
For advice on a second-choice programme, please consult a student advisor. To make an appointment, send an email to [email protected]. Selection process: Applicants who indicate the Higher Certificate in Sports Sciences as their first or second choice will be considered. All applicants will be considered by the Faculty of Education's Student Administration based on the academic application requirements. Applicants who meet the academic requirements will then be further considered for the different sports codes in consultation with TuksSport, according to their sports achievements. Preference will be given to applicants who have been nominated by an official sports club of the University of Pretoria. Applicants who have a Diploma Studies endorsement for the NSC (or an equivalent qualification) may be considered for admission to the Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training (FET) Teaching (programme code 09133031), with a specialisation in Human Movement Studies and Sports Management, if they first complete the Higher Certificate in Sports Sciences (HCSS) with a cumulative weighted average of at least 70%. This excludes marks obtained for JRC 150 Sports Practical (for the contact programme) and JRC 180 Sports Practical (for the online programme). Careers: Sports coaching and roles in the sports and exercise industry. General Faculty of Education admission regulations apply, including that applicants with a Diploma Studies endorsement for the NSC (or an equivalent qualification) and who meet all other admission requirements for the Higher Certificate in Sports Sciences, may be considered for admission.
APS lower than expected? You still have options.
iQ Academy is a registered South African private higher-education institution offering fully online Higher Certificates and Short Courses — many with no minimum APS requirement, so you can still qualify for further study or advance your career.
Important Notice
"MEETING THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS DOES NOT GUARANTEE A PLACE. FINAL SELECTION IS MADE SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF PLACES, ACADEMIC RESULTS AND OTHER ENTRY REQUIREMENTS WHERE APPLICABLE."
Important: The information displayed is sourced from the University of Pretoria's 2025 prospectus.
