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Faculty of Applied and Computer Sciences

Dip: Analytical Chemistry

3 years APS: 23

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NSC endorsement: Eligibility for Diploma or Bachelor's degree. Compulsory subjects achievement level: English 4 (50-59%), Mathematics or Technical Mathematics or Engineering Mathematics (TVET N4) 4 (50-59%), Physical Science or Engineering Sciences (TVET N4) 4 (50-59%), Any other 3 subjects 9. TOTAL 23 (excl. LO)

Faculty of Applied and Computer Sciences

Dip: Biotechnology

3 years APS: 21

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NSC endorsement: Eligibility for Diploma or Bachelor's degree. Compulsory subjects achievement level: English 4 (50-59%), Mathematics or Engineering Mathematics 60% (50-59%), Physical Science or Engineering Science 60% (50-59%), Life Sciences 4 (50-59%). TOTAL 21 (excl. LO)

Faculty of Applied and Computer Sciences

Dip: Non-Destructive Testing

APS: 19

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NSC endorsement: Eligibility for Diploma. Compulsory subjects achievement level: English 3 (40-49%), Mathematics or Technical Mathematics 3 (40-49%), Physical Science or Technical Science 4 (50-59%). APS 19 (excl. LO)

Faculty of Applied and Computer Sciences

Bachelor of Health Sciences: Medical Laboratory Science

4 years APS: 27

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NSC endorsement: Eligibility for Bachelor degree. Compulsory subjects or equivalent (Standard or Higher grade system). NSC Min. points. English 4 (50-59%), Mathematics 4 (50-59%), Physical Science 4 (50-59%), Life Science 5 (60-69%). TOTAL 27 (excl. LO). Applicants may be required to have industrial knowledge (i.e. job shadowing) and may undergo placement testing.

Faculty of Management Sciences

Financial Info. Systems

APS: 20

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Accounting: 4, English: 4, Mathematics or Technical Mathematics: 3, Mathematical Literacy: 5. Minimum APS Required: 20 (Maths/Technical Maths) or 22 (Maths Lit) excluding Life Orientation.

Faculty of Management Sciences

Cost & Man. Accounting

APS: 20

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Accounting: 4, English: 4, Mathematics or Technical Mathematics: 3, Mathematical Literacy: 5. Minimum APS Required: 20 (Maths/Technical Maths) or 22 (Maths Lit) excluding Life Orientation.

Faculty of Management Sciences

Internal Auditing

APS: 20

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Accounting: 4, English: 4, Mathematics or Technical Mathematics: 3, Mathematical Literacy: 5. Minimum APS Required: 20 (Maths/Technical Maths) or 23 (Maths Lit) excluding Life Orientation.

Faculty of Management Sciences

Human Resources Management

APS: 20

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English: 4, Mathematics or Technical Maths: 3, Mathematical Literacy: 4, One other subject: 4. Minimum APS Required: 20 (Maths/Technical Maths) or 21 (Mathematic Lit) excluding Life Orientation.

Faculty of Management Sciences

Logistics and Supply Chain Management

APS: 20

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English: 4, Mathematics or Technical Maths: 3, Mathematical Literacy: 4, One other subject: 4. Minimum APS Required: 20 (Maths/Technical Maths) or 21 (Mathematic Lit) excluding Life Orientation.

Faculty of Management Sciences

Marketing

APS: 20

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English: 4, Mathematics or Technical Mathematics: 3, Mathematical Literacy: 4, One other subject: 4. Minimum APS Required: 20 (Maths/Technical Maths) or 21 (Matths Lit) excluding Life Orientation.

Faculty of Management Sciences

Retail Business Management

APS: 20

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English: 4, Mathematics or Technical Mathematics: 3, Mathematical Literacy: 4, One other subject: 4. Minimum APS Required: 20 (Maths/Technical Maths) or 21 (Matths Lit) excluding Life Orientation.

Faculty of Management Sciences

Sport Management

APS: 20

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English: 4, Mathematics or Technical Mathematics: 3, Mathematical Literacy: 4, One other subject: 4. Minimum APS Required: 20 (Maths/Technical Maths) or 21 (Matths Lit) excluding Life Orientation.

Faculty of Human Sciences

Diploma: Fashion, Photography, Graphic Design & Fine Art

APS: 21

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NSCA endorsement. Compulsory subjects: English 4, Mathematics or Technical Maths 2 (30%), Mathematical Literacy 3 (40%). Total: 21 (Mathematics or Technical Mathematics, excl. LO), 22 (Mathematical Literacy, excl. LO). Matric certificate must indicate admission to Diploma. Additional Admission Requirement: An additional compulsory selection criteria: Practical interview and portfolio submission.

Faculty of Human Sciences

Diploma: Food Service Management

APS: 20

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NSCA endorsement. Compulsory subjects: English 4, Other 1 subject (Hospitality, Hotel, Tourism, Catering, Accounting, Business Studies & Consumer Studies) 4, Mathematics/Technical Maths or 3, Mathematical Literacy 4. Minimum APS required: 20 (Mathematics or Technical Mathematics, excluding LO) or 21 (Mathematical Literacy, excl. LO). Matric certificate must indicate admission to Diploma. Take note: Chef uniforms are compulsory and specifications to be obtained at the department. Age exemption: Applicants of mature age (23 with grade 12) who do not meet the entry requirements must submit proof of permanent employment in industry, working in an area related to the field of the intended study.

Faculty of Human Sciences

Diploma: Tourism Management

APS: 20

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NSCA endorsement. Compulsory subjects: English 4, Mathematics/Technical Maths or 3, Mathematical Literacy 4, 1 Compulsory subject (Tourism, Geography, Business Studies & History) 4. Total: 20 (Mathematics or Technical Mathematics, excl. LO) or 21 (Mathematical Literacy, excl. LO). Matric certificate must indicate admission to Diploma.

Faculty of Human Sciences

Diploma: Public Relations Management

APS: 20

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NSCA endorsement. Compulsory subjects: English 4, Mathematics/Technical Maths or 3, Mathematical Literacy 4, Other Language 4. Total: 20 (Mathematics or Technical Mathematics, excl. LO) or 21 (Mathematical Literacy, excl. LO). Matric certificate must indicate admission to Diploma.

Faculty of Human Sciences

Diploma: Ecotourism Management

APS: 20

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NSC endorsement. Compulsory subjects: English 4, Biology / Life Science 4, Mathematics / Technical Maths or 3, Mathematical Literacy 4. Total: 20 (Mathematics or Technical Mathematics, excl. LO) or 21 (Mathematical Literacy, excl. LO). Matric certificate must indicate admission to Diploma.

Faculty of Human Sciences

Diploma: Legal Assistance

APS: 23

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NSC endorsement. Compulsory subjects: English 5, Other Language 3, Mathematics/Technical Maths or Mathematical Literacy 4. Total: 23 (Mathematics or Technical Mathematics, excl. LO) or 24 (Mathematical Literacy, excl. LO). Matric certificate must indicate admission to Diploma.

Faculty of Human Sciences

Diploma: Labour Law

APS: 21

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NSCA endorsement. Compulsory subjects: English 5, Other Language 3, Mathematics/Technical Maths or 3, Mathematical Literacy 4. Total: 21 (Mathematics or Technical Mathematics, excl. LO) or 22 (Mathematical Literacy, excl. LO). Matric certificate must indicate admission to Diploma.

Faculty of Human Sciences

Diploma: Safety Management

APS: 21

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Eligibility for Diploma. Compulsory subjects: English 4, Mathematics/Technical Maths or 3, Mathematical Literacy 4, Physical Science /Technical Science 3. Total: 21 (Mathematics or Technical Mathematics, excl. LO) or 22 (Mathematical Literacy, excl. LO). Matric certificate must indicate admission to Diploma.

Faculty of Human Sciences

Diploma: Policing

APS: 20

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NSC endorsement. Compulsory subjects: English 4, Other Language 3, Mathematics/Technical Maths or 3, Mathematical Literacy 4. Total: 20 (Mathematics or Technical Mathematics, excl. LO) or 21 (Mathematical Literacy, excl. LO). Matric certificate must indicate admission to Diploma.

Faculty of Human Sciences

B Ed (Senior Phase & FET Teaching)

APS: 22

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Compulsory subjects: Language of Teaching & Learning 4, Mathematics/Technical Mathematics or 3, Mathematical Literacy 6, Physical Science /Technical Science 3. Total: 22 (Mathematics or Technical Mathematics, excl. LO) or 24 (Mathematical Literacy, excl. LO). Matric certificate must indicate admission to Diploma.

Faculty of Human Sciences

Bachelor of Communication Studies

APS: 20

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NSC endorsement. Compulsory subjects: English 5, Additional Language 4, Mathematics/Technical Maths or 3, Mathematical Literacy 4. Total: 20 (Mathematics or Technical Mathematics, excl. LO) or 21 (Mathematical Literacy, excl. LO). Matric certificate must indicate admission to Bachelor's Degree.

Faculty of Engineering & Technology

Chemical Engineering

3 year programmes APS: 24

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Compulsory Subjects: Mathematics 4, Physical Sciences 4, English Language 4

Faculty of Engineering & Technology

Civil Engineering

3 year programmes APS: 24

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Compulsory Subjects: Mathematics 4, Physical Sciences 4, English Language 4

Faculty of Engineering & Technology

Industrial Engineering

3 year programmes APS: 24

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Compulsory Subjects: Mathematics 4, Physical Sciences 4, English Language 4

Faculty of Engineering & Technology

Mechanical Engineering

3 year programmes APS: 24

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Compulsory Subjects: Mathematics 4, Physical Sciences 4, English Language 4

Faculty of Engineering & Technology

Metallurgical Engineering

3 year programmes APS: 24

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Compulsory Subjects: Mathematics 4, Physical Sciences 4, English Language 4

Faculty of Engineering & Technology

Electronic Engineering

3 year programmes APS: 24

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Compulsory Subjects: Mathematics 4, Physical Sciences 4, English Language 4

Faculty of Engineering & Technology

Power Engineering

3 year programmes APS: 24

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Compulsory Subjects: Mathematics 4, Physical Sciences 4, English Language 4

Faculty of Engineering & Technology

Process Control Engineering

3 year programmes APS: 24

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Compulsory Subjects: Mathematics 4, Physical Sciences 4, English Language 4

Faculty of Engineering & Technology

Computer Systems Engineering

3 year programmes APS: 24

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Compulsory Subjects: Mathematics 4, Physical Sciences 4, English Language 4

Faculty of Applied and Computer Sciences

Dip: Agricultural Management

3 years APS: 21

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NSC endorsement: Eligibility for Diploma or Bachelor's degree. Compulsory subjects achievement level: English 4 (50-59%), Mathematics or Technical Mathematics 3 (40-49%), Mathematics Literacy 4 (50-59%), Agriculture/Life Science 3/3 (40-49%). TOTAL 21 (Mathematics or Tech Maths excl. LO), 22 (Mathematics Literacy excl. LO). Recommended: Business studies, Economics, Computer Studies, Geography.

Faculty of Applied and Computer Sciences

Dip: Environmental Science

3 years APS: 21

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NSC endorsement: Eligibility for Diploma. Compulsory subjects achievement level: English 4 (50-59%), Mathematics 4 (50-59%), Physical Science 4 (50-59%). TOTAL 21 (excl. LO)

Faculty of Applied and Computer Sciences

Dip: Information Technology

3 years full time APS: 26

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NSC endorsement: Eligibility for Diploma. Compulsory subjects: English 4 (50-59%), Mathematics or Technical Mathematics 4 (50-59%), Mathematical Literacy 6 (70-79%). Other 4 Subjects (Excluding LO). APS 26 (Mathematics or Technical Mathematics, excl. LO) or 28 (Mathematics Literacy, excl. LO). A maximum of 6 subjects are taken into consideration when calculating the total APS score, excluding Life Orientation.

Faculty of Applied and Computer Sciences

Extended Information Technology Programme

APS: 24

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NSC endorsement: Eligibility for Diploma. Compulsory subjects: English 4 (50-59%), Mathematics or Technical Mathematics 4 (50-59%), Mathematical Literacy 6 (70-79%). Other 4 Subjects (Excluding LO). APS 24 (Mathematics or Technical Mathematics, excl. LO) or 26 (Mathematics Literacy, excl. LO). A maximum of 6 subjects are taken into consideration when calculating the total APS score, excluding Life Orientation.