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Band A (Guaranteed admission): 450 FPS or above, >= 50% for Mathematics, >= 50% for English, and Architecture Portfolio Score of 75% or above. Band B (Likely admission): 408 WPS or above, >= 50% for Mathematics, >= 50% for English, and Architecture Portfolio Score of 68% or above. Band C (Possible admission, SA applicants in targeted redress categories only): 348 FPS or above, >= 50% for Mathematics, >= 50% for English, and Architecture Portfolio Score of 50% or above. NBTs in Mathematics, AL & QL to be written.

All applicants must submit a written motivation and a portfolio of creative work. Details are provided in the Directions for Undergraduate Applicants. The results of the NBTs are not taken into account for admission for the Faculty of Engineering & The Built Environment, but they must still be written. Includes specific requirements for A-Level, AS-Level, NSSC, and IB applicants in additional notes.

Band A (Guaranteed admission): 500 FPS or above, >= 80% for Mathematics and >= 75% for Physical Sciences. Band B (Likely admission): 480 WPS or above, >= 80% for Mathematics and >= 75% for Physical Sciences. Band C (Possible admission, SA applicants in targeted redress categories only): 420 FPS or above, >= 80% for Mathematics and >= 75% for Physical Sciences. NBTs in Mathematics, AL & QL to be written.

Mathematical Literacy or Technical Mathematics cannot be substituted for Mathematics, and Technical Science cannot be substituted for Physical Sciences. The results of the NBTs are not taken into account for admission for the Faculty of Engineering & The Built Environment, but they must still be written.

Candidates with excellent grades in degrees with related subjects may also be considered, but it is essential that candidates have a solid grounding in Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics (up to HEQSF Level 6).

Band A (Guaranteed admission): 450 FPS or above, >= 75% for Mathematics and >= 70% for Physical Sciences. Band B (Probable admission): 420 WPS or above, >= 65% for Mathematics and >= 60% for Physical Sciences. Band C (Possible admission, SA applicants in targeted redress categories only): 390 FPS or above, >= 65% for Mathematics and >= 60% for Physical Sciences. NBTs in Mathematics, AL & QL to be written.

Mathematical Literacy or Technical Mathematics cannot be substituted for Mathematics, and Technical Science cannot be substituted for Physical Sciences. The results of the NBTs are not taken into account for admission for the Faculty of Engineering & The Built Environment, but they must still be written.

Band A (Guaranteed admission): 500 FPS or above, >= 80% for Mathematics and >= 75% for Physical Sciences. Band B (Likely admission): 480 WPS or above, >= 80% for Mathematics and >= 70% for Physical Sciences. Band C (Possible admission, SA applicants in targeted redress categories only): 420 FPS or above, >= 80% for Mathematics and >= 70% for Physical Sciences. NBTs in Mathematics, AL & QL to be written.

Mathematical Literacy or Technical Mathematics cannot be substituted for Mathematics, and Technical Science cannot be substituted for Physical Sciences. The results of the NBTs are not taken into account for admission for the Faculty of Engineering & The Built Environment, but they must still be written.

Band A (Guaranteed admission): 500 FPS or above, >= 80% for Mathematics and >= 70% for Physical Sciences. Band B (Likely admission): 480 WPS or above, >= 80% for Mathematics and >= 70% for Physical Sciences. Band C (Possible admission, SA applicants in targeted redress categories only): 420 FPS or above, >= 80% for Mathematics and >= 70% for Physical Sciences. NBTs in Mathematics, AL & QL to be written.

Mathematical Literacy or Technical Mathematics cannot be substituted for Mathematics, and Technical Science cannot be substituted for Physical Sciences. The results of the NBTs are not taken into account for admission for the Faculty of Engineering & The Built Environment, but they must still be written.

Guaranteed admission (Band A): FPS of 500 or above, NBT scores of Upper Intermediate or above for AL & QL, Mathematics 80%, English HL 60%, English FAL 80% (but require Proficient for AL & QL NBT's). Likely admission (Band B): WPS of 525 or above, NBT scores of Upper Intermediate or above for AL & QL, Mathematics 80%, English HL 60%, English FAL 80% (but require Proficient for AL & QL NBT's).

Band C: Possible admission into Education Development Unit (EDU) only for SA applicants in targeted redress categories with FPS of 475 to 479. NBT (MAT) is not required for admission.

Guaranteed admission (Band A): FPS of 435 or above, NBT scores of Upper Intermediate or above for AL & QL, Mathematics 70%, English HL 50%, English FAL 60%. Likely admission (Band B): WPS of 470 or above, NBT scores of Upper Intermediate or above for AL & QL, Mathematics 70%, English HL 50%, English FAL 60%.

Band C: Possible admission into Education Development Unit (EDU) only for SA applicants in targeted redress categories with FPS of 430 to 434. NBT (MAT) is not required for admission.

Band A (Guaranteed admission): 500 FPS or above, >= 80% for Mathematics and >= 75% for Physical Sciences. Band B (Likely admission): 480 WPS or above, >= 80% for Mathematics and >= 75% for Physical Sciences. Band C (Possible admission, SA applicants in targeted redress categories only): 420 FPS or above, >= 80% for Mathematics and >= 75% for Physical Sciences. NBTs in Mathematics, AL & QL to be written.

Mathematical Literacy or Technical Mathematics cannot be substituted for Mathematics, and Technical Science cannot be substituted for Physical Sciences. The results of the NBTs are not taken into account for admission for the Faculty of Engineering & The Built Environment, but they must still be written.

Band A (Guaranteed admission): 450 FPS or above, >= 65% for Mathematics. Band B (Likely admission): 420 WPS or above, >= 65% for Mathematics. Band C (Possible admission, SA applicants in targeted redress categories only): 390 FPS or above, >= 65% for Mathematics. NBTs in Mathematics, AL & QL to be written.

Mathematical Literacy or Technical Mathematics cannot be substituted for Mathematics. The results of the NBTs are not taken into account for admission for the Faculty of Engineering & The Built Environment, but they must still be written.

Band A (Guaranteed admission): 450 FPS or above, >= 65% for Mathematics and >= 60% for Physical Sciences. Band B (Likely admission): 420 WPS or above, >= 65% for Mathematics and >= 55% for Physical Sciences. Band C (Possible admission, SA applicants in targeted redress categories only): 390 FPS or above, >= 65% for Mathematics and >= 55% for Physical Sciences. NBTs in Mathematics, AL & QL to be written.

Mathematical Literacy or Technical Mathematics cannot be substituted for Mathematics, and Technical Science cannot be substituted for Physical Sciences. The results of the NBTs are not taken into account for admission for the Faculty of Engineering & The Built Environment, but they must still be written. Includes specific requirements for A-Level, AS-Level, NSSC, and IB applicants in additional notes.

Guaranteed admission (Band A): FPS of 435 or above, NBT scores of Upper Intermediate or above for AL & QL, Mathematics 60%, English HL 50%, English FAL 60%. Likely admission (Band B): WPS of 470 or above, NBT scores of Upper Intermediate or above for AL & QL, Mathematics 60%, English HL 50%, English FAL 60%.

Band C: Possible admission into Education Development Unit (EDU) only for SA applicants in targeted redress categories with FPS of 430 to 434. NBT (MAT) is not required for admission. All applicants to Commerce must write NBTs.

Minimum subject requirements and performance levels to be considered for admission: Mathematics at 60%, Physical Sciences or Life Sciences at 65%, English (Home or First Additional Language) at 65%; and 60% for the next three best subjects excluding Life Orientation. Sub-minimum APS of 360. Band A FPS: 730 FPS or above, NBT scores of Intermediate or above for AL, QL and Mathematics. Band B WPS: 797 WPS or above, NBT scores of Intermediate or above for AL, QL and Mathematics. Band C FPS: 580 FPS or above for redress 1, 610 FPS or above for redress 2, 680 FPS or above for redress 3 and 4.

Minimum subject requirements and performance levels to be considered for admission: Mathematics and Physical Sciences at 70%, English (Home or First Additional Language) at 65%; and 70% for the next three best subjects excluding Life Orientation. Sub-minimum APS of 450. Band A FPS: 810 FPS or above, NBT scores of Proficient for AL, QL and Mathematics. Band B WPS: 807 WPS or above, NBT scores of Intermediate or above for AL, QL and Mathematics. Band C FPS: 644 FPS or above, NBT scores of Intermediate or above for AL, QL and Mathematics.

Minimum subject requirements and performance levels to be considered for admission: Mathematics at 60% or Mathematical Literacy at 70%, Physical Sciences or Life Sciences at 65%, English (Home or First Additional Language) at 65% or; and 60% for the next three best subjects excluding Life Orientation. Sub-minimum APS of 340. Band A FPS: 730 FPS or above, NBT scores of Intermediate or above for AL, QL and Mathematics (applicants taking Mathematical Literacy and have achieved more than 75% are exempted from the NBT Mathematics Test)*. Band B WPS: 782 WPS or above, NBT scores of Intermediate or above for AL, QL and Mathematics (applicants taking Mathematical Literacy and have achieved more than 75% are exempted from the NBT Mathematics Test)*. Band C FPS: 565 FPS for redress 1, 580 FPS for redress 2, 670 FPS for redress 3 and 4.

*A Mathematics NBT equivalence score will be calculated for Mathematical Literacy applicants using the following formula: NBT Quantitative Literacy score minus 20 points = NBT Mathematics result. Band C eligible: Only SA applicants in targeted redress categories. Redress 1: 565 FPS, Redress 2: 580 FPS, Redress 3 and 4: 670 FPS.

Minimum subject requirements and performance levels to be considered for admission: Mathematics at 60% or Mathematical Literacy at 70%, Physical Sciences or Life Sciences at 65%, English (Home or First Additional Language) at 65%; and 60% for the next three best subjects excluding Life Orientation. Sub-minimum APS of 340. Band A FPS: 720 FPS or above, NBT scores of Intermediate or above for AL, QL and Mathematics (applicants taking Mathematical Literacy and have achieved more than 75% are exempted from the NBT Mathematics Test)*. Band B WPS: 710 WPS or above, NBT scores of Intermediate or above for AL, QL and Mathematics (applicants taking Mathematical Literacy and have achieved more than 75% are exempted from the NBT Mathematics Test)*. Band C FPS: 550 FPS for redress 1, 565 FPS for redress 2, 610 FPS for redress 3 and 4.

*A Mathematics NBT equivalence score will be calculated for Mathematical Literacy applicants using the following formula: NBT Quantitative Literacy score minus 20 points = NBT Mathematics result. Band C eligible: Only SA applicants in targeted redress categories. Redress 1: 550 FPS, Redress 2: 565 FPS, Redress 3 and 4: 610 FPS.

Minimum subject requirements and performance levels to be considered for admission: Mathematics at 60% or Mathematical Literacy at 70%, Physical Sciences or Life Sciences at 65%, English (Home or First Additional Language) at 65%; and 60% for the next three best subjects excluding Life Orientation. Sub-minimum APS of 340. Band A FPS: 715 FPS or above, NBT scores of Intermediate or above for AL, QL and Mathematics (applicants taking Mathematical Literacy and have achieved more than 75% are exempted from the NBT Mathematics Test)**. Band B WPS: 670 WPS or above, NBT scores of Intermediate or above for AL, QL and Mathematics (applicants taking Mathematical Literacy and have achieved more than 75% are exempted from the NBT Mathematics Test)**. Band C FPS: 510 FPS for redress 1, 515 FPS for redress 2, 600 FPS for redress 3 and 4.

Applicants with Mathematical Literacy will be considered on an individual basis. **Applicants with any NBT result in the Basic range may also be considered on an individual basis. However, applicants who take Mathematical Literacy will not be considered if they have any NBT result in the Basic range. Band C eligible: Only SA applicants in targeted redress categories. Redress 1: 510 FPS, Redress 2: 515 FPS, Redress 3 and 4: 600 FPS.

Mathematics at 70% or above; Physical Science at 60% or above. Band A: FPS of 660 or above, Mathematics 70%+, Physical Sciences 60%+, NBTs written. Band B: WPS of 640 or above, Mathematics 70%+, Physical Sciences 60%+, NBTs written. Band C: FPS of 550 or above, Mathematics 70%+, Physical Sciences 60%+, NBTs written.

The results of the NBTs are not taken into account for admission to the Science Faculty but must be written as they are used for placement into the Extended Degree Programme (EDP). Acceptance into the Science Faculty does not guarantee acceptance into a chosen major because some majors (currently Biochemistry, Computer Science, Genetics, and Human Anatomy & Physiology) have enrolment limits. If an applicant has not completed Physical Science, doubling of Information Technology or Life Sciences may be applied in specific cases only (restricting major choices).

Band A (Guaranteed Admission): 500 FPS or above, NBT scores of proficient for AL and intermediate or above for QL. Band B (Likely Admission): 500 WPS or above, NBT scores of proficient for AL and intermediate or above for QL. Band C (Possible Admission for SA applicants in targeted redress categories): 470 FPS or above, NBT scores of proficient for AL and QL. International applicants (Probable Admission): 510 FPS or above, NBT scores of proficient for AL and intermediate or above for QL.

No more than ten international applicants will be accepted into the undergraduate LLB programme. For non-South African school-leaving certificates (A-level, AS-level, NSSC, IB Diploma), the APS requirements are: Probable admission: International (46+ APS), All SA (44+ APS), Redress SA (39+ APS). Minimum admission: International (44+ APS), All SA (40+ APS), Redress SA (38+ APS).

Students receive a bachelor's degree in the Humanities or Commerce faculty (BA/BSocSci or BCom) at the end of their first three years of study, and a bachelor's degree in law (LLB) at the end of a further two years. Students must apply for admission to the Law Faculty at the end of their undergraduate Humanities or Commerce degree and must obtain a cumulative GPA of at least 60% in their UCT undergraduate degree in order to proceed to the two-year graduate LLB degree.

Allows candidates who do not meet the requirements for admission to the undergraduate LLB to apply for a Humanities or Commerce degree, to adapt to university studies, and, if they perform satisfactorily in their first year of study, to join the law stream in their second or third year.

Requires at least 6 years of study. Students must apply for admission to the Law Faculty at the end of their undergraduate degree and must obtain a cumulative GPA of at least 60% in their UCT undergraduate degree in order to proceed to the graduate LLB degree.

NSC endorsed for diploma study. Academic Literacy NBT score at Intermediate Level. 50% for English (HL) or 60% for English (FAL). Satisfactory performance in an audition, interview and music theory test.

Minimum requirements: NSC endorsed for degree study/matric exemption. FPS 380 with Academic Literacy NBT score at Intermediate Level. 50% for English (HL) or 60% for English (FAL). Satisfactory performance in a portfolio evaluation.

The leading indicator for admission is performance in the portfolio submission, and places are awarded on merit. Only SA applicants in targeted redress categories: Applicants below the minimum requirements who excel in the portfolio evaluation may be considered.

Minimum requirements: NSC endorsed for degree study/matric exemption. FPS 450 with Academic Literacy NBT score at Upper Intermediate and Quantitative Literacy NBT score at Upper Intermediate. NSC Mathematics 60%. 50% for English (HL) or 60% for English (FAL).
Band A: FPS 450 or above, NBT AL: Proficient, NBT QL: Upper Intermediate or above, Subject requirements: Mathematics 60% or above.

Minimum requirements: NSC endorsed for degree study/matric exemption. FPS 450 with Academic Literacy NBT score at Upper Intermediate and Quantitative Literacy NBT score at Upper Intermediate. NSC Mathematics 60%. 50% for English (HL) or 60% for English (FAL). No Band B WPS listed.

Minimum requirements: NSC endorsed for degree study/matric exemption. FPS 380 with Academic Literacy NBT score at Intermediate Level 50% for English (HL) or 60% for English (FAL). Additional minimum requirements apply.
Band A: FPS 450 or above, NBT AL: Proficient.
Band B: WPS 450 or above, NBT AL: Upper Intermediate or above.

Applicants may be required to attend an admissions interview and demonstrate successfully that they will meet the professional requirements of the South African Council for Social Service Professionals. Band C (Only SA applicants in targeted redress categories): Possible admission at FPS 380 or above, NBT AL: Intermediate or above.

Successful completion of the Diploma in Music Performance specialising in Opera. Satisfactory performance in an audition and music theory test. Average of 65% or above in prior qualification.

Minimum requirements: NSC endorsed for degree study/matric exemption. FPS 380 with Academic Literacy NBT score at Intermediate Level. 50% for English (HL) or 60% for English (FAL).
Band A: FPS 450 or above, NBT AL: Proficient.
Band B: WPS 450 or above, NBT AL: Upper Intermediate or above.

Minimum requirements: NSC endorsed for degree study/matric exemption. FPS 380 with Academic Literacy NBT score at Intermediate Level. 50% for English (HL) or 60% for English (FAL). Band C (Only SA applicants in targeted redress categories): Possible admission at FPS 380 or above, NBT AL: Intermediate or above.

Minimum requirements: NSC endorsed for degree study/matric exemption. FPS 380 with Academic Literacy NBT score at Intermediate Level. 50% for English (HL) or 60% for English (FAL).
Band A: FPS 450 or above, NBT AL: Proficient.
Band B: WPS 450 or above, NBT AL: Upper Intermediate or above.

Minimum requirements: NSC endorsed for degree study/matric exemption. FPS 380 with Academic Literacy NBT score at Intermediate Level. 50% for English (HL) or 60% for English (FAL). Band C (Only SA applicants in targeted redress categories): Possible admission at FPS 380 or above, NBT AL: Intermediate or above.

Minimum requirements: NSC endorsed for degree study. FPS 380 with Academic Literacy NBT score at Intermediate Level. 50% for English (HL) or 60% for English (FAL). Satisfactory performance in an audition, interview and music theory test. NSC Music 60% or above or Unisa Music Theory Grade V or above or Unisa Music Practical Grade VII or above.

The leading indicator for admission is performance in the audition, and places are awarded on merit. Only SA applicants in targeted redress categories: Applicants below the minimum requirements who excel in the audition evaluation may be considered for admission to the Diploma in Music Performance.

Successful completion of the Diploma in Music Performance or equivalent qualification. Satisfactory performance in an audition and music theory test. Average of 65% or above in prior qualification.

Minimum requirements: NSC endorsed for degree study/matric exemption. FPS 380 with Academic Literacy NBT score at Intermediate Level. 50% for English (HL) or 60% for English (FAL). Satisfactory performance in an audition.

The leading indicator for admission is performance in the audition, and places are awarded on merit. Only SA applicants in targeted redress categories below the minimum requirements who excel in the audition evaluation may be considered for admission to the Diploma in Theatre and Performance.

Successful completion of the Diploma in Theatre & Performance or equivalent qualification with an average of 65% in third year Studiowork (TDP3041W or TDP30143W) and 60% average in second year Theatre & Dance Studies major courses (TDP2010F and TDP2011S).