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All qualifying* applicants will be entered into this draw

1 x R20 000
if you apply by 31 May 2022

BURSARY OPPORTUNITIES 1 x R15 000


if you apply by 30 June 2022

FOR ONE OF FOUR BURSARIES 1 x R12 000


if you apply by 31 August 2022
RANGING FROM R10 000 TO R20 000 EACH 1 x R10 000
if you apply by 30 September 2022

Apply early to our partnering further and higher education institutions listed in
* Your completed application form and administration fee must
this Handbook and you will be automatically entered into the monthly draw!
reach the CAO on or before the end of the months indicated.
Terms and conditions apply.

THE DRAW FOR ALL FOUR BURSARIES TAKES PLACE DURING NOVEMBER 2022 TRANSFORMING POST-SCHOOL ACCESS
BURSARY BENEFICIARIES
2021

Nobuhle Ntombenhle Qwabe Emily Christina Johnson Neliso Nomcebo Buthelezi Mlamuli Tenza Gugu Vunulile Khoza
Beneficiary of Beneficiary of Beneficiary of Beneficiary of Beneficiary of
R 20 000 Bursary R 15 000 Bursary R12 000 Bursary R10 000 Bursary R10 000 Bursary
Studying B Consumer Science at Studying B Social Work at Studying B COM at Studying Diploma in Marketing at Studying B Laws at
University of Zululand University of KwaZulu-Natal Regent Business School Mangosuthu University of University of KwaZulu-Natal
Technology
CONTENTS ›› WHAT YOU WILL FIND IN THIS HANDBOOK
Section One: General Information Section Five: Communication
1.1. About the CAO..........................................................................2 5.1. CAO’s Communication with You............................................208
1.2. Where to Find Us and How to Contact Us...............................3 5.2. Institutions’ Communication with You...................................208
1.3. Directions to CAO.....................................................................5 5.3. What do the Different Statuses Mean?................................ 212
1.4. Important Notice and Terms and Conditions.............................6
Section Six: Helping You to Decide on Your Career
1.5. Important Dates (2022/2023).................................................. 12
6.1. Find out what You’re Good at................................................ 214
Section Two: Study Options 6.2. Career Personalities Quiz......................................................222
2.1. Your Study Options................................................................. 15 6.3. Relating Learning Fields to Careers......................................226
6.4. Qualification Types................................................................228
Section Three: How to Apply
6.5. Applicants with Disabilities...................................................230
3.1. Ways of Applying.................................................................... 18
3.2. How to Apply.......................................................................... 18 Section Seven: Contact Details
3.3. How to Submit your Supporting Documents..........................22 7.1. Member and Partner Institution Contact Details..................232
3.4. Ways to Pay the Administration Fee.......................................24
Section Eight: Helpful Information
3.5. Completing a 'Change of Mind Request'................................26
8.1. Acronyms and Abbreviations................................................244
Section Four: Programme Choice List 8.2. Index.....................................................................................248
4.1. Understanding the Programme Choice List............................28
4.2. Programme Choices by Career Direction................................36
4.3. Programme Choice List .........................................................44
4.4. Alternative Access Route Programmes................................202

ISBN 978-0-620-51883-3
Published by the CAO (Central Applications Office), Durban, 2022 • Private Bag X06, Dalbridge, 4014, South Africa
Career personalities quiz © 2000 eastern seaboard Association of Tertiary Institutions (esATI) • This Handbook is not for sale.

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SECTION ONE ›› GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1. About the CAO


The Central Applications Office (CAO) is a registered NON-PROFIT Technikon; Natal Technikon; University of Durban-Westville; University of
COMPANY (Reg.No.2007/002819/08) that is the only organisation South Africa (UNISA); and University of Zululand.
authorised to recruit and process applications for admissions to the
After a number of years of planning, the CAO officially started processing
Durban University of Technology (DUT), Mangosuthu University of
applications in June 1998 for admission in 1999 with a loan of R5m from
Technology (MUT), University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), University of
First National Bank with surety provided by the initial institutions. The
Zululand (UNIZULU) and most private colleges in KwaZulu-Natal. Our
first full-scale operation was launched in 1999 for the 2000 student
participating institutions offer over 1 000 programmes, and with just
intake.
ONE APPLICATION, you can apply for up to six programmes at any of our
partner institutions. You do not have to complete a separate application The primary goals of the CAO were stated as follows, and are still
for each institution. You do not have to pay a separate administration fee maintained today:
to each institution. You only have to pay ONE ADMINISTRATION FEE
and your applications will be processed and made available to any Student-oriented goals
six institutions to which you applied. When you want to update or • To increase the accessibility of tertiary institutions to prospective
change your application to any of the institutions in this Handbook, there students
is one office to contact. • To reduce the cost of applications by prospective students

Discussion and planning for the CAO was initiated in 1993 by the post- Institution-oriented goals
school institutions in KwaZulu-Natal. They were: University of Natal • To effect cost savings to the participating institutions
(Durban); University of Natal (Pmb); Mangosuthu Technikon; ML Sultan • To effect increased efficiency for institutions in their student
selection process

Universities Durban University of Technology (DUT); Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT); University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN);
(4) University of Zululand (UNIZULU)
Private Colleges AAA School of Advertising; Berea College of Technology; Berea Technical College; CTU Training Solutions; Central Technical College;
(15) Stadio (Embury); ICESA Education; IStudent; MANCOSA; Management and Leadership Academy; PAX College; Eduvos; Regent
Business School; Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology; Varsity College – Business School

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1.2. Where to Find Us and How to Contact Us
The CAO (Central Applications Office)
Postal Address: Physical Address: Gate 11, Mary Thiphe Street (previously Cato Manor Road), Durban
Private Bag X06, GPS Co-ordinates: –29.863511583604982, 30.969427228410495
Dalbridge, 4014 Office Hours: 08h00 – 16h30 (Monday to Friday)

For Email OR Call


• General enquiries [email protected]
031 268 4444
• Change of contact details and other biographical details [email protected] or
0860 860 226
• Payment queries [email protected]

Online Functions: www.cao.ac.za Mobile App (for application)


Function Click on
GET IT ON Download on the
• To apply <Apply> – at top of landing page Google Play App Store
• Submit supporting documents Upload My Documents
• Deciding on your career Don’t Know What To Study *Hard copy applications may take up to 2-3
• List of available programmes <Programmes> – at top of landing page weeks to process after CAO receives them with
the administration fee, while online applications
• To follow progress of your application My Application are processed and available to institutions
• To complete a 'Change of Mind' Change of Mind immediately after receiving the application and
administration fee.

Social Media Platforms Visit us: /centralapplicationsoffice

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1.3. Directions to CAO
From King Edward VIII Hospital:
• Continue up Rick Turner Road towards UKZN,
past Debonairs and Steers and the University
sports fields.
• As you go down the hill, pass Gates 7, 8, 9
Kalanden Rd
and 10.
• Take the first right turn into Kalanden Road.
• Turn right again into Mary Thiphe Street.
• Turn right at Gate 11.

If using public transport:


• Go to the Phoenix taxi rank under the bridge
at the Warwick Market.
• Ask for Mayville Taxis.
• Once you are in a Mayville taxi, ask the driver
to drop you off at the CAO.

DISCLAIMER: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the CAO is


not open for face-to-face engagements until further notice.
Please check our website www.cao.ac.za for updates.

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1.4. Important Notice and Terms and Conditions
1. Definitions and interpretation (c) Applicants who have already passed Grade 12 and
1.1 The following expressions have the following meanings: have studied at another post school institution: ID, full
academic record.
1.1.1 'Administration Fee' means such reasonable fees as CAO
may specify from time to time for specified administration or (d) Applicants who wish to study at a private college offering
account activity. FET programmes: ID, copy of highest qualification
achieved.
1.1.2 'CAO Handbook' means the current year’s handbook as
updated and reissued by CAO each year and/or otherwise (e) If you have upgraded one or more of your subjects,
published on the CAO website. send us a certified copy of your combined statement/
certificate of results.
1.1.3 'Programme' means an undergraduate programme of
study offered to applicants through the application services (f) Please note: Some institutions may request additional
provided by CAO. documents.
1.1.4 'Application' means any submission for one or more (g) If you have already written the Final Grade 12 NSC
Programmes made by an applicant through CAO, including examinations, your results will be downloaded directly
the supporting information used by the institutions to make from the Department of Basic Education database. This
their selection decisions. applies for public schools, Independent Examinations
Board (IEB) and South African Comprehensive
1.1.5 'Applicant' means a person who has submitted a completed Assessment Institute (SACAI) examinations, i.e. certified
application. by UMALUSI.
1.1.6 'Applicant Data' means all data and information relating to an (h) If you don’t have a copy of your ID, you must provide your
applicant, including their personal data. ID number and submit a certified copy of your ID as soon
1.1.7 'Personal Data' shall have the same meaning as in The as you receive it.
Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA).
1.1.9 'Intellectual Property Rights' means all patents, copyright
1.1.8 'Supporting Documents' means various documents required and related rights, trademarks, trade, business and domain
by individual institutions to make selection decisions. names, goodwill or actionable claims for passing off designs,
(a) Current Grade 12s: ID, Final Grade 11 Progress Report, database rights, confidential information (including know-
(when applying), PLUS Grade 12 June and Grade 12 Trial how and trade secrets) and any other intellectual property
results as soon as they become available. rights, in each case whether registered or unregistered and
(b) Applicants who have already passed Grade 12 and have including all applications for and renewals or extensions of
not studied at another post school institution: ID. such rights, and all similar or equivalent rights or forms of
protection in any part of the world.

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1.4. IMPORTANT NOTICE AND TERMS AND CONDITIONS
2. You are encouraged to apply online at www.cao.ac.za as your application 8. Make sure that the ID number and Full Name and Surname you use
is immediately available to the institution/s to which you have applied on when you apply through the CAO are exactly the same as the one you
receipt of your application and administration fee. You can apply and pay use when you register for your Final Grade 12 Examination with the
the administration fee online. Department of Basic Education (DBE). If it differs, we will not be able
2.1 If you apply online or via the mobile app and then pay via EasyPay, to download your final examination results from the DBE database and
your application is available to the institution/s as soon as we match them to your application information at the institution to which
receive your administration fee payment, which is generally the day you have applied.
following your payment. 9. An application is considered to be valid only once the full application
2.2 If you apply by submitting a hard copy application form and you pay (online or mobile app or hard copy), including the programme
the administration fee, your application takes at least two weeks choices, signed Declaration and Informed Consent as well as the full
after we receive your application form and payment before it is administration fee has been received by the CAO. Only then will it be
available to the institution/s to which you have applied. We have processed and made available to institutions.
no control over how long the Post Office takes to deliver your 10. The official Received Date for the application will be the date on which
completed application form to us. the completed/valid application – with programme choices, full payment,
3. Complete and submit your application to us as soon as possible. declaration and informed consent have been received. Applicant and
Preferably online using our website (www.cao.ac.za). application information will be available to institutions only once these
4. We process applications for our member institutions from 1 March for the terms and conditions have been met.
following year's January (First Semester) intake. We process applications 11. Administration and Change of Mind (COM) fees are not refundable.
for member universities that have a Second Semester intake from August 12. Please provide the correct email and cell phone number as all messages
for the following year’s July (Second Semester) intake. are sent to you via SMS and/or email while all letters are sent to you via
5. Should you wish to study at a TVET College, please contact the TVET email.
college directly.
13. Without a valid cell phone number, you will not receive any messages
6. All supporting documents must be uploaded on our website (www.cao.ac.za). from the CAO or institutions to which you have applied. Without a valid
Documents uploaded onto our website are immediately available to the email address, you may miss requests or offers made by the institution/s
institutions with which you have a valid application. No hard copies of to which you applied.
documents are accepted.
14. The cell phone and email details we use are those on your original
6.1. Ensure that documents are clear and legible. Illegible documents application or that you have conveyed to us via email AFTER
could delay or jeopardise the selection process at institutions. you have applied and have changed either or both of them.
7. Institutions have informed us that the earlier in the year you apply, the See Electronic Communications and Transactions Act, 2002 on
earlier you are considered for a place. www.gov.za regarding emailed documents.

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1.4. IMPORTANT NOTICE AND TERMS AND CONDITIONS
15. Within four weeks after CAO receives your valid application, we will 23. Offers to study may be withdrawn if:
send you an Acknowledgement Letter by email in which the CAO 23.1 You don’t – within the period stipulated by the institution – tell the
acknowledges that we have received and processed your application. institution you want to accept the offer
16. The Acknowledgement Letter will have all the details you have provided 23.2 The conditions of the offer are not met
on your application. Applicants are fully responsible for checking
their acknowledgement letters and informing the CAO of any errors, 23.3 The institution discovers that you have provided false information
omissions or changes so that it may be corrected. in your application, e.g. you have not declared that you have
previously been registered or studied at that or another post
17. If you do not inform us of errors, omissions or changes within one week school institution
after we have sent you an Acknowledgement Letter, the CAO shall
accept that all the information in an Acknowledgement Letter is correct 24. You will only receive either an email or SMS to inform you that you have
and as complete as you want it to be. been unsuccessful for any of the programme choices you applied for.
25. Applicants should apply and pay on or before the published closing dates.
18. If you have not received an Acknowledgement Letter by the end of four
Applicants may still apply after the programme closing date, but applications
weeks after you have applied, please enquire if the CAO has received
received after these dates will be considered as Late Applications and
your application. (See page 3 for contact details).
each institution has its own rules and procedures on how they deal with
19. We provide your information to institutions electronically. The institutions applications received after the programme closing date, e.g. your application
have full and final responsibility for selection and admission decisions, may only be considered after all 'on-time' applications have been considered
not the CAO. and only if places are still available. Even though your application is received
20. Institutions will contact you directly with their selection decision. after the programme closing date and is considered as being 'late', you still
Sometimes institutions request that the CAO also convey a selection only pay the 'on-time' advertised administration fee until 31 October for 1st
decision to an applicant, but the communication received directly from semester and 31 May for 2nd semester.
the institution must be regarded as the official notification. 26. Applications and/or administration fee for programmes that have reached
21. Institutions start making offers early in the year preceding the year of or passed the advertised programme closing date and are advertised
entry. It is in your best interest to submit your valid application as early with the note 'No Applications will be considered if received after the
as possible. The following year’s January applications open on 1 March closing date' or receive the 'Applications Closed' status will not be
of the year preceding the entry year. considered by that institution.
22. Subject to item 20 above, we will send you an SMS or a letter to inform 27. Unlike programmes, which may all have different programme closing
you of any offers that you have been extended by an institution to which dates, there is ONE date on which the LATE ADMINISTRATION FEE
you have applied. Try your best to have an email address to which we takes effect, i.e. 1 November for first semester programmes and 1 June
can send offer letters as institutions often have a cut-off date for your for second semester programmes.
response. If the acceptance of the offer is not received by the institution 28. If, after you have applied, you want to change your programme choices,
within the stipulated cut-off period, the institution reserves the right to or rearrange the order of your choices, you should do so online on our
withdraw the offer. website (www.cao.ac.za) and click on the 'Change of Mind' icon.

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1.4. IMPORTANT NOTICE AND TERMS AND CONDITIONS
29. A 'Change of Mind' is automatically processed immediately once the this Handbook/website/mobile app, the applicant may change such a
request and administration fee is received. See fee structure on page 24. programme at no cost.
30. Any number of programme changes/additions (up to six programmes) 37. Specified entry requirements are guidelines used by institutions and
in the same Change of Mind Request is considered as one for payment each institution sets its own minimum entry requirements for each
purposes. programme.
31. If you submit qualification/programme changes/additions in more than 38. Entry requirements published in the Handbook/website/mobile app are
one Change of Mind Request and/or at different times, each Change of MINIMUM requirements for your application to be considered, and in
Mind Request submission will be regarded as a separate request and most cases, the number of applications for a qualification/programme
an administration fee must be paid for each submission, not for each far exceeds the number of places that an institution has available for the
qualification/programme change. qualification/programme. Therefore, while you may meet the published
32. Payment/s for multiple COM Request submissions will be allocated and minimum entry requirements, it does not guarantee acceptance.
processed strictly in the sequence that the COM Request was received 39. All payments to the CAO are done through EasyPay or online at
by CAO. www.cao.ac.za. Click on 'My Application' and follow the instructions.
33. If you have applied to study in Jan/Feb but did not register, you have an Card payments can also be made at the CAO’s office. The CAO office
opportunity to extend your application to the next available entry term does not accept cash. See fee structure on page 24.
or year. This request, together with the COM administration fee, must 40. Payments must be made to the correct CAO number. Once you have
reach the CAO by 31 March 2022. If you miss the deadline you will have paid for an application, we cannot transfer the funds from one application
to make a new application and pay the full administration fee. to the next.
34. Every attempt has been made to ensure that the information in the 41. CAO, its administration departments, staff or any affiliated persons who
annually published Handbook is accurate and up to date at the time of provide information to the institutions, public and or prospective students,
going to print. However, institutions continually update their programmes provides such information, whether written or oral, in good faith. In the
and entry requirements. event that the public and/or prospective students act upon such information
35. During the course of the year, institutions may make new programmes to their detriment, CAO shall not be liable for any loss, harm or damage
available that were not finalised in time to be included in this Handbook (direct, consequential or special), or expense of any nature whatsoever,
– check our website www.cao.ac.za, mobile app, Facebook page or which may be suffered as a result of reliance on such information, the
contact our Call Centre on 031 268 4444 or 0860 860 226 for updates. interpretation thereof or any references made thereto. CAO, to the best of
its ability, attempt to ensure that the information provided is both true and
36. An entry in this Handbook/website/mobile app does not oblige the correct, free from error, omission or misrepresentation, however, it does
institution to offer the programme as institutions continually assess not warrant the aforesaid expressly or impliedly.
their programmes and may decide to discontinue programmes and/
or change the minimum entrance requirements during an application 42. The CAO reserves the right to vary, update or replace these Terms of
cycle. If an institution discontinues a programme that is published in Service as it continuously enhances and evolves its services.

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1.5. Important Dates 2022/2023 Public Holidays Important Institution Dates

January 2022 February 2022 March 2022


S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
1 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 27 28 29 30 31
30 31
1 – New Year’s Day • 12 – Schools Open (Inland Cluster: Term 1) • 1– 2023 cycle opens • 21– Human Rights Day •
19 – Schools Open (Coastal Cluster: Term 1) 25 – Schools Close (Term 1) • 31– Last day to extend your 2022 application

April 2022 May 2022 June 2022


S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
24 25 26 27 28 29 30 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30

1– Late administration fee of R470.00 for 2022 2nd semester application now applies
5 – Schools Open (Term 2) • 15 – Good Friday • 18 – Family Day • 1 – Workers' Day • 2 – Public Holiday • 31 – MUT 2nd Semester closes |
• 16 – Youth Day • 17 – Special School Holiday • 24 – Schools Close (Term 2)
27 – Freedom Day • 30 – DUT 2nd Semester closes Last day to qualify for on-time administration for 2nd Semester
• 30 – UKZN: Closing date: B Medicine & Surgery

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1.5. IMPORTANT DATES (2022/2023)
Public Holidays Important Institution Dates

July 2022 August 2022 September 2022


S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
24 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30
31
1 – Applications for 2023 2nd semester entry opens & on-time fee of R250.00 payable •
19 – Schools Open (Term 3) • 24 – Heritage Day • 30 – All remaining DUT, MUT and UKZN programmes close
8 – Special School Holiday • 9 – Women's Day • 30 – DUT: Closing date B Child &
31– MUT: Closing date: Bachelor of Health Sciences in Laboratory Science | UNIZULU Education programmes close | Schools Close (Term 3)
Youth Care, B Health Sciences Environmental Health

October 2022 November 2022 December 2022


S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
1 1 2 3 4 5 1 2
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
30 31 31
11 – Schools Open (Term 4) • 30 – Stadio: All Education programmes close •
14 – Schools Closes (Term 4) • 16 – Day of Reconciliation •
31 – Last day for on time admin fee | Closing date for remaining 1 – Late application admin fee (R470) applies
25 – Christmas Day • 26 – Day of Goodwill
UNIZULU programmes

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SECTION TWO ›› STUDY OPTIONS

2.1. Your Study Options


Due to COVID-19 and its variants, almost all post-school institutions have introduced a hybrid or blended tuition model in place of the purely face-to-face
on-campus model. This appears to be the trend for the future. The model in the table may undergo dramatic changes at some institutions.

INSTITUTION FULL-TIME STUDY PART-TIME STUDY DISTANCE LEARNING


Students are on campus for Students are on campus only Students work at their own pace using study material at home.
most of the year. Lectures and during evenings or one day a They write assignments, which they submit to institutions by post
tests take place during the day. week for lectures and tests. or email. Often tutors are available to offer assistance by phone or
online, as well as at occasional on-campus lectures/tutorials.
DUT ✔ ✔ ✘
Universities

MUT ✔ ✔ ✘

UKZN ✔ ✔ ✘

UNIZULU ✔ ✔ ✘

AAA School of Advertising ✔ ✔ ✔

Berea College of Technology ✔ ✘ ✘

Berea Technical College ✔ ✘ ✘

CTU Training Solutions ✔ ✔ ✔

Central Technical College ✔ ✔ ✘

Eduvos ✔ ✔ ✔
Private Colleges

ICESA Education ✔ ✔ ✔

iStudent ✔ ✘ ✘

MANCOSA ✔ ✔ ✔

Management and Leadership Academy ✔ ✘ ✘

Pax College ✔ ✔ ✘

Regent Business School ✔ ✔ ✔

Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology ✔ ✔ ✔


Stadio Institute of Higher Education (Embury
✔ ✔ ✔
Institute for Higher Education)
The Business School at Varsity College ✔ ✔ ✔

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2.1. YOUR STUDY OPTIONS

Finding Available Programmes degrees and diplomas. Some programmes don’t have access routes but
A list of all programmes on offer is available on our website at offer three- and four-year options based on the applicant's results in the
www.cao.ac.za, and in this Handbook starting on page 36. NSC and in selection tests. These programmes are indicated by ‘3/4 yrs’
in the Programme Choice List under ‘duration’.
The application material is available from all high, secondary and
combined schools as well as from our partner institutions listed in Second Chance Application (Change of Mind
this Handbook. *Application material can also be collected at the Application)
offices of the CAO at Gate 11, UKZN, Mary Thiphe Street, Cato Manor If after applying you are unsuccessful with any of your programme
and from all Education District Offices or by contacting the CAO on choices, you may complete and submit a ‘Change of Mind’ (COM). This
031 268 4444 or share call 0860 860 CAO/0860 860 226. Please note must be done online. These COMS are immediately available to the
that even though Application Forms are still available it is in your institution/s to which you have applied when received with the COM
interests to apply online. See page 7 clause 2 and pages 18-20 for administration fee. COMS completed online and paid via EasyPay are
the reasons. processed the day after receipt of the COM administration fee.
In the post-school sector, the study intake is divided into study blocks
Kinds of Programmes related to Careers that are indicated in the programme list under 'Entry Term'. Universities
All programmes available for July 2022 and January 2023 entry are and universities of technology generally have study intakes in the First
available on our website www.cao.ac.za. The list of all programmes Semester (Jan/Feb) and some universities may have a Second Semester
available for 2022 (Second Semester starting in July 2022) and for 2023 (July) intake for some programmes. TVET colleges also have trimester
(First Semester starting in January 2023 and Second Semester starting intakes for Nated (‘N’) programmes and skills programmes.
in July 2023) are also listed in this Handbook from page 36 to 199. The
programmes listed are for access to mainstream study as well as to Extending your Application to the Following Year
access programmes for alternative admission. If you have applied to study in 2022 but have not been successful or, for
some reason have not registered, you may extend your 2022 application
Alternative Access (also called Access Routes) for admission into 2023, provided you complete a COM Request online.
An access route is an alternative study route that may lead to your original To be valid, this extension, which is completed as a COM, must reach us
mainstream programme of study. Access Route Programmes (see page by 31 March 2022 together with the relevant COM administration fee. If
202) are spread over a longer period than normal and are provided to you miss this date, you will have to make a new application and pay the
help applicants who may not meet the entry requirements for specific full administration fee.

* DISCLAIMER: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the CAO is not open for face-to-face engagements until further notice. Please check our website
www.cao.ac.za for updates.

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SECTION THREE ›› HOW TO APPLY

3.1. Ways of Applying 3.2. How to Apply


THERE ARE THREE BASIC WAYS THAT YOU 1. The preferred way to apply is online at www.cao.ac.za
MAY APPLY
WHEN APPLYING ONLINE
1) Online on our website: www.cao.ac.za
1.1 At the same time that you apply, you may pay the administration fee online, and you may
upload your supporting documents, eg. ID, school results, etc.
1.2 On receipt of your application and administration fee your application is immediately
available to the institution/s to which you have applied
1.3 You will receive your Acknowledgement Letter within 24 hours
OR
1.4 At the same time that you apply you may upload your supporting documents, e.g. ID,
school results, etc. you may choose not to pay the administration fee online
1.5 You can choose to pay the administration fee via EasyPay

2) On our mobile app 1.6 Your application is available to the institution/s to which you have applied as soon as
confirmation of your payment is received, which is the day after you have paid the
GET IT ON Download on the
Google Play App Store administration fee at the EasyPay outlet
1.7 You will receive your Acknowledgement Letter within 24 hours after confirmation of
3) By completing a hard copy application payment is received
form
[TO COMPLETE YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION]
1.1 Go to our website: www.cao.ac.za and click on 'Apply'
1.2 Read the information and click on 'Continue with Application'
1.3 Enter your ID number and click on 'Submit'
1.4 Scroll to the bottom of the page and click on 'Continue with Application'
1.5 Start to enter ALL the details requested. Once you have entered all the requested
information, click on 'Next'

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3.2. HOW TO APPLY

1.6 Click on 'Continue with Online Application' 2. Apply using the Mobile App
1.7 A pop-up window will appear with your CAO number, password and You first have to download the mobile app. There are two ways to
EasyPay number. Read the instructions. The same information will download the 'Central Applications Office' app, which is available for
also be sent to the email address you provided. This information is Android or Apple devices.
important in case you want to access your information at a later date.
2.1 Via the CAO website
PLEASE NOTE: YOU HAVE NOT YET COMPLETED YOUR The app is available on the following stores:
APPLICATION Download on the GET IT ON

1.8 Click on 'Continue with Online Application'.


App Store Google Play
1.9 Follow the instructions and complete ALL the information 2.1.1 Open a browser on your device and go to the Central
requested, then click 'Next'. Applications Office website www.cao.ac.za
1.10 Complete the 'Next of Kin' details and click 'Next'. 2.1.2 Look for the icon for your device and click on it to take you
1.11 Insert the school name and click on 'Search'. The school name will to the store where you can install it.
appear in a box and you must enter the year you attended that 2.2 Download the App via the App Stores
school and the year you finished attending that school.
The app is available in the following stores:
1.12 Click 'Next'.
1.13 When you reach 'Process My Application', click on the button.

YOUR APPLICATION HAS NOW BEEN SUBMITTED 2.2.1 Go to your store and search for 'Central Applications Office'.
1.14 The message on your screen will display that your submission has 2.2.2 Install the app with the following icon.
been successful.
1.15 You can now pay online and/or upload your supporting documents.
1.16 Pay via EasyPay. See page 24 on 'Ways to Pay the Administration Fee'.

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3.2. HOW TO APPLY
2.2.3 Even when applying via the 3.2 Handbooks and Application Forms are also available from the four
app you will have to upload universities in KZN and from the DBE District Offices. Find out from
your supporting documents your principal and LO teacher if they have collected your school’s
online at our website: package.
www.cao.ac.za 3.3 Some Libraries also have the Handbooks.

2.2.4 See payment options at 3.4 Send completed hard-copy Application Forms to us by:
'Online Applications' 3.4.1 Emailing it to: [email protected]
on page 25. 3.4.2 Posting it to Private Bag X06, Dalbridge, 4014
3. Complete a Hard-copy Application Form 3.4.3 Hand delivering it to: CAO, Gate 11, Mary Thiphe Street
(previously Cato Manor Road), Durban (Office Hours:
This is the least efficient option. Hardcopy applications may take
08:00-16:30 Monday to Friday).*
up to 2-3 weeks to process after CAO receives them with the
administration fee. If you apply by completing a hard-copy Application Form, your
application takes at least two to three weeks to process after we
3.1 Handbooks and Application Forms are posted to your school. Find
receive your completed Application Form and administration fee.
out from your principal and LO teacher. This application material
Only then the institutions to which you have applied will have access
should reach your school during March.
to it. We also have no control over how long the Post Office takes to
deliver your completed Application Form to us.

Applications for 2023 entry open on 1 March 2022! Don’t delay – apply as soon as possible after 1 March.
The sooner you apply, the sooner your application will be considered.

* DISCLAIMER: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the CAO is not open for face-to-face engagements until further notice. Please check our website
www.cao.ac.za for updates.

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IMPORTANT:
Each programme has its own closing date. Applications and administration fees that reach the CAO
before or on such closing date are considered to be 'ON-TIME'

Applications and/or administration fees received after the programme closing date are regarded as
being late and will only be considered after all the on-time applications have been considered and
there are still places available.

The 'ON-TIME' administration fee for First semester (Jan/Feb) entry is R250.00 if received on or before
31 October.

From 1 November the late fee of R470.00 is payable for the first semester (Jan/Feb) entry.

The on-time administration fee for the second semester (July/Aug) entry is R250.00 if received on or
before 31 May

From 1 June the late fee of R470.00 is payable for the second semester (July/Aug) entry.

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3.3. How to Submit your Supporting Documents
IMPORTANT NOTICE: All supporting documents MUST BE UPLOADED on the CAO website, even if you submit a hard-copy
application or apply using the mobile app.

1. In order to login to upload your documents, you must have the 3.3 Any other document requested by the institution, eg. Academic
following: Record, etc.
1.1 Your CAO or ID number AND 4. Uploading documents on the CAO website
1.2 Cell phone (with cell number entered on your application) 4.1 Go to the Central Applications Office website www.cao.ac.za
1.3 Access to your email (which was entered on your application) 4.2 Click on the 'Upload My Documents' icon on
AND YOU MUST HAVE YOUR DOCUMENTS SAVED IN A the Home Page.
FILE ON YOUR COMPUTER OR ON A MEMORY STICK/ 4.3 Read the instructions to know what you need
FLASH DRIVE 'in order to login to upload your documents'.
1.4 Each document must be saved individually to upload to the 4.4 Once logged in, follow the steps provided to
respective document type that you are submitting upload your documents and enter your related examination
2. Minimum documents required on application results, where required.
2.1 Copy of ID AND 4.5 Review and make sure that you have uploaded the correct
2.2 Final Grade 11 Report (if you are in Grade 12) OR documents and entered the correct results, where required.
2.3 Highest qualification achieved 4.5.1 If you are in Grade 12, it is compulsory to enter your Life
Orientation result
2.4 Copy of study/residence permit (if you are a non South-African
applicant) 4.6 Once you are ready to submit, click Submit
the 'Submit My Documents' icon. My Documents
3. Further documents
3.1 June Grade 12 Report (as soon as you receive it if you are P.S.: Ensure that the correct document type is selected when your
currently in Grade 12) documents are uploaded. If you upload any documents using the
3.2 September/Trials Grade 12 Report (as soon as you receive it if incorrect document type, the document will reflect on our system as 'not
you are currently in Grade 12) received/outstanding' and may result in your application being rejected.

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3.4. Ways to Pay the Administration Fee
Your single administration fee allows you to apply for a combination of up be considered after all on-time applications have been considered and
to six programmes at any of our member and partner institutions in KZN. space is still available. PLEASE NOTE: If you apply for Health Science
(See page 33 for a list of our member and partner institutions). programmes at UKZN and pay after the programme closing date, the
status of these programmes will be 'Applications Closed', which means
Administration fees are non-refundable. Institutions to which you apply are
that they will not be considered.
only able to view and consider your application on receipt of a completed
application and the relevant administration fee. Administration fees for If payment is received after 31 May (for July intake of that year) or after
discontinued programme choices are not refundable, but you are allowed 31 October (for following year’s January intake), you will be liable to pay
to change that choice at no cost to you. Costs incurred if your cheque or the late administration fee, as indicated in the table below.
credit card is not honoured by the bank will be passed on to the applicant.
To contact us about payment queries or to send proof of payment when
Make sure your administration fee is paid in full on or before the requested, email [email protected]. International applicants
published closing dates of the programme/s you have to applied for. If should ensure that the amount paid covers bank charges. International
payment is received after the date on which we receive your application, cheques are acceptable only if drawn on a South African clearing bank
the payment date will be treated as the received date of your application. and is cleared by the bank. International postal orders are not accepted.
Institutions have different closing dates for their programmes. If Applicants with refugee or asylum seeker status recognised by the
programmes have closed by the time we receive your payment, your Department of Home Affairs pay the fee for South African citizens. Non-
application for these programmes will be regarded as late and may SA citizens must pay the international fee.

To Start Studies in January 2023 To Start Studies in July 2022 To Start Studies in July 2023
ADMINISTRATION FEE SA International SA International SA International
Date Date Date
Citizens Applicants Citizens Applicants Citizens Applicants

If Administration Fee reaches


31 Oct 2022 R250.00 R300.00 31 May 2022 R250.00 R 300.00 31 May 2023 R250.00 R300.00
us on or before

If Administration Fee reaches


01 Nov 2022 R470.00 R580.00 01 Jun 2022 R470.00 R 580.00 01 Jun 2023 R470.00 R580.00
us on or after

Any request to add, change or renumber Programme Choices will incur a 'Change of Mind' administration fee of R140.00

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3.4. WAYS TO PAY THE ADMINISTRATION FEE
WAYS TO PAY THE ADMINISTRATION FEE:
Application Administration Fee and Change of Mind (COM) Administration Fee
There are two ways to pay both administration fees: Online OR EasyPay 2. You may pay the administration fee at any EasyPay outlet, e.g.
Shoprite, Checkers, Pick 'n Pay, Boxer Superstores, Woolworths,
www.cao.ac.za
etc. (Please use your unique EasyPay number as the reference when
making payment).
1. You may pay the administration fee ONLINE at www.cao.ac.za by
credit card: 3. If your COM submission was done online:
1.1 You may pay the application administration fee online at the same 3.1 You may pay the COM administration fee online at the same
time as when you apply. After you click ‘Process my Application’ a time as when you submit the COM. After you click ‘Process my
message will appear telling you how you may pay the application Change of Mind’, a message will appear telling you how you may
administration fee. pay the administration fee.
1.2 If you applied online or via the APP and wish to pay at a later date: 3.2 If you pay the COM Administration fee AFTER you have submitted
(a) Go to www.cao.ac.za your COM online, you may pay the COM administration fee at
(b) Click on ‘My Application’ any EasyPay outlet, e.g. Shoprite, Checkers, Pick 'n Pay, Boxer
Superstores, Woolworths, etc. (Please use your same unique
(c) Enter your CAO or ID Number and click ‘Submit’
EasyPay number on your original application as the reference
(d) Click on ‘Pay Now by Credit Card’
when making payment).
1.3 If you have submitted a hard copy form:
4. Both the Application Administration Fee and the COM
(a) Go to www.cao.ac.za
Administration Fee can be paid at our offices at *Gate 11, Mary
(b) Click on ‘My Application’ Thiphe Street, Cato Manor. You can pay by credit or debit card. We
(c) Enter the CAO number that is on the application form you DO NOT take cash at the CAO office.
have and/or will submit and click ‘Submit’
(d) Click on ‘Make a Payment’

FINANCIAL AID
If you require financial aid from NSFAS, you must tick the Financial Aid field when you complete your CAO application. In addition, you must apply directly to
NSFAS at: Private Bag X1, Plumstead, 7801 OR 2nd Floor, House Vincent, 10 Brodoe Road, Wynberg, Cape Town, 7700 OR Telephone 021 763 3200/0860 006 7327
OR visit their website at www.nsfas.org.za

* DISCLAIMER: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the CAO is not open for face-to-face engagements until further notice. Please check our website
www.cao.ac.za for updates.

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3.5. Completing a 'Change of Mind Request'
1. A Change of Mind (COM) is done when you want to change your study
REMEMBER
choices. This normally happens when:
1.1 You no longer want to do a particular programme or programmes • Offers of places may be withdrawn if the institutions’
1.2 One or more of your choices has been unsuccessful conditions are not met or if institutions discover that you
1.3 An institution discontinues one of your programme choices (This change is free) have provided false information or withheld information in
1.4 You want to change the ranking of your choices your application for admission.
1.5 Extend your application to the following entry year/term • If you are currently registered at DUT or UKZN and intend
2. Procedure: applying to the same institution, please first contact the
2.1 Go to our website: www.cao.ac.za institution (for information and your student number) as
2.2 Click on the icon 'Change of Mind' on the Home Page
your student number is valid for life. You may be required to
2.3 Read the instructions that will guide you through the
follow the institution's internal procedure for readmission.
login to submit a 'Change of Mind'
2.4 Once logged in, follow the steps provided to enter your • If you are currently or have in the past attended another
new set of choices. Enter your programme choices as you now wish them to post-school institution, e.g. University, TVET college,
appear including the programme choices you wish to keep from your existing private college, etc. you must indicate this in the relevant
programme choices. If you do not indicate which programme choices must field on your application.
remain on your application; those programme choices will be WITHDRAWN
once your COM is submitted • If you are not a South African citizen and do not have
2.5 Review and make sure that you have entered the correct choices and in the asylum seeker, refugee or SA permanent residence status
correct rank order and intend applying to UKZN, please contact them directly
2.6 Once you are happy to submit, click the Process My to apply at www.ukzn.ac.za.
'Process My Change of Mind' icon Change of Mind

PLEASE NOTE Your CAO number is also required when you upload documents or when you
want to complete a COM.
Your CAO number is your unique personal reference number and is important.
All documents must be uploaded onto our website. When applicants in Grade
Make sure to keep a record of it. You will need it whenever you communicate
12 apply, institutions require a copy of your ID and FINAL Grade 11 results.
with us. The same applies to the EasyPay number. All payments to us must
Therefore, in the first instance, try to upload these documents as soon as
be made using this number.
possible after you have applied. They also require your Grade 12 June results
Your CAO number and EasyPay number are provided to you when you apply before they can consider your application for an early provisional/conditional
online. The CAO number and EasyPay number are also on the Application Form. offer so upload it as soon as you receive it. Do the same with your Trial Results.

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SECTION FOUR ›› PROGRAMME CHOICE LIST

4.1. Understanding the Programme Choice List


4.1.1. On the CAO Website How to find a programme
1. Go to www.cao.ac.za Look up the field of study, for example, Sport Studies, in the 'Index' (pages
236 to 239) and then go directly to the page/s specified. Programmes are
2. Click on 'Programmes' grouped according to the level of study within each career direction.
3. The 'Programmes' page will be displayed with the following three
tabs on the left navigation bar: The different levels of study are:
• Shorter course study
a - How to use the Programme List • NC(V) study
b - Programme List • Nated Certificate and Diploma study (Report 191 Programmes)
c - Alternative Access Routes • Certificate study
• Diploma study
4.1.2. How to use the Programme List in this Handbook • Degree study
The Programme Choice List is divided according to career directions. • B Tech/M Tech study (programmes for people with a diploma or a degree)

Career directions are divided into two sections. The first with the If you are looking for postgraduate study, consult the institution for
BLUE heading contains programmes at universities and universities courses that are not included in this Handbook. You will also find some
of technology and the second with the ORANGE heading contains shorter courses and programmes for people who are already working as
programmes at private colleges. educators or nurses. Within each category, the programmes are listed in
alphabetical order by programme name.
National Senior Senior Certificate (SC – Before 2008) National Certificate Vocational Subjects (NCV)
Certificate NSC Rating/ APS NCV APS NCV
(NSC – from 2008) LANGUAGES OTHER SUBJECTS
Level Rating Fundamental Rating Vocational
NSC Rating/ APS NSC Rating/ APS HG 1st Lang HG 2nd Lang SG 1st Lang SG 2nd Lang Higher Standard Subjects Subjects
Level Rating Level Rating Grade Grade
7 (90 - 100%) 8 7 (90 - 100%) 8 A (90 - 100%) A (90 - 100%) 7 (90 - 100%) 8 (90 - 100%)
7 (80 - 89%) 7 7 (80 - 89%) 7 A (80 - 89%) A (80 - 89%) 7 (80 - 89%) 7 (80 - 89%)
6 (70 - 79%) 6 6 (70 - 79%) 6 B (70 - 79%) A (80 - 100%) A (80 - 100%) B (70 - 79%) A (80 - 100%) 6 (70 - 79%) 6 (70 - 79%)
5 (60 - 69%) 5 5 (60 - 69%) 5 C (60 - 69%) B (70 - 79%) B (70 - 79%) A (80 - 100%) C (60 - 69%) B (70 - 79%) 5 (60 - 69%) 5 (60 - 69%)
4 (50 - 59%) 4 4 (50 - 59%) 4 D (50 - 59%) C (60 - 69%) C (60 - 69%) B (70 - 79%) D (50 - 59%) C (60 - 69%) 4 (50 - 59%) 4 (50 - 59%) 4 4 (80 - 100%)
3 (40 - 49%) 3 3 (40 - 49%) 3 E (40 - 49%) D (50 - 59%) D (50 - 59%) C (60 - 69%) E (40 - 49%) D (50 - 59%) 3 (40 - 49%) 3 (40 - 49%) 3 3 (70 - 79%)
2 (30 - 39%) 2 2 (30 - 39%) 2 F (33 - 39%) E (40 - 49%) E (40 - 49%) D (50 - 59%) F (33 - 39%) E (40 - 49%) 2 (30 - 39%) 2 (30 - 39%) 2 2 (60 - 69%)
1 (1 - 29%) 1 1 (0 - 29%) 1 F (30 - 39%) 1 (0 - 29%) 1 (0 - 29%) 1 1 (0 - 59%)

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4.1. UNDERSTANDING THE PROGRAMME CHOICE LIST
Programme code Closing date
The alpha-numeric code contains six characters. It is linked to a Programme closing dates are listed. Take note that many programmes have
specific programme at a specific institutional campus. The first early closing dates to accommodate interviews and assessment tests.
two letters indicate the institution’s name, and the third letter Applications received after the closing date are processed as ‘late’. Late
indicates the campus (refer to page 33 for these codes). The last applications are dealt with differently at each institution (refer to the institutions'
three letters and/or numbers indicate the programme. prospectus for more information). N.B.: Health Science programmes at UKZN
do not consider applications received after the closing date.
Minimum points
This is the lowest number
3 of points you can attain to
2 4 apply for a programme. The
points requirements may differ

ACCOUNTING, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT depending on the school leaving


examination you wrote. You can
1 Programme Closing Min. Minimum entry Entry Course Access Notes
calculate your total points from
Programme name code date points requirements Term Duration Route your latest examination results
by adding up the points for each
Programme UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY subject (excluding LO) as shown
name
The full name of
DEGREE STUDY on page 28.

the programme, B Com Accounting KN-P-BCO 30 Sep 32 NSC Deg with Maths 5 1 3 yrs Applicants with 35
(extended curriculum) and Engl and LO 4 points or more and
for example, B English and Life
Com Accounting Orientation and
(extended B Com Accounting KN-W-BCN 30 Sep 36 Matric Exemption with 1 3 yrs Mathematics Level
curriculum). Maths 'D' HG/'B' SG 5 will be considered
for early selection.
5 Minimum entry
requirements
7 8 The subject combinations and
minimum levels or symbols for
6 the different examination types
Access route that you need to achieve to
Entry term A letter in this column shows 9 be considered for a particular
programme. For a complete
The time of year the programme starts. that there is an alternative
Duration There are two entry terms: access route for this programme explanation of minimum entry
The minimum number of months 1 – Entry in the first semester, which starts between January and February (access routes details are on requirements, continue reading
or years you would have to study. 3 – Entry in the second semester, which starts between July and August pages 202-206) on page 30.
Please note that part-time study Notes
takes longer than full-time study. Additional information

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4.1. UNDERSTANDING THE PROGRAMME CHOICE LIST
Points Calculation Tables 1.5 Must pass at least six out of seven subjects
Page 28 shows the system default points calculation in which points
Where you see NSC Deg in the Programme Choice List, this means
are calculated for the top six subjects, excluding Life Orientation.
that you must meet these requirements. If the institution has additional
Institutions may use different variants of this, e.g. some may double the
requirements, it will be indicated:
Maths and Science points for Engineering. Institutions may have further
requirements for selection, therefore, meeting the minimum points does Example: NSC Deg with Maths and Phys Sci 6 and Engl and LO 4 and two
subjects 4
not necessarily guarantee that you will be offered a place. Please check
the notes column in the Programme List in this Handbook or institutions' This means that in addition to an NSC pass meeting the minimum
prospectus/website for details. standard required for entry into degree study, you must have passes
in Mathematics and Physical Science at Level 6 and English Home
For a full list of the abbreviations used, refer to the acronyms and
Language, or First Additional Language and Life Orientation at Level 4.
abbreviations on pages 244-247. Mature age applicants and those
Two of the three other subjects must be passed on Level 4.
seeking admission on the basis of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or
foreign qualifications should consult the institution. 2. Diploma Study
2.1 Must obtain at least 40% for Home Language
Colour Codes in Programme Name
2.2 Must obtain at least 40% for THREE other subjects, excluding Life
Pink: Part-time study
Orientation
Brown: A new programme awaiting approval from DHET/Senate at the
time of this Handbook being published. Contact the institution to confirm 2.3 Must obtain at least 30% for TWO other subjects
if the programme will be offered. 2.4 Must obtain at least 30% in the Language of Learning and
Teaching (LOLT) of the Higher Education Institution where you
NSC/IEB/SACAI intend studying
Minimum entry requirements for applicants writing NSC are shaded pink.
2.5 Must pass at least six out of seven subjects
Matric (Grade 12) achievement to qualify for:
3. Higher Certificate Study
1. Degree Study 3.1 Must obtain at least 40% in Home Language
1.1 Must obtain at least 40% for Home Language
3.2 Must obtain at least 40% in TWO other subjects
1.2 Must obtain at least 50% for FOUR other subjects, excluding Life
Orientation 3.3 Must obtain at least 30% in FOUR other subjects
1.3 Must obtain at least 30% for ONE other subject 3.4 Must pass at least six out of seven subjects
1.4 Must obtain at least 30% in Language of Learning and Teaching
(LOLT) of the Higher Education Institution where you intend studying

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Senior Certificate Other Requirements
Minimum entry requirements for applicants who have written their If there are other entry requirements such as an N Dip, the list will
Senior Certificate are shaded lemon. tell you what qualification you must have to enter these programmes.
Example: Matric Exemption with Maths ‘D’ HG/‘A’ SG and Agric Sci or Biol or Phys If you do not already have this qualification, you should apply for that
Sci ‘E’ HG/‘C’ SG programme first.

This means that your Senior Certificate or Statement of Symbols must


Foreign Qualifications
state that you have been granted an ‘endorsement’. In addition, you must
The following are considered to be equivalent to the South African
have passed Mathematics with ‘D’ on Higher Grade or ‘A’ on Standard
degree entry requirements:
Grade and at least one of Agricultural Science, Biology or Physical
Science with ‘E’ on Higher Grade or ‘C’ on Standard Grade. If you qualify GCE
for an Ordinary Conditional Exemption, you could be considered for Five passes in GCE as well as two at ‘A’ level:
programmes specifying ‘Matric Exemption’, provided the other subject • ‘A’ level passes must be A, B, C, D or E
requirements are met. • ‘O’ level passes must be A, B or C

N3/N4 Five passes in GCE as well as four at 'AS' level:


Minimum entry requirements for applicants who have studied at a Technical • 'A' level passes must be A, B, C, D or E
Vocational Education and Training College (TVET) are shaded mint. • 'O' level passes must be A, B or C
• 'AS' level passes must be A, B, C or D
Example: N3 with two main subjects ‘D’ and Grade 12 Engl SG
Applicants from SADC countries who have five passes at ‘O’ level,
This means that you must have an N3 pass. In addition, you must have including English language, may be considered for diploma study.
passed two subjects with ‘D’ and Grade 12 English on Standard Grade.
HIGCSE/IGCSE
NC(V) Passes in five subjects, four of which must be at HIGCSE level:
Minimum entry requirements for applicants who have written National • HIGCSE passes must be 1, 2 or 3
Certificate (Vocational) are shaded lilac. • IGCSE passes must be A, B or C

Example: NC(V) with two Civil Engineering subjects 5 and Engl and Maths and Applicants who wish to enter degree programmes are required to have
Phys Sci 4 passes in English language and one other language, and must usually
have also passed Maths.
This means that you must have an NC(V) pass in a relevant learning field.
You must have passes in three compulsory vocational subjects at Level 5
and English and Maths and Physical Science at Level 4.

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4.1. UNDERSTANDING THE PROGRAMME CHOICE LIST
Institution and Campus Codes
The Matriculation Board gives details of requirements for those with (See pages 244-247 for an explanation of abbreviations used in entry
other qualifications. Applicants should apply for a ‘Foreign’ or ‘Foreign requirements).
Conditional’ Matric Exemption from the Matriculation Board. Institutions
Universities and Universities of Technology
will usually assist with this, or you can consult the Matriculation Board Sections with blue headings indicate universities and universities of technology study Programme
directly. Choice Lists. See example below:
1. ACCOUNTING, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Programme name Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access Notes
Minimum entry requirements
The Matriculation Board
code date points term duration route

UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY


P O Box 3854, Pretoria, 0001 B Com Accounting Science ZU-M-BAS 31-Oct 28
DEGREE STUDY
NSC Deg with Engl and Maths 4 1 4 yrs

1267 Pretorius Street, Hatfield, Pretoria, 0001


28 Matric Exemption with Engl and Maths 'D' HG/'C' SG
N5 or N6 with two additional languages Engl and Maths 5
or Engl and Maths 'C' HG/'B' SG

☎ 010 591 4401/2 B Com in Accounting KN-P-BCN 30-Sep


32 NSC Deg with Maths 5 and Engl and LO 4
1 3 yrs N Applicants with 35 points or
more and English and Life
Orientation and Mathematics
Website: mb.usaf.ac.za • Email: [email protected] B Com in Accounting KN-W-BCN 30-Sep 36 Matric Exemption with Maths 'D' HG/'B' SG 1 3 yrs N Level 5 will be considered for
early selection

Private Colleges
Those wishing to enter diploma programmes may be required to have Sections with orange headings indicate private college study Programme Choice Lists.
their qualifications assessed to confirm that they are equivalent to the See example below:
South African Senior Certificate. This evaluation is carried out by South 1. ACCOUNTING, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Programme name Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access Notes
Minimum entry requirements
code date points term duration route
African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). If you need to contact SAQA, PRIVATE COLLEGES
DEGREE STUDY
you must ask for the Quality Assurance Department. The cost of an Bachelor of Commerce in
Accounting
PE-D-BIA 31-Jan-
2022
25 NSC Deg with Maths 4 1 3 yrs
NC(V) 4 Deg with level 4 or 50% in Engl and LO and Maths
assessment varies, depending on the level of priority. Conditions are on and 70% in four vocational subjects chosen from the NCV
(NQF 4) subjects. The NCV (NQF 4) subjects must be related
to the degree for which you are enrolling
the SAQA website. DIPLOMA STUDY
Dip Accounting IC-D-PAG NSC H Cert 1 3 yrs
Senior Cert
Dip Financial Management RB-D-PFM NSC 1 2 yrs

South African Qualifications Authority Senior Cert

Postnet Suite 248, Private Bag X06, Waterkloof, 0145 Entry Requirements:
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4.1. UNDERSTANDING THE PROGRAMME CHOICE LIST
INSTITUTION CAMPUS INSTITUTION CAMPUS
UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY PRIVATE COLLEGES
B – Brickfield B – Braamfontein
C – Cape Town
C – City DC – Central Technical College
D – Durban
DU – Durban University of Technology D – ML Sultan/Steve Biko
P – Pretoria
I – Indumiso Campus
B – Bellville
P – Pietermaritzburg
C – Centurion
MN – Mangosuthu University of Technology M – Main EM – Stadio D – Durban (Musgrave)
E – Edgewood Campus (Embury Institute of Higher Education) J – Johannesburg
P – Pretoria
H – Howard College
X – Distance
KN – University of KwaZulu-Natal M – Medical School IC – ICESA Education D – Durban
P – Pietermaritzburg B – Bloemfontein
W – Westville C – Cape Town
IS – iStudent D – Durban
M – Kwa-Dlangezwa
ZU – University of Zululand J – Johannesburg
R – Richards Bay P – Pietermaritzburg
C – Cape Town
MC – MANCOSA D – Durban
J – Johannesburg
PRIVATE COLLEGES
ML – Management and Leadership Academy D – Durban
B – Bryanston
AA – AAA School of Advertising B – Bedfordview
C – Cape Town
D – Durban
BC – Berea College of Technology D – Durban E – East London
PE – Eduvos
BT – Berea Technical College D – Durban M – Midrand
B – Bloemfontein P – Pretoria
D – Durban V – Durbanville
K – Boksburg PX – PAX College D – Durban
CT – CTU Training Solutions L – Polokwane RB – Regent Business School D – Durban
RG – Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology D – Durban
M – Potchefstroom
D – Durban North
P – Pretoria VC – The Business School at Varsity College
S – Stellenbosch W – Westville

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4.2. Programme Choices by Career Direction 2022/2023
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. ACCOUNTING, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT....... 44 H Cert Accounting.................................................................52 Adv Cert Business Administration......................................60
B Com Accounting Science..................................................44 H Cert Tax Administration.....................................................52 Adv Cert Commerce.............................................................60
B Com in Accounting............................................................44 H Cert in Islamic Finance, Banking and Law......................52 H Cert Business Administration...........................................60
Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting (Extended ICB N Cert: Small Business  Financial Management.........52 H Cert Business Administration (Distance).........................60
Curriculum)...........................................................................44 H Cert Bookkeeping (p/t)......................................................52 H Cert in Recognition of Prior Learning Activities (RPL).......... 60
Diploma in Accounting.........................................................45 N Cert: N4: Financial Management NQF 5..........................52 H Cert Office Administration................................................60
Diploma in Accounting (4 Year Foundation N Cert: N5: Financial Management NQF 5..........................52 ICB Cert Office Administration.............................................60
Programme)..........................................................................45 N Cert: N6: Financial Management NQF 5..........................52 Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours)................60
Diploma in Accounting (p/t).................................................45 Occupational Cert: Bookkeeper...........................................53 Hons B Business Administration.........................................61
Diploma in Accounting (ECP)...............................................45 Financial Administration Clerk.............................................53 Hons B Public Administration............................................. 61
Diploma in Cost & Management Accounting.....................45 P G Dip in Accounting..........................................................54 D B A (Doctor of Business Administration).........................61
Diploma in Internal Auditing................................................46 P G Dip Islamic Finance and Banking.................................54 Higher Certificate in Business Accounts Administration....... 61
Diploma in Internal Auditing (4 Year Foundation Adv Dip in Financial Management......................................54 N Cert Management Assistant N4, N5, N6.........................61
Programme)..........................................................................46 B Com Honours (Full Time)..................................................55 N Cert Management Assistant N4, N5, N6 (p/t)..................62
Diploma in Local Government Finance..............................46 B Com Honours (p/t).............................................................55 N N Dip Legal Secretary.......................................................62
Diploma in Management Accounting.................................46 National N Diploma: Financial Management.....................55 N N Dip Management Assistant..........................................62
Diploma in Management Accounting.................................47 N N Dip Financial Management..........................................55 N N Dip Medical Secretary...................................................62
Diploma in Management Accounting (4 Year Foundation National N Diploma: Financial Management (N4, N5 & N6).....55 N N Dip Medical Secretary N4, N5, N6...............................62
Programme)..........................................................................47 N Cert Financial Management N4, N5, N6..........................56 N N Dip Legal Secretary N4, N5, N6...................................62
Diploma in Public Finance & Accounting...........................47 N Cert Financial Management N4, N5, N6 (p/t)..................56 National N Diploma Management Assistant (N4, N5, N6)...... 62
Diploma in Public Finance & Accounting (ECP).................47 National Certificate: Financial Management (N4, N5, N6).... 56 3. AGRICULTURE/NATURE CONSERVATION.......... 63
Diploma in Taxation..............................................................47 2. ADMINISTRATION ............................................... 57 B A Environmental Planning & Development....................63
Diploma in Taxation (4 Year Foundation Programme)........... 48 B Admin.................................................................................57 B Agric: Agricultural Extension & Rural Resource
Advanced Diploma in Accounting.......................................48 B Admin: Public Administration and Business Management......57 Management.........................................................................63
Advanced Diploma in Cost and Management B Admin: Public Administration and Economics...............57 B Agricultural Management.................................................63
Accounting............................................................................48 B Admin: Public Administration and Human Resources....... 57 B Sc Agric..............................................................................63
Accounting Bridging Course...............................................48 B Admin: Public Administration and Political Science........... 57 B Sc Agric: Plant Pathology.................................................63
H Cert Accountancy..............................................................48 B Business Administration...................................................57 B Sc Agric: Soil Science........................................................63
B Com Financial Management............................................49 Dip Business & Information Management.........................57 B Sc Agric: Agri-Business.....................................................63
B Com in Accounting............................................................49 Diploma in Business and Information (4 Year B Sc Agric: Agricultural Economics ....................................63
Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting................................49 Foundation Programme)......................................................57 B Sc Agric: Agricultural Plant Sciences...............................63
Dip Accounting......................................................................51 Diploma in Office Management & Technology...................58 B Sc Agric: Agronomy..........................................................63
Dip Financial Management..................................................51 Higher Certificate in Business Administration...................58 B Sc Agric: Animal & Poultry Science.................................64
Diploma in Accounting.........................................................51 B Business Administration...................................................58 B Sc Agric: Animal Science..................................................64
ICB N Dip Financial Accounting ..........................................51 B Public Administration........................................................59 B Sc Agricultural Economics: Agribusiness Management...... 64
Adv Cert in Financial Planning............................................51 Bachelor of Business Administration..................................59 B Sc Crop & Horticultural Science.......................................64
H Cert Accounting.................................................................51 Dip Business Administration (3 yr)......................................60 B Sc Environmental Earth Science......................................64
Municipal Finance and Administration...............................52 ICB Dip Office Administration..............................................60 B Sc Environmental Science................................................64

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B Soc Sc Geography & Environmental Management........... 64 6. CRIME PREVENTION AND SECURITY..................74 Postgraduate Certificate in Education for Senior
Bachelor of Applied Science in Nature Conservation............ 64 B A Correctional Studies......................................................74 and FET Phase.......................................................................79
Diploma in Agriculture: Animal Production........................65 N Dip Policing.......................................................................74 P G Cert in Education in Further Education and
Diploma in Agriculture: Animal Production (ECP).............65 Higher Certificate in Computer Forensics...........................74 Training Teaching..................................................................80
Diploma in Agriculture: Crop Production...........................65 Cert Security Management..................................................74 P G Dip Educational Management & Leadership...............80
Diploma in Agriculture: Crop Production (ECP).................65 National N Diploma Educare...............................................80
7. EDUCATION............................................................. 75
Diploma in Community Extension......................................65 National N Diploma Educare (N4, N5, N6).........................80
B Ed (Foundation Phase) Grade R - 3..................................75
Diploma in Nature Conservation.........................................65 N Cert Educare N4, N5, N6...................................................80
B Ed (Intermediate Phase) Grade 4 - 6................................75
Diploma in Sustainable Horticulture and Landscaping......... 66 N Cert Educare N4, N5, N6 (p/t)...........................................81
B Ed (Senior Phase/Further Education & Training)
Adv Dip Agriculture: Animal Production.............................66 N Cert Educare N4, N5, N6...................................................81
Grade 7 - 12...........................................................................75
Adv Dip in Agricultural Extension and Community National Certificate: Educare (N4, N5, N6).........................81
Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching........... 75
Development.........................................................................66 8. ENGINEERING........................................................ 82
Bachelor of Education in Intermediate Phase Teaching:
Adv Dip Nature Conservation..............................................66 B Eng Electrical Engineering................................................82
Languages and Humanities.................................................76
Advanced Diploma in Agriculture: Crop Production.........66 B Eng Mechanical Engineering............................................82
Bachelor of Education in Intermediate Phase Teaching:
Master of Nature Conservation...........................................67 B Sc Engineering: Agricultural.............................................82
Languages, Maths, Natural Science & Technology................ 76
Postgraduate Diploma in Nature Conservation.................67 B Sc Engineering: Chemical.................................................82
Bachelor of Education in Senior & FET Phase Teaching
4. COMMUNICATION/JOURNALISM ...................... 68 (Economics and Management Sciences - EMS).................... 76 B Sc Engineering: Civil.........................................................82
B A in Intercultural Communication....................................68 Bachelor of Education in Senior & FET Phase Teaching B Sc Engineering: Computer...............................................82
Bachelor of Journalism........................................................68 (Humanities and Social Science Education- HSSE................ 76 B Sc Engineering: Electrical.................................................82
Diploma in Language Practice.............................................68 Bachelor of Education in Senior & FET Phase Teaching B Sc Engineering: Electronic................................................83
Dip Media Studies................................................................68 (Natural Science & Technology Education) NSTE..............76 B Sc Engineering: Mechanical.............................................83
Dip Journalism......................................................................68 Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase & FET  Teaching: Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Chemical
H Cert in Visual Communications........................................68 Economic and Management Sciences................................77 Engineering...........................................................................83
H Cert Social Media and Communication...........................69 Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase & Further Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Civil Engineering....... 83
N Cert Broadcast Engineering.............................................69 Education & Training Teaching - Electrical Technology.......... 77 Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Electronic
N Cert Journalism NQF 5.....................................................69 Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase & Further Engineering...........................................................................84
N Cert Music Industry: Sound Technology..........................69 Education & Training Teaching - Mechanical Technology......... 77 Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Industrial
N Cert Radio Production.......................................................69 Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase & Further Engineering...........................................................................84
Education and Training Teaching: Languages.....................77 Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Mechanical
5. CONSTRUCTION/SURVEYING............................. 70 Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase & Further Engineering ..........................................................................84
B Sc Land Surveying............................................................70 Education and Training Teaching: Natural Sciences...........78 Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Power Engineering... 84
Bachelor of the Built Environment in Construction Studies... 70 Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Diploma in Chemical Engineering ......................................85
Bachelor of the Built Environment in Geomatics...............70 Education and Training Teaching - Civil Technology...........78 Diploma in Civil Engineering ..............................................85
Diploma in Building..............................................................71 Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching........... 78 Diploma in Civil Engineering (ECP) ....................................85
Diploma in Building (ECP)....................................................71 Bachelor of Education in Intermediate Phase Teaching......... 78 Diploma in Electrical Engineering.......................................86
Diploma in Built Environment in Construction Studies........ 71 Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Diploma in Electrical Engineering (ECP).............................86
Diploma in Surveying...........................................................72 Education and  Training Teaching.........................................78 Diploma in Engineering Technology in Civil Engineering....... 87
Diploma in Surveying (ECP)................................................72 Diploma in Grade R Teaching...............................................79 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering ..................................87
Access Course Building.......................................................73 Higher Certificate in Pre-School Education.........................79 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (ECP) ........................87
Access Course Surveying....................................................73 Bachelor of Education Honours in Inclusive Education........... 79 Access Course Chemical Engineering ...............................88
PGCE (p/t)..............................................................................79 Access Course Civil Engineering ........................................88

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Access Course Electrical Engineering.................................88 N Cert: N6: Engineering Studies (Civil Engineering) NQF 5.... 98 National Certificate: Engineering Civil (N4, N5, N6.........106
Access Course Mechanical Engineering.............................89 N Cert: N6: Engineering Studies (Electrical National Certificate: Engineering Electrical (N4, N5, N6).... 106
BSc Engineering Extended Programme (UNITE)...............89 Engineering) NQF 5..............................................................98 National Certificate: Engineering Mechanical (N4, N5, N6)... 106
Advanced Diploma in Chemical Engineering.....................89 N Cert: N6: Engineering Studies (Mechanical National N Certificate: Electrical Engineering
Dip Construction Technology: Building Surveying.............90 Engineering) NQF 5..............................................................98 (N1, N2 & N3)......................................................................106
Diploma: Analytical Chemistry............................................90 N Cert Engineering Foundation N1, N2..............................98 9. HOUSING DEVELOPMENT .................................107
Diploma: Architectural Draughting......................................90 N Cert Engineering: Chemical N3........................................98 B Architectural Studies.......................................................107
Diploma: Motor Engineering...............................................90 N Cert Engineering: Civil N3................................................99 B Consumer Science: Extension & Rural Development...... 107
N Cert: N1: Engineering Studies (Civil Engineering) NQF 2.... 90 N Cert Engineering: Electrical N3 .......................................99 B Soc Sc Housing...............................................................107
N Cert: N1: Engineering Studies (Civil Engineering) NQF 2.... 91 N Cert Engineering: Mechanical N3 ...................................99 Bachelor Built Environment: Urban and Regional
N Cert: N1: Engineering Studies (Electrical Engineering) National Certificate: Engineering Civil (N3)........................99 Planning...............................................................................107
NQF 2.....................................................................................91 National Certificate: Engineering Electrical (N3)................99 Bachelor of the Built Environment in Architecture...........107
N Cert: N1: Engineering Studies (Mechanical National Certificate: Engineering Foundation (N1, N2)............ 99
Engineering) NQF 2..............................................................92 National Certificate: Engineering Mechanical (N3)............99 10. HUMAN RESOURCES AND INDUSTRIAL
N Cert: N2: Engineering Studies (Civil Engineering) NQF 3.... 92 N N Dip Chemical Engineering..........................................100 RELATIONS .........................................................108
N Cert: N2: Engineering Studies (Civil Engineering) NQF 3.... 93 N N Dip Chemical Engineering N4, N5, N6......................100 B A Industrial Sociology ....................................................108
N Cert: N2: Engineering Studies (Electrical N N Dip Electrical Engineering (Light Current)................100 Dip Management Sciences: Human Resources...............108
Engineering) NQF 3 .............................................................93 N N Dip Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current)..............100 Dip Management Sciences: Human Resources (p/t)........... 108
N Cert: N2: Engineering Studies (Electrical Engineering) National N Diploma: Civil Engineering (N4, N5 & N6)........... 100 Diploma in Human Resource Management ....................108
NQF 3.....................................................................................94 National N Diploma: Electrical Engineering (N4, N5 & N6).....100 Higher Certificate in Human Resources ...........................108
N Cert: N2: Engineering Studies (Mechanical National N Diploma: Mechanical Engineering Higher Certificate in Operations Management (p/t) ............ 108
Engineering) NQF 3..............................................................94 (N4, N5 & N6)......................................................................100 Adv Diploma in Human Resource Management ............109
N Cert: N2: Engineering Studies (Mechanical National N Diploma: Engineering Civil ............................ 101 P G Dip in Human Resource Management ......................109
Engineering) NQF 3..............................................................95 National N Diploma: Engineering Electrical..................... 101 Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resource Management.. 109
N Cert: N3: Engineering Studies (Civil Engineering) NQF 4.... 95 National N Diploma: Engineering Mechanical................. 101 B Com Human Resource Management ...........................109
N Cert: N3: Engineering Studies (Civil Engineering) NQF 4.... 96 N Cert Engineering: Bricklaying and Plastering N1, N2..........101 Dip Human Resource Management ................................. 110
N Cert: N3: Engineering Studies (Electrical N Cert Engineering: Chemical N4, N5, N6 ....................... 101 Diploma in Human Resource Management..................... 110
Engineering) NQF 4..............................................................96 N Cert Engineering: Chemical N4, N5, N6........................102 Hons B Com Human Resources Management ................ 110
N Cert: N3: Engineering Studies (Mechanical N Cert Engineering: Chemical N4, N5, N6 (p/t) ...............102 Higher Certificate in Human Resource Practices (p/t)...........110
Engineering) NQF 4..............................................................97 N Cert Engineering: Chemical Water and Waste H Cert Human Resources Management ........................... 110
N Cert: N3: Engineering Studies (Mechanical Treatment N1, N2 ...............................................................102 H Cert Human Resources Management ............................111
Engineering) NQF 4..............................................................97 N Cert Engineering: Civil N4, N5, N6................................103 H Cert Public Sector Procurement .....................................111
N Cert: N4: Engineering Studies (Civil Engineering) NQF 5.... 97 N Cert Engineering: Civil N4, N5, N6 (p/t).........................103 N N Dip Human Resource Management ..........................111
N Cert: N4: Engineering Studies (Mechanical N Cert Engineering: Civil Plumbing N1, N2......................103 National N Diploma: Human Resource Management............ 111
Engineering) NQF 5..............................................................97 N Cert Engineering: Electrical (Instrumentation).............103 National N Diploma: Human Resources (N4, N5 & N6)......... 111
N Cert: N4: Engineering Studies Electrical N Cert Engineering: Electrical N4, N5, N6........................104 N Cert Human Resource Management N4, N5, N6 ..........111
Engineering) NQF 5..............................................................97 N Cert Engineering: Electrical N4, N5, N6 (p/t).................104 N Cert Human Resource Management N4, N5, N6 (p/t).........112
N Cert: N5: Engineering Studies (Civil Engineering) NQF 5.... 98 N Cert Engineering: Fitting and Turning N1, N2...............104 National Certificate: Human Resource Management
N Cert: N5: Engineering Studies (Electrical Engineering) N Cert Engineering: Mechanical Motor Trade N1, N2.......... 104 (N4, N5, N6) ........................................................................ 112
NQF 5........................................................................................ 98 N Cert Engineering: Mechanical N4, N5, N6.....................105 11. HUMANITIES .......................................................113
N Cert: N5: Engineering Studies (Mechanical N Cert Engineering: Mechanical N4, N5, N6 (p/t).............105 B A (Anthropology & History) ........................................... 113
Engineering) NQF 5..............................................................98 N Cert Engineering: Mechanical Welding N1, N2.............105 B A (General Studies) ........................................................ 113

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B A (Geography & History) ............................................... 113 FET Cert Information Technology: Systems Development Bachelor of Science Honours in Information
B A (History & IsiZulu) ....................................................... 113 NQF 4 (Software Developer: Foundation)................................ 120 Technology..........................................................................127
B A (Linguistics & English) ................................................ 113 FET Cert Information Technology: Technical Support P G Dip in Data Analytics (p/t) ...........................................127
B A (Philosophy & Psychology) ........................................ 113 NQF 4 (IT Technical Support 1) ..........................................120 Adv Cert Systems Engineering .........................................127
BA in Psychology ............................................................... 113 FET Cert: Systems Development NQF 4 (Web 13. MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING .................... 128
Bachelor of Arts .................................................................. 113 Development I) ...................................................................120 B Business Science.............................................................128
Dip: Personal Trainer: Fitness and Nutrition .................... 114 Higher Certificate in Information Systems ......................120 B Com .................................................................................128
Dip: Psychology: Industrial: Development: General.............114 Higher Certificate in Information Systems (p/t) ...............120 B Com (Accounting and Economics) ...............................128
H Cert in Communication Practices (p/t) .......................... 114 N Cert IT: Systems Development NQF 5 (Software & B Com (Accounting and Economics) 4 years ..................128
Cert: Developmental Psychology...................................... 114 Application Development: MCSD) ...................................121 B Com (Accounting) 4 years .............................................128
B A Communication Honours (Full Time)......................... 114 N Cert: IT Systems Development NQF 5 B Com (Banking and Business Management) 4 years.......... 128
Cert Sport Psychology........................................................ 114 (Web Development II) ........................................................121 B Com (Business Management and Accounting) 4 years .... 128
12. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) & N Cert: IT Systems Support NQF 5 (Cloud & Security B Com (Banking and Business Management) .................129
COMPUTER SCIENCE .......................................115 Professionals: Cisco) .........................................................121 B Com (Business Management and Accounting) ...........129
B Sc Computer Science & Information Technology......... 115 N Cert: IT Systems Support NQF 5 (Cloud & Security B Com (Business Management and Economics) 4 years .... 129
Bachelor of Information and CommunicationsTechnology..... 115 Professionals: Cisco) .........................................................122 B Com (Business Management and Human Resource
Dip ICT: Applications Development................................... 115 N Cert: IT Systems Support NQF 5 (IT Solutions Management) 4 years .......................................................129
Dip ICT: Business Analysis................................................. 115 Administrator: MCSA) .......................................................122 B Com (Economics and Banking) .....................................129
Dip ICT: Applications Development (4 year N Cert IT Systems Development: Programming/MCSD...... 122 B Com (Economics and Banking) 4 years ........................129
Foundation programme).................................................... 115 N Cert IT Systems Support: Networking MCSA...............123 B Com (Economics and Human Resource Management).... 129
Diploma in Information Technology (ECP)........................ 116 N Cert Information Technology: End User Computing – B Com (Economics and Human Resources
Diploma in Information Technology.................................. 116 Office Administration (p/t) .................................................123 Management) 4 years .......................................................130
Higher Certificate in Information Technology................... 116 Further Education and Training Certificate: Computer B Com (Human Resource Management and  Business
Advanced Diploma in Information and Aided Drawing Office Practice (CAD) ...............................124 Management) .....................................................................130
Communications Technology............................................. 116 Adv Cert Information Technology .....................................124 B Com (Management Information Systems) ...................130
Bachelor of Information Technology in Web Design Advanced Certificate in Information Technology B Com (Management Information Systems) 4 years ......... 130
and Development............................................................... 117 Governance ........................................................................124 B Com 4 year Extended .....................................................130
B Sc Information Technology............................................. 117 Further Education and  Training Certificate: Information B Com Entrepreneurship ..................................................130
B Com Information Technology & Management.............. 117 Technology -  Technical Support (p/t) ..................................... 124 B Com Extended Curriculum (General) ...........................131
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science........................ 117 Further Education and Training Certificate: Information B Com MIS .........................................................................131
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology............... 118 Technology - Technical Support (p/t) ................................125 Bachelor of Sport Science and Management ..................131
Dip in IT in Network Design & Administration NQF 6.............118 H Cert Information Technology .........................................125 Dip Co-Operatives Management ......................................131
Dip Computer Applications................................................ 119 H Cert Information Technology .........................................126 Dip Management Sciences: Business Administration .......... 132
Dip Information Technology............................................... 119 H Cert Information Technology (Distance) .......................126 Dip Management Sciences: Business Law ......................132
Dip Information Technology (3 yr)..................................... 119 H Cert Systems Engineering .............................................126 Dip Management Sciences: Retail ....................................132
Diploma in Information Technology.................................. 119 Higher Certificate  in Computers and Administration......... 126 Dip Public Administration: Disaster and Risk Management ...132
Diploma in PC Support and Networking.......................... 119 Higher Certificate in Educational Technology ..................126 Dip Public Administration: Local Government ................132
Cert IT: Database Administration NQF 6 (IT Cloud N Cert End User Computing .............................................126 Dip Public Administration: Public Management..............132
Administrator: MCSE)........................................................ 119 N Cert Information Technology: System Development Dip Public Administration: Public Management..............133
Cert IT: Database Development NQF 6 (Data NQF 4 ..................................................................................126 Dip Public Administration: Supply Chain
Management & Analytics: MCSE)..................................... 119 N Cert Technical Support ...................................................126 Management ......................................................................133

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Diploma in Public Management .......................................133 Higher Certificate in Business Management ...................140 National N Diploma: Business Management ..................146
H Cert Sport Management Science ..................................133 Higher Certificate in Logistics Management ...................140 National N Diploma Business Management (N4, N5, N6).... 146
Higher Certificate in Public Administration......................134 Higher Certificate in Project Management........................140 National N Diploma: Public Management (N4, N5 & N6).... 146
Higher Certificate in Retailing ...........................................134 Higher Certificate in Supply Chain Management............140 N Cert Business Management N4, N5, N6 .......................147
Advanced Diploma in Public Management .....................134 N Cert Supply Chain Management NQF 5........................141 N Cert Business Management N4, N5, N6 (p/t) ...............147
B Business Administration: Project Management ..........134 N Cert: Generic Management NQF 5 (Generic N Cert Public Management N4, N5, N6 ...........................147
B Com .................................................................................135 Management II)...................................................................141 N Cert Public Management N4, N5, N6 (p/t) ....................148
B Com (p/t) .........................................................................135 N Cert: N4: Management Assistant NQF 5 ......................141 National Certificate: Business Management (N4, N5, N6).... 148
B Com Entrepreneurship ..................................................135 N Cert: N5: Business Management NQF 5 .......................141 National N Diploma Business Management....................148
B Public Administration .....................................................135 N Cert: N6: Business Management NQF 5........................141 National N Diploma Human Resource Management............ 148
B Com International Business ..........................................135 N Cert: N6: Management Assistant NQF 5.......................141 National N Diploma Marketing Management .................148
B Com Retail Management ...............................................135 N Cert: Project Management NQF 5..................................142 National N Diploma Public Management ........................148
B Com Project Management .............................................135 Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Business Marketing ..... 142 14. MANUFACTURING ............................................ 149
B Com Retail Management ...............................................135 Hons B Com .......................................................................142 Dip Management Sciences: Operations ..........................149
B Com Supply Chain Management ..................................135 Hons B Com Supply Chain Management ........................142 Dip Management Sciences: Operations (p/t) ...................149
Bachelor of Commerce ......................................................136 Hons B Ed in Educational Leadership and Management ..... 142
B Public Management .......................................................136 M B A General (Master of Business Administration)........... 143 15. MEDICINE, MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY............... 150
CTH Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Tourism & Hospitality M B A in Healthcare ...........................................................143 B Dental Therapy.................................................................150
– QCF 600/7091/2 (Tourism - 2 yr programme) .................... 136 M Comm (Master of Commerce).......................................143 B Health Science:  Diagnostic Radiography.....................150
CTH Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Tourism & Hospitality M Ed (Master of Educational Leadership and B Health Science: Radiography Therapy and Oncology........ 150
– QCF 600/7091/2 (Tourism - 2 yr programme)................137 Management) .....................................................................143 B Health Sciences Medical Orthotics & Prosthetics............. 150
Dip Operations Management ...........................................137 Master of Management .....................................................143 B Health Sciences: Clinical Technology.............................150
Dip Public Management & Administration ......................137 MPA - Master of Public Administration ............................143 B Health Sciences: Homeopathy.......................................151
Diploma in Event Management ........................................137 Doctor of Management .....................................................144 B Medical Science: Anatomy.............................................151
Diploma in Management ..................................................137 P G Dip Business Management ........................................144 B Medical Science: Physiology..........................................151
Diploma: Office Administration NQF 6 (Office P G Dip Educational Management ...................................144 B Medicine & B Surgery.....................................................151
Administration II) ...............................................................137 P G Dip Family Business Management ............................144 B Optometry........................................................................152
Adv Cert Management Studies ........................................138 P G Dip Information and Technology Management.........144 B Oral Hygiene....................................................................152
Certificate Introduction to Project Management .............138 P G Dip Project Management ...........................................144 B Pharmacy.........................................................................152
Certificate: Export and Import Management ...................138 P G Dip Risk Management ................................................144 B Physiotherapy..................................................................152
FET Cert Project Management NQF 4 (Project Postgraduate Diploma in Management ...........................144 Bachelor of Health Sciences in Chiropractic.....................152
Management I) ...................................................................138 Postgraduate Diploma in Management (p/t) ...................144 Bachelor of Health Sciences in Dental Technology..........153
FET Cert: Generic Management NQF 4 (Generic Adv Dip in Management ...................................................144 Bachelor of Health Sciences in Medical Laboratory
Management I) ...................................................................139 Adv Diploma Business Management ...............................144 Science................................................................................153
H Cert Business Management ..........................................139 N Cert Business Studies: Secretarial N3 ..........................145 Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and Human Nutrition.......... 153
H Cert Business Principles & Practice (p/t) ......................139 Supply Chain & Logistics Management (p/t) ...................145 Bachelor of Science in Biomedicine..................................154
H Cert Entrepreneurship ...................................................139 Higher Certificate in Management ...................................145 16. PARA-MEDICAL.................................................. 155
H Cert in Retail Management ............................................139 Higher Certificate in Management ...................................146 B Audiology.........................................................................155
H Cert Local Government & Development Management..... 139 Higher Certificate in Operations Management ...............146 B Health Sciences: Emergency Medical Care...................155
H Cert Project Management ..............................................139 N N Dip Business Management .......................................146 B Nursing............................................................................155
H Cert Public Management ...............................................139 N N Dip Public Management ............................................146 B Nursing Science..............................................................155
H Cert Management for Estate Agents ............................140 N N Dip Public Relations Management ...........................146

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B Occupational Therapy.....................................................156 N N Dip Marketing Management .....................................163 B Sc Computer Science with Mathematics as Major 2....168
B Speech Language Therapy..............................................156 N N Dip Marketing Management N4, N5, N6 ..................164 B Sc Computer Science with Physics as Major 2.............168
Diploma in Somatology.....................................................156 National N Diploma Public Relations (N4, N5, N6) ............. 164 B Sc Computer Science with Statistics as Major 2..........168
H Cert Dental Assisting.......................................................156 National N Diploma: Marketing Management ................164 B Sc Geography with Hydrology as Major 2....................168
17. PERFORMING ARTS........................................... 157 National N Diploma: Public Relations ..............................164 B Sc Geography with Physics as Major 2.........................169
B A in Music Extended Curriculum...................................157 N Cert Marketing Management N4, N5, N6 .....................164 B Sc Geography with Statistics as Major 2......................169
B A Music............................................................................157 N Cert Marketing Management N4, N5, N6 (p/t) .............164 B Sc Geography with Zoology as Major 2........................169
BA in Drama, Theatre and Performance...........................157 N Cert Public Relations N4, N5, N6 ..................................165 B Sc Geological Sciences...................................................169
Diploma in Drama...............................................................157 N Cert Public Relations N4, N5, N6 (p/t) ...........................165 B Sc Human Movement Science with Physics as Major 2.... 169
N Cert Popular Music Composition N4, N5, N6...............158 National Certificate: Marketing Management (N4, N5, N6).....165 B Sc Human Movement Science with Zoology as
National Certificate: Public Relations (N4, N5, N6)..........165 Major 2 ................................................................................169
18. PUBLIC RELATIONS/MARKETING................... 159 B Sc Hydrology with Microbiology as Major 2 ...............169
Dip Management Sciences: Marketing.............................159 19. SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS......................... 166
B Sc Geographic Information Systems and Earth B Sc Hydrology with Physics as Major 2 .........................169
Dip Management Sciences: Public Relations & B Sc Hydrology with Statistics as Major 2 .......................169
Communication Management...........................................159 Observation ........................................................................166
B Sc Applied Chemistry .....................................................166 B Sc Hydrology with Zoology as Major 2 ........................169
Diploma in Marketing.........................................................159 B Sc Industrial & Applied Biotechnology .........................170
Dip Public Relations Management....................................160 B Sc Applied Mathematics with Computer Sciences
as Major 2 ...........................................................................166 B Sc Marine Biology ..........................................................170
Higher Certificate in Marketing..........................................160 B Sc Mathematics with Physics as Major 2 .....................170
Higher Certificate in Public Relations and Communication.....160 B Sc Applied Mathematics with Hydrology as Major 2....... 166
B Sc Applied Mathematics with Mathematics as Major 2..... 166 B Sc Mathematics with Statistics as Major 2 ..................170
Adv Diploma in Marketing.................................................160 B Sc Microbiology with Human Movement Science as
B Com Digital Marketing....................................................161 B Sc Applied Mathematics with Physics as Major 2............ 166
B Sc Applied Mathematics with Statistics as Major 2.......... 166 Major 2 ................................................................................170
Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing Management.......... 161 B Sc Microbiology with Zoology as Major 2 ...................170
B Com Digital Marketing....................................................161 B Sc Augmented: Life Science ..........................................166
B Sc Augmented: Physical Science ..................................166 B Sc Stream LES ................................................................170
B Com Marketing Management........................................161 B Sc Stream M ...................................................................170
Bachelor of Arts in Creative Brand Communication............ 161 B Sc Biochemistry with Botany as Major 2 ......................166
B Sc Biochemistry with Chemistry as Major 2 ................167 B Sc4 Augmented ..............................................................171
Bachelor of Arts in Marketing Communication................161 BSC4 Foundation................................................................171
Dip Marketing Management .............................................161 B Sc Biochemistry with Human Movement Science
as Major 2 ...........................................................................167 Bachelor of Applied Science in Biotechnology ................171
Dip Public Relations ...........................................................161 Bachelor of Applied Science in Food Science and
Dip Public Relations ...........................................................162 B Sc Biochemistry with Microbiology as Major 2 ...........167
B Sc Biochemistry with Zoology as Major 2 ....................167 Technology .........................................................................171
Diploma in Marketing Communication ...........................162 Bachelor of Applied Science in Textile Science ................171
Diploma in Public Relations ..............................................162 B Sc Biological Sciences ...................................................167
B Sc Botany with Geography as Major 2 .........................167 Diploma in Analytical Chemistry ......................................172
N Cert: N4: Marketing Management NQF 5 .....................162 Higher Certificate: Applied Sciences ................................172
N Cert: N5: Marketing Management NQF 5 .....................162 B Sc Botany with Hydrology as Major 2 ..........................167
B Sc Botany with Microbiology as Major 2 .....................167 Adv Diploma in Analytical Chemistry ..............................172
N Cert: N6: Marketing Management NQF 5 .....................162 Access Course Analytical Chemistry ................................173
H Cert in Marketing Communication ...............................162 B Sc Botany with Zoology as Major 2 ..............................167
B Sc Chemistry & Chemical Technology...........................168 Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology Management ......173
H Cert Marketing ................................................................162
H Cert Marketing Management ........................................162 B Sc Chemistry with Computer Science as Major 2 .......168 20. SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY ......................174
Higher Certificate in Digital Marketing .............................163 B Sc Chemistry with Hydrology as Major 2 .....................168 B A Development Studies .................................................174
Hons B Com Marketing Management .............................163 B Sc Chemistry with Mathematics as Major 2 ................168 B A Information Science ....................................................174
P G Dip in Digital Marketing .............................................163 B Sc Chemistry with Physics as Major 2 ..........................168 B Child & Youth Care ..........................................................174
Higher Certificate in Business Marketing ........................163 B Sc Chemistry with Zoology as Major 2 ........................168 B Health Science: Environmental Health .........................174
Higher Certificate in Digital Marketing Practice ..............163 B Sc Computer Science with Hydrology as Major 2 .......168 B Library & Information Science ......................................174

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B Social Work .....................................................................174 Diploma in Tourism Management ....................................183 Dip Transport Management ...............................................190
B Social Work .....................................................................175 Higher Certificate in Culinary Skills ..................................183 Diploma in Nautical Science .............................................190
B Theology ..........................................................................175 Higher Certificate in Ecotourism Management ...............183 Higher Certificate in Logistics & Supply Chain
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health .................175 Higher Certificate in Hospitality and Leisure Studies .....183 Management (p/t) ..............................................................191
Diploma in Library and Information Studies ...................176 Higher Certificate in Tourism Management .....................184 H Cert Supply Chain & Logistics Management ...............191
Dip Sport & Exercise Technology ......................................176 Bachelor of Commerce in Tourism Management ............184 Higher Certificate in Maritime Studies .............................191
H Cert Healthcare Services Management ........................176 B Com Tourism and Hospitality Management .................184 25. VISUAL ARTS/DESIGN ..................................... 192
21. SOCIAL SCIENCES/LEGAL SERVICES .............177 CTH Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Tourism & B A Visual Art ......................................................................192
B A International Studies ..................................................177 Hospitality - QCF 600/7003/1 .............................................184 Bachelor of Applied Arts in Commercial Photography ......... 192
B A Philosophy, Politics & Law .........................................177 CTH Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Tourism & Bachelor of Applied Arts in Screen Arts and Technology....... 192
B A Sociology .....................................................................177 Hospitality - QCF 600/7003/1 .............................................185 Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication Design ....192
B Laws ................................................................................177 CTH Level 4 Diploma in Tourism Management - QCF Diploma in Fashion ............................................................193
B Laws (p/t) .........................................................................177 600/7089/4 ..........................................................................185 Diploma in Fine Art.............................................................193
B Soc Sc (General Studies) ...............................................177 CTH Level 6 Professional Diploma in Tourism & Diploma in Interior Design ................................................193
B Soc Sc Extended Curriculum (4 yrs) .............................178 Hospitality Management - QCF 601/2082/4 ......................185 Diploma in Jewellery Design and Manufacture ..............193
B Soc Sc Government, Business & Ethics .......................178 CTH Level 6 Professional Diploma in Tourism & Bachelor of Arts in Fashion ...............................................194
Bachelor of Social Sciences in Political and Hospitality Management - QCF 601/2082/4.......................186 Bachelor of Commerce in Fashion....................................194
International Studies .........................................................178 CTH Level 7 Executive Diploma in Hospitality & Diploma in 3D Animation...................................................194
Higher Certificate in Legal Aspects of Business ..............178 Tourism Management - QCF 601/0276/7 ..........................186 Diploma in Visual Communication NQF 6 .......................194
B Com Law .........................................................................178 Diploma in Tourism Management ....................................187 Diploma in Visual Communication NQF 6 .......................195
B Com Law .........................................................................179 Dip Travel & Tourism...........................................................187 Dip: Dressmaking and Pattern Cutting (Fashion Design)... 195
Bachelor of Arts in Law .....................................................179 Cert Sports and Event Management.................................187 Diploma in Visual Communication ...................................195
Bachelor of Commerce in Law...........................................179 FET Cert: Food and Beverage Services ............................187 FET Cert Design Foundation NQF 4 (Graphic Design I)....... 195
Diploma in Local Government ..........................................179 H Cert Event Management.................................................187 FET Cert: Computer Aided Drawing Office Practice
Diploma Paralegal .............................................................179 Higher Certificate in Hospitality and Catering .................187 (CAD) (Computer Aided Draughting & Design I) .............195
H Cert Local Government ..................................................180 Higher Certificate in Travel and Tourism............................187 FET Cert: Computer Aided Drawing Office Practice
H Cert Paralegal Studies ....................................................180 N N Dip Hospitality and Catering......................................188 (CAD) (Computer Aided Draughting & Design I) .............196
B A Psychology Honours ...................................................180 N N Dip Travel and Tourism................................................188 FET Cert: Computer Aided Drawing Office Practice
Bachelor of Laws (Honours) .............................................180 National N Diploma: Hospitality and Catering Service ...... 188 (CAD) (Computer Aided Draughting & Design II).............196
National N Diploma: Hospitality and Catering Services FET Cert: Computer Aided Drawing Office Practice
22. TECHNOLOGY/PROCESSING .......................... 181 (N4, N5 & N6)......................................................................188
Diploma in Clothing Management ...................................181 (CAD) (Computer Aided Draughting & Design II) ............197
National N Diploma: Tourism ............................................188 Cert Design Techniques: Graphic Design ACA .................197
Diploma in Pulp and Paper Technology ............................181 National N Diploma: Tourism (N4, N5 & N6)....................188
Diploma in Textile Technology ...........................................181 Cert Photography ...............................................................197
N Cert Tourism N4, N5, N6.................................................188 H Cert Graphic Design .......................................................197
23. TOURISM/HOSPITALITY ................................... 182 N Cert Tourism N4, N5, N6.................................................189 H Cert Photography............................................................197
B A Cultural & Heritage Tourism .......................................182 N Cert Tourism N4, N5, N6 (p/t) ........................................189 N Cert: Design Techniques NQF 5 (Graphic Design II) ......... 198
B Consumer Science: Hospitality & Tourism ...................182 National Certificate: Hospitality and Catering Service N Cert Interactive Media: Graphic Design ACA................198
B Tourism: Tourism Studies ...............................................182 (N4, N5, N6).........................................................................189 Bachelor of Arts in Fashion (Honours)..............................198
Dip Hospitality Management ............................................182 National Certificate: Tourism (N4, N5, N6)........................189 Higher Certificate in Fashion ............................................199
Diploma in Catering Management ...................................182 24. TRANSPORT ....................................................... 190 Higher Certificate in Fashion Retail...................................199
Diploma in Consumer Sciences in Food and Nutrition....... 182 Dip Logistics Management ...............................................190 Higher Certificate in Film and TV Make-up Design..........199
Diploma in Hospitality Management ...............................183 Dip Shipping & Logistics ...................................................190

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4.3. Programme Choice List
1. ACCOUNTING, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Programme name Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access Notes
Minimum entry requirements
code date points term duration route

UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY


DEGREE STUDY
B Com Accounting Science ZU-M-BAS 30 Sep 28 NSC Deg with Engl and Maths 4 1 4 yrs
28 Matric Exemption with Engl and Maths 'D' HG/ 'C' SG
N5 or N6 with two additional languages Engl and Maths 5
or Engl and Maths 'C' HG/'B' SG
B Com in Accounting KN-P-BCN 30 Sep 1 3 yrs Applicants with 35 points
32 NSC Deg with Maths 5 and Engl and LO 4 or more and English
and Life Orientation and
B Com in Accounting KN-W-BCN 30 Sep 1 3 yrs Mathematics Level 5 will
36 Matric Exemption with Maths 'D' HG/'B' SG be considered for early
selection
B Com in Accounting ZU-M-BCN 30 Sep 28 NSC Deg with Engl and Maths 4 1 3 yrs
Matric Exemption with Engl and Maths 'D' HG/'C' SG
N5 or N6 with two additional languages Engl and Maths 4 or
Engl and Maths 'D' HG/'C' SG
Bachelor of Commerce KN-P-BCO 30 Sep 1 4 yrs Must be from schools with
in Accounting (Extended Quintiles 1-3. Students who
Curriculum) have attended the University
or any other tertiary institution,
whether in a degree or access
28 NSC Deg with Engl and LO and Maths 4
programme of any kind for a
Bachelor of Commerce KN-W-BCO 30 Sep 1 4 yrs complete semester, will not
in Accounting (Extended be admitted to the Bachelor
Curriculum) of Commerce Extended
Curriculum (Accounting)

KN – UKZN: P-PIETERMARITZBURG / W-WESTVILLE • ZU – UNIZULU: M-KWA-DLANGEZWA

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Programme name Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access Notes
Minimum entry requirements
code date points term duration route

UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY


DIPLOMA STUDY
Diploma in Accounting DU-D-DAT 30 Sep NSC Dip with Engl HL 3/FAL 4 and Maths 3/Maths Lit 5 or 1 3 yrs First preference will be
Acc 4 and two 20 credit subjects (not more than one lang) 3 given to applicants who
never studied previously at
Diploma in Accounting DU-P-DAT 30 Sep Senior Cert with Maths 'E' HG/'D' SG OR Acc 'D' HG OR Acc 1 3 yrs
any other university
'C' SG
Diploma in Accounting MN-M-DAT 30 Sep NSC Dip with Engl HL 4/FAL 5 and Acc 4 and Maths 3/Maths 1 3 yrs Please contact 031 819
25 9299 or email: info@mut.
Lit 6 and any 3 subjects level 3 excluding LO
ac.za for more details. This
Senior Cert with Engl 'E' HG/'D' SG and Maths 'D' HG/'C' SG
25 programme closes 30 Sep
and Acc 'D' HG/'A' SG
NC(V) 4 with Engl HL/FAL 4 and Maths 4/Maths Lit 5 and 60%
in 3 compulsory vocational subjects (Applied Accounting,
Financial Management & Econ Environment)
Diploma in Accounting (4 Year DU-D-DA4 30 Sep NSC Dip with Engl HL 3/FAL 4 AND Maths 3/Maths Lit 5 OR 1 4 yrs First preference will be
Foundation Programme) Acc 4 AND two 20 credit subjects (no lang restriction) 3 given to applicants who
never studied previously at
Senior Cert with Acc 'D' HG/'C' SG or Maths 'E' HG/'D' SG
any other university
NC(V) 4 with 50% in Three Fundamental Subjects including
Engl AND 60 % in 3 vocational Fin, Acc Econ subjects
Diploma in Accounting (p/t) DU-D-ACZ 30 Sep NSC Dip with Engl HL 3/FAL 4 and Maths 3/Maths Lit 5 or 1 3 yrs First preference will be
Acc 4 and two 20 credit subjects (not more than one lang) 3 given to applicants who
never studied previously at
Senior Cert with Maths 'E' HG/'D' SG OR Acc 'D'HG OR Acc
any other university
'C' SG
Diploma in Accounting (ECP) MN-M-DA5 30 Sep NSC Dip with Engl HL 4/FAL 5 and Acc 4 and Maths 3/Maths 1 4 yrs Please contact 031 819 9299
25 or email: [email protected] for
Lit 6 and any 3 subjects level 3 excluding LO
more details. This programme
Senior Cert with Engl 'E' HG/'D' SG and Maths 'D' HG/'C' SG closes 30 Sep
25
and Acc 'D' HG/'A' SG
Diploma in Cost & Management MN-M-DMN 30 Sep NC(V) 4 with Engl HL/FAL 4 and Maths 4/Maths Lit 5 1 3 yrs
Accounting and 60% in 3 compulsory vocational subjects (Applied
Accounting, Financial Management & Econ Environment)

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Programme name Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access Notes
Minimum entry requirements
code date points term duration route

UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY


DIPLOMA STUDY
Diploma in Internal Auditing DU-D-DIA 30 Sep NSC Dip with Engl HL 3/FAL 4 and Maths 4 and two 20 credit 1 3 yrs First preference will be given
subjects (not more than one lang) 3 or Engl HL 3/FAL 4 and to applicants who never stud-
Maths 3/Maths Lit 5 and Acc 4 and one 20 credit subject 3 ied previously at any other
university. Applicant with
Senior Cert with Engl 'E' HG/'C' SG and Maths 'E' HG/'C' SG Senior Certificate, Accounting
and Acc 'D' HG/'C' SG will not be a requirement if
NC(V) 4 with Level 4 or 50% in three fundamental subjects Mathematics is D(HG), or B or
including English and Level 5 or 60% in vocational subjects higher on the SG
Diploma in Internal Auditing (4 DU-D-DI4 30 Sep NSC Dip with Engl HL 3/FAL 4 AND Maths 4 OR Maths 3 and 1 4 yrs First preference will be
Year Foundation Programme) Acc 4 OR Maths Lit 5 and Acc 4 given to applicants who
Senior Cert with Engl 1st lang 'E' HG/ 'C' SG OR Engl 2nd never studied previously at
any other university
lang 'D' HG/ 'C' SG AND Maths 'D' HG/'C' SG OR Maths 'E'
HG/'C' SG and Acc 'D' HG/'C' SG
NC(V) 4 with 50% in Three Fundamental Subjects including
Engl AND 60% in 3 vocational Fin, Acc Econ subjects
Diploma in Local Government MN-M-DGF 30 Sep NSC Dip with Engl HL 4/FAL 5 and Acc 4 and Maths 3/Maths 1 3 yrs Please contact 031 819
25
Finance Lit 6 and any 3 subjects level 3 excluding LO 9299 or email: info@mut.
Senior Cert with Engl 'E' HG/'D' SG and Maths 'D' HG/'C' SG ac.za for more details. This
25 programme closes 30 Sep
and Acc 'D' HG/'A' SG
NC(V) 4 with Engl HL/FAL 4 and Maths 4/Maths Lit 5 and 60% in
3 compulsory vocational subjects (Applied Accounting, Financial
Management & Econ Environment)
Diploma in Management DU-D-MAC 30 Sep NSC Dip with Engl HL 3/FAL 4 and Maths 3 or Acc 4 and 1 3 yrs First preference will be
Accounting three 20 credit subjects 3 OR Engl HL 3/FAL 4 and Maths Lit given to applicants who
5 and Acc 4 and two 20 credit subjects 3 never studied previously at
any other university
Senior Cert with Maths 'E' HG/'D' SG or Acc 'D' HG/'C' SG or
A pass in Maths or Acc with 30 points or more
NC(V) 4 with at least 50% in three fundamental subjects (incl
Engl) and 60% in three compulsory vocational subjects

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Programme name Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access Notes
Minimum entry requirements
code date points term duration route

UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY


DIPLOMA STUDY
Diploma in Management DU-P-MAC 30 Sep NSC Dip with Engl HL 3/FAL 4 and Maths 3 or Acc 4 and 1 3 yrs First preference will be
Accounting three 20 credit subjects 3 OR Engl HL 3/FAL 4 and Maths Lit given to applicants who
5 and Acc 4 and two 20 credit subjects 3 never studied previously at
Senior Cert with Maths 'E' HG/'D' SG or Acc 'D' HG/'C' SG or any other university
A pass in Maths or Acc with 30 points or more
NC(V) 4 with at least 50% in three fundamental subjects (incl
Engl) and 60% in three compulsory vocational subjects
Diploma in Management DU-D-DMT 30 Sep NSC Dip with Engl HL 3/FAL 4 AND Maths 3 or Acc 3 and three 1 4 yrs First preference will be
Accounting (4 Year Foundation 20 credit subjects (not more than one lang) 3 OR Maths Lit 5 given to applicants who
Programme) AND Acc 4 AND two 20 credit subjects (no lang restriction) 3 never studied previously at
Senior Cert with Maths 'E' HG/'D' SG or Acc 'D' HG/'C' SG any other university
30
OR A Pass in Maths or Acc with 30 points or more
NC(V) 4 with 50% in Three Fundamental Subjects including
Engl AND 60% in 3 vocational Fin, Acc Econ subjects
Diploma in Public Finance & MN-M-DFP 30 Sep NSC Dip with Engl HL 4/FAL 5 and Acc 4 and Maths 3/Maths 1 3 yrs Please contact 031 819
25
Accounting Lit 6 and any 3 subjects level 3 excluding LO 9299 or email: info@mut.
Senior Cert with Engl 'E' HG/'D' SG and Maths 'D' HG/'C' SG ac.za for more details. This
25 programme closes 30 Sep
and Acc 'D' HG/'A' SG
Diploma in Public Finance & MN-M-DFY 30 Sep NC(V) 4 with Engl HL/FAL 4 and Maths 4/Maths Lit 5 and 60% 1 4 yrs Please contact 031 819
Accounting (ECP) 9299 or email: info@mut.
in 3 compulsory vocational subjects(Applied Accounting,
ac.za for more details. This
Financial Management & Econ Environment) programme closes 30 Sep
Diploma in Taxation DU-D-DTA 30 Sep NSC Dip with Engl HL 3/FAL 4 and Maths 3/Maths Lit 5 or Acc 1 3 yrs First preference will be
4 and two 20 credit subjects (cannot include Life Orientation given to applicants who
or more than one language) 3 never studied previously at
Senior Cert with Engl 'E' HG/'C' SG and Maths 'E' HG/'C' SG any other university
or Acc 'D' HG/'C' SG

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1. ACCOUNTING, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Programme name Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access Notes
Minimum entry requirements
code date points term duration route

UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY


DIPLOMA STUDY
Diploma in Taxation (4 Year DU-D-DT6 30 Sep NSC Dip AND Engl HL 3/FAL 4 AND Maths 3/Maths Lit 5 1 4 yrs First preference will be
Foundation Programme) OR Acc 4 given to applicants who
Senior Cert with Engl 1st lang 'E' HG/ 'C' SG OR Engl 2nd lang never studied previously at
'D' HG/ 'C' SG AND Maths 'E' HG/ 'C' SG OR Acc 'D' HG / 'C' SG any other university
NC(V) 4 with 50% in Three fundamental subjects including
Engl and Maths AND 60% in 3 compulsory vocational Fin,
Acc Econ subjects
PROGRAMMES FOR PEOPLE WITH AN N DIP
Advanced Diploma in MN-M-ADG 30 Sep 1 1 yr NO EVENING CLASSES
Accounting IN 2023. Contact 031 819
3 yr N Dip or equivalent in the same or similar field. Consult
9299 or email: info@mut.
Advanced Diploma in Cost and MN-M-AMA 30 Sep institution 1 1 yr
ac.za for more details. This
Management Accounting programme closes 30 Sep
SHORTER COURSES
Accounting Bridging Course DU-D-ABR 30 Sep 1 1 yr First preference will be given
to applicants who never
studied previously at any other
university. Please note that
NSC Dip with Engl HL/FAL 3 and Maths 3/Maths Lit 4 or
Accounting Bridging Course DU-P-ABR 30 Sep 20 1 1 yr Accounting Bridging Course is
Acc 3 not NSFAS funded, therefore
registration, tuition fee and
study material have to be paid
by student
N H CERT STUDY
H Cert Accountancy ZU-R-AC2 30 Sep 22 NSC Deg with Engl 3 AND Maths 3/Maths Lit 4 1 1 yr
22 Senior Cert with Engl AND Maths 'E' HG/'D' SG

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Programme name Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access Notes
Minimum entry requirements
code date points term duration route
PRIVATE COLLEGES
DEGREE STUDY
B Com Financial Management MC-D-BCF NSC Deg or equivalent NQF 4 qualification 1 3 yrs Applicants with an
Matric Exemption accredited NQF level 4
qualification can apply
Three N4 subjects and One N5 subject
NC(V) Deg
Higher Certificate or equivalent NQF level 5 (120 credit)
qualification. Mature Age Exemption applies
B Com in Accounting MC-D-BCN NSC Deg or equivalent NQF 4 qualification 1 3 yrs Applicants with an
Matric Exemption accredited NQF level 4
qualification can apply
Three N4 subjects and One N5 subject – Mature Age
Exemption Applies
NC(V) Deg
Higher Certificate or equivalent NQF level 5 (120 credit)
qualification. Mature Age Exemption applies
B Com in Accounting RB-D-BCN NSC Deg 1 3 yrs See * Note 1 below
20 Matric Exemption
NC(V) 4 Applied Accounting
Bachelor of Commerce in PE-D-BIA 31 Jan 1 3 yrs Gr 12 Math or equivalent
Accounting 25 NSC Deg with Maths 4 of 45% to 49% allows for
conditional admission to
enrol and pass Introduction
NC(V) 4 Deg with level 4 or 50% in Engl and LO and Maths to Mathematics and
and 70% in the following four vocational subjects: Applied Mathematics for Degree
Accounting, Economic Environment, Financial Management Studies to continue with
and New Venture Creation degree
* NOTE 1: For entrance into diplomas in addition to the NCV Level 4, a student should at least have obtained 50% in the three fundamental subjects, including the language of learning and teaching
and at least 60% in the three compulsory vocational subjects. REGENT Business School will consider NCV Level 4 students rom the NCV Finance, Economics and Accounting stream as well as the
Office Administration stream if students have taken the Applied Accounting Module with a minimum of 60% for the module.

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1. ACCOUNTING, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Programme name Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access Notes
Minimum entry requirements
code date points term duration route
PRIVATE COLLEGES
DIPLOMA STUDY
Dip Accounting IC-D-PAG NSC H Cert 1 3 yrs
Senior Cert
Dip Financial Management RB-D-PFM NSC 1 2 yrs See * Note 1 below
Senior Cert
NC(V) 4 Financial Management as well as 50604017 N6
Certificate: Financial Management
Diploma in Accounting BC-D-DAT NSC Dip 1 3 yrs On successful completion of
the programme, the student
Senior Cert with Acc 'D' HG/'C' SG OR Maths 'E' HG OR
will receive a Berea College
Maths 'C' SG of Technology Diploma in
Any NQF Level 4 qualification or equivalent Accounting
ICB N Dip Financial Accounting ML-D-IFA NSC 1 2 yrs
N Dip Technical Financial Accounting
CERTIFICATE STUDY
Adv Cert in Financial Planning MC-D-CFP National Nated Diploma 1 1 yr This programme does not
accept current Grade 12's.
Higher Certificate or equivalent NQF level 5 (120 credit) Refer to CAO Handbook or
qualification website
H Cert Accounting RB-D-PAC NSC 1 1 yr REGENT Business School will
consider NCV Level 4 students
Senior Cert from the NCV Finance,
Economics and Accounting
NC(V) 4 Applied Accounting or N6 Certificate stream as well as the Office
Administration stream if
students have taken the
RPL. Consult institution Applied Accounting module

* NOTE 1: For entrance into diplomas in addition to the NCV Level 4, a student should at least have obtained 50% in the three fundamental subjects, including the language of learning and teaching
and at least 60% in the three compulsory vocational subjects. REGENT Business School will consider NCV Level 4 from the NCV Management stream as well as the Office Administration stream if
students have taken the Financial Management module. The mathematics module will be a strong recommendation.

BC – BEREA COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY: D-DURBAN • IC – ICESA EDUCATION: D-DURBAN • MC – MANCOSA: D-DURBAN • ML – MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP ACADEMY: D-DURBAN •
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Programme name Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access Notes
Minimum entry requirements
code date points term duration route
PRIVATE COLLEGES
CERTIFICATE STUDY
Municipal Finance and BT-D-MFA NSC 1 1 yr Upon successful completion of
Administration this programme, learners will
Senior Cert receive a Further Education and
NC(V) 4 Training Certificate: Municipal
Finance and Administration
ABET Level 4 Certificate issued by LG SETA
H Cert Accounting MC-D-PAC NSC 1 1 yr Applicants with an
Senior Cert accredited NQF level 4
qualification can apply
H Cert Tax Administration MC-D-CTA Three N4 subjects and One N5 subject 1 1 yr
NC(V)
H Cert in Islamic Finance, RB-D-HIF 1 1 yr REGENT Business School will
Banking and Law NSC consider NCV Level 4 students
from the NCV Finance,
Economics and Accounting
Senior Cert stream as well as the Office
Administration stream if
students have taken the
NC(V) 4 Applied Accounting
Applied Accounting module
ICB N Cert: Small Business ML-D-ISB 1 1 yr
Grade 10
Financial Management
H Cert Bookkeeping (p/t) VC-W-PKI NSC H Cert with English 30% 1 1 yr
Senior Cert: Endorsement with English 33.3%
NC(V) 4 with English 40%
N Cert: N4: Financial CT-P-MF4 30 Nov 1 1 yr
NSC
Management NQF 5
N Cert: N5: Financial CT-P-MF5 30 Nov 1 1 yr
N Cert: N4: Financial Management NQF 5
Management NQF 5
N Cert: N6: Financial CT-P-MF6 30 Nov 1 1 yr
N Cert: N5: Financial Management NQF 5
Management NQF 5

BT – BEREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE: D-DURBAN • CT- CTU TRAINING SOLUTIONS: P-PRETORIA • MC – MANCOSA: D-DURBAN • ML – MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP ACADEMY: D-DURBAN •
RB – REGENT BUSINESS SCHOOL: D-DURBAN • VC- THE BUSINESS SCHOOL AT VARSITY COLLEGE: W-WESTVILLE

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Programme name Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access Notes
Minimum entry requirements
code date points term duration route
PRIVATE COLLEGES
CERTIFICATE STUDY
Occupational Cert: Bookkeeper CT-B-OCB 30 Nov 1 3 yrs
Occupational Cert: Bookkeeper CT-C-OCB 30 Nov 1 3 yrs
Occupational Cert: Bookkeeper CT-D-OCB 30 Nov NSC with Maths 1 3 yrs
Occupational Cert: Bookkeeper CT-E-OCB 30 Nov 1 3 yrs
Occupational Cert: Bookkeeper CT-K-OCB 30 Nov 1 3 yrs
Occupational Cert: Bookkeeper CT-L-OCB 30 Nov 1 3 yrs
Occupational Cert: Bookkeeper CT-M-OCB 30 Nov 1 3 yrs
Occupational Cert: Bookkeeper CT-P-OCB 30 Nov Senior Cert 1 3 yrs
Occupational Cert: Bookkeeper CT-R-OCB 30 Nov 1 3 yrs
Occupational Cert: Bookkeeper CT-S-OCB 30 Nov 1 3 yrs
Occupational Cert: Bookkeeper CT-V-OCB 30 Nov 1 3 yrs
Financial Administration Clerk CT-B-FAC 30 Nov 1 2 yrs
Financial Administration Clerk CT-C-FAC 30 Nov 1 2 yrs
Financial Administration Clerk CT-D-FAC 30 Nov NSC with Maths 1 2 yrs
Financial Administration Clerk CT-E-FAC 30 Nov 1 2 yrs
Financial Administration Clerk CT-K-FAC 30 Nov 1 2 yrs
Financial Administration Clerk CT-L-FAC 30 Nov 1 2 yrs
Financial Administration Clerk CT-M-FAC 30 Nov 1 2 yrs
Financial Administration Clerk CT-P-FAC 30 Nov 1 2 yrs
Financial Administration Clerk CT-R-FAC 30 Nov Senior Cert 1 2 yrs
Financial Administration Clerk CT-S-FAC 30 Nov 1 2 yrs
Financial Administration Clerk CT-V-FAC 30 Nov 1 2 yrs

CT – CTU TRAINING SOLUTIONS: B- BLOEMFONTEIN / C-CAPE TOWN / D-DURBAN / E-PORT ELIZABETH / K-BOKSBURG / L-POLOKWANE/ M-POTCHEFSTROOM / P-PRETORIA/R- ROODEPOORT

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Programme name Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access Notes
Minimum entry requirements
code date points term duration route
PRIVATE COLLEGES
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA AND CERTIFICATE STUDY
P G Dip in Accounting VC-D-GDA Students from a SAICA accredited undergraduate degree: A 1 1 yr
SAICA-accredited undergraduate degree within a maximum
time frame of 4 years and completed all 4 major 3rd year
subjects - Auditing, Financial Accounting, Management
Accounting and Finance and Taxation - in the year immediately
preceding the year in which they are admitted into the PGDip
(Accounting), OR A successfully completed accountancy
bridging programme and completed all 4 major subjects -
Auditing, Financial Accounting, Management Accounting and
Finance and Taxation - in the year immediately preceding the
year in which they are admitted into the PGDip (Accounting)
P G Dip in Accounting RB-D-4DA Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting or alternative 1 1 yr
Accounting Degree from a SAICA accredited institution
P G Dip Islamic Finance and RB-D-IFB 1 1 yr
B Deg OR 3 yr N Dip. Consult Institution
Banking
Adv Dip in Financial RB-D-AFM Diploma in Financial Management or Bachelor of Commerce: 1 1 yr
Management Financial Management or 50904418 N6 Diploma: Financial
Management
NQF 6 diploma or NQF 7 degree. Consult institution

RB – REGENT BUSINESS SCHOOL: D-DURBAN • VC- THE BUSINESS SCHOOL AT VARSITY COLLEGE: D-DURBAN NORTH

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Minimum entry requirements
code date points term duration route
PRIVATE COLLEGES
HONOURS STUDY
B Com Honours (Full Time) VC-W-BC5 21 Feb Candidates must have modules in management disciplines at 1 1 yr
NQF Level 7 and must have completed a foundation research
module at the undergraduate level, preferably at NQF Level 7.
Those who have not completed a foundation research module
at undergraduate level will be required to do The IIE Introduction
to Research SLP and need to be able to demonstrate an
understanding of basic research before they can commence with
B Com Honours (p/t) VC-D-BCY 21 Feb their research report. Candidates are required to have achieved 1 1.5 yrs
a minimum final year average of 60% in their third year (NQF
L7) modules. Those with a final year average of 55 - 59% will be
admitted if they attained an average of 60% or higher for the
designated cognate/core discipline module at final-year (NQF
L7) level
NATED DIPLOMA STUDY
National N Diploma: Financial PX-D-FMD 1 3 yrs
NSC
Management
N N Dip Financial Management BT-D-NFM NSC 1 3 yrs The minimum duration for
theoretical studies is 2
Senior Cert years and 18 months work
NC(V) 4 integrated learning (WIL) to
satisfy the requirements of
ABET Level 4 Certificate the National N Diploma
National N Diploma: Financial RG-D-NDF NSC 1 2 yrs This is a full-time
Management (N4, N5 & N6) N3 programme

BT – BEREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE: D-DURBAN • PX – PAX COLLEGE: D-DURBAN • RG – RICHFIELD GRADUATE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY: D-DURBAN •
VC – THE BUSINESS SCHOOL AT VARSITY COLLEGE: D-DURBAN NORTH / W-WESTVILLE

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code date points term duration route
PRIVATE COLLEGES
NATED CERTIFICATE
N Cert Financial Management DC-B-PMF 1 2 yrs National N Dip is offered at
NSC
N4, N5, N6 CTC - on complying with:
N Cert Financial Management DC-C-PMF 1 2 yrs minimum requirements for
N4, N5, N6 the issue of a certificate on
N Cert Financial Management DC-D-PMF 1 2 yrs each of the levels N4, N5,
Senior Cert N6 and applicable in-service
N4, N5, N6
training of 24 Months
N Cert Financial Management DC-P-PMF 1 2 yrs
N4, N5, N6
N Cert Financial Management DC-B-PMY 1 3 yrs National N Dip is offered at
N4, N5, N6 (p/t) NSC CTC - on complying with:
N Cert Financial Management DC-C-PMY 1 3 yrs minimum requirements for
N4, N5, N6 (p/t) the issue of a certificate on
N Cert Financial Management DC-D-PMY 1 3 yrs each of the levels N4, N5,
N4, N5, N6 (p/t) Senior Cert N6 and applicable in-service
training of 24 Months
N Cert Financial Management DC-P-PMY 1 3 yrs
N4, N5, N6 (p/t)
National Certificate: Financial PX-D-FMC 1 1.5 yrs
NSC
Management (N4, N5, N6)

DC – CENTRAL TECHNICAL COLLEGE: B-BRAAMFONTEIN / C-CAPE TOWN / D-DURBAN / P-PRETORIA / B- BELLVILLE • PX – PAX COLLEGE: D-DURBAN

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Programme name Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access Notes
Minimum entry requirements
code date points term duration route
UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
DEGREE STUDY
B Admin KN-W-BAD 30 Sep 28 NSC Deg with Engl and LO 4 and Maths 3 1 3 yrs
30 Matric Exemption with Maths 'E' HG/'C' SG and Engl 'D' HG
B Admin ZU-M-BAD 30 Sep 1 3 yrs
B Admin: Public Administration ZU-M-PAB 30 Sep 28 NSC Deg with Engl 4 and Maths 3/Maths Lit 4 1 3 yrs Applicants applying for B
and Business Management Admin to select only one
stream, not all streams
B Admin: Public Administration ZU-M-BAE 30 Sep Matric Exemption with Engl 1st/2nd lang 'D' HG/'C' SG and 1 3 yrs
28
and Economics Maths 'E' HG/'D' SG
B Admin: Public Administration ZU-M-PHU 30 Sep 1 3 yrs
and Human Resources N5 or N6 with two additional languages Engl 4 and Maths 4/
B Admin: Public Administration ZU-M-PAP 30 Sep Maths Lit 4 or Maths 'E' HG/'D' SG and English 'D' HG/'C' SG 1 3 yrs
and Political Science
B Business Administration KN-P-BBA 30 Sep 26 NSC Deg with Engl and LO 4 and Maths 3 1 3 yrs
B Business Administration KN-W-BBA 30 Sep 30 Matric Exemption with Maths 'E' HG/'C' SG and Engl 'D' HG 1 3 yrs
DIPLOMA STUDY
Dip Business & Information DU-D-BI3 30 Sep NSC Dip with Engl HL 3/FAL 4 and a pass in Five 20 credit 1 3 yrs First preference will be
Management subjects (not more than one lang) Excluding LO given to applicants who
never studied previously at
Dip Business & Information DU-P-BI3 30 Sep Senior Cert with Engl 1st/2nd lang 'E' HG/'D' SG plus five 1 3 yrs
any other university
Management other subjects passed including 1 additional Language
NC(V) 4 with at least 50% in three fundamental subjects,
including English and at least 60% in three compulsory
vocational subjects
Diploma in Business and DU-D-BI4 30 Sep NSC Dip with Engl HL 3/FAL 4 AND Five 20 credit subjects 1 4 yrs First preference will be
Information (4 Year Foundation (excl LO & not more than one language) 3 given to applicants who
Programme) never studied previously at
Senior Cert with Engl 1st/2nd lang 'E' HG/'D' SG AND Five
any other university
other subjects including one language
NC(V) 4 with 50% in three fundamental subjects including
Engl AND 60% in three compulsory vocational Office Admin
subjects
DU – DUT/ D-ML SULTAN/STEVE BIKO / P-PIETERMARITZBURG • KN – UKZN: W-WESTVILLE / P-PIETERMARITZBURG • ZU – UNIZULU: M-KWA-DLANGEZWA

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Minimum entry requirements
code date points term duration route
UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
DIPLOMA STUDY
Diploma in Office Management MN-M-DOT 30 Sep NSC Dip with Engl HL 3/FAL 4 and five other subjects at 1 3 yrs Admission will be based
& Technology 25 on merit and availability
level 3 (excl LO)
of spaces. Meeting the
25 Senior Cert with Engl 'E' HG/'D' SG minimum requirements
does not, in any way,
guarantee admission. Life
NCV 4 with 50% in Communication, Maths/Maths Lit, Orientation and any other
Business Practice, Office Data Processing, Applied subject/s passed with a
Accounting and Personal Assistant rating score of 1 or 2 will
not be considered for
Students who obtained a minimum of 20 points from the selection. Please contact
National Senior Certificate (NSC) or Senior Certificate (SC) 031 819 9299 or email: info@
and passed four subjects at N4 level with a minimum of mut.ac.za for more details.
This programme closes
50% will be considered for selection
30 Sep
CERTIFICATE STUDY
Higher Certificate in Business DU-D-HBA 30 Sep 1 1 yr First preference will be
20 NSC H Cert with Engl 3 given to applicants who
Administration
never studied previously at
Higher Certificate in Business DU-P-HBA 30 Sep 20 Senior Cert with Engl 'E' HG/'D' SG 1 1 yr
any other university
Administration NC(V) 4 with 50% in Engl
PRIVATE COLLEGES
DEGREE STUDY
B Business Administration RB-D-BBA NSC Deg 1 3 yrs
Matric Exemption

DU – DUT: D-ML SULTAN/STEVE BIKO / P-PIETERMARITZBURG • MN – MUT: M-MAIN (UMLAZI) • RB – REGENT BUSINESS SCHOOL: D-DURBAN

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Minimum entry requirements
code date points term duration route
PRIVATE COLLEGES
DEGREE STUDY
B Business Administration MC-D-BBA NSC Deg or equivalent NQF 4 qualification 1 3 yrs Applicants with an
Matric Exemption accredited NQF level 4
qualification can apply
Three N4 subjects and One N5 subject- Mature Age
Exemption Applies
NC(V) Deg
Higher Certificate or equivalent NQF level 5 (120 credit)
qualification. Mature Age Exemption applies
B Business Administration RG-D-BBA 1 3 yrs Full time and distance
NSC Deg
learning
B Public Administration RB-D-BPI 20 NSC Deg 1 3 yrs See * Note 1 below
Matric Exemption
Bachelor of Business EM-X-ADM NSC with a minimum of 50% in four 20 credit modules 1 3 yrs
Administration and a minimum of 40% in English Home Language or First
Additional Language
25 Matric Exemption
NC(V) 4 with a minimum of 50% in three fundamental
modules including English, and minimum of 60% in four
vocational modules
A relevant N6 National Diploma
Bachelor of Business PE-M-ADM 31 Jan 25 NSC Deg 1 3 yrs
Administration NC(V) 4 Deg with level 4 or 50% in Engl and LO and Maths/
Maths Lit and 70% in any four of the following vocational
subjects: Business Practice, Office Data Processing, Office
Practice, Applied Accounting, New Venture Creation,
Personal Assistance
* NOTE 1: REGENT Business School will consider NC(V) 4 students from the NCV Office Administration stream. For entrance into degrees, students should in addition to the NCV Level 4, at least have obtained
60% in the three fundamental subjects including the language of learning and teaching as well as 70% in the four vocational subjects chosen from the NCV 4 level subjects. 50904410 N6 Diploma: Management
Assistant with Public Administration module.

EM – STADIO: X-DISTANCE • MC – MANCOSA: D-DURBAN • PE- EDUVOS: M-MIDRAND • RB – REGENT BUSINESS SCHOOL: D-DURBAN • RG – RICHFIELD GRADUATE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY: D-DURBAN

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Minimum entry requirements
code date points term duration route
PRIVATE COLLEGES
DIPLOMA STUDY
Dip Business Administration (3 yr) RG-D-PDS 1 3 yrs Full time and distance
NSC
learning
ICB Dip Office Administration ML-D-IDA NSC 1 3 yrs
H Cert Office Admin
CERTIFICATE STUDY
Adv Cert Business Administration RG-D-PAA NSC 1 1 yr This is a full-time
Adv Cert Commerce RG-D-PAR 1 1 yr programme
H Cert in the same or similar field. Consult institution
H Cert Business Administration RG-D-PHA 1 1 yr This is a full-time
programme
H Cert Business Administration RG-D-PHJ 1 1 yr This is a distance learning
(Distance) programme
H Cert in Recognition of Prior RG-D-PRP NSC 1 1 yr
Learning Activities (RPL)
H Cert Office Administration RG-D-POF 1 1 yr This is a full-time
programme
ICB Cert Office Administration ML-D-IAD NSC 1 1 yr
Senior Cert
HONOURS STUDY
Bachelor of Business EM-X-BBH A Bachelor of Business Administration degree; or • a Bachelor 1 1.5 yrs
Administration (Honours) of Commerce (BCom) degree; or • another approved Bachelor
degree in the field of Business, Commerce and Management
Sciences; or • a Bachelor’s degree that includes at least five (5)
modules in Business, Commerce and Management Sciences;
and at a minimum, Economics, Financial Management or
Public Sector Financial Management at first-year level

EM – STADIO: X-DISTANCE • ML – MANAGEMENT AND LEARNERSHIP ACADEMY: D-DURBAN • RG – RICHFIELD GRADUATE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY: D-DURBAN

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Minimum entry requirements
code date points term duration route
PRIVATE COLLEGES
HONOURS STUDY
Hons B Business Administration MC-D-HBB NQF 7 Degree in Business Management or Business 1 1 yr Applicants should have
Administration OR Related cognitive B Deg OR 3 yr N Dip majored in the relevant
and BTech or equivalent in the same or similar field. Consult discipline or same branch
institution of study
Hons B Public Administration MC-D-HPA NQF 7 Degree in Public Management or Business Management 1 1 yr Applicants should have majored
OR Related cognitive B Deg OR 3 yr N Dip and BTech or in the relevant discipline or
equivalent in the same or similar field. Consult institution same branch of study
DOCTORAL STUDY
D B A (Doctor of Business MC-D-DBA 1 2.5 yrs
NQF 9 Masters Deg. Consult institution
Administration)
N H CERT STUDY
Higher Certificate in Business EM-B-HBU NSC H Cert with Engl 2 1 1 yr
Accounts Administration NC(V) 4 with Engl HL/FAL 2
NATED CERTIFICATE
N Cert Management Assistant DC-B-PMA 1 2 yrs National N Dip is offered at
N4, N5, N6 NSC CTC - on complying with:
N Cert Management Assistant DC-C-PMA 1 2 yrs minimum requirements for
N4, N5, N6 the issue of a certificate on
each of the levels N4, N5,
N Cert Management Assistant DC-D-PMA 1 2 yrs N6 and applicable in-service
Senior Cert
N4, N5, N6 training of 24 Months
N Cert Management Assistant DC-P-PMA 1 2 yrs
N3
N4, N5, N6

EM – STADIO: B-BELLVILLE • DC – CENTRAL TECHNICAL COLLEGE: B-BRAAMFONTEIN/ C-CAPE TOWN/ D-DURBAN/ P-PRETORIA • MC – MANCOSA: D-DURBAN

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Minimum entry requirements
code date points term duration route
PRIVATE COLLEGES
NATED CERTIFICATE
N Cert Management Assistant DC-B-PMV 1 3 yrs National N Dip is offered at
N4, N5, N6 (p/t) NSC CTC - on complying with:
minimum requirements for
N Cert Management Assistant DC-C-PMV 1 3 yrs
the issue of a certificate on
N4, N5, N6 (p/t) each of the levels N4, N5,
N Cert Management Assistant DC-D-PMV 1 3 yrs N6 and applicable in-service
Senior Cert
N4, N5, N6 (p/t) training of 24 Months
N Cert Management Assistant DC-P-PMV 1 3 yrs
N3
N4, N5, N6 (p/t)
NATED DIPLOMA STUDY
N N Dip Legal Secretary BT-D-DLS 1 3 yrs The minimum duration for
NSC theoretical studies is 2
N N Dip Legal Secretary BT-D-DLS 3 3 yrs
years and 18 months work
N N Dip Management Assistant BT-D-DMG 1 3 yrs intergrated learning (WIL) to
Senior Cert satisfy the requirements of
N N Dip Management Assistant BT-D-DMG 3 3 yrs
the National N Diploma
N N Dip Medical Secretary BT-D-DMS NC(V) 4 1 3 yrs
N N Dip Medical Secretary BT-D-DMS ABET Level 4 Certificate 3 3 yrs
N N Dip Medical Secretary N4, RG-D-NMS NSC 1 2 yrs This is a full-time
N5, N6 Senior Cert programme
N3
N N Dip: Legal Secretary N4, RG-D-NLS 1 2 yrs This is a full-time
NSC programme
N5, N6
National N Diploma Management RG-D-NDS 1 2 yrs This is a full-time
N3
Assistant (N4, N5, N6) programme

BT – BEREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE: D-DURBAN • DC – CENTRAL TECHNICAL COLLEGE: B-BRAAMFONTEIN / C-CAPE TOWN / D-DURBAN / P-PRETORIA • RG – RICHFIELD GRADUATE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY: D-DURBAN

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Programme name Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access Notes
Minimum entry requirements
code date points term duration route
UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
DEGREE STUDY
B A Environmental Planning & ZU-M-ARO 30 Sep 28 NSC Deg with Engl 4 and Geog 4 1 3 yrs Preference shall be given
Development 28 Matric Exemption to applicants who have
selected this programme as
USAf Certificate of Mature Age Exemption 1st - 3rd choice
B Agric: Agricultural Extension KN-P-BAC 30 Sep NSC Deg with Engl and LO and Maths 4 and Agric Sci or Life 1 3 yrs Teaching and
28
& Rural Resource Management Sci or Phys Sci 4 accommodation at CEDARA
Matric Exemption with Maths 'E' HG/'C' SG and Agric Sci or college
34
Biol 'E' HG/'E' SG or Phys Sci 'E' HG/'B' SG
B Agricultural Management KN-P-BAQ 30 Sep NSC Deg with Engl and LO and Maths 4 and Agric Sci or 1 3 yrs
28
Econ or Life Sci or Phys Sci 4
Matric Exemption with Maths and Agric Sci or Biol or Bus
34
Econ or Econ or Phys Sci 'E' HG/'B' SG
B Sc Agric KN-P-BSA 30 Sep NSC Deg with Engl and LO and Maths 4 and Agric Sci or Life 1 4 yrs
28
B Sc Agric: Plant Pathology KN-P-BSP 30 Sep Sci or Phys Sci 4 1 4 yrs
B Sc Agric: Soil Science KN-P-BSI 30 Sep Matric Exemption with Maths and Agric Sci or Biol or Phys 1 4 yrs
34
B Sc Agric: Agri-Business KN-P-BSB 30 Sep Sci 'E' HG/'B' SG 1 4 yrs
B Sc Agric: Agricultural KN-P-SAE 30 Sep NSC Deg with Engl and LO and Maths 4 and Agric Sci or 1 4 yrs
28
Economics Econ or Life Sci or Phys Sci 4
Matric Exemption with Maths and Agric Sci or Biol or Bus
34
Econ or Econ or Phys Sci 'E' HG/'B' SG
B Sc Agric: Agricultural Plant KN-P-SAP 30 Sep NSC Deg with Engl and LO and Maths 4 and Agric Sci or Life 1 4 yrs
28
Sciences Sci or Phys Sci 4
Matric Exemption with Maths and Agric Sci or Biol or Phys
34
Sci 'E' HG/'B' SG
B Sc Agric: Agronomy ZU-M-SCA 30 Sep NSC Deg with Engl AND Maths 4 AND Phys Sci 3 AND Life 1 4 yrs First preference will be
28
Sci OR Agric Sci 4 given to applicants who
Matric Exemption with Maths 'D' HG/'C' SG and Agric Sci or never studied previously at
30 any other university
Biol or Phys Sci 'D' HG/'B' SG

KN – UKZN: P-PIETERMARITZBURG • ZU – UNIZULU: M-KWA-DLANGEZWA

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Minimum entry requirements
code date points term duration route
UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
DEGREE STUDY
B Sc Agric: Animal & Poultry KN-P-SAA 30 Sep NSC Deg with Engl and LO and Maths 4 and Agric Sci or Life 1 4 yrs
28
Science Sci or Phys Sci 4
Matric Exemption with Maths and Agric Sci or Biol or Phys
34
Sci 'E' HG/'B' SG
B Sc Agric: Animal Science ZU-M-SCK 30 Sep NSC Deg with Engl AND Maths 4 AND Phys Sci 3 AND Life 1 4 yrs First preference will be
28 given to applicants who
Sci OR Agric Sci 4
never studied previously at
B Sc Agricultural Economics: ZU-M-SCJ 30 Sep Matric Exemption with Maths 'D' HG/'C' SG and Agric Sci or 1 4 yrs
30 any other university
Agribusiness Management Biol or Phys Sci 'D' HG/'B' SG
B Sc Crop & Horticultural Science KN-P-SIH 30 Sep 1 3 yrs
B Sc Environmental Earth KN-P-EES 30 Sep 1 3 yrs Although students can start
Science NSC Deg with Engl and LO and Maths 4 and Agric Sci or Life the qualification in Westville
28
Sci or Phys Sci 4 or PMB, the 2nd and 3rd
years are ONLY offered
in PMB
B Sc Environmental Science KN-P-BSS 30 Sep Matric Exemption with Maths and Agric Sci or Biol or Phys 1 3 yrs
34
B Sc Environmental Science KN-W-BSS 30 Sep Sci 'E' HG/'B' SG 1 3 yrs
B Soc Sc Geography & KN-H-SGE 30 Sep NSC Deg with Engl and LO 4 and one of: Bus Stud, Cons 1 3 yrs
Environmental Management 28 Stud, Dram Arts, Econ, Geog, Hist, Info Tech, Life Sci, Maths,
Maths Lit, Music, Religion Stud, Vis Arts, any lang HL/FAL 5
B Soc Sc Geography & KN-P-SGE 30 Sep 1 3 yrs
Matric Exemption
Environmental Management
Bachelor of Applied Science in MN-M-BNT 30 Sep 32 NSC Deg with Engl HL/FAL 5 and Maths 3 and Life Sci 5 1 3 yrs
Nature Conservation 34 Matric Exemption with Engl and Biol 'D' HG/SG

KN – UKZN: H-HOWARD COLLEGE / P-PIETERMARITZBURG / W-WESTVILLE • MN – MUT: M-MAIN (UMLAZI) • ZU – UNIZULU: M-KWA-DLANGEZWA

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Programme name Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access Notes
Minimum entry requirements
code date points term duration route
UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
DIPLOMA STUDY
Diploma in Agriculture: Animal MN-M-DPN 30 Sep 1 3 yrs Applicants have to undergo
Production a placement test. Contact
031 819 9299 or email: info@
mut.ac.za for more details.
The closing date is 30 Sep
Diploma in Agriculture: Animal MN-M-DP5 30 Sep 25 NSC Dip with Engl 4 and Maths 3/Maths Lit 4 and Phys Sci 3 1 4 yrs Applicants have to undergo
Production (ECP) and Agric Sci or Life Sci 4 a placement test. Contact
031 819 9299 or email: info@
mut.ac.za for more details.
The closing date is 30 Sep
Diploma in Agriculture: Crop MN-M-DCP 30 Sep 1 3 yrs Applicants have to undergo
Production a placement test. Contact
031 819 9299 or email: info@
mut.ac.za for more details.
The closing date is 30 Sep
Diploma in Agriculture: Crop MN-M-DC4 30 Sep 25 Senior Cert with Engl 'D' HG/'C' SG and Maths and Phys Sc 1 4 yrs Applicants have to undergo
Production (ECP) 'E' HG/'D' SG and Bio or Agric Sc 'D' HG/'C' SG a placement test. Contact
031 819 9299 or email: info@
mut.ac.za for more details.
The closing date is 30 Sep
Diploma in Community MN-M-DCX 30 Sep NSC Dip with Engl 4 and either Agric Sci or Cons Stud 4 OR 1 3 yrs A pass in Bio and any Com
Extension 22 subject is Compulsory.
Life Sci and Geog or Econ 4
Contact 031 819 9299 or email:
[email protected] for more
Senior Cert with Engl and Agric Sci or Biol and Geog or details. The closing date for
22
Home Econ 'E' HG/'D' SG this programme is 30 Sep
Diploma in Nature MN-M-DCN 30 Sep 28 NSC Dip with Engl and Life Sci 4 1 3 yrs Contact 031 819 9299 or email:
Conservation [email protected] for more
Senior Cert with Biol and Engl 'D' HG details. The closing date for
RPL. Consult institution this programme is 30 Sep

MN – MUT: M-MAIN (UMLAZI)

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Minimum entry requirements
code date points term duration route
UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
DIPLOMA STUDY
Diploma in Sustainable DU-D-SHL 30 Sep NSC Dip with Engl HL/FAL 4 AND Maths 3/Maths Lit 4 AND 1 3 yrs See * Note 1 below
Horticulture and Landscaping Life Sci 4 (or recognised equivalent)
Senior Cert with Engl and Maths and Biol 'E' HG/'D' SG
NC(V) 4 with 50% in Engl and Maths/Maths Lit and 60% in
Life Sciences (or recognised equivalent)
PROGRAMMES FOR PEOPLE WITH AN N DIP
Adv Dip Agriculture: Animal MN-M-DP6 30 Sep National Diploma or an equivalent qualification with 60% 1 1 yr See * Note 2 below
Production overall pass including major or recognition of prior learning.
Consult institution
Adv Dip in Agricultural MN-M-AED 30 Sep 1 1 yr Contact 031 819 9299 or
Extension and Community email: [email protected] for
Development more details. The closing
date for this programme
Adv Dip Nature Conservation MN-M-ANC 30 Sep 1 1 yr is 30 Sep
3 yr N Dip or equivalent in the same or similar field. Consult
Advanced Diploma in MN-M-ACP 30 Sep institution 1 1 yr Contact 031 819 9299 or
Agriculture: Crop Production email: [email protected] for
more details. The closing
date for this programme is
30 Sep. Applicants have to
undergo a placement test.

* NOTE 1: First preference will be given to applicants who never studied previously at any other university. The sum of an applicant's achievement rating for (Maths or Maths Lit) + (Life Science or Physical
Science) must be greater than or equal to 7. Preference will be given to those applicants who have had practical experience with a reputable horticultural concern or who have an agricultural or horticultural
background.

* NOTE 2: Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee you a place as a ranking system is used to make the final selection. Candidates may be required to write an entrance test. Preference may be
given to candidates with Physical Science. Contact 031 819 9299 or email: [email protected] for more details. The closing date for this programme is 30 Sep 2022.

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3. AGRICULTURE/NATURE CONSERVATION
Programme name Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access Notes
Minimum entry requirements
code date points term duration route
UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
MASTERS STUDY
Master of Nature Conservation MN-M-NC6 30 Sep Consult Institution 1 1 yr
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATES
Postgraduate Diploma in MN-M-GNC 30 Sep 1 yr Contact 031 819 9299 or email:
Nature Conservation 4 yr Adv Dip or equivalent in the same or similar field. [email protected] for more
Consult institution details. The closing date for
this programme is 30 Sep

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4. COMMUNICATION/JOURNALISM
Programme name Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access Notes
Minimum entry requirements
code date points term duration route
UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
DEGREE STUDY
B A in Intercultural ZU-M-BIC 30 Sep NSC Deg with LO 4 and Engl HL 4/FAL 3 and Four 20 credit 1 3 yrs Preference shall be given to
26 applicants who have selected
Communication subjects 4
this programme as 1st - 3rd
26 Matric Exemption choice
Bachelor of Journalism DU-C-BJO 30 Sep 1 3 yrs First preference will be given
NSC Deg with Engl 5 and another official lang 4 to applicants who never
studied previously at any
Senior Cert with Engl 'C' HG/'B' SG and another official lang other university. Applicants
will be invited to attend an
'D' HG/'C' SG entrance test
DIPLOMA STUDY
Diploma in Language Practice DU-D-DLP 30 Sep NSC Dip with Engl HL 4/FAL 5 and IsiZulu or IsiXhosa or 1 3 yrs First preference will be
Afrik HL 4/FAL 5 given to applicants who
never studied previously
Senior Cert with Engl 'D' HG/'C' SG and Zulu or Xhosa or at any other university.
Afrik 'D' HG/'C' SG Applicants will be invited to
NC(V) 4 with 50% in Engl and 50% in Zulu or Xhosa or Afrik attend an entrance test
Dip Media Studies ZU-R-MD4 30 Sep NSC Dip with Engl HL/FAL 4 and LO 4 and four 20 credit 1 3 yrs Preference shall be given
24 to applicants who have
subjects 3
selected this programme as
24 Senior Cert with Engl 'D' HG 1st - 3rd choice
NC(V) 4
PRIVATE COLLEGES
DIPLOMA STUDY
Dip Journalism IC-D-PJO NSC H Cert 1 3 yrs
Senior Cert
CERTIFICATE STUDY
H Cert in Visual AA-B-VCM NSC 1 1 yr Offered Full-Time
Communications Senior Cert

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Programme name Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access Notes
Minimum entry requirements
code date points term duration route
PRIVATE COLLEGES
CERTIFICATE STUDY
H Cert Social Media and MC-D-SAC NSC 1 1 yr Applicants with an
Communication Senior Cert accredited NQF level 4
qualification can apply
Three N4 subjects and One N5 subject
NC(V)
N Cert Broadcast Engineering BT-D-NBE 1 1 yr All learners who complete
NSC this programme and are
deemed competent for this
Senior Cert qualification will receive
certification from MICT Seta
N Cert Journalism NQF 5 BT-D-CJ5 NSC 1 1 yr All learners who complete
Senior Cert this programme and are
deemed competent for this
NC(V) 4 qualification will receive
ABET Level 4 Certificate certification from MICT Seta

N H CERT STUDY
N Cert Music Industry: Sound BT-D-NMI 1 1 yr All learners who complete
NSC
Technology this programme and are
deemed competent for this
N Cert: Radio Production BT-D-NRP 1 1 yr
Senior Cert qualification will receive
certification from MICT Seta

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Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access
Programme name Minimum entry requirements Notes
code date points term duration route
UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
DEGREE STUDY
B Sc Land Surveying KN-H-BSL 30 Sep NSC Deg with Maths and Phys Sci 6 and Engl and LO 4 and 1 4 yrs
33
two subjects from the designated list
35 Matric Exemption with Maths and Phys Sci 'C' HG
Bachelor of the Built DU-D-BBU 30 Sep 29 NSC Deg with Engl HL 4/FAL 5 and Maths and Phys Sc 4 1 3 yrs See * Note 1 below
Environment in Construction
Studies Senior Cert with Engl and Maths and Phys Sci ‘E’ HG/‘C’ SG
NC(V) 4 with 70% in Engl and Maths and Phys Sci and two
other relevant vocational subjects
Bachelor of the Built DU-D-BBE 30 Sep 1 3 yrs First preference will be
Environment in Geomatics NSC Deg with Engl HL/FAL 4 and Maths 4 AND Phys Sci 4 given to applicants who
never studied previously at
any other university. This
programme will only consider
Matric Exemption with Engl and Maths and Phys Sci ‘E’ 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th choice
HG/‘C’ SG applicants. Please Note:
Applicants will be ranked
according to the sum of their
NC(V) 4 with 70% in Maths AND Phys Sci AND 60% in Engl scores for Mathematics and
AND LO AND two vocational subjects Physical Science subject to a
minimum score of 120%

* NOTE 1: First preference will be given to applicants who never studied previously at any other university. NC(V) and N4 may only be considered if the candidate is already in possession of the NSC endorsed to study
for a Bachelors degree at an institution of higher learning. In addition to these subject requirements, applicants with an NSC will be ranked according to the sum of their marks for Maths and Phys Sci, subject to a
minimum combined score of 120% (Maths Lit will not be accepted as a substitute for Maths and LO is excluded). Prospective applicants that qualify for degree study at an institution of higher learning but do not meet
these Maths and/or Phys Sci requirements may present the following N4 subjects for consideration for entry into this programme: Maths, Engineering Science, Building & Structural Construction and Building &
Structural Surveying. A minimum of 60% must be achieved for these subjects over a maximum of two exam sittings. Students will then be ranked alongside the NSC students according to the sum of their marks for N4.

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Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access
Programme name Minimum entry requirements Notes
code date points term duration route
UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
DIPLOMA STUDY
Diploma in Building MN-M-DBU 30 Sep NSC Dip with Engl and Maths and Phys Sci 4 1 3 yrs FET Subjects: N6 Quantity
Senior Cert with Engl 'D' SG and Maths and Phys Sci 'E' HG Surveying, N6 Building &
Structural Construction,
Diploma in Building (ECP) MN-M-BU7 30 Sep N3 with 50% for Maths and Engl 'E' SG 1 4 yrs N6 Building Administration.
NC(V) 4 with minimum of 50% in 3 fundamental subjects Please contact 031 819 9299
(Engl, Maths and LO) and 60% in three Building Construction or email: [email protected] for
subjects and Civil & Construction Technology more details. The closing
date for this programme
GCE, GCSE, IGCSE or Cambridge School Certificate with 5 is 30 Sep
subjects at O Levels including Maths and Sci and Engl A/B/C.
Three of the five must be passed in the same exam sitting
(SAQA Certificate Required)
Diploma in Built Environment DU-I-DBE 30 Sep 28 NSC Dip with Engl HL/FAL 4 and Maths and Phys Sci 4 1 2 yrs First preference will be
in Construction Studies given to applicants who
35 Senior Cert with Maths and Phys Sci 'E' HG/'C' SG and Engl never studied previously
N4 with a 50% pass in four relevant subjects including Engl, at any other university. For
Maths and Eng Sci or an equivalent SAQA NQF level 4 NSC Points: Multiply Maths
qualification as well as compliance with the English language and Phys Sci by two and add
requirements as stated in the General rules. together with other subjects
(excl LO). For SC Points:
NC(V) 4 with English, LO, Maths and Phys Sci 60% and Multiply Maths and Phys
two other additional vocational subjects at a minimum of Sci by two and add together
60% from list below: Construction Planning, Construction with other subjects
Supervision, Materials, Carpentry and Roof Work, Concrete
Structures, Masonry and Roads

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Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access
Programme name Minimum entry requirements Notes
code date points term duration route
UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
DIPLOMA STUDY
Diploma in Surveying MN-M-DSV 30 Sep NSC Dip with Engl and Maths and Phys Sci 4 1 3 yrs Please contact 031 819 9299 or
email: [email protected] for more
details. The closing date for
Senior Cert with Engl 'E' SG and Maths and Phys Sci 'D' HG this programme is 30 Sep
Diploma in Surveying MN-M-DSV 31 May N3 Maths 'D' and N4 with all subjects 'D' and Grade 12 Engl 3 3 yrs Please contact 031 819 9299
2023 'E' SG or email: [email protected] for
more details. This programme
NC(V) with Engl and Maths and Phys Sci 4 and two Civil closes 31 May 2023
Engineering subjects 5
GCE, GCSE, IGCSE or Cambridge School Certificate with 5
subjects at O Levels including Maths and Sci and Engl A/B/C.
Three of the five must be passed in the same exam sitting
(SAQA Certificate Required)
Diploma in Surveying (ECP) MN-M-DS5 30 Sep NSC Dip with Engl HL/FAL 4, Maths 4 and Phys Sci 4 1 4 yrs Contact 031 819 9299 or
Senior Cert with Engl 'E' SG and Maths and Phys Sci 'D' HG email: [email protected]
for registration details.
N3 Maths 'D' and N4 with all subjects 'D' and Grade 12 Engl The closing date for this
'E' SG programme is 30 Sep
NC(V) with Engl and Maths and Phys Sci 4 and two Civil
Engineering subjects 5
GCE, GCSE, IGCSE or Cambridge School Certificate with 5
subjects at O Levels including Maths and Sci and Engl A/B/C.
Three of the five must be passed in the same exam sitting
(SAQA Certificate Required)

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Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access
Programme name Minimum entry requirements Notes
code date points term duration route
UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
SHORTER COURSES
Access Course Building MN-M-BUB 30 Sep 1 1 yr This course may not be
repeated. Contact 031 819
NSC Dip with Engl HL 4/FAL 3 and Maths and Phys Sci 3 9299 or email: info@mut.
ac.za for more details
Access Course Surveying MN-M-SVB 30 Sep 1 6 mths Contact 031 819 9299 or
email: [email protected] for
more details. The closing
Senior Cert with Engl and Maths and Phys Sci 'F' HG/'E' SG date for this programme is
30 Sep. This course may not
be repeated
Access Course Surveying MN-M-SVB 31 May N3 with Maths and Phys Sci or Engineering Science and 3 6 mths Contact 031 819 9299 or
2023 Grade 12 Engl SG email: [email protected] for
more details. The closing
NC(V) with Engl and Maths and Phys Sci 4 and Construction date for this programme is
Materials and Construction Technology 6 31 May 2023. This course
may not be repeated

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6. CRIME PREVENTION AND SECURITY
Programme name Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access Notes
Minimum entry requirements
code date points term duration route
UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
DEGREE STUDY
B A Correctional Studies ZU-M-ARM 30 Sep NSC Deg with LO 4 and Engl HL 5 and Four 20 credit 1 3 yrs Preference shall be given
28
subjects 3 to applicants who have
selected this programme as
28 Matric Exemption 1st - 3rd choice

PRIVATE COLLEGES
DIPLOMA STUDY
N Dip Policing BT-D-PL3 1 2 yrs All learners who complete
NSC this programme and are
deemed competent for this
Senior Cert qualification will receive
certification from SASSETA
CERTIFICATE STUDY
Higher Certificate in Computer RG-D-CCF 1 1 yr This is a distance learning
NSC
Forensics programme
SHORTER COURSES
Cert Security Management BT-D-CSM 1 1 yr Upon successful completion
NSC of this programme, learners
will receive a Cert in Security
Management issued by
Berea Technical College
and endorsed by the Quality
Senior Cert Council of Trades and
Occupations

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Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access
Programme name Minimum entry requirements Notes
code date points term duration route
UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
DEGREE STUDY
B Ed (Foundation Phase) Grade KN-E-BFP 30 Sep NSC Deg with Engl HL/FAL 4 and any other official SA lang 1 4 yrs No applications will be
28
R-3 HL/FAL 4 and LO 4 and Maths 3/Maths Lit 4 considered if received after
the closing date of 30 Sep.
32 Matric Exemption
Preference will be given to
NQF Level 4 National Certificate (Vocational) with an applicants who ranked this
endorsement of a Bachelors grade pass may be considered programme as choice 1 or 2
through the selection criteria process
B Ed (Intermediate Phase) KN-E-BIP 30 Sep NSC Deg with Eng HL/FAL 4 and LO 4 and level 5 in two of 1 4 yrs No applications will be
Grade 4 - 6 Maths, Maths Lit, Info Tech, Elec Tech, Mech Tech, Comp App considered if received after
28 Tech, Elect Tech, Eng Graph & Des or any other NSC subjects the closing date of 30 Sep.
- the NS-TECH stream student can have Math or Math Lit at Preference will be given to
level 5 and the Math stream requires Pure Math at level 5 applicants who ranked this
32 Matric Exemption programme as choice 1 or 2
NQF Level 4 National Certificate (Vocational) with endorsement
of a Bachelors grade pass may be considered through the
selection criteria process
B Ed (Senior Phase/Further KN-E-FET 30 Sep NSC Deg with Engl HL/FAL 4 and LO 4 and level 5 in any other 1 4 yrs No applications will be
Education & Training) Grade 7 - 12 2 NSC subjects relevant to the package selected (Senior/FET considered if received after
Packages currently offered are: Accounting FET, Computer the closing date of 30 Sep.
28 Preference will be given to
Science FET, Drama FET, English FET, History FET, Information
Systems FET, IsiZulu FET, Life Sciences FET, Life Orientation applicants who ranked this
FET, Mathematics FET, Physical Sciences) programme as choice 1 or 2
32 Matric Exemption
NQF Level 4 National Certificate (Vocational) with an
endorsement of a Bachelors grade pass may be considered
through the selection criteria process
Bachelor of Education in ZU-M-FPT 30 Sep NSC Deg with Isizulu HL 4 and Engl FAL 4 and Maths 3/ 1 4 yrs Preference will be given
26
Foundation Phase Teaching Maths Lit 4 to applicants who rank
Matric Exemption with Isizulu 1st lang 'D' HG/'C' SG and this programme as choice
26 number 1 or 2
Engl 'D' HG/'C' SG and Maths 'E' HG/'D' SG
HESA letter for mature students

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Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access
Programme name Minimum entry requirements Notes
code date points term duration route
UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
DEGREE STUDY
Bachelor of Education in ZU-M-ILH 30 Sep 26 NSC Deg with IsiZulu 4 and Engl 4 and Geog and Hist 4 1 4 yrs Preference will be given
Intermediate Phase Teaching: Matric Exemption with Isizulu 'D' HG/'C' SG and Engl 'D' to applicants who rank
Languages and Humanities 26 this programme as choice
HG/'C' SG and Geog and Hist 'D' HG/'C' SG
number 1 or 2
HESA letter for mature students
Bachelor of Education in ZU-M-ILM 30 Sep NSC Deg with IsiZulu FAL/HL 4 and Engl HL/FAL 4 and 1 4 yrs Preference will be given
26 to applicants who rank
Intermediate Phase Teaching: Maths 4 and Phys Sci 3 or Maths 3 and Phys Sci 4
Languages, Maths, Natural this programme as choice
Matric Exemption with Isizulu 1st/2nd lang 'D' HG/'C' SG and
Science & Technology number 1 or 2
Engl 1st/2nd lang 'D' HG/'C' SG and Maths 'D' HG/'C' SG and
26
Phys Sci 'E' HG/'D' SG OR Phys Sci 'D' HG/'C' SG and Maths
'E' HG/'D' SG
HESA letter for mature students
Bachelor of Education in ZU-M-SFC 30 Sep 26 NSC Deg with Engl 4 and Acc and Bus Stud and Econ 4 1 4 yrs Preference will be given
Senior & FET Phase Teaching Matric Exemption with Engl and Acc and Bus Econ and Econ to applicants who rank
(Economics and Management 26 this programme as choice
'D' HG/'C' SG
Sciences - EMS) number 1 or 2
HESA letter for mature students
Bachelor of Education in ZU-M-SFH 30 Sep 26 NSC Deg with Engl and Either Geog or Hist 4 1 4 yrs Preference will be given
Senior & FET Phase Teaching Matric Exemption with Engl and either Geog or Hist 'D' to applicants who rank
(Humanities and Social Science 26 this programme as choice
HG/'C' SG
Education- HSSE) number 1 or 2
HESA letter for mature students
Bachelor of Education in ZU-M-SFN 30 Sep NSC Deg with Engl 4 and Maths 5 and Phys Sci 4 OR Maths 1 4 yrs Preference will be given
26 to applicants who rank
Senior & FET Phase Teaching 4 and Phys Sci 5
(Natural Science & Technology this programme as choice
Matric Exemption with Engl 'D' HG/'C' SG and Maths 'C'
Education) NSTE number 1 or 2
26 HG/'B' SG and Phys Sci 'D' HG/'C' SG OR Maths 'D' HG/'C'
SG and Phys Sci 'C' HG/'B' SG
HESA letter for mature students

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Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access
Programme name Minimum entry requirements Notes
code date points term duration route
UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
DEGREE STUDY
Bachelor of Education in DU-I-EDE 30 Sep 28 NSC Deg with Engl and Acc 4 1 4 yrs First preference will be
Senior Phase & FET Teaching: 28 Matric Exemption with Engl and Acc 'E' HG/'C' SG given to applicants who
Economic and Management never studied previously at
Sciences N6 with 60% pass in all four subjects. In addition, the student any other university
must have a NSC certificate with English level 3 OR English
HG 'E'/SG 'C'
NC(V) 4 with 60% in Engl and 60% in Acc
Bachelor of Education in Senior DU-I-EET 30 Sep 28 NSC Deg with Engl and Maths 4 1 4 yrs First preference will be
Phase & Further Education & 28 Matric Exemption with Engl 'E' HG/'C' SG and Maths 'E' HG/'C' SG given to applicants who
Training Teaching - Electrical never studied previously at
Technology N6 with 60% pass in all four subjects. In addition, the student any other university
must have a NSC certificate with English level 3 OR English
HG 'E'/SG 'C'
NC(V) 4 with 50% in Engl and Maths
Bachelor of Education in Senior DU-I-EMT 30 Sep NSC Deg with Engl 4 and Tech Maths or Tech Sci or Maths or 1 4 yrs First preference will be
28 given to applicants who
Phase & Further Education & Phys Sci 4 or Maths Lit 5
Training Teaching - Mechanical never studied previously at
Matric Exemption with Engl 'E' HG/'C' SG and Maths 'E'
Technology 28 any other university
HG/'C' SG or Phys Sci 'E' HG/'C' SG
N6 with 60% pass in all four subjects. In addition, the student
must have a NSC certificate with English level 3 OR English
HG 'E'/SG 'C'
NC(V) 4 with 50% in Engl and 50% in Tech Maths or Maths or
Maths Lit or 50% in Tech Sci or Phys Sci
Bachelor of Education in Senior DU-I-EDL 30 Sep 28 NSC Deg with Engl 4 and IsiZulu 4 1 4 yrs First preference will be
Phase & Further Education and 28 Matric Exemption with Engl 'E' HG/'C' SG and IsiZulu 'E' HG/'C' SG given to applicants who
Training Teaching - Languages never studied previously at
N6 with 60% pass in all four subjects. In addition, the student any other university
must have a NSC certificate with English level 3 OR English
HG 'E'/SG 'C'
NC(V) 4 with 60% in Engl and 60% in IsiZulu

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Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access
Programme name Minimum entry requirements Notes
code date points term duration route
UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
DEGREE STUDY
Bachelor of Education in Senior DU-I-EDN 30 Sep 28 NSC Deg with Engl and Maths 4 and Life Sci or Phys Sci 4 1 4 yrs First preference will be
Phase & Further Education Matric Exemption with Engl and Maths 'E' HG/'C' SG and given to applicants who
and Training Teaching: Natural 28 never studied previously at
Phys Sci or Biol 'E' HG/'C' SG
Sciences N6 with 60% pass in all four subjects. In addition, the student any other university
must have a NSC certificate with English level 3 OR English
HG 'E'/SG 'C'
NC(V) 4 with 60% in Engl and 60% in Maths and 60% in Phys
Sci or Life Sci/Biol
Bachelor of Education in Senior DU-I-ECT 30 Sep NSC Deg with Engl 4 and Tech Maths or Tech Sci or Maths 4 1 4 yrs First preference will be
28
Phase and Further Education or Maths Lit 5 given to applicants who
and Training Teaching - Civil 28 Matric Exemption with Engl 'E' HG/'C' SG and Maths 'E' HG/'C' SG never studied previously at
Technology N6 with 60% pass in all four subjects. In addition, the student any other university
must have a NSC certificate with English level 3 OR English
HG 'E'/SG 'C'
NC(V) 4 with 50% in Engl and 50% in Tech Maths or Maths or
Maths Lit or 50% in Tech Sci
PRIVATE COLLEGES
DEGREE STUDY
Bachelor of Education in EM-D-FPT 30 Oct NSC Deg with Engl HL 4/FAL 5 and Maths 3/Maths Lit 4 and 1 4 yrs
25
Foundation Phase Teaching Four 20 credit subjects 4
Bachelor of Education in EM-D-IPT 30 Oct Matric Exemption with Engl 'D' HG/ 'D' SG 1 4 yrs
Intermediate Phase Teaching NC(V) with Engl HL/FAL 5 and Maths 5 and Four Vocational
Subjects 6
Bachelor of Education in Senior MC-C-SFT NSC Deg with Engl HL/FAL 4 1 4 yrs For specialisation in
Phase and Further Education Mathematics: 50% is required
Matric Exemption in Mathematics or 55% in
and Training Teaching
NC(V) Deg Technical Mathematics. For
specialisation in Isizulu as
Higher Certificate or equivalent NQF level 5 (120 credit) a teaching subject: 50% is
qualification. Mature Age Exemption applies required in Isizulu

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Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access
Programme name Minimum entry requirements Notes
code date points term duration route
PRIVATE COLLEGES
DIPLOMA STUDY
Diploma in Grade R Teaching EM-D-DGR 30 Oct 18 NSC Dip with Engl 4 1 3 yrs This programme is designed
Senior Cert with Engl 'D' HG/'D' SG for practising Grade R
NC(V) with Engl HL/FAL 4 / three fundamental subjects 4 and teachers
three vocational subjects 6
CERTIFICATE STUDY
Higher Certificate in Pre-School EM-D-HPE 30 Oct 15 NSC H Cert with Engl HL 3/FAL 4 1 1 yr
Education Senior Cert with Engl 'D' HG/'D' SG
NC(V) with Engl HL 3/FAL 4
HONOURS STUDY
Bachelor of Education Honours EM-D-HIE 30 Oct Four-year professional teaching degree OR an appropriate 1 1 yr
in Inclusive Education Bachelor's degree and a recognised professional teaching
qualification OR a four-year professional teaching qualification
and an Advanced Diploma in a cognate sub-field of Education
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATES
PGCE (p/t) VC-D-PGC 21 Feb An approved Bachelor's Degree or equivalent qualification, 1 2 yrs
as stipulated in the Minimum Requirements for Teacher
Education Qualifications (MRTEQ) (DHET, 2015), but
consideration may be given to holders of a 360 credit Diploma
in appropriate and scarce fields as identified by DHET. The
PGCE (p/t) VC-W-PGC 21 Feb access qualification must include sufficient disciplinary 1 2 yrs
learning in appropriate academic fields, to enable the
development of teaching specialisation in the Senior Phase
and Further Education and Training band of schooling.
Postgraduate Certificate in EM-D-SFP 30 Oct 1 1 yr
An appropriate 360-credit National Diploma or Bachelor's
Education for Senior and FET
Degree
Phase

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Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access
Programme name Minimum entry requirements Notes
code date points term duration route
PRIVATE COLLEGES
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATES
P G Cert in Education in Further MC-D-PGE NQF 7 degree with appropriate subject specialisations OR B 1 1 yr This programme does not
Education and Training Teaching accept current Grade 12's.
Deg with teaching specialisations from 1st year (NQF 5) to
Refer to CAO Handbook or
3rd year (NQF 7). Consult institution website
P G Dip Educational RB-D-PEM 1 2 yrs This programme does not
Management & Leadership accept current Grade 12's.
B Deg OR 3 yr N Dip OR recognised teaching qualification.
Refer to CAO Handbook or
Consult Institution website for certificate and
diploma programmes
NATED DIPLOMA STUDY
National N Diploma Educare BT-D-EDD NSC 1 2 yrs The minimum duration for
theoretical studies is 2
Senior Cert years and 18 months work
National N Diploma Educare BT-D-EDD NC(V) 4 3 2 yrs integrated learning (WIL) to
satisfy the requirements of
ABET Level 4 Certificate the National N Diploma
National N Diploma Educare PX-D-EDD NSC 1 3 yrs
National N Diploma Educare RG-D-NDU NSC 1 2 yrs This is a full-time
(N4, N5, N6) N3 programme

NATED CERTIFICATE STUDY


N Cert Educare N4, N5, N6 DC-B-PED NSC 1 2 yrs National N Dip is offered at
CTC - on complying with:
N Cert Educare N4, N5, N6 DC-C-PED 1 2 yrs minimum requirements for
Senior Cert the issue of a certificate on
N Cert Educare N4, N5, N6 DC-D-PED 1 2 yrs each of the levels N4, N5,
N6 and applicable in-service
N Cert Educare N4, N5, N6 DC-P-PED N3 1 2 yrs training of 24 Months

BT – BEREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE: D-DURBAN • DC – CENTRAL TECHNICAL COLLEGE: B-BRAAMFONTEIN / C-CAPE TOWN / D-DURBAN / P-PRETORIA • MC – MANCOSA: D-DURBAN • PX – PAX: D-DURBAN •
RB – REGENT BUSINESS SCHOOL: D-DURBAN • RG – RICHFIELD GRADUATE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY: D-DURBAN

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Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access
Programme name Minimum entry requirements Notes
code date points term duration route
PRIVATE COLLEGES
NATED CERTIFICATE STUDY
N Cert Educare N4, N5, N6 (p/t) DC-B-PEW NSC 1 3 yrs National N Dip is offered at
N Cert Educare N4, N5, N6 (p/t) DC-C-PEW 1 3 yrs CTC - on complying with:
minimum requirements for
N Cert Educare N4, N5, N6 (p/t) DC-D-PEW Senior Cert 1 3 yrs the issue of a certificate on
N Cert Educare N4, N5, N6 (p/t) DC-P-PEW 1 3 yrs each of the levels N4, N5,
N3 N6 and applicable in-service
training of 24 Months
N Cert Educare N4, N5, N6 ML-D-PED NSC 1 2 yrs
Senior Cert
Relevant Nated N3 Qualification
National Certificate: Educare PX-D-EDC 1 1.5 yrs
NSC
(N4, N5, N6)

DC – CENTRAL TECHNICAL COLLEGE: B-BRAAMFONTEIN / C-CAPE TOWN/ D-DURBAN / P-PRETORIA • ML – MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP ACADEMY: D-DURBAN • PX – PAX COLLEGE: D-DURBAN

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Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access
Programme name Minimum entry requirements Notes
code date points term duration route
UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
DEGREE STUDY
B Eng Electrical Engineering ZU-R-BEZ 30 Sep 1 4 yrs First preferance will be
30 NSC Deg with Engl 4 and Maths 5 and Phys Sci 5 given to applicants who
never studied previously
at any other university
B Eng Mechanical Engineering ZU-R-BMZ 30 Sep 1 4 yrs with NSC Exemption/
Matric Exemption with Engl 'D' HG/'C' SG and Maths 'C' endorsement and who
30
HG/'A' SG and Phys Sci 'D' HG/'B' SG applied on time or before the
closing date
B Sc Engineering: Agricultural KN-P-BEA 30 Sep NSC Deg with Maths and Phys Sci 6 and Engl and LO 4 and 1 4 yrs
33
two subjects from the designated list
35 Matric Exemption with Maths and Phys Sci 'C' HG
B Sc Engineering: Chemical KN-H-BEC 30 Sep NSC Deg with Maths and Phys Sci 6 and Engl and LO 4 and 1 4 yrs This programme will
33 only consider 1st choice
three other subjects with at least two from the designated list
applicants
40 Matric Exemption with Maths and Phys Sci 'B' HG
B Sc Engineering: Civil KN-H-BEV 30 Sep 1 4 yrs This programme will
B Sc Engineering: Civil KN-P-BEV 30 Sep 1 4 yrs only consider 1st choice
applicants
B Sc Engineering: Computer KN-H-BEK 30 Sep 1 4 yrs
B Sc Engineering: Computer KN-P-BEK 30 Sep 1 4 yrs 1st year at PMB only.
NSC Deg with Maths and Phys Sci 6 and Engl and LO 4 and
33 2nd - 4th year at Howard
two subjects from the designated list college only
B Sc Engineering: Electrical KN-H-BEE 30 Sep 1 4 yrs This programme will
only consider 1st choice
applicants
B Sc Engineering: Electrical KN-P-BEE 30 Sep 1 4 yrs This programme will
only consider 1st choice
35 Matric Exemption with Maths and Phys Sci 'C' HG applicants. 1st year at
PMB only. 2nd - 4th year at
Howard college only
B Sc Engineering: Electronic KN-H-BEF 30 Sep 1 4 yrs

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Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access
Programme name Minimum entry requirements Notes
code date points term duration route
UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
DEGREE STUDY
B Sc Engineering: Electronic KN-P-BEF 30 Sep NSC Deg with Maths and Phys Sci 6 and Engl and LO 4 and 1 4 yrs 1st year at PMB only.
33 2nd - 4th year at Howard
two subjects from the designated list college only
B Sc Engineering: Mechanical KN-H-BEM 30 Sep 1 4 yrs This programme will
only consider 1st choice
applicants
B Sc Engineering: Mechanical KN-P-BEM 30 Sep 1 4 yrs This programme will
only consider 1st choice
35 Matric Exemption with Maths and Phys Sci 'C' HG applicants. 1st year at
PMB only. 2nd - 4th year at
Howard college only
Bachelor of Engineering DU-D-ECH 30 Sep 1 3 yrs First preference will be given
Technology in Chemical NSC Deg with Engl and Maths and Phys Sci 4 to applicants who never
Engineering studied previously at any other
university. Only applicants
Senior Cert with Engl AND Maths AND Phys Sci 'C' HG/'B' who rank this programme
SG as 1st, 2nd or 3rd choice will
be considered. Please Note:
Applicants will be ranked
NC(V) 4 with 60% in English and LO and 70% in Maths and according to the sum of their
Phys Sci and two additional vocational subjects related to scores for Mathematics and
the field of chemical engineering Physical Science, subject to a
minimum score of 120%
Bachelor of Engineering DU-D-BNC 30 Sep 1 3 yrs First preference will be
Technology in Civil Engineering NSC Deg with Engl HL/FAL 4 and Maths 4 AND Phys Sci 4 given to applicants who
never studied previously at
any other university. Please
Senior Cert with Maths and Phys Sci 'E' HG/'C' SG and Engl note that applicants will
be ranked according to
the sum of their scores for
Mathematics and Physical
Science, subject to a
NC(V) 4 with 60% in Engl and LO and 70% in Maths and minimum combined score
Phys Sci and two other vocational subjects of 120%. Civil engineering
only considers 1st and 2nd
choice applicants
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Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access
Programme name Minimum entry requirements Notes
code date points term duration route
UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
DEGREE STUDY
Bachelor of Engineering DU-D-BGL 30 Sep 1 3 yrs * See Note 1 below
Technology in Electronic NSC Deg with Engl HL 4/FAL 4 and Maths and Phys Sci 4
Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering DU-D-BIE 30 Sep 1 3 yrs * See Note 2 below
Technology in Industrial Senior Cert with Engl and Maths and Phys Sci ‘E’ HG/‘C’ SG
Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering DU-D-BGM 30 Sep 1 3 yrs
NC(V) 4 with 60% in Engl and LO and 70% in Maths and
Technology in Mechanical
Phys Sci and two other vocational subjects
Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering DU-D-BGH 30 Sep NSC Deg with Engl HL/FAL 4 and Maths 4 AND Phys Sci 4 1 3 yrs * See Note 3 below
Technology in Power Senior Cert with Engl and Maths and Phys Sci ‘E’ HG/‘C’ SG
Engineering
NC(V) 4 with 60% in Engl and LO and 70% in Maths and
Phys Sci and two other vocational subjects

* NOTE 1: First preference will be given to applicants who never studied previously at any other university. Applicants with a NSC will be ranked according to the sum of their scores for Mathematics and Physical
Science, subject to a minimum combined score of 120% Prospective applicants that qualify for degree study at an institution of higher learning (Bachelor's Pass) but do not meet the departmental Maths and/
or Phys Sci requirements may present the following N4 subjects for consideration for entry into this programme: Maths and Engineering Science plus any two of Industrial Electronics OR Electronics; Digital
Systems OR Logic Systems; Electrotechnics. A minimum of 50% must be achieved for these subjects in the same exam sittings. Students will then be ranked alongside the NSC students according to the sum of
their marks for N4 Maths and Engineering Science subject to a minimum combined score of 120%.
* NOTE 2: First preference will be given to applicants who never studied previously at any other university. In addition to these subject requirements, applicants with an NSC will be ranked according to the sum of
their marks for Maths and Phys Sci, subject to a minimum combined score of 120% (Maths Lit will not be accepted as a substitute for Maths). Prospective applicants that qualify for degree study at an institution
of higher learning but do not meet these Maths and/or Phys Sci requirements may present the following N4 subjects for consideration for entry into this programme: Maths and Engineering Science plus any
two of Mechanotechnics, Engineering Drawing and Electrotechnics. A minimum of 50% must be achieved for these subjects in the same exam sittings. Students will then be ranked alongside the NSC students
according to the sum of their marks for N4 Maths and Engineering Science subject to a minimum combined score of 120%.
* NOTE 3: First preference will be given to applicants who never studied previously at any other university. Applicants with a NSC will be ranked according to the sum of their scores for Mathematics and
Physical Science, subject to a minimum combined score of 120%. Applicants who qualify for admission into degree studies at institutions of higher learning but do not meet the Maths and/or Physics
requirements, may present the following N4 subjects for consideration for entry to this degree programme: Maths and Engineering Science plus any two of: Electrotechnics N4, Industrial Electronics N4, Logic
Systems N4. The above are all to be passed in the same exam sitting with a minimum of 50%. Students will then be ranked alongside the NSC students, according to the sum of their scores for N4 Mathematics
and Engineering Science.

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Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access
Programme name Minimum entry requirements Notes
code date points term duration route
UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
DIPLOMA STUDY
Diploma in Chemical MN-M-DCE 30 Sep NSC Dip with Engl and Maths and Phys Sci 4 1 3 yrs Please contact 031 819 9299
Engineering or email: [email protected] for
more details. The closing date
Senior Cert with Engl and Maths and Phys Sci 'D' HG/'C' SG for this programme is 30 Sep
Diploma in Chemical MN-M-DCE 31 May NC(V) 4 with a minimum of 50% in Engl and Maths and 60% 3 3 yrs Contact 031 819 9299 or
Engineering 2023 email: [email protected]
in three compulsory vocational subjects: Phys Sci and Process
for more details. This
Technology, and Process Chemistry or Process Control programme closes 31 May
Diploma in Civil Engineering MN-M-DCV 30 Sep NSC Dip with Engl and Maths and Phys Sci 4 1 3 yrs Please contact 031 819 9299
or email: [email protected] for
Senior Cert with Engl 'E' SG and Maths and Phys Sci 'D' HG more details. The closing date
N3 Maths 'D' and N4 with all subjects 'D' and Grade 12 Engl for this programme is 30 Sep
'E' SG
Diploma in Civil Engineering MN-M-DCV 31 May NC(V) with Engl and Maths and Phys Sci 4 and two Civil 3 3 yrs Contact 031 819 9299 or
2023 Engineering subjects 5 email: [email protected]
for more details. This
GCE, GCSE, IGCSE or Cambridge School Certificate with 5 programme closes 31 May
subjects at O Levels including Maths and Sci and Engl A/B/C.
Three of the five must be passed in the same exam sitting
(SAQA Certificate Required)
Diploma in Civil Engineering MN-M-DC5 30 Sep NSC Dip with Engl and Maths and Phys Sci 4 1 4 yrs Contact (031) 907 7180/7181
(ECP) for selection test and
Senior Cert with Engl and Maths and Phys Sci 'D' HG/'B' SG
registration details. The
N3 Maths 'D' and N4 with all subjects 'D' and Grade 12 Engl closing date for this
'E' SG programme is 30 Sep
NC(V) with Engl and Maths and Phys Sci 4 and two Civil
Engineering subjects 5

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Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access
Programme name Minimum entry requirements Notes
code date points term duration route
UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
DIPLOMA STUDY
Diploma in Electrical MN-M-DEE 30 Sep NSC Dip with Engl and Maths and Phys Sci 4 1 3 yrs Contact 031 819 9299 or
Engineering email: [email protected] for
Senior Cert with Engl 'E' SG and Maths and Phys Sci 'D' more details. The closing
HG/'C' SG date for this programme is
30 Sep. N5 not considered
N4 with Maths and Phys Sci and Engineering Sci and Grade for registration purposes but
12 Engl level 4 only for credit or exemption
passes
Diploma in Electrical MN-M-DEE 31 May NC(V) with Phys Sci 5 and Engl and Maths 4 and two Electrical 3 3 yrs Contact 031 819 9299 or
Engineering 2023 Infrastructure subjects 5 email: [email protected]
for more details. This
An Appropriate GCE, GCSE, IGCSE or Cambridge School programme closes 31 May
Certificate with 5 subjects at O Levels including Maths and 2023. N5 not considered for
Sci and Engl A/B/C. Three of the five must be passed in the registration purposes but
same exam sitting. This applies to applicants from SADAC only for credit or exemption
countries (SAQA Certificate Required) passes
Diploma in Electrical MN-M-DE5 30 Sep NSC Dip with Engl and Maths and Phys Sci 4 1 4 yrs Contact 031 819 9299 or
Engineering (ECP) email: [email protected]
Senior Cert with Engl and Maths and Phys Sci 'D' HG/'C' SG for more details. N5 not
considered for registration
An Appropriate GCE, GCSE, IGCSE or Cambridge School
purposes but only for credit
Certificate with 5 subjects at O Levels including Maths and or exemption passes.
Sci and Engl A/B/C. Three of the five must be passed in the The closing date for this
same exam sitting. This applies to applicants from SADAC programme is 30 Sep
countries (SAQA Certificate Required)

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Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access
Programme name Minimum entry requirements Notes
code date points term duration route
UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
DIPLOMA STUDY
Diploma in Engineering DU-I-DNC 30 Sep 28 NSC Dip with Engl and Maths and Phys Sci 4 1 2 yrs * See Note 1 below
Technology in Civil Engineering 35 Senior Cert with Maths and Phys Sci 'E' HG/'C' SG and Engl
N4 with a 50% pass in four relevant subjects including
Engl, Maths and Eng Sci or an equivalent SAQA NQF level
Diploma in Engineering DU-I-DNC 30 Apr 4 qualification as well as compliance with the English 3 2 yrs
Technology in Civil Engineering 2023 language requirements as stated in the General rules
NC(V) 4 with 60% pass in Engl, LO and Maths and Phys Sci
plus two additional vocational subjects
Diploma in Mechanical MN-M-DME 30 Sep NSC Dip with Engl and Maths and Phys Sci and Eng Graph 1 3 yrs Contact 031 819 9299 or
Engineering & Des 4 email: [email protected] for
more details. The closing
date for this programme is 30
Senior Cert with Engl and Maths and Phys Sci and Technical Sep. Recommended Subject:
Drawing HG 'D' / SG 'C Mechanical Technology 4
Diploma in Mechanical MN-M-DME 31 May N3 with Eng Sci and Maths and Technical Drawing 'D' and 3 3 yrs Contact 031 819 9299 or email:
Engineering 2023 Grade 12 Engl 'D' SG [email protected] for more
details. The closing date for
NC(V) 4 with minimum of 50% in 3 fundamental subjects this programme is 31 May
(Engl, Maths and LO) and 60% in three Engineering and 2023. Recommended Subject:
Mechanical Technology 4
Related Design subjects and Phys Sci
Diploma in Mechanical MN-M-DM5 30 Sep 1 4 yrs Contact 031 819 9299 or
Engineering (ECP) GCE, GCSE, IGCSE or Cambridge School Certificate with 5 email: [email protected] for
subjects at O Levels including Maths and Sci and Engl A/B/C. more details. Recommended
Three of the five must be passed in the same exam sitting Subject: Mechanical
(SAQA Certificate Required) Technology 4. The closing date
for this programme is 30 Sep

* NOTE 1: First preference will be given to applicants who never studied previously at any other university. This department only considers applicants who rank this programme as choice 1 or 2. For NSC Points:
Multiply Maths and Phys Sci by two and add together with other subjects (excl LO). For SC Points: Multiply Maths and Phys Sci by two and add together with other subjects.

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Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access
Programme name Minimum entry requirements Notes
code date points term duration route
UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
SHORTER COURSES
Access Course Chemical MN-M-CEB 30 Sep NSC Dip with Home Lang 4 and FAL 3 and Maths and Phys Sci 3 1 6 mths Contact 031 819 9299 or
Engineering email: [email protected] for
Senior Cert with Engl and Maths and Phys Sci 'F' HG/'E' SG more details. The closing
date for this programme is
N3 or N4 with a minimum of 50% in Maths and Eng Sci and 30 Sep. This course may not
Grade 12 Engl 'E' SG or level 3 be repeated.
Access Course Chemical MN-M-CEB 31 May NC(V) 4 with 40% in Engl and Maths and 50% in Phys Sci 3 6 mths Contact 031 819 9299 or
Engineering 2023 email: [email protected] for
GCE, GCSE, IGCSE or Cambridge School Certificate with 5 more details. The closing
subjects at O Levels including Maths and Sci and Engl A/B/C. date for this programme is
Three of the five must be passed in the same exam sitting 31 May 2023. This course
(SAQA Certificate Required) may not be repeated.
Access Course Civil MN-M-CVB 30 Sep 1 6 mths Contact 031 819 9299 or
Engineering email: [email protected] for
NSC Dip with Home Lang 4 and FAL 3 and Maths and Phys more details. The closing
Sci 3 date for this programme is
30 Sep. This course may not
be repeated
Access Course Civil MN-M-CVB 31 May 3 6 mths Contact 031 819 9299 or
Engineering 2023 email: [email protected] for
Senior Cert with Engl 'E' HG/SG and Phys Sci or Maths 'F' more details. The closing
HG/'E' SG date for this programme is
31 May 2023. This course
may not be repeated
Access Course Electrical MN-M-EEB 30 Sep 1 6 mths Contact 031 819 9299 or
Engineering email: [email protected] for
more details. The closing
N3 with Maths and Phys Sci and Grade 12 Engl SG date for this programme is
30 Sep. This course may not
be repeated
Access Course Electrical MN-M-EEB 31 May 3 6 mths Contact 031 819 9299 or
GCE, GCSE, IGCSE or Cambridge School Certificate with 5 email: [email protected] for
Engineering 2023
subjects at O Levels including Maths and Sci and Engl A/B/C. more details. The closing
Three of the five must be passed in the same exam sitting date for this programme is
(SAQA Certificate Required) 31 May 2023. This course
may not be repeated
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Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access
Programme name Minimum entry requirements Notes
code date points term duration route
UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
SHORTER COURSES
Access Course Mechanical MN-M-MEB 30 Sep NSC Dip with Home Lang 4 and FAL 3 and Maths and Phys 1 6 mths Contact 031 819 9299 or
Engineering Sci 3 email: [email protected] for
more details. The closing
date for this programme is
Senior Cert with Engl 'E' and Maths and Phys Sci 'E' HG/'D' SG 30 Sep. This course may not
be repeated
Access Course Mechanical MN-M-MEB 31 May N3 with Maths and Phys Sci and Grade 12 Engl SG 3 6 mths Contact 031 819 9299 or
Engineering 2023 email: [email protected] for
GCE, GCSE, IGCSE or Cambridge School Certificate with 5 more details. The closing
subjects at O Levels including Maths and Sci and Engl A/B/C. date for this programme is
Three of the five must be passed in the same exam sitting 31 May 2023. This course
(SAQA Certificate Required) may not be repeated

BSc Engineering Extended KN-H-UNT 30 Sep 1 1 yr Applicants must be from


Programme (UNITE) quintile 1-2 schools.
Students who have attended
NSC Deg with Engl and Maths and Phys Sci and LO 4 UKZN or any other tertiary
institution for a complete
semester will not be
admitted
PROGRAMMES FOR PEOPLE WITH AN N DIP
Advanced Diploma in Chemical MN-M-ADC 30 Sep 3 yr N Dip or equivalent in the same or similar field. Consult 1 1 yr Contact 031 907 7318 for
Engineering institution more details.

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Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access
Programme name Minimum entry requirements Notes
code date points term duration route
PRIVATE COLLEGES
DIPLOMA STUDY
Dip Construction Technology: BT-D-DCB 1 2 yrs * See Note 1 below
Building Surveying NSC
Diploma: Analytical Chemistry BT-D-DAL 1 2 yrs * See Note 2 below
Diploma: Architectural BT-D-DAR 1 2 yrs * See Note 3 below
Draughting Senior Cert
Diploma: Motor Engineering BT-D-DMO 1 2 yrs * See Note 4 below
CERTIFICATE STUDY
N Cert: N1: Engineering Studies CT-B-CN1 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Civil Engineering) NQF 2
N Cert: N1: Engineering Studies CT-C-CN1 30 Nov 1 1 yr
Grade 9
(Civil Engineering) NQF 2
N Cert: N1: Engineering Studies CT-D-CN1 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Civil Engineering) NQF 2
N Cert: N1: Engineering Studies CT-E-CN1 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Civil Engineering) NQF 2
N Cert: N1: Engineering Studies CT-K-CN1 30 Nov 1 1 yr
Grade 9
(Civil Engineering) NQF 2
N Cert: N1: Engineering Studies CT-L-CN1 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Civil Engineering) NQF 2
N Cert: N1: Engineering Studies CT-M-CN1 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Civil Engineering) NQF 2
N Cert: N1: Engineering Studies CT-P-CN1 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Civil Engineering) NQF 2
* NOTE 1: Upon successful completion of this programme, learners will receive a Dip in Construction Technology: Building Surveying issued by Berea Technical College and endorsed by the Quality Council of
Trades and Occupations.
* NOTE 2: Upon successful completion of this programme, learners will receive a Diploma in Analytical Chemistry issued by Berea Technical College endorsed by the Quality Council of Trades and Occupations.
* NOTE 3: Upon successful completion of this programme, learners will receive a Diploma in Architectural Draughting issued by Berea Technical College endorsed by the Quality Council of Trades and Occupations.
* NOTE 4: Upon successful completion of this programme, learners will receive a Diploma in Motor Engineering issued by Berea Technical College endorsed by the Quality Council of Trades and Occupations.

BT – BEREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE: D-DURBAN • CT – CTU TRAINING SOLUTIONS: B-BLOEMFONTEIN / C-CAPE TOWN / D-DURBAN / E-PORT ELIZABETH / K-BOKSBURG / L-POLOKWANE/ M-POTCHEFSTROOM / P-PRETORIA

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Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access
Programme name Minimum entry requirements Notes
code date points term duration route
PRIVATE COLLEGES
CERTIFICATE STUDY
N Cert: N1: Engineering Studies CT-R-CN1 30 Nov 1 1 yr
Grade 9
(Civil Engineering) NQF 2
N Cert: N1: Engineering Studies CT-S-CN1 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Civil Engineering) NQF 2
N Cert: N1: Engineering Studies CT-V-CN1 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Civil Engineering) NQF 2
N Cert: N1: Engineering Studies CT-B-EN1 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Electrical Engineering) NQF 2
N Cert: N1: Engineering Studies CT-C-EN1 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Electrical Engineering) NQF 2
N Cert: N1: Engineering Studies CT-D-EN1 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Electrical Engineering) NQF 2
N Cert: N1: Engineering Studies CT-E-EN1 30 Nov 1 1 yr
Grade 9
(Electrical Engineering) NQF 2
N Cert: N1: Engineering Studies CT-K-EN1 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Electrical Engineering) NQF 2
N Cert: N1: Engineering Studies CT-L-EN1 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Electrical Engineering) NQF 2
N Cert: N1: Engineering Studies CT-M-EN1 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Electrical Engineering) NQF 2
N Cert: N1: Engineering Studies CT-P-EN1 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Electrical Engineering) NQF 2
N Cert: N1: Engineering Studies CT-R-EN1 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Electrical Engineering) NQF 2
N Cert: N1: Engineering Studies CT-S-EN1 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Electrical Engineering) NQF 2
N Cert: N1: Engineering Studies CT-V-EN1 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Electrical Engineering) NQF 2

CT – CTU TRAINING SOLUTIONS: B-BLOEMFONTEIN / C-CAPE TOWN / D-DURBAN / E-PORT ELIZABETH / K-BOKSBURG / L-POLOKWANE/ M-POTCHEFSTROOM / P-PRETORIA / R-ROODEPORT / S- STELLENBOSCH /
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Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access
Programme name Minimum entry requirements Notes
code date points term duration route
PRIVATE COLLEGES
CERTIFICATE STUDY
N Cert: N1: Engineering Studies CT-B-MN1 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Mechanical Engineering) NQF 2
N Cert: N1: Engineering Studies CT-C-MN1 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Mechanical Engineering) NQF 2
N Cert: N1: Engineering Studies CT-D-MN1 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Mechanical Engineering) NQF 2
N Cert: N1: Engineering Studies CT-E-MN1 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Mechanical Engineering) NQF 2
N Cert: N1: Engineering Studies CT-K-MN1 30 Nov 1 1 yr
Grade 9
(Mechanical Engineering) NQF 2
N Cert: N1: Engineering Studies CT-L-MN1 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Mechanical Engineering) NQF 2
N Cert: N1: Engineering Studies CT-M-MN1 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Mechanical Engineering) NQF 2
N Cert: N1: Engineering Studies CT-P-MN1 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Mechanical Engineering) NQF 2
N Cert: N1: Engineering Studies CT-R-MN1 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Mechanical Engineering) NQF 2
N Cert: N1: Engineering Studies CT-S-MN1 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Mechanical Engineering) NQF 2
N Cert: N1: Engineering Studies CT-V-MN1 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Mechanical Engineering) NQF 2
N Cert: N2: Engineering Studies CT-B-CN2 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Civil Engineering) NQF 3
N Cert: N2: Engineering Studies CT-C-CN2 30 Nov 1 1 yr
N Cert: N1 Civil Engineering NQF 2
(Civil Engineering) NQF 3
N Cert: N2: Engineering Studies CT-D-CN2 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Civil Engineering) NQF 3

CT – CTU TRAINING SOLUTIONS: B-BLOEMFONTEIN / C-CAPE TOWN / D-DURBAN / E-PORT ELIZABETH / K-BOKSBURG / L-POLOKWANE / M-POTCHEFSTROOM / P-PRETORIA / R-ROODEPOORT / S-STELLENBOSCH / V- VEREENIGING

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Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access
Programme name Minimum entry requirements Notes
code date points term duration route
PRIVATE COLLEGES
CERTIFICATE STUDY
N Cert: N2: Engineering Studies CT-E-CN2 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Civil Engineering) NQF 3
N Cert: N2: Engineering Studies CT-K-CN2 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Civil Engineering) NQF 3
N Cert: N2: Engineering Studies CT-L-CN2 30 Nov 1 1 yr
N Cert: N1 Civil Engineering NQF 2
(Civil Engineering) NQF 3
N Cert: N2: Engineering Studies CT-M-CN2 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Civil Engineering) NQF 3
N Cert: N2: Engineering Studies CT-P-CN2 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Civil Engineering) NQF 3
N Cert: N2: Engineering Studies CT-R-CN2 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Civil Engineering) NQF 3
N Cert: N2: Engineering Studies CT-S-CN2 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Civil Engineering) NQF 3
N Cert: N2: Engineering Studies CT-V-CN2 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Civil Engineering) NQF 3
N Cert: N2: Engineering Studies CT-B-EN2 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Electrical Engineering) NQF 3
N Cert: N2: Engineering Studies CT-C-EN2 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Electrical Engineering) NQF 3
N Cert: N2: Engineering Studies CT-D-EN2 30 Nov 1 1 yr
N Cert: N1 Electrical Engineering NQF 2
(Electrical Engineering) NQF 3
N Cert: N2: Engineering Studies CT-E-EN2 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Electrical Engineering) NQF 3
N Cert: N2: Engineering Studies CT-K-EN2 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Electrical Engineering) NQF 3

CT – CTU TRAINING SOLUTIONS: B-BLOEMFONTEIN / C-CAPE TOWN / D-DURBAN / E-PORT ELIZABETH / K-BOKSBURG / L-POLOKWANE / M-POTCHEFSTROOM / P-PRETORIA / R-ROODEPOORT / S-STELLENBOSCH / V- VEREENIGING

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Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access
Programme name Minimum entry requirements Notes
code date points term duration route
PRIVATE COLLEGES
CERTIFICATE STUDY
N Cert: N2: Engineering Studies CT-L-EN2 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Electrical Engineering) NQF 3
N Cert: N2: Engineering Studies CT-M-EN2 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Electrical Engineering) NQF 3
N Cert: N2: Engineering Studies CT-P-EN2 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Electrical Engineering) NQF 3
N Cert: N2: Engineering Studies CT-R-EN2 30 Nov 1 1 yr
N Cert: N1 Electrical Engineering NQF 2
(Electrical Engineering) NQF 3
N Cert: N2: Engineering Studies CT-S-EN2 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Electrical Engineering) NQF 3
N Cert: N2: Engineering Studies CT-V-EN2 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Electrical Engineering) NQF 3
N Cert: N2: Engineering Studies CT-B-MN2 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Mechanical Engineering) NQF 3
N Cert: N2: Engineering Studies CT-C-MN2 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Mechanical Engineering) NQF 3
N Cert: N2: Engineering Studies CT-D-MN2 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Mechanical Engineering) NQF 3
N Cert: N2: Engineering Studies CT-E-MN2 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Mechanical Engineering) NQF 3
N Cert: N2: Engineering Studies CT-K-MN2 30 Nov 1 1 yr
N Cert:N1 Mechanical Engineering NQF 2
(Mechanical Engineering) NQF 3
N Cert: N2: Engineering Studies CT-L-MN2 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Mechanical Engineering) NQF 3
N Cert: N2: Engineering Studies CT-M-MN2 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Mechanical Engineering) NQF 3
N Cert: N2: Engineering Studies CT-P-MN2 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Mechanical Engineering) NQF 3

CT – CTU TRAINING SOLUTIONS: B-BLOEMFONTEIN / C-CAPE TOWN / D-DURBAN / E-PORT ELIZABETH / K-BOKSBURG / L-POLOKWANE / M-POTCHEFSTROOM / P-PRETORIA / R-ROODEPOORT / S-STELLENBOSCH / V-VEREENIGING

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Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access
Programme name Minimum entry requirements Notes
code date points term duration route
PRIVATE COLLEGES
CERTIFICATE STUDY
N Cert: N2: Engineering Studies CT-R-MN2 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Mechanical Engineering) NQF 3
N Cert: N2: Engineering Studies CT-S-MN2 30 Nov 1 1 yr
N Cert: N1 Mechanical Engineering NQF 2
(Mechanical Engineering) NQF 3
N Cert: N2: Engineering Studies CT-V-MN2 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Mechanical Engineering) NQF 3
N Cert: N3: Engineering Studies CT-B-CNV 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Civil Engineering) NQF 4
N Cert: N3: Engineering Studies CT-C-CNV 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Civil Engineering) NQF 4
N Cert: N3: Engineering Studies CT-D-CNV 30 Nov 1 1 yr
N Cert: N2 Civil Engineering NQF 3
(Civil Engineering) NQF 4
N Cert: N3: Engineering Studies CT-E-CNV 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Civil Engineering) NQF 4
N Cert: N3: Engineering Studies CT-K-CNV 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Civil Engineering) NQF 4
N Cert: N3: Engineering Studies CT-L-CNV 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Civil Engineering) NQF 4
N Cert: N3: Engineering Studies CT-M-CNV 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Civil Engineering) NQF 4
N Cert: N3: Engineering Studies CT-P-CNV 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Civil Engineering) NQF 4
N Cert: N3: Engineering Studies CT-R-CNV 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Civil Engineering) NQF 4
N Cert: N3: Engineering Studies CT-S-CNV 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Civil Engineering) NQF 4

CT – CTU TRAINING SOLUTIONS: B-BLOEMFONTEIN / C-CAPE TOWN / D-DURBAN / E-PORT ELIZABETH / K-BOKSBURG / L-POLOKWANE / M-POTCHEFSTROOM / P-PRETORIA / R-ROODEPOORT / S-STELLENBOSCH / V-VEREENIGING

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Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access
Programme name Minimum entry requirements Notes
code date points term duration route
PRIVATE COLLEGES
CERTIFICATE STUDY
N Cert: N3: Engineering Studies CT-V-CNV 30 Nov 1 1 yr
N Cert: N2 Civil Engineering NQF 3
(Civil Engineering) NQF 4
N Cert: N3: Engineering Studies CT-B-ENE 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Electrical Engineering) NQF 4
N Cert: N3: Engineering Studies CT-C-ENE 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Electrical Engineering) NQF 4
N Cert: N3: Engineering Studies CT-D-ENE 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Electrical Engineering) NQF 4
N Cert: N3: Engineering Studies CT-E-ENE 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Electrical Engineering) NQF 4
N Cert: N3: Engineering Studies CT-K-ENE 30 Nov 1 1 yr
N Cert: N2 Electrical Engineering NQF 3
(Electrical Engineering) NQF 4
N Cert: N3: Engineering Studies CT-L-ENE 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Electrical Engineering) NQF 4
N Cert: N3: Engineering Studies CT-M-ENE 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Electrical Engineering) NQF 4
N Cert: N3: Engineering Studies CT-P-ENE 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Electrical Engineering) NQF 4
N Cert: N3: Engineering Studies CT-R-ENE 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Electrical Engineering) NQF 4
N Cert: N3: Engineering Studies CT-S-ENE 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Electrical Engineering) NQF 4
N Cert: N3: Engineering Studies CT-V-ENE 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Electrical Engineering) NQF 4

CT – CTU TRAINING SOLUTIONS: B-BLOEMFONTEIN / C-CAPE TOWN / D-DURBAN / E-PORT ELIZABETH / K-BOKSBURG / L-POLOKWANE / M-POTCHEFSTROOM / P-PRETORIA / R-ROODEPOORT / S-STELLENBOSCH / V-VEREENIGING

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Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access
Programme name Minimum entry requirements Notes
code date points term duration route
PRIVATE COLLEGES
CERTIFICATE STUDY
N Cert: N3: Engineering Studies CT-B-MNM 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Mechanical Engineering) NQF 4
N Cert: N3: Engineering Studies CT-C-MNM 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Mechanical Engineering) NQF 4
N Cert: N3: Engineering Studies CT-D-MNM 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Mechanical Engineering) NQF 4
N Cert: N3: Engineering Studies CT-E-MNM 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Mechanical Engineering) NQF 4
N Cert: N3: Engineering Studies CT-K-MNM 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Mechanical Engineering) NQF 4
N Cert: N3: Engineering Studies CT-L-MNM 30 Nov 1 1 yr
N Cert: N2 Mechanical Engineering NQF 3
(Mechanical Engineering) NQF 4
N Cert: N3: Engineering Studies CT-M-MNM 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Mechanical Engineering) NQF 4
N Cert: N3: Engineering Studies CT-P-MNM 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Mechanical Engineering) NQF 4
N Cert: N3: Engineering Studies CT-R-MNM 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Mechanical Engineering) NQF 4
N Cert: N3: Engineering Studies CT-S-MNM 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Mechanical Engineering) NQF 4
N Cert: N3: Engineering Studies CT-V-MNM 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Mechanical Engineering) NQF 4
N Cert: N4: Engineering Studies CT-P-CVE 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Civil Engineering) NQF 5
N Cert: N4: Engineering Studies CT-P-CM2 30 Nov 1 1 yr
NSC
(Mechanical Engineering) NQF 5
N Cert: N4: Engineering Studies CT-P-EN4 30 Nov 1 1 yr
Electrical Engineering) NQF 5

CT – CTU TRAINING SOLUTIONS: B-BLOEMFONTEIN / C-CAPE TOWN / D-DURBAN / E-PORT ELIZABETH / K-BOKSBURG / L-POLOKWANE / M-POTCHEFSTROOM / P-PRETORIA / R-ROODEPOORT / S-STELLENBOSCH / V-VEREENIGING

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Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access
Programme name Minimum entry requirements Notes
code date points term duration route
PRIVATE COLLEGES
CERTIFICATE STUDY
N Cert: N5: Engineering Studies CT-P-EC5 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Civil Engineering) NQF 5
N Cert: N5: Engineering Studies CT-P-EN5 30 Nov 1 1 yr
N Cert: N4: Engineering Studies NQF 5
(Electrical Engineering) NQF 5
N Cert: N5: Engineering Studies CT-P-CM5 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Mechanical Engineering) NQF 5
N Cert: N6: Engineering Studies CT-P-CVG 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Civil Engineering) NQF 5
N Cert: N6: Engineering Studies CT-P-EN6 30 Nov 1 1 yr
N Cert: N5: Engineering Studies NQF 5
(Electrical Engineering) NQF 5
N Cert: N6: Engineering Studies CT-P-CM6 30 Nov 1 1 yr
(Mechanical Engineering) NQF 5
SHORTER COURSES
N Cert Engineering Foundation DC-B-PEF 1 1 yr National N Dip is offered at
N1, N2 CTC - on complying with:
minimum requirements for
N Cert Engineering Foundation DC-C-PEF 1 1 yr
Grade 9 the issue of a certificate on
N1, N2 each of the levels N4, N5,
N Cert Engineering Foundation DC-D-PEF 1 1 yr N6 and applicable in-service
N1, N2 training of 24 Months
N Cert Engineering Foundation DC-P-PEF 1 1 yr
N1, N2
N Cert Engineering: Chemical N3 DC-B-PCL Grade 11 with Maths/Maths Lit 2 1 6 mths National N Dip is offered at
CTC - on complying with:
N Cert Engineering: Chemical N3 DC-C-PCL 1 6 mths minimum requirements for
the issue of a certificate on
N Cert Engineering: Chemical N3 DC-D-PCL Senior Cert with Maths 'F' HG/ 'F' SG 1 6 mths each of the levels N4, N5,
N6 and applicable in-service
N Cert Engineering: Chemical N3 DC-P-PCL N2 1 6 mths training of 24 Months

CT – CTU TRAINING SOLUTIONS: P-PRETORIA • DC – CENTRAL TECHNICAL COLLEGE: B-BRAAMFONTEIN / C-CAPE TOWN / D-DURBAN / P-PRETORIA

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Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access
Programme name Minimum entry requirements Notes
code date points term duration route
PRIVATE COLLEGES
SHORTER COURSES
N Cert Engineering: Civil N3 DC-B-PCV Grade 11 with Maths/Maths Lit 2 1 6 mths National N Dip is offered at
CTC - on complying with:
N Cert Engineering: Civil N3 DC-C-PCV Senior Cert with Maths 'F' HG/ 'F' SG 1 6 mths minimum requirements for
the issue of a certificate on
N Cert Engineering: Civil N3 DC-D-PCV 1 6 mths each of the levels N4, N5,
N6 and applicable in-service
N Cert Engineering: Civil N3 DC-P-PCV N2 1 6 mths training of 24 Months
N Cert Engineering: Electrical N3 DC-B-PER 1 6 mths National N Dip is offered at
Grade 11 with Maths/Maths Lit 2 CTC - on complying with:
minimum requirements for
N Cert Engineering: Electrical N3 DC-C-PER Senior Cert with Maths 'F' HG/ 'F' SG 1 6 mths
the issue of a certificate on
each of the levels N4, N5,
N Cert Engineering: Electrical N3 DC-D-PER 1 6 mths N6 and applicable in-service
N Cert Engineering: Electrical N3 DC-P-PER N2 1 6 mths training of 24 Months
N Cert Engineering: Mechanical DC-B-PML 1 6 mths National N Dip is offered at
Grade 11 with Maths/Maths Lit 2 CTC - on complying with:
N3
minimum requirements for
N Cert Engineering: Mechanical DC-C-PML 1 6 mths
Senior Cert with Maths 'F' HG/ 'F' SG the issue of a certificate on
N3 each of the levels N4, N5,
N Cert Engineering: Mechanical DC-D-PML 1 6 mths N6 and applicable in-service
N3 N2 training of 24 Months
N Cert Engineering: Mechanical DC-P-PML 1 6 mths
N3
National Certificate: PX-D-CVF 1 6 mths
Grade 11
Engineering Civil (N3)
National Certificate: PX-D-ELF 1 6 mths
Grade 11
Engineering Electrical (N3)
National Certificate: Engineering PX-D-FEC 1 1 yr
Grade 9
Foundation (N1, N2)
National Certificate: PX-D-MCF 1 6 mths
Grade 11
Engineering Mechanical (N3)

DC – CENTRAL TECHNICAL COLLEGE: B-BRAAMFONTEIN / C-CAPE TOWN / D-DURBAN / P-PRETORIA • PX – PAX: D-DURBAN

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Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access
Programme name Minimum entry requirements Notes
code date points term duration route
PRIVATE COLLEGES
NATED DIPLOMA STUDY
N N Dip Chemical Engineering BT-D-DCH NSC 1 3 yrs The minimum duration to
satisfy the requirements of the
Senior Cert National N Diploma is 2 years
of theory and 24 months of
N2 work integrated learning (WIL)
N N Dip Chemical Engineering RG-D-NCH 1 1 yr The minimum duration to
N4, N5, N6 satisfy the requirement of the
National N Diploma is one
NSC with Maths and Phys Sci
year of theory and 24 months
of Work Integrated Learning
(WIL)
N N Dip Electrical Engineering BT-D-DEL 1 3 yrs The minimum duration to
NSC satisfy the requirements of the
(Light Current)
National N Diploma is 2 years
N N Dip Electrical Engineering BT-D-DEL Senior Cert 3 3 yrs
of theory and 24 months of
(Light Current) N2 work integrated learning (WIL)
N N Dip Electrical Engineering BT-D-DEH 1 3 yrs The minimum duration to
NSC
(Heavy Current) satisfy the requirements of the
National N Diploma is 2 years
N N Dip Electrical Engineering BT-D-DEH Senior Cert 3 3 yrs
of theory and 24 months of
(Heavy Current) N2 work integrated learning (WIL)
National N Diploma: Civil RG-D-NDV 1 1 yr The minimum duration to
Engineering (N4, N5 & N6) satisfy the requirement of
the National N Diploma is
National N Diploma: Electrical RG-D-NDE 1 1 yr
NSC with Maths and Phys Sci one year of theory and 24
Engineering (N4, N5 & N6) months of Work Integrated
National N Diploma: Mechanical RG-D-NDL 1 1 yr Learning (WIL)
Engineering (N4, N5 & N6)

BT – BEREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE: D-DURBAN • RG – RICHFIELD GRADUATE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY: D-DURBAN

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Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access
Programme name Minimum entry requirements Notes
code date points term duration route
PRIVATE COLLEGES
NATED DIPLOMA STUDY
National N Diploma: BT-D-CVD 1 3 yrs The minimum duration to
NSC
Engineering Civil satisfy the requirements
of the National N Diploma
National N Diploma: BT-D-CVD Senior Cert 3 3 yrs
is 2 years of theory and 24
Engineering Civil months of work integrated
N2 learning (WIL)
National N Diploma: PX-D-CVD 1 3 yrs
Engineering Civil NSC
1 3 yrs
National N Diploma: PX-D-ELD
Engineering Electrical
National N Diploma: BT-D-MCD 1 3 yrs The minimum duration to
NSC satisfy the requirements
Engineering Mechanical
of the National N Diploma
National N Diploma: BT-D-MCD Senior Cert 3 3 yrs
is 2 years of theory and 24
Engineering Mechanical months of work integrated
N2 learning (WIL)
National N Diploma: PX-D-MCD 1 3 yrs
NSC
Engineering Mechanical
NATED CERTIFICATE
N Cert Engineering: Bricklaying BT-D-CB2 1 1 yr On successful completion, the
and Plastering N1, N2 learner will receive an N1, N2
Grade 10 FLC Communication Certificate
N Cert Engineering: Bricklaying BT-D-CB2 3 1 yr and this will allow progress to
and Plastering N1, N2 the N3-N4 qualification
N Cert Engineering: Chemical ML-D-PCH NSC 1 2 yrs
N4, N5, N6 Senior Cert
N3

BT – BEREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE: D-DURBAN • PX – PAX COLLEGE: D-DURBAN • ML – MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP ACADEMY: D-DURBAN

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Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access
Programme name Minimum entry requirements Notes
code date points term duration route
PRIVATE COLLEGES
NATED CERTIFICATE
N Cert Engineering: Chemical DC-B-PCH 1 2 yrs National N Dip is offered at
NSC with Maths
N4, N5, N6 CTC - on complying with:
minimum requirements for
N Cert Engineering: Chemical DC-C-PCH 1 2 yrs
the issue of a certificate on
N4, N5, N6 Senior Cert with Maths 'F' HG/ 'F' SG each of the levels N4, N5,
N Cert Engineering: Chemical DC-D-PCH 1 2 yrs N6 and applicable in-service
N4, N5, N6 training of 24 Months
N Cert Engineering: Chemical DC-P-PCH 1 2 yrs
N3
N4, N5, N6
N Cert Engineering: Chemical DC-B-PCZ 1 3 yrs National N Dip is offered at
N4, N5, N6 (p/t) Grade 11 with Maths/Maths Lit 2 CTC - on complying with:
minimum requirements for
N Cert Engineering: Chemical DC-C-PCZ 1 3 yrs
the issue of a certificate on
N4, N5, N6 (p/t) each of the levels N4, N5,
N Cert Engineering: Chemical DC-D-PCZ 1 3 yrs N6 and applicable in-service
Senior Cert with Maths 'F' HG/ 'F' SG
N4, N5, N6 (p/t) training of 24 Months
N Cert Engineering: Chemical DC-P-PCZ 1 3 yrs
N3
N4, N5, N6 (p/t)
N Cert Engineering: Chemical BT-D-CW2 1 1 yr All examinations are
Water and Waste Treatment administered by the
N1, N2 Department of Higher
Grade 10 Education (DHET) and IEB.
N Cert Engineering: Chemical BT-D-CW2 3 1 yr On successful completion, the
Water and Waste Treatment learner will receive an N1, N2
N1, N2 FLC Communication Certificate
and this will allow progress to
the N3-N4 qualification

BT – BEREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE: D-DURBAN • DC – CENTRAL TECHNICAL COLLEGE: B-BRAAMFONTEIN / C-CAPE TOWN / D-DURBAN / P-PRETORIA

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Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access
Programme name Minimum entry requirements Notes
code date points term duration route
PRIVATE COLLEGES
NATED CERTIFICATE
N Cert Engineering: Civil N4, DC-B-PCE 1 2 yrs National N Dip is offered at
NSC with Maths
N5, N6 CTC - on complying with:
minimum requirements for
N Cert Engineering: Civil N4, DC-C-PCE 1 2 yrs
the issue of a certificate on
N5, N6 Senior Cert with Maths 'F' HG/ 'F' SG each of the levels N4, N5,
N Cert Engineering: Civil N4, DC-D-PCE 1 2 yrs N6 and applicable in-service
N5, N6 training of 24 Months
N Cert Engineering: Civil N4, DC-P-PCE 1 2 yrs
N3
N5, N6
N Cert Engineering: Civil N4, ML-D-PCE NSC 1 2 yrs
N5, N6 Senior Cert
N3
N Cert Engineering: Civil N4, DC-B-PCY 1 3 yrs National N Dip is offered at
Grade 11 with Maths/Maths Lit 2 CTC - on complying with:
N5, N6 (p/t)
minimum requirements for
N Cert Engineering: Civil N4, DC-C-PCY 1 3 yrs
the issue of a certificate on
N5, N6 (p/t) each of the levels N4, N5,
N Cert Engineering: Civil N4, DC-D-PCY 1 3 yrs N6 and applicable in-service
Senior Cert with Maths 'F' HG/ 'F' SG
N5, N6 (p/t) training of 24 Months
N Cert Engineering: Civil N4, DC-P-PCY 1 3 yrs
N3
N5, N6 (p/t)
N Cert Engineering: Civil BT-D-CP2 1 1 yr On successful completion, the
Plumbing N1, N2 learner will receive an N1, N2
Grade 10
FLC Communication Certificate
N Cert Engineering: Civil BT-D-CP2 3 1 yr and this will allow progress to
Plumbing N1, N2 the N3-N4 qualification
N Cert Engineering: Electrical BT-D-EI2 1 1 yr On successful completion, the
(Instrumentation) learner will receive an N1, N2
NSC
FLC Communication Certificate
N Cert Engineering: Electrical BT-D-EI2 3 1 yr and this will allow progress to
(Instrumentation) the N3-N4 qualification

BT – BEREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE: D-DURBAN • DC- CENTRAL TECHNICAL COLLEGE: B-BRAAMFONTEIN / C-CAPE TOWN / D-DURBAN / P-PRETORIA • ML – MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP ACADEMY: D-DURBAN

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Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access
Programme name Minimum entry requirements Notes
code date points term duration route
PRIVATE COLLEGES
NATED CERTIFICATE
N Cert Engineering: Electrical DC-B-PEE 1 2 yrs National N Dip is offered at
Grade 11 with Maths/Maths Lit 2
N4, N5, N6 CTC - on complying with:
minimum requirements for
N Cert Engineering: Electrical DC-C-PEE 1 2 yrs
Senior Cert with Maths 'F' HG/ 'F' SG the issue of a certificate on
N4, N5, N6 each of the levels N4, N5,
N Cert Engineering: Electrical DC-D-PEE 1 2 yrs N6 and applicable in-service
N4, N5, N6 N3 training of 24 Months
N Cert Engineering: Electrical DC-P-PEE 1 2 yrs
N4, N5, N6
N Cert Engineering: Electrical ML-D-PEE NSC 1 2 yrs
N4, N5, N6 Senior Cert
N3
N Cert Engineering: Electrical DC-B-PEX 1 3 yrs National N Dip is offered at
N4, N5, N6 (p/t) Grade 11 with Maths/Maths Lit 2 CTC - on complying with:
minimum requirements for
N Cert Engineering: Electrical DC-C-PEX 1 3 yrs
the issue of a certificate on
N4, N5, N6 (p/t) each of the levels N4, N5,
N Cert Engineering: Electrical DC-D-PEX 1 3 yrs N6 and applicable in-service
Senior Cert with Maths 'F' HG/ 'F' SG
N4, N5, N6 (p/t) training of 24 Months
N Cert Engineering: Electrical DC-P-PEX 1 3 yrs
N3
N4, N5, N6 (p/t)
N Cert Engineering: Fitting and BT-D-CF2 1 1 yr On successful completion, the
Turning N1, N2 learner will receive an N1, N2
FLC Communication Certificate
N Cert Engineering: Fitting and BT-D-CF2 Grade 10 3 1 yr
and this will allow progress to
Turning N1, N2 the N3-N4 qualification
N Cert Engineering: Mechanical BT-D-MT2 1 1 yr On successful completion, the
Motor Trade N1, N2 learner will receive an N1, N2
FLC Communication Certificate
N Cert Engineering: Mechanical BT-D-MT2 Grade 10 3 1 yr
and this will allow progress to
Motor Trade N1, N2 the N3-N4 qualification

BT – BEREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE: D-DURBAN • DC – CENTRAL TECHNICAL COLLEGE: B-BRAAMFONTEIN / C-CAPE TOWN / D DURBAN / P-PRETORIA • ML – MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP ACADEMY: D-DURBAN

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Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access
Programme name Minimum entry requirements Notes
code date points term duration route
PRIVATE COLLEGES
NATED CERTIFICATE
N Cert Engineering: Mechanical DC-B-PME 1 2 yrs National N Dip is offered at
Grade 11 with Maths/Maths Lit 2
N4, N5, N6 CTC - on complying with:
minimum requirements for
N Cert Engineering: Mechanical DC-C-PME 1 2 yrs
the issue of a certificate on
N4, N5, N6 Senior Cert with Maths 'F' HG/ 'F' SG each of the levels N4, N5,
N Cert Engineering: Mechanical DC-D-PME 1 2 yrs N6 and applicable in-service
N4, N5, N6 training of 24 Months
N Cert Engineering: Mechanical DC-P-PME 1 2 yrs
N3
N4, N5, N6
N Cert Engineering: Mechanical ML-D-PME NSC 1 2 yrs
N4, N5, N6 Senior Cert
N3
N Cert Engineering: Mechanical DC-B-PMW 1 3 yrs National N Dip is offered at
N4, N5, N6 (p/t) Grade 11 with Maths/Maths Lit 2 CTC - on complying with:
minimum requirements for
N Cert Engineering: Mechanical DC-C-PMW 1 3 yrs
the issue of a certificate on
N4, N5, N6 (p/t) each of the levels N4, N5,
N Cert Engineering: Mechanical DC-D-PMW 1 3 yrs N6 and applicable in-service
Senior Cert with Maths 'F' HG/ 'F' SG
N4, N5, N6 (p/t) training of 24 Months
N Cert Engineering: Mechanical DC-P-PMW 1 3 yrs
N3
N4, N5, N6 (p/t)
N Cert Engineering: Mechanical BT-D-WM2 1 1 yr On successful completion,
Welding N1, N2 the learner will receive an
N1, N2 FLC Communication
N Cert Engineering: Mechanical BT-D-WM2 Grade 10 3 1 yr
Certificate and this will
Welding N1, N2 allow progress to the N3-N4
qualification

BT – BEREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE: D-DURBAN • DC – CENTRAL TECHNICAL COLLEGE: B-BRAAMFONTEIN / C-CAPE TOWN / D-DURBAN / P-PRETORIA • ML – MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP ACADEMY: D-DURBAN

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Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access
Programme name Minimum entry requirements Notes
code date points term duration route
PRIVATE COLLEGES
NATED CERTIFICATE
National Certificate: Engineering PX-D-CVC 1 1.5 yrs
Civil (N4, N5, N6)
National Certificate: Engineering PX-D-ELC 1 1.5 yrs
NSC
Electrical (N4, N5, N6)
National Certificate: Engineering PX-D-MCC 1 1.5 yrs
Mechanical (N4, N5, N6)
National N Certificate: Electrical RG-D-NCE 1 1 yr
Grade 9 with Maths and Phys Sci
Engineering (N1, N2 & N3)

PX – PAX: D-DURBAN • RG – RICHFIELD GRADUATE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY: D-DURBAN

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Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access
Programme name Minimum entry requirements Notes
code date points term duration route
UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
DEGREE STUDY
B Architectural Studies KN-H-BAR 30 Sep NSC Deg with Maths 5 and Engl and LO 4 and one of: Bus 1 3 yrs You will be required to submit
30 Stud, Cons Stud, Drama Arts, Econ, Geog, Hist, Info Tech, a portfolio of creative work,
Life Sci, Music, Religion Stud, Vis Arts, Any lang HL/FAL 5 an essay and complete a
questionnaire. Please contact
36 Matric Exemption 031 260 2094 or email
[email protected] for details
B Consumer Science: Extension ZU-M-BPE 30 Sep 28 NSC Deg with Engl and LO 4 and Life Sci OR Agric Sci 4 1 4 yrs First preference will be
& Rural Development given to applicants who
Matric Exemption with Engl 'E' HG/'D' SG and Biol or never studied previously at
30
Physiol 'E' HG/'D' SG any other university
B Soc Sc Housing KN-H-SOR 30 Sep NSC Deg with Engl and LO 4 and one of: Bus Stud, Cons 1 3 yrs
28 Stud, Dram Arts, Econ, Geog, Hist, Info Tech, Life Sci, Maths,
Maths Lit, Music, Religion Stud, Vis Arts, any lang HL/FAL 5
Matric Exemption
Bachelor Built Environment: DU-D-BUR 30 Sep NSC Deg with Engl HL 4/FAL 5 and Maths 4 and one of the ff: 1 3 yrs See *NOTE 1 below
Urban and Regional Planning Geog, Hist, Phys Sci or Life Sci 4 and one 20 credit subject 4
Matric Exemption with Engl 1st lang 'D' HG/'C' SG or 2nd
lang 'B' HG/'C' SG AND Maths 'E' HG/'D' SG AND one of:
Geog, Hist, Biol, Phys Sci 'D' HG/'C' SG
NC(V) 4 with Engl and Maths 60% and one of: Geog, Hist,
Life Sci/Biol, Phys Sci 70% and one additional subject (not a
language) 70%
Bachelor of the Built DU-D-BAT 30 Sep NSC Deg with Engl HL/FAL 4 and Maths 4 1 3 yrs See *NOTE 2 below
Environment in Architecture Senior Cert with Engl and Maths 'D' HG/'C' SG
NC(V) 4 with 80% in Engl and 80% in Maths
* NOTE 1: First preference will be given to applicants who never studied previously at any other university. The closing date for this programme is 30 September 2022. We regret that applications received after
this date can not be considered. Prospective students may be required to sit for a suitable placement test, as part of the entry requirement to this programme. Prospective students that qualify for degree study
at an institution of higher learning but do not meet the departmental Maths requirement, may present the following N4 subjects for consideration for entry to this degree programme: Maths and Engineering
Science with a minimum of 50%.
* NOTE 2: First preference will be given to applicants who never studied previously at any other university. Other recommended subjects (not compulsory): Technology, History, Art, Technical Drawing,
Geography, Physics. In addition to the requirements above, the top 300 applicants will be required to undergo a test for selection purposes. The weighted results from this test, in addition to their Trials
mathematics marks for those students yet to complete their NSC or the mathematics results achieved in their senior certificate if already awarded will be used to determine offers of places in the programme
based on a ranking of these combined results. Preference will be given to applicants placing Architecture at DUT as their 1st choice. This will also apply to the ranking of offers.
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Programme name Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access Notes
Minimum entry requirements
code date points term duration route
UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
DEGREE STUDY
B A Industrial Sociology ZU-M-ARI 30 Sep NSC Deg with Engl HL 4 and LO 4 and four 20 credit 1 3 yrs Preference shall be given
26
subjects (no lang restriction) 3 to applicants who have
selected this programme as
26 Matric Exemption 1st - 3rd choice
DIPLOMA STUDY
Dip Management Sciences: DU-D-HR3 30 Sep NSC Dip with Engl HL 3/FAL 4 AND Maths 3/Maths Lit 4 and 1 3 yrs First preference will be
25
Human Resources two 20 credit subjects (not more than one lang) 3 given to applicants who
never studied previously at
Dip Management Sciences: DU-P-HR3 30 Sep 1 3 yrs
20 Senior Cert or equivalent qualification. any other university
Human Resources
Dip Management Sciences: DU-D-HRY 30 Sep NC(V) 4 with 50% in Engl and 2 fundamental subjects and 3 1 3 yrs
Human Resources (p/t) vocational subjects at 60%
Diploma in Human Resource MN-M-DHR 30 Sep 25 NSC Dip with Engl HL3/FAL4 and Acc 3 or Maths 3/Maths Lit 3 1 3 yrs
Management
Senior Cert with E Average Engl E HG Acc E HG/D SG and
25
Maths E HG/D SG
NC(V) 4 with English (50%) and Maths (40%) or Maths Lit
(40%) and four other compulsory subjects (50%)
CERTIFICATE STUDY
Higher Certificate in Human DU-D-HRH 30 Sep 1 1 yr First preference will be
20 NSC H Cert with Engl 3
Resources given to applicants who
never studied previously at
Higher Certificate in Human DU-P-HRF 30 Sep 1 1 yr
20 Senior Cert with Engl 'E' HG/'D' SG any other university.
Resources
Higher Certificate in Operations DU-D-OMP 30 Sep 1 1 yr
NC(V) 4 with 50% in Engl
Management (p/t)

DU– DUT/ D-ML SULTAN/STEVE BIKO / P-PIETERMARITZBURG • MN – MUT: M-MAIN (UMLAZI) • ZU – UNIZULU: M-KWA-DLANGEZWA

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Programme name Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access Notes
Minimum entry requirements
code date points term duration route
UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
PROGRAMMES FOR PEOPLE WITH AN N DIP
Adv Diploma in Human MN-M-HRM 30 Sep NQF level 6, 3 year diploma of 360 credits in HRM or 1 1 yr 1 year full time and 2 years
Resource Management equivalent. Average of 60% from major subjects part-time. Contact 031 819 9299
or email: [email protected] for
P G Dip in Human Resource MN-M-PGH 30 Sep NQF level 7 qualification in HRM or equivalent. Average of 1 1 yr
more details. The closing date
Management 60% overall pass for this programme is 30 Sep
PRIVATE COLLEGES
DEGREE STUDY
Bachelor of Commerce in PE-M-BRM 31 Jan 25 NSC Deg 1 3 yrs
Human Resource Management NC(V) 4 Deg with level 4 or 50% in Engl and LO and Maths/
Maths Lit and 70% in the following four vocational subjects:
Financial Management, Management Practice, Operations
Management and Project Management
B Com Human Resource MC-D-BCH NSC Deg or equivalent NQF 4 qualification 1 3 yrs Applicants with an
Management Matric Exemption accredited NQF level 4
qualification can apply.
Three N4 subjects and One N5 subject - Mature Age
Exemption Applies
NC(V) Deg
Higher Certificate or equivalent NQF level 5 (120 credit)
qualification. Mature Age Exemption applies
B Com Human Resource RB-D-BCH NSC Deg 1 3 yrs See *NOTE 1 below
Management 20 Matric Exemption
50904417 N6 Diploma: Human Resources Management
RPL. Consult institution

* NOTE 1: For entrance into degrees, students should in addition to the NCV Level 4, at least have obtained 60% in the three fundamental subjects including the language of learning and teaching as well as
70% in the four vocational subjects chosen from the NCV 4 level subjects. 50604016 N6 Diploma: Human Resources Management with minimum of 60% in Human Resources Management module.

MC – MANCOSA: D-DURBAN • MN – MUT: M- MAIN (UMLAZI) • PE – EDUVOS: M-MIDRAND • RB – REGENT BUSINESS SCHOOL: D-DURBAN

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Programme name Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access Notes
Minimum entry requirements
code date points term duration route
PRIVATE COLLEGES
DIPLOMA STUDY
Dip Human Resource IC-D-PHR NSC H Cert 1 3 yrs
Management Senior Cert
Diploma in Human Resource BC-D-DHR NSC Dip 1 3 yrs On successful completion of
Management the programme, the student
Senior Cert will receive a Berea College of
Technology Diploma in Human
Any NQF Level 4 qualification or equivalent Resource Management
HONOURS STUDY
Hons B Com Human Resources MC-D-P4H NQF level 7 Degree specialising in Human Resources OR 1 1 yr Applicants should have
Management Related cognate Bachelors Degree OR 3 year National majored in the relevant
Diploma and Bachelor of Technology or equivalent in the discipline or same branch
same or similar field. Consult institution of study
Hons B Com Human Resources RB-D-P4H 1 1 yr Institutional prospectus to
Management be consulted for additional
B Deg in the same or similar field. Consult institution
minimum percentages in
selected modules
CERTIFICATE STUDY
Higher Certificate in Human VC-O-HRP 21 Feb NSC H Cert with Engl 2 1 1.5 yrs Only Offered Online/
Resource Practices (p/t) Senior Cert with Engl Distance Learning
NC(V) 4 H Cert with 40% in Engl
H Cert Human Resources RB-D-HCH NSC 1 1 yr
Management Senior Cert
N6 Certificate: Human Resources Management 50604016
RPL. Consult institution

BC – BEREA COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY: D-DURBAN • IC – ICESA EDUCATION: D-DURBAN • MC- MANCOSA: D-DURBAN • RB - REGENT BUSINESS SCHOOL: D-DURBAN •
VC – THE BUSINESS SCHOOL AT VARSITY COLLEGE: O-ONLINE

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Programme name Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access Notes
Minimum entry requirements
code date points term duration route
PRIVATE COLLEGES
CERTIFICATE STUDY
H Cert Human Resources MC-D-HCH NSC 1 1 yr Applicants with an
Management Senior Cert accredited NQF level 4
qualification can apply
H Cert Public Sector MC-D-PSP Three N4 subjects and One N5 subject 1 1 yr
Procurement NC(V)
NATED DIPLOMA STUDY
N N Dip Human Resource BT-D-NHR NSC 1 3 yrs The minimum duration for
Management Senior Cert theoretical studies is 2
years and 18 months work
N N Dip Human Resource BT-D-NHR NC(V) 4 3 3 yrs integrated learning (WIL) to
Management satisfy the requirements of
ABET Level 4 Certificate the National N Diploma
National N Diploma: Human PX-D-HRD 1 3 yrs
NSC
Resource Management
National N Diploma: Human RG-D-NDH NSC 1 2 yrs This is a full-time
Resources (N4, N5 & N6) N3 programme

NATED CERTIFICATE STUDY


N Cert Human Resource DC-B-PHM 1 2 yrs National N Dip is offered at
NSC
Management N4, N5, N6 CTC - on complying with:
minimum requirements for
N Cert Human Resource DC-C-PHM 1 2 yrs
the issue of a certificate on
Management N4, N5, N6 Senior Cert each of the levels N4, N5,
N Cert Human Resource DC-D-PHM 1 2 yrs N6 and applicable in-service
Management N4, N5, N6 training of 24 Months
N Cert Human Resource DC-P-PHM 1 2 yrs
N3
Management N4, N5, N6

BT – BEREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE: D-DURBAN • DC – CENTRAL TECHNICAL COLLEGE: B-BRAAMFONTEIN / C-CAPE TOWN / D-DURBAN / P-PRETORIA • MC – MANCOSA: D-DURBAN • PX – PAX COLLEGE: D-DURBAN •
RG – RICHFIELD GRADUATE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY: D-DURBAN

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Programme name Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access Notes
Minimum entry requirements
code date points term duration route
PRIVATE COLLEGES
NATED CERTIFICATE STUDY
N Cert Human Resource DC-B-PHY 1 3 yrs National N Dip is offered at
NSC
Management N4, N5, N6 (p/t) CTC - on complying with:
minimum requirements for
N Cert Human Resource DC-C-PHY 1 3 yrs
the issue of a certificate on
Management N4, N5, N6 (p/t) Senior Cert each of the levels N4, N5,
N Cert Human Resource DC-D-PHY 1 3 yrs N6 and applicable in-service
Management N4, N5, N6 (p/t) training of 24 Months
N Cert Human Resource DC-P-PHY 1 3 yrs
N3
Management N4, N5, N6 (p/t)
National Certificate: Human PX-D-HRC 1 1.5 yrs
Resource Management (N4, NSC
N5, N6)

DC – DURBAN CENTRAL COLLEGE: B-BRAAMFONTEIN / C-CAPE TOWN / D-DURBAN / P-PRETORIA • PX – PAX COLLEGE: D-DURBAN

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Programme name Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access Notes
Minimum entry requirements
code date points term duration route
UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
DEGREE STUDY
B A (Anthropology & History) ZU-M-BNH 30 Sep NSC Deg with Engl HL 4 and LO 4 and four 20 credit 1 3 yrs Preference shall be given
26 to applicants who have
subjects (no lang restriction) 3
selected this programme as
26 Matric Exemption 1st - 3rd choice
B A (General Studies) KN-H-BA2 30 Sep NSC Deg with Engl and LO 4 and one of: Bus Stud, Cons 1 3 yrs
28 Stud, Dram Arts, Econ, Geog, Hist, Info Tech, Life Sci, Maths,
Maths Lit, Music, Religion Stud, Vis Arts, any lang HL/FAL 5
B A (General Studies) KN-P-BA2 30 Sep Matric Exemption 1 3 yrs
B A (Geography & History) ZU-M-BGE 30 Sep 1 3 yrs Preference shall be given
B A (Geography & Tourism) ZU-M-BGT 30 Sep NSC Deg with Engl HL 4 and LO 4 and four 20 credit 1 3 yrs to applicants who have
26 selected this programme as
subjects (no lang restriction) 3
1st - 3rd choice
B A (History & IsiZulu) ZU-M-BHI 30 Sep 1 3 yrs
B A (Linguistics & English) ZU-M-BLE 30 Sep 26 Matric Exemption 1 3 yrs
B A (Philosophy & Psychology) ZU-M-BPY 30 Sep 1 3 yrs
BA in Psychology ZU-M-PSY 30 Sep 28 NSC Deg with Engl HL/FAL 4 and Social Science 4 and Phys Sci 4 1 3 yrs Selected candidates will be
Matric Exemption with Engl 1st/2nd lang and Phys Sci and interviewed for suitability
28
Hist or Geog 'D' HG/'C' SG
NC(V) 4
PRIVATE COLLEGES
DEGREE STUDY
Bachelor of Arts PE-D-BAA 31 Jan 25 NSC Deg with Engl HL/FAL 4 1 3 yrs Areas of Specilisation:
NC(V) 4 Deg with level 4 or 50% in Engl and LO and Maths/ Media Studies, Graphic
Maths Lit and 70% in four vocational subjects chosen from Design, Psychology and
the NCV (NQF 4) subjects. The NCV (NQF 4) subjects must be English, HR, Politics, Law.
Graphic Design requires
related to the degree for which you are enrolling submission and approval
Relevant Higher Certificate Qualification (NQF 5) with a of portfolio. Details will be
minimum of 120 credits or Foundation Programme, and a given on registration
Certificate of Exemption from USAF

KN – UKZN: H-HOWARD COLLEGE / P-PIETERMARITZBURG • PE – EDUVOS: D-DURBAN • ZU – UNIZULU: M-KWA-DLANGEZWA

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Programme name Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access Notes
Minimum entry requirements
code date points term duration route
PRIVATE COLLEGES
DIPLOMA STUDY
Dip: Personal Trainer: Fitness BT-D-DPF 1 3 yrs See *NOTE 1 below
NSC
and Nutrition
Dip: Psychology: Industrial: BT-D-CPI 1 3 yrs See *NOTE 2 below
Senior Cert
Development: General
CERTIFICATE STUDY
H Cert in Communication VC-D-HCO NSC H Cert with English 30% 1 2 yrs
Practices (p/t) Senior Cert: Endorsement with English 33.3%
NC(V) 4 with English 40%
Cert: Developmental BT-D-CPD NSC 1 1 yr See *NOTE 3 below
Psychology Senior Cert
HONOURS STUDY
B A Communication Honours VC-W-HBC 21 Feb An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree with an average of 60% 1 1 yr
(Full Time) in the final year; OR An appropriate Advanced Diploma,
provided that a 360 credit Diploma or appropriate equivalent
has been completed, with an average of 60% in the final year
SHORTER COURSES
Cert Sport Psychology BT-D-CSP NSC 1 1 yr See *NOTE 4 below
Senior Cert

* NOTE 1: Upon successful completion of this programme, learners will receive a Dip: in Personal Trainer: Fitness and Nutrition issued by Berea Technical College and endorsed by the Quality Council of Trades
and Occupations.
* NOTE 2: Upon successful completion of this programme, learners will receive a Diploma in Psychology: Industrial: Development: General issued by Berea Technical College and endorsed by the Quality
Council of Trades and Occupations.
* NOTE 3: Upon successful completion of this programme, learners will receive a Cert: Developmental Psychology issued by Berea Technical College and endorsed by the Quality Council of Trades and
Occupations.
* NOTE 4: Upon successful completion of this programme, learners will receive a Cert in Sport Psychology issued by Berea Technical College and endorsed by the Quality Council of Trades and Occupations

BT – BEREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE: D-DURBAN • VC – THE BUSINESS SCHOOL OF VARSITY COLLEGE: D-DURBAN NORTH / W-WESTVILLE

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Programme name Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access Notes
Minimum entry requirements
code date points term duration route
UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
DEGREE STUDY
B Sc Computer Science & KN-P-BSU 30 Sep NSC Deg with Maths 5 and Engl and LO 4 and Agric Sci or 1 3 yrs
30
Information Technology Life Sci or Phys Sci 4
B Sc Computer Science & KN-W-BSU 30 Sep Matric Exemption with Maths 'D' HG/'A' SG and Agric Sci or 1 3 yrs
34
Information Technology Biol or Phys Sci 'E' HG/'B' SG
Bachelor of Information and DU-D-BIT 30 Sep NSC Deg with Engl HL/FAL 4 and Maths 4 and one of the 1 3 yrs First preference will be
Communications Technology designated 20 credit subject at level 4 given to applicants who
never studied previously at
Matric Exemption with Engl 'D' HG and Maths 'D' HG and
any other university.
one of the designated 20 credit subjects 'D' HG
NC(V) 4 with Engl HL/FAL and Maths and LO 60% and
70% in four vocational subjects relevant to the field of
Information Technology
DIPLOMA STUDY
Dip ICT: Applications DU-D-APD 30 Sep NSC Dip with Engl HL 3/FAL 4 AND Maths 3/Maths Lit 6 AND 1 3 yrs First preference will be
Development two 20 credit subjects (not more than one lang) 3 given to applicants who
never studied previously at
Senior Cert with Engl and Maths 'E' HG/'C' SG
Dip ICT: Applications DU-I-APD 30 Sep 1 3 yrs any other university
Development NC(V) 4 with 50% in three fundamental subjects including
English and 60% in three vocational subjects
Dip ICT: Business Analysis DU-D-BUA 30 Sep NSC Dip with Engl HL 3/FAL 4 and Maths 3/Maths Lit 6 and 1 3 yrs First preference will be
two 20 credit subjects (not more than one lang) 3 given to applicants who
never studied previously at
Dip ICT: Business Analysis DU-I-BUA 30 Sep Senior Cert with Engl and Maths 'E' HG/'C' SG 1 3 yrs
any other university
NC(V) 4 with 50% in three fundamental subjects including
English and 60% in three vocational subjects.
Dip ICT: Applications DU-D-APF 30 Sep NSC Dip with Engl HL/FAL 3 AND Maths 3/Maths Lit 5 AND 1 4 yrs
Development (4 year Foundation two 20 credit subjects (not more than one lang) 3
programme) Senior Cert with Engl and Maths 'E' HG/'D' SG
NC(V) 4 with a minimum of 50% in three fundamental subjects
including English and 60% in three vocational subjects

DU – DUT: D-ML SULTAN/STEVE BIKO/ I-INDUMISO • KN – UKZN: P-PIETERMARITZBURG / W-WESTVILLE

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Programme name Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access Notes
Minimum entry requirements
code date points term duration route
UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
DIPLOMA STUDY
Diploma in Information MN-M-DI5 30 Sep 23 NSC Dip with Engl 3 and Maths 2/Maths Lit 3 1 4 yrs Final selection is made
Technology (ECP) 25 Senior Cert with Engl and Maths 'E' HG/'E' SG based on an entrance test
and/or making use of a
NC(V) 4 with at least 50% in three fundamental subjects ranking system
including English and 60% in three vocational subjects
Diploma in Information MN-M-DIT 30 Sep 1 3 yrs Meeting the minimum
Technology 24 NSC Dip with Engl 3 and Maths 3/Maths Lit 5 requirements does not
guarantee you a place. Final
selection is made based
27 Senior Cert with Engl and Maths 'E' HG/'E' SG on an entrance test and/
or making use of a ranking
system. Preference is given
to students doing Physical
NC(V) 4 with a minimum of 50% in three fundamental Science. Contact 031 819 9299
subjects including English and 60% in three vocational or email: [email protected] for
subjects more details. The closing date
for this programme is 30 Sep
CERTIFICATE STUDY
Higher Certificate in DU-D-HIT 30 Sep 1 1 yr First preference will be
NSC H Cert with Engl 3
Information Technology given to applicants who
never studied previously at
Higher Certificate in DU-I-HIT 30 Sep Senior Cert with Engl 'E' HG/'E' SG 1 1 yr
any other university.
Information Technology NC(V) 4 with 50% in Engl
PROGRAMMES FOR PEOPLE WITH AN N DIP
Advanced Diploma in Information DU-D-AIT 30 Sep 3 yr Dip or equivalent in the same or similar field. Consult 1 1 yr
and Communications Technology institution

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Programme name Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access Notes
Minimum entry requirements
code date points term duration route
PRIVATE COLLEGES
DEGREE STUDY
Bachelor of Information EM-B-BIW NSC Deg with Four 20 credit subjects (no lang restriction) 4 1 3 yrs
Technology in Web Design and and Engl HL/Engl FAL 2
Development Matric Exemption
NC(V) 4 with minimum of 60% in three fundamental
subjects and 70% in four vocational subjects
B Sc Information Technology RG-D-PBT 1 3 yrs Full time and distance
NSC Deg
learning
B Com Information Technology MC-D-PCI NSC Deg or equivalent NQF 4 qualification 1 3 yrs Applicants with an
& Management Matric Exemption accredited NQF level 4
qualification can apply.
Three N4 subjects and One N5 subject- Mature Age
Exemption Applies
NC(V) Deg
Higher Certificate or equivalent NQF level 5 (120 credit)
qualification. Mature Age Exemption applies.
Bachelor of Science in PE-M-CSB 31 Jan NSC Deg with Engl 4 and Maths 4. The points attained for 1 3 yrs
Computer Science 32 the best two subjects of Engl, Math and Computer Studies
must be doubled
NC(V) 4 Deg with level 4 or 50% in Engl and LO and Maths
and 70% in four vocational subjects chosen from the NCV
(NQF 4) subjects. The NCV (NQF 4) subjects must be related
to the degree for which you are enrolling
Relevant Higher Certificate Qualification (NQF 5) with a
minimum of 120 credits or Foundation Programme, and a
Certificate of Exemption from USAF

EM – STADIO: B-BELLVILLE • MC – MANCOSA: D-DURBAN • PE – EDUVOS: M-MIDRAND • RG – RICHFIELD GRADUATE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY: D-DURBAN

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Programme name Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access Notes
Minimum entry requirements
code date points term duration route
PRIVATE COLLEGES
DEGREE STUDY
Bachelor of Science in PE-D-TIS 31 Jan 1 3 yrs Areas of Specialisation:
Information Technology 25 NSC Deg with Maths 4/Maths Lit 4 Security and Network
Engineering, Data Science,
Robotics, Software
NC(V) 4 Deg with level 4 or 50% in Engl and LO and Maths/ Engineering (Below Level
Maths Lit and 70% in four vocational subjects chosen from 4 - Mathematics for Degree
the NCV (NQF 4) subjects. The NCV (NQF 4) subjects must be Studies B (IT) is prerequisite
related to the degree for which you are enrolling for Mathematics 1A). Maths
Lit 4 with Introduction
Relevant Higher Certificate Qualification (NQF 5) with a to Mathematics and
Mathematics for Degree
minimum of 120 credits or Foundation Programme, and a Studies B (IT) as prerequisite
Certificate of Exemption from USAF for Mathematics 1 A
DIPLOMA STUDY
Dip in IT in Network Design CT-B-DAD 30 Nov 1 3 yrs Only presented at selected
& Administration NQF 6 registered campuses
(Diploma: IT Network Design &
Administration)
Dip in IT in Network Design CT-K-DAD 30 Nov 1 3 yrs Only presented at selected
& Administration NQF 6 registered campuses
NSC Dip with Engl and Maths 4
(Diploma: IT Network Design &
Administration)
Dip in IT in Network Design CT-L-DAD 30 Nov 1 3 yrs Only presented at selected
& Administration NQF 6 registered campuses
(Diploma: IT Network Design &
Administration)
Dip in IT in Network Design CT-P-DAD 30 Nov 1 3 yrs Only presented at selected
& Administration NQF 6 registered campuses
Senior Cert
(Diploma: IT Network Design &
Administration)
Dip in IT in Network Design CT-S-DAD 30 Nov 1 3 yrs Only presented at selected
& Administration NQF 6 registered campuses
(Diploma: IT Network Design &
Administration)
CT – CTU TRAINING SOLUTION: B-BLOEMFONTEIN / K-BOKSBURG / L-POLOKWANE / P-PRETORIA / S-STELLENBOSCH • PE – EDUVOS: D-DURBAN

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Programme name Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access Notes
Minimum entry requirements
code date points term duration route
PRIVATE COLLEGES
DIPLOMA STUDY
Dip Computer Applications RG-D-PCA 1 3 yrs Full time and distance
NSC
learning
Dip Information Technology IC-D-PIF NSC H Cert 1 3 yrs
Senior Cert
Dip Information Technology (3 yr) RG-D-PDO 1 3 yrs Full time and distance
NSC
learning
Diploma in Information BC-D-DIT NSC 1 3 yrs On successful completion of
Technology the programme, the student
Senior Cert will receive a Berea College
of Technology Diploma in
Any NQF Level 4 qualification or equivalent Information Technology
Diploma in PC Support and BC-D-DSN NSC Dip 1 3 yrs On successful completion of
Networking the programme, the student
Senior Cert will receive a Berea College
of Technology Diploma in PC
Any NQF Level 4 qualification or equivalent Support and Networking
CERTIFICATE STUDY
Cert IT: Database Administration CT-D-DA6 30 Nov NSC 1 1 yr Not a first year programme
NQF 6 (IT Cloud Administrator:
MCSE) Senior Cert
N Cert: IT Systems Support NQF 5 (IT Solutions Administrator:
MCSA)
Cert IT: Database Development CT-D-DD6 30 Nov NSC 1 1 yr Not a first year programme
NQF 6 (Data Management & Senior Cert
Analytics: MCSE)
N Cert: IT Systems Development NQF 5 (Software &
Application Development: MCSD OR Web Development II)

BC – BEREA COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY: D-DURBAN • CT – CTU TRAINING SOLUTIONS: D-DURBAN • IC – ICESA EDUCATION: D-DURBAN • RG – RICHFIELD GRADUATE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY: D-DURBAN

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Programme name Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access Notes
Minimum entry requirements
code date points term duration route
PRIVATE COLLEGES
CERTIFICATE STUDY
FET Cert Information Technology: CT-D-SD4 30 Nov NSC 1 1 yr
Systems Development NQF 4
(Software Developer: Foundation) Senior Cert
FET Cert Information Technology: CT-D-TS4 30 Nov NSC with Engl and Maths/Maths Lit 3 1 1 yr
Technical Support NQF 4 (IT
Technical Support 1) Senior Cert
FET Cert: Systems Development CT-B-DSW 30 Nov 1 1 yr
NQF 4 (Web Development I)
FET Cert: Systems Development CT-D-DSW 30 Nov 1 1 yr
NSC with Engl HL/FAL 3
NQF 4 (Web Development I)
FET Cert: Systems Development CT-K-DSW 30 Nov 1 1 yr
NQF 4 (Web Development I)
FET Cert: Systems Development CT-L-DSW 30 Nov 1 1 yr
NQF 4 (Web Development I)
FET Cert: Systems Development CT-P-DSW 30 Nov 1 1 yr
Senior Cert
NQF 4 (Web Development I)
FET Cert: Systems Development CT-S-DSW 30 Nov 1 1 yr
NQF 4 (Web Development I)
Higher Certificate in PE-D-HIS 31 Jan 1 1 yr Areas of Specialisation: Cyber
Information Systems Security, Cloud Computing,
NSC Robotics and Intelligent
Systems, Machine Learning,
Data Analytics, Internet
Higher Certificate in PE-D-HIY 31 Jan 1 2.5 yrs Development, Software
Information Systems (p/t) Engineering, Network
Engineering, Engineering,
An NC(V), as certified by Umalusi Open Source. Obtainment of
this qualification (NQF Level
5) can be used to apply for
degree study in relevant field
of study
CT – CTU TRAINING SOLUTIONS: D-DURBAN / B-BLOEMFONTEIN / K-BOKSBURG / L-POLOKWANE / P-PRETORIA / S-STELLENBOSCH • PE – EDUVOS: D-DURBAN

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Programme name Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access Notes
Minimum entry requirements
code date points term duration route
PRIVATE COLLEGES
CERTIFICATE STUDY
N Cert IT: Systems Development CT-D-SD5 30 Nov NSC with Engl and Maths 4 1 1 yr Can be a first or second year
NQF 5 (Software & Application programme, depending on
Development: MCSD) Senior Cert the student's NSC marks
FET Cert: Systems Development NQF 4 (Software Developer:
Foundation) - second year entry requirements
N Cert: IT Systems Development CT-B-SDV 30 Nov 1 1 yr Not a first year programme
NQF 5 (Web Development II) NSC
N Cert: IT Systems Development CT-D-SDV 30 Nov 1 1 yr Not a first year programme
NQF 5 (Web Development II)
N Cert: IT Systems Development CT-K-SDV 30 Nov 1 1 yr Not a first year programme
NQF 5 (Web Development II) Senior Cert
N Cert: IT Systems Development CT-L-SDV 30 Nov 1 1 yr Not a first year programme
NQF 5 (Web Development II)
N Cert: IT Systems Development CT-P-SDV 30 Nov 1 1 yr Not a first year programme
NQF 5 (Web Development II) FET Cert: Systems Development NQF 4 (Web Development I)
N Cert: IT Systems Development CT-S-SDV 30 Nov 1 1 yr Not a first year programme
NQF 5 (Web Development II)
N Cert: IT Systems Support NQF CT-B-SP5 30 Nov 1 1 yr Not a first year programme
5 (Cloud & Security Professionals: NSC
Cisco)
N Cert: IT Systems Support NQF CT-D-SP5 30 Nov 1 1 yr Not a first year programme
5 (Cloud & Security Professionals:
Cisco) Senior Cert
N Cert: IT Systems Support NQF CT-K-SP5 30 Nov 1 1 yr Not a first year programme
5 (Cloud & Security Professionals:
Cisco)
N Cert: IT Systems Support NQF CT-L-SP5 30 Nov FET Cert: IT Technical Support NQF 4 OR N Cert: IT Systems 1 1 yr Not a first year programme
5 (Cloud & Security Professionals: Support NQF 5 (IT Technical Support II or IT Solutions
Cisco) Administrator: MCSA)

CT – CTU TRAINING SOLUTIONS: D-DURBAN / B-BLOEMFONTEIN / K-BOKSBURG / L-POLOKWANE / P-PRETORIA / S-STELLENBOSCH

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Programme name Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access Notes
Minimum entry requirements
code date points term duration route
PRIVATE COLLEGES
CERTIFICATE STUDY
N Cert: IT Systems Support NQF CT-P-SP5 30 Nov NSC 1 1 yr Not a first year programme
5 (Cloud & Security Professionals:
Cisco) Senior Cert
N Cert: IT Systems Support NQF CT-S-SP5 30 Nov FET Cert: IT Technical Support NQF 4 OR N Cert: IT Systems 1 1 yr Not a first year programme
5 (Cloud & Security Professionals: Support NQF 5 (IT Technical Support II or IT Solutions
Cisco) Administrator: MCSA)
N Cert: IT Systems Support NQF CT-B-SA5 30 Nov 1 1 yr
5 (IT Solutions Administrator:
MCSA)
N Cert: IT Systems Support NQF CT-D-SA5 30 Nov 1 1 yr
5 (IT Solutions Administrator: NSC with Engl and Maths/Maths Lit 4
MCSA)
N Cert: IT Systems Support NQF CT-K-SA5 30 Nov 1 1 yr
5 (IT Solutions Administrator:
MCSA)
N Cert: IT Systems Support NQF CT-L-SA5 30 Nov 1 1 yr
5 (IT Solutions Administrator:
MCSA)
N Cert: IT Systems Support NQF CT-P-SA5 30 Nov 1 1 yr
5 (IT Solutions Administrator: Senior Cert
MCSA)
N Cert: IT Systems Support NQF CT-S-SA5 30 Nov 1 1 yr
5 (IT Solutions Administrator:
MCSA)
N Cert IT Systems Development: IS-B-PIP 1 1 yr Full contact learning is
Programming/MCSD instructor-led, on campus,
N Cert IT Systems Development: IS-C-PIP 1 1 yr full-time, practical, and
Programming/MCSD NSC with Maths/Maths Lit run according to a pre-
N Cert IT Systems Development: determined schedule of
IS-D-PIP 1 1 yr lectures
Programming/MCSD
N Cert IT Systems Development: IS-J-PIP 1 1 yr
Programming/MCSD Senior Cert with Maths
N Cert IT Systems Development: IS-P-PIP 1 1 yr
Programming/MCSD
CT – CTU TRAINING SOLUTIONS: B-BLOEMFONTEIN / D-DURBAN / K-BOKSBURG / L-POLOKWANE / P-PRETORIA / S-STELLENBOSCH • IS – ISTUDENT: B-BLOEMFONTEIN / C-CAPE TOWN / D-DURBAN / J-JOHANNESBURG/
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Programme name Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access Notes
Minimum entry requirements
code date points term duration route
PRIVATE COLLEGES
CERTIFICATE STUDY
N Cert IT Systems Support: IS-B-PSN 1 1 yr Full contact learning is
Networking MCSA instructor-led, on campus,
N Cert IT Systems Support: IS-C-PSN 1 1 yr full-time, practical, and
NSC run according to a pre-
Networking MCSA
N Cert IT Systems Support: determined schedule of
IS-D-PSN 1 1 yr lectures.
Networking MCSA
N Cert IT Systems Support: IS-J-PSN 1 1 yr
Networking MCSA Senior Cert
N Cert IT Systems Support: IS-P-PSN 1 1 yr
Networking MCSA
N Cert Information Technology: IS-B-EOA 1 1 yr The Limited Contact blended
End User Computing – Office learning approach offers a
Administration (p/t) flexible way to study, and
includes self-paced studies,
N Cert Information Technology: IS-B-EOA 3 1 yr instructor-led on campus
End User Computing – Office workshops, online video
Administration (p/t) training, time-constrained
N Cert Information Technology: IS-C-EOA 1 1 yr assignments and on campus
End User Computing – Office Grade 10 practical examinations.
Administration (p/t)
N Cert Information Technology: IS-C-EOA 3 1 yr
End User Computing – Office
Administration (p/t)
N Cert Information Technology: IS-D-EOA 1 1 yr
End User Computing – Office
Administration (p/t)
N Cert Information Technology: IS-D-EOA 3 1 yr
End User Computing – Office
Administration (p/t)

IS – ISTUDENT: B-BLOEMFONTEIN / C-CAPE TOWN / D-DURBAN / J-JOHANNESBURG / P-PIETERMARITZBURG

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Programme name Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access Notes
Minimum entry requirements
code date points term duration route
PRIVATE COLLEGES
CERTIFICATE STUDY
N Cert Information Technology: IS-J-EOA 1 1 yr The Limited Contact blended
End User Computing – Office learning approach offers a
Administration (p/t) flexible way to study, and
N Cert Information Technology: IS-J-EOA 3 1 yr includes self-paced studies,
End User Computing – Office Grade 10 instructor-led on campus
Administration (p/t) workshops, online video
training, time-constrained
N Cert Information Technology: IS-P-EOA 1 1 yr assignments and on campus
End User Computing – Office practical examinations
Administration (p/t)
N Cert Information Technology: IS-P-EOA 3 1 yr
End User Computing – Office
Administration (p/t)
Further Education and Training IS-D-PDR 1 2 yrs Full contact learning is
Certificate: Computer Aided NSC instructor-led, on campus,
Drawing Office Practice (CAD) full-time, practical, and run
according to a pre-determined
Senior Cert schedule of lectures
Adv Cert Information RG-D-PAI 1 1 yr This is a full-time
H Cert in the same or similar field. Consult institution programme
Technology
Advanced Certificate in RG-D-CIG 1 1 yr This is a distance learning
Information Technology NSC programme
Governance
Further Education and Training IS-B-ITS 1 1 yr The Limited Contact blended
Certificate: Information learning approach offers a
Technology - Technical Support flexible way to study, and
(p/t) includes self-paced studies,
instructor-led on campus
Further Education and Training IS-B-ITS Grade 11 3 1 yr workshops, online video
Certificate: Information training, time-constrained
Technology - Technical Support assignments and on campus
(p/t) practical examinations

IS – ISTUDENT: B-BLOEMFONTEIN / D-DURBAN / J-JOHANNESBURG / P-PIETERMARITZBURG • RG – RICHFIELD GRADUATE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY: D-DURBAN

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Programme name Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access Notes
Minimum entry requirements
code date points term duration route
PRIVATE COLLEGES
CERTIFICATE STUDY
Further Education and Training IS-C-ITS 1 1 yr The Limited Contact blended
Certificate: Information Technology learning approach offers a
- Technical Support (p/t) flexible way to study, and
includes self-paced studies,
Further Education and Training IS-C-ITS 3 1 yr instructor-led on campus
Certificate: Information Technology Grade 11 workshops, online video
- Technical Support (p/t) training, time-constrained
Further Education and Training IS-D-ITS 1 1 yr assignments and on campus
Certificate: Information Technology practical examinations.
- Technical Support (p/t)
Further Education and Training IS-D-ITS 3 1 yr
Certificate: Information Technology
- Technical Support (p/t)
Further Education and Training IS-J-ITS 1 1 yr
Certificate: Information Technology Grade 11
- Technical Support (p/t)
Further Education and Training IS-J-ITS 3 1 yr
Certificate: Information Technology
- Technical Support (p/t)
Further Education and Training IS-P-ITS 1 1 yr
Certificate: Information Technology
- Technical Support (p/t)
Further Education and Training IS-P-ITS 3 1 yr
Certificate: Information Technology
- Technical Support (p/t)
H Cert Information Technology MC-D-PHI NSC 1 1 yr Applicants with an
Senior Cert accredited NQF level 4
qualification can apply.
Three N4 subjects and One N5 subject
NC(V)

IS – ISTUDENT: C-CAPE TOWN / D-DURBAN / J-JOHANNESBURG / P-PIETERMARITZBURG • MC – MANCOSA: D-DURBAN

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Programme name Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access Notes
Minimum entry requirements
code date points term duration route
PRIVATE COLLEGES
CERTIFICATE STUDY
H Cert Information Technology RG-D-PHI 1 1 yr This is a full-time
programme
H Cert Information Technology RG-D-PHK 1 1 yr Distance Learning
NSC
(Distance)
H Cert Systems Engineering RG-D-PHE 1 1 yr Full time and distance learning
Higher Certificate in Computers BC-D-CCA 1 1 yr On successful completion
and Administration of the programme, the
student will receive a Berea
NSC College of Technology Higher
Certificate in Computers and
Administration
Higher Certificate in BC-D-HET 1 1 yr On successful completion
Educational Technology Senior Cert of the programme, the
student will receive a Berea
College of Technology Higher
Any NQF Level 4 qualification or equivalent Certificate in Educational
Technology
N Cert End User Computing BT-D-NEU 1 1 yr All learners who complete
NSC this programme and are
deemed competent for this
Senior Cert qualification will receive
certification from MICT Seta
N Cert Information Technology: BT-D-PSD NSC 1 1 yr All learners who complete
System Development NQF 4 this programme and are
Senior Cert
deemed competent for this
NC(V) 4 qualification will receive
ABET Level 4 Certificate certification from MICT Seta
N Cert Technical Support BT-D-NTS 1 1 yr All learners who complete
NSC this programme and are
deemed competent for this
Senior Cert qualification will receive
certification from MICT Seta

BC – BEREA COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY: D-DURBAN • BT – BEREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE: D-DURBAN • RG – RICHFIELD GRADUATE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY: D-DURBAN

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Programme name Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access Notes
Minimum entry requirements
code date points term duration route
PRIVATE COLLEGES
HONOURS STUDY
Bachelor of Science Honours in RG-D-ITH 1 1 yr This is a distance learning
NQF Level 7
Information Technology programme
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATES
P G Dip in Data Analytics (p/t) VC-D-4DT An appropriate HEQSF Level 7 Bachelor’s degree; OR An 1 1 yr
appropriate Advanced Diploma; OR An equivalent NQF
Level 7 qualification. Students must be proficient in English
PROGRAMMES FOR PEOPLE WITH AN H CERT
Adv Cert Systems Engineering RG-D-PAE 1 1 yr This is a full-time
H Cert in the same or similar field. Consult institution
programme

RG – RICHFIELD GRADUATE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY: D-DURBAN • VC – THE BUSINESS SCHOOL AT VARSITY OF COLLEGE: D-DURBAN NORTH

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Programme name Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access Notes
Minimum entry requirements
code date points term duration route
UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
DEGREE STUDY
B Business Science KN-W-BBS 30 Sep 1 4 yrs Applicants with 37 points
33 NSC Deg with Maths 6 and Engl and LO 4 or more and English and
Life Orientation 4 and
38 Matric Exemption with Maths 'B' HG Mathematics 6 will be
considered for early selection
B Com KN-P-BC1 30 Sep 1 3 yrs Applicants with 35 points or
30 NSC Deg with Engl and LO and Maths 4 more and English and Life
Orientation and Mathematics
B Com KN-W-BC1 30 Sep 1 3 yrs 5 will be considered for early
36 Matric Exemption with Maths 'D' HG/'B' SG
selection
B Com ZU-M-BC1 30 Sep 28 NSC Deg with Engl 4 and Maths 3/Maths Lit 6 1 3 yrs
Matric Exemption with Engl 1st/2nd lang 'D' HG/'C' SG and
28
Maths 'E' HG/'D' SG
N5 or N6 with two additional languages Engl 4 and Maths 4/
Maths Lit 6 or Engl 'D' HG/'C' SG and Maths 'E' HG/'D' SG
B Com (Accounting and ZU-M-BC7 30 Sep 28 NSC Deg with Engl 4 and Maths 3/Maths Lit 6 1 3 yrs Applicants applying for
Economics) Matric Exemption with Engl 1st/2nd lang 'D' HG/'C' SG and B Com to select only one
28 stream, not all streams
Maths 'E' HG/'D' SG
N5 or N6 with two additional languages English 4 and Maths
3/Maths Lit 4 or Maths 'E' and English 'D' SG or 'E' HG
B Com (Accounting and ZU-M-BE8 30 Sep 26 NSC Deg with Engl 3 and Maths 3/Maths Lit 4 1 4 yrs Applicants applying for
Economics) 4 years Matric Exemption with Engl 'E' HG/'D' SG and Maths 'E' B Com 4 years Extended
26 programme to select only
HG/'D' SG
one stream, not all streams
B Com (Accounting) 4 years ZU-M-BA8 30 Sep N5 or N6 with two additional languages English 4 and Maths 1 4 yrs
3/Maths Lit 4 or Maths 'E' and English 'D' SG or 'E' HG
B Com (Banking and Business ZU-M-BB8 30 Sep 26 NSC Deg with Engl 3 and Maths 3/Maths Lit 4 1 4 yrs Applicants applying for
Management) 4 years 26 Matric Exemption with Engl 'E' HG/'D' SG and Maths 'E' HG/'D' SG B Com 4 years Extended
programme to select only
B Com (Business Management ZU-M-BS8 30 Sep N5 or N6 with two additional languages English 4 and Maths 1 4 yrs one stream, not all streams
and Accounting) 4 years 3/Maths Lit 4 or Maths 'E' and English 'D' SG or 'E' HG

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Minimum entry requirements
code date points term duration route
UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
DEGREE STUDY
B Com (Banking and Business ZU-M-BC8 30 Sep 1 3 yrs Applicants applying for
28 NSC Deg with Engl 4 and Maths 3/Maths Lit 6
Management) B Com to select only one
stream, not all streams
B Com (Business Management ZU-M-BMB 30 Sep Matric Exemption with Engl 1st/2nd lang 'D' HG/'C' SG and 1 3 yrs
28
and Accounting) Maths 'E' HG/'D' SG
B Com (Business Management ZU-M-BBO 30 Sep N5 or N6 with two additional languages English 4 and Maths 1 3 yrs
and Economics) 3/Maths Lit 4 or Maths 'E' and English 'D' SG or 'E' HG
B Com (Business Management ZU-M-BT8 30 Sep 26 NSC Deg with Engl 3 and Maths 3/Maths Lit 4 1 4 yrs Applicants applying for
and Economics) 4 years 26 Matric Exemption with Engl 'E' HG/'D' SG and Maths 'E' HG/'D' SG B Com 4 years Extended
programme to select only
B Com (Business Management ZU-M-BU8 30 Sep 1 4 yrs one stream, not all streams
N5 or N6 with two additional languages English 4 and Maths
and Human Resource
3/Maths Lit 4 or Maths 'E' and English 'D' SG or 'E' HG
Management) 4 years
B Com (Economics and ZU-M-BC9 30 Sep 28 NSC Deg with Engl 4 and Maths 3/Maths Lit 6 1 3 yrs Applicants applying for
Banking) Matric Exemption with Engl 1st/2nd lang 'D' HG/'C' SG B Com to select only one
28 stream, not all streams
and Maths 'E' HG/'D' SG
N5 or N6 with two additional languages English 4 and Maths
3/Maths Lit 4 or Maths 'E' and English 'D' SG or 'E' HG
B Com (Economics and ZU-M-BO8 30 Sep 26 NSC Deg with Engl 3 and Maths 3/Maths Lit 4 1 4 yrs Applicants applying for
Banking) 4 years 26 Matric Exemption with Engl 'E' HG/'D' SG and Maths 'E' HG/'D' SG B Com 4 years Extended
programme to select only
N5 or N6 with two additional languages English 4 and Maths one stream, not all streams
3/Maths Lit 4 or Maths 'E' and English 'D' SG or 'E' HG
B Com (Economics and Human ZU-M-BER 30 Sep 28 NSC Deg with Engl 4 and Maths 3/Maths Lit 6 1 3 yrs Applicants applying for
Resource Management) B Com to select only one
Matric Exemption with Engl 1st/2nd lang 'D' HG/'C' SG and stream, not all streams
28
Maths 'E' HG/'D' SG
N5 or N6 with two additional languages English 4 and Maths
3/Maths Lit 4 or Maths 'E' and English 'D' SG or 'E' HG

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Minimum entry requirements
code date points term duration route
UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
DEGREE STUDY
B Com (Economics and Human ZU-M-BH8 30 Sep 26 NSC Deg with Engl 3 and Maths 3/Maths Lit 4 1 4 yrs Applicants applying for B
Resources Management) 4 Matric Exemption with Engl 'E' HG/'D' SG and Maths 'E' Com 4 years Extendend
years 26 programme to select only
HG/'D' SG
N5 or N6 with two additional languages English 4 and Maths one stream, not all streams
3/Maths Lit 4 or Maths 'E' and English 'D' SG or 'E' HG
B Com (Human Resource ZU-M-BUS 30 Sep 28 NSC Deg with Engl 4 and Maths 3/Maths Lit 6 1 3 yrs Applicants applying for
Management and Business Matric Exemption with Engl 1st/2nd lang 'D' HG/'C' SG and B Com to select only one
Management) 28 stream, not all streams
Maths 'E' HG/'D' SG
N5 or N6 with two additional languages English 4 and Maths
3/Maths Lit 4 or Maths 'E' and English 'D' SG or 'E' HG
B Com (Management ZU-M-BC6 30 Sep 28 NSC Deg with Engl and Maths 4 1 3 yrs
Information Systems) 28 Matric Exemption with Engl 'E' HG/'D' SG and Maths 'E' HG/'D' SG
N5 or N6 with two additional languages English 4 and Maths
3/Maths Lit 4 or Maths 'E' and English 'D' SG or 'E' HG
B Com (Management ZU-M-BM8 30 Sep 26 NSC Deg with Engl 3 and Maths 3/Maths Lit 4 1 4 yrs Applicants applying for
Information Systems) 4 years 26 Matric Exemption with Engl and Maths 'D' HG/'C' SG B Com 4 years Extended
programme to select only
N5 or N6 with two additional languages Engl and Maths 4 or one stream, not all streams
Engl and Maths 'D' HG/'C' SG
B Com 4 year Extended ZU-M-BC4 30 Sep 26 NSC Deg with Engl 3 and Maths 3/Maths Lit 4 1 4 yrs
Matric Exemption with Engl 'E' HG/'D' SG and Maths 'E'
26
HG/'D' SG
N5 or N6 with two additional languages Engl 4 and Maths 3/
Maths Lit 4 or Maths 'E' and English 'D' SG or 'E' HG
B Com Entrepreneurship ZU-M-BCU 30 Sep 28 NSC Deg with Engl 4 and Maths 3/Maths Lit 6 1 3 yrs
Matric Exemption with Engl 1st/2nd lang 'D' HG/'C' SG and
28
Maths 'E' HG/'D' SG
N5 or N6 with two additional languages Engl 4 and Maths 4/
Maths Lit 6 or Engl 'D' HG/'C' SG and Maths 'E' HG/'D' SG

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Minimum entry requirements
code date points term duration route
UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
DEGREE STUDY
B Com Extended Curriculum KN-P-BCG 30 Sep 1 4 yrs Must be from schools with
(General) Quintiles 1-3. Students
who have attended the
University or any other
tertiary institution, whether
B Com Extended Curriculum KN-W-BCG 30 Sep 26 NSC Deg with Engl and LO 4 and Maths 3 1 4 yrs in a degree or access
(General) programme of any kind for a
complete semester, will not
be admitted to the Bachelor
of Commerce Extended
Curriculum (General)
B Com MIS ZU-M-BCS 30 Sep 28 NSC Deg with Engl and Maths 4 1 3 yrs
28 Matric Exemption with Engl and Maths 'D' HG/'C' SG
N5 or N6 with two additional languages Engl and Maths 4 or
Engl and Maths 'D' HG/'C' SG
Bachelor of Sport Science and DU-D-SSM 30 Sep 28 NSC Deg with Engl 4 and Maths 4 and Life Sci or Phys Sci 4 1 3 yrs First preference will be
Management Senior Cert with Engl and Maths 'D' HG/'B' SG and Phys Sci given to applicants who
28 never studied previously at
or Biol 'D' HG/'B' SG
any other university
NC(V) 4 with 60% in Engl and Maths and 70% in Phys Sci or
Life Sci/Biol and any three compulsory vocational subjects
DIPLOMA STUDY
Dip Co-Operatives Management ZU-R-CO3 30 Sep 24 NSC Dip with Engl 3 AND Maths 3/Maths Lit 4 1 3 yrs
24 Senior Cert with Engl and Maths 'E' HG/'D' SG
N3/N4 or N5/N6 with two additional languages Engl 3 and
Maths 3/Maths Lit 4 or Engl and Maths 'E' HG/'D' SG

DU – DUT: D-ML SULTAN/STEVE BIKO • KN – UKZN: P-PIETERMARITZBURG / W-WESTVILLE • ZU – UNIZULU: M-KWA-DLANGEZWA / R-RICHARDS BAY

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Minimum entry requirements
code date points term duration route
UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
DIPLOMA STUDY
Dip Management Sciences: DU-D-MN3 30 Sep NSC Dip with Engl HL 3/FAL 4 AND Maths 3/Maths Lit 4 and 1 3 yrs First preference will be
25
Business Administration two 20 credit subjects (not more than one lang) 3 given to applicants who
never studied previously at
Dip Management Sciences: DU-P-MN3 30 Sep 1 3 yrs
20 Senior Cert or equivalent qualification any other university
Business Administration
Dip Management Sciences: DU-D-BL3 30 Sep 1 3 yrs First preference will be given
Business Law to applicants who never
studied previously at any
other university. If the number
NC(V) 4 with 50% in Engl and 2 fundamental subjects and 3 of applications exceeds the
vocational subjects at 60% number of places available,
the department reserves the
right to apply a ranking system
to select students. Selection
processes may be applicable
Dip Management Sciences: DU-D-RB3 30 Sep NSC Dip with Engl HL 3/FAL 4 AND Maths 3/Maths Lit 4 AND 1 3 yrs First preference will be
24 given to applicants who
Retail two 20 credit subjects (not more than one lang) 3
never studied previously at
24 Senior Cert with Engl and Maths 'E' HG/'D' SG
any other university
NC(V) 4 with 50% in Engl and 2 fundamental subjects and 3
vocational subjects at 60%
Dip Public Administration: DU-D-RM3 30 Sep 1 3 yrs First preference will be
25 NSC Dip with Engl HL/FAL 3 and Maths 3/Maths Lit 4 given to applicants who
Disaster and Risk Management
never studied previously at
Dip Public Administration: Local DU-D-GV3 30 Sep 1 3 yrs
25 Senior Cert with Engl and Maths 'E' HG/'D' SG any other university
Government
Dip Public Administration: DU-D-PM3 30 Sep NC(V) level 4 with 50% in Engl and 40% in Maths or 50% in 1 3 yrs
Public Management Maths Lit

DU – DUT: D-ML SULTAN/STEVE BIKO / P-PIETERMARITZBURG

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Minimum entry requirements
code date points term duration route
UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
DIPLOMA STUDY
Dip Public Administration: DU-P-PM3 30 Sep 1 3 yrs First preference will be given
Public Management to applicants who never
studied previously at any
25 NSC Dip with Engl HL/FAL 3 and Maths 3/Maths Lit 4 other university. The number
of students who are keen
to enroll will determine the
viability of each specialisation
Dip Public Administration: DU-D-SC3 30 Sep 1 3 yrs First preference will be
Supply Chain Management given to applicants who
25 Senior Cert with Engl and Maths 'E' HG/'D' SG
never studied previously at
any other university
Dip Public Administration: DU-P-SC3 30 Sep 1 3 yrs First preference will be given
Supply Chain Management to applicants who never
studied previously at any
NC(V) level 4 with 50% in Engl and 40% in Maths or 50% in
other university. The number
Maths Lit of students who are keen
to enroll will determine the
viability of each specialisation
Diploma in Public Management MN-M-DPU 30 Sep 25 NSC Dip with Engl HL 3/FAL 4 1 3 yrs Contact 031 819 9299 or
email: [email protected]
25 Senior Cert with Engl 'D' HG/'B' SG for more details. This
RPL. Consult institution programme closes 30 Sep
CERTIFICATE STUDY
H Cert Sport Management DU-D-SMS 30 Sep NSC H Cert with Engl HL/FAL 3 and Maths or Phys Sci or 1 1 yr First preference will be
24
Science Life Sci 3 given to applicants who
never studied previously at
Senior Cert with Engl 1st/2nd lang 'E' HG/'D' SG and Maths
24 any other university.
or Phys Sci or Biol 'E' HG/'D' SG
NC(V) 4 with 50% in Engl and 50% in Maths or Phys Sci or
Life Sci/Biol

DU – DUT: D-ML SULTAN/STEVE BIKO / P-PIETERMARITZBURG • MN – MUT: M-MAIN (UMLAZI)

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Programme name Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access Notes
Minimum entry requirements
code date points term duration route
UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
CERTIFICATE STUDY
Higher Certificate in Public DU-D-CPA 30 Sep 1 1 yr First preference will be
20 NSC H Cert with Engl 3
Administration given to applicants who
never studied previously at
Higher Certificate in Public DU-P-CPA 30 Sep 1 1 yr
20 Senior Cert with Engl 'E' HG/'D' SG any other university
Administration
Higher Certificate in Retailing DU-D-CRE 30 Sep NC(V) 4 with 50% in Engl 1 1 yr
PROGRAMMES FOR PEOPLE WITH AN N DIP
Advanced Diploma in Public MN-M-APM 30 Sep 1 1 yr Contact 031 819 9299 or
Management National Diploma in Public Management or equivalent with email: [email protected]
60% overall pass for more details. This
programme closes 30 Sep
PRIVATE COLLEGES
DEGREE STUDY
B Business Administration: CT-K-BBP 30 Nov 1 3 yrs Only presented at selected
Project Management registered campuses
B Business Administration: CT-L-BBP 30 Nov 1 3 yrs Only presented at selected
Project Management registered campuses
B Business Administration: CT-M-BBP 30 Nov 1 3 yrs Only presented at selected
NSC Deg
Project Management registered campuses
B Business Administration: CT-P-BBP 30 Nov 1 3 yrs Only presented at selected
Project Management registered campuses
B Business Administration: CT-S-BBP 30 Nov 1 3 yrs Only presented at selected
Project Management registered campuses

CT – CTU TRAINING SOLUTIONS: K-BOKSBURG / L-POLOKWANE / M-POTCHEFSTROOM / P-PRETORIA / S-STELLENBOSCH • DU – DUT: D-ML SULTAN/STEVE BIKO / P-PIETERMARITZBURG • MN – MUT: M-MAIN (UMLAZI)

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Minimum entry requirements
code date points term duration route
PRIVATE COLLEGES
DEGREE STUDY
B Com (p/t) VC-O-BC1 21 Feb NSC Deg with Engl 4 and Maths 3/Maths Lit 5 1 3 yrs
Matric Exemption with Engl 'D' HG/SG and Maths 'E' HG/'C' SG
NC(V) 4 with 50% in Engl and 60% in Maths/Maths Lit
B Com RB-D-BC1 NSC Deg 1 3 yrs See *NOTE 1 below
20 Matric Exemption
RPL. Consult institution
B Com RG-D-BC1 1 3 yrs Full time and distance
20 NSC Deg
learning
B Com Entrepreneurship MC-D-BCU NSC Deg or equivalent NQF 4 qualification 1 3 yrs Applicants with an
B Public Administration MC-D-PBD Matric Exemption 1 3 yrs accredited NQF level 4
qualification can apply
B Com International Business MC-D-CIB Three N4 subjects and One N5 subject - Mature Age 1 3 yrs
Exemption Applies
B Com Retail Management MC-D-BCW NC(V) Deg 1 3 yrs
B Com Project Management MC-D-PRO Higher Certificate or equivalent NQF level 5 (120 credit) 1 3 yrs
qualification. Mature Age Exemption applies
B Com Project Management EM-B-PRO NSC Deg with Four 20 credit subjects (no lang restriction) 4 1 3 yrs
and Engl HL/Engl FAL 2
Matric Exemption
NC(V) 4 with minimum of 60% in three fundamental
subjects and 70% in four vocational subjects
B Com Retail Management RB-D-BCW NSC Deg 1 3 yrs See *NOTE 1 below
Matric Exemption
B Com Supply Chain RB-D-PSC NSC Deg 1 3 yrs See *NOTE 1 below
Management Matric Exemption
RPL. Consult institution

* NOTE 1: For entrance into degrees, students should in addition to the NCV Level 4, at least have obtained 60% in the three fundamental subjects including the language of learning and teaching as well as 70%
in the four vocational subjects chosen from the NCV 4 level subjects.

EM – STADIO: B-BELLVILLE • MC- MANCOSA: D- DURBAN • RB – REGENT BUSINESS SCHOOL: D-DURBAN • RG – RICHFIELD GRADUATE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY: D-DURBAN •
VC – THE BUSINESS SCHOOL AT VARSITY COLLEGE: O-ONLINE

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Minimum entry requirements
code date points term duration route
PRIVATE COLLEGES
DEGREE STUDY
Bachelor of Commerce PE-D-BOC 31 Jan 25 NSC Deg 1 3 yrs
NC(V) 4 Deg with level 4 or 50% in Engl and LO and Maths/
Maths Lit and 70% in the following four vocational subjects:
Applied Accounting, Economic Environment, Financial
Management and New Venture Creation
B Public Management RG-D-PBG 1 3 yrs This is a distance learning
20 NSC Deg
programme
DIPLOMA STUDY
CTH Level 5 Advanced Diploma CT-B-TH5 30 Nov 1 2 yrs This diploma is not a South
in Tourism & Hospitality - QCF African Qualification
600/7091/2 (Tourism - 2 yr
programme) NSC
CTH Level 5 Advanced Diploma CT-D-TH5 30 Nov 1 2 yrs This diploma is not a South
in Tourism & Hospitality - QCF African Qualification
600/7091/2 (Tourism - 2 yr
programme)
CTH Level 5 Advanced Diploma CT-K-TH5 30 Nov 1 2 yrs This diploma is not a South
in Tourism & Hospitality - QCF African Qualification
600/7091/2 (Tourism - 2 yr
programme)
CTH Level 5 Advanced Diploma CT-L-TH5 30 Nov 1 2 yrs This diploma is not a South
in Tourism & Hospitality - QCF African Qualification
600/7091/2 (Tourism - 2 yr
programme)
CTH Level 5 Advanced Diploma CT-P-TH5 30 Nov 1 2 yrs This diploma is not a South
in Tourism & Hospitality - QCF African Qualification
Senior Cert
600/7091/2 (Tourism - 2 yr
programme)

CT – CTU TRAINING SOLUTION: B-BLOEMFONTEIN / D-DURBAN / K-BOKSBURG / L-POLOKWANE / P-PRETORIA • PE – EDUVOS: D-DURBAN • RG – RICHFIELD GRADUATE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY: D-DURBAN

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Minimum entry requirements
code date points term duration route
PRIVATE COLLEGES
DIPLOMA STUDY
CTH Level 5 Advanced Diploma CT-S-TH5 30 Nov NSC 1 2 yrs This diploma is not a South
in Tourism & Hospitality - QCF African Qualification
600/7091/2 (Tourism - 2 yr
programme) Senior Cert

Dip Operations Management IC-D-DOM NSC 1 3 yrs


Senior Cert
Dip Public Management & IC-D-PPA NSC H Cert 1 3 yrs
Administration Senior Cert
Diploma in Event Management EM-B-DEV NSC Dip with Four 20 credit subjects (no lang restriction) 3 1 3 yrs
and Engl HL/Engl FAL 2
NC(V) 4 with minimum of 50% in three fundamental subjects,
including English; and minimum 60% in three compulsory
vocational subjects.
Diploma in Management EM-X-DIM A National Senior Certificate with a minimum of 40% in 1 3 yrs
four recognised 20-credit modules, including English Home
Language or first additional language
25 Senior Cert
NC(V) 4 with minimum of 50% in three fundamental subjects,
including English; and minimum 60% in three compulsory
vocational subjects
STADIO formerly SBS Certificate or Higher Certificate in
Management (NQF 5) or * A Higher Certificate in a cognate field
Diploma: Office Administration CT-B-OA6 30 Nov NSC 1 1 yr Not a first year programme
NQF 6 (Office Administration II) Senior Cert
Cert: Office Administration NQF 5 (Office Administration I) or
Higher Cert: Office Administration NQF 5

CT – CTU TRAINING SOLUTIONS: B-BLOEMFONTEIN / D-DURBAN / S-STELLENBOSCH • EM – STADIO: B- BELLVILLE / X-DISTANCE • IC – ICESA EDUCATION: D-DURBAN

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Minimum entry requirements
code date points term duration route
PRIVATE COLLEGES
CERTIFICATE STUDY
Adv Cert Management Studies MC-D-CMS National Nated Diploma 1 1 yr This programme does not
accept current Grade 12's.
Higher Certificate or equivalent NQF level 5 (120 credit) Refer to CAO Handbook or
qualification website
Certificate Introduction to BT-D-IPM 1 1 yr Upon successful completion
Project Management of this programme, learners
will receive a Certificate
in Introduction to Project
Grade 10 Management issued by
Berea Technical College
and endorsed by the Quality
Council of Trades and
Occupations
Certificate: Export and Import BT-D-CEI 1 1 yr Upon successful completion of
Management NSC this programme,learners will
receive a Certificate in Export
and Import Management
issued by Berea Technical
College and endorsed by the
Senior Cert Quality Council of Trades and
Occupations
FET Cert Project Management CT-D-PCJ 30 Nov 1 1 yr
NQF 4 (Project Management I)
FET Cert: Generic Management CT-B-GM4 30 Nov 1 1 yr
NSC
NQF 4 (Generic Management I)
FET Cert: Generic Management CT-D-GM4 30 Nov 1 1 yr
NQF 4 (Generic Management I)
FET Cert: Generic Management CT-K-GM4 30 Nov 1 1 yr
NQF 4 (Generic Management I) Senior Cert
FET Cert: Generic Management CT-L-GM4 30 Nov 1 1 yr
NQF 4 (Generic Management I)

BT – BEREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE: D-DURBAN • CT – CTU TRAINING SOLUTIONS: B- BLOEMFONTEIN / D-DURBAN / K- BOKSBURG / L-POLOKWANE • MC – MANCOSA: D - DURBAN

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Programme name Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access Notes
Minimum entry requirements
code date points term duration route
PRIVATE COLLEGES
CERTIFICATE STUDY
FET Cert: Generic Management CT-P-GM4 30 Nov 1 1 yr
NSC
NQF 4 (Generic Management I)
FET Cert: Generic Management CT-S-GM4 30 Nov 1 1 yr
Senior Cert
NQF 4 (Generic Management I)
H Cert Business Management MC-D-PHB NSC 1 1 yr Applicants with an
Senior Cert accredited NQF level 4
qualification can apply.
Three N4 subjects and One N5 subject
NC(V)
H Cert Business Management RB-D-PHB Senior Cert 1 1 yr
N6 Certificate: Business Management 50604014
H Cert Business Principles & VC-O-PBP 21 Feb NSC H Cert with Engl 2 1 1 yr Only Offered Online/
Practice (p/t) Senior Cert with Engl Distance Learning
NC(V) 4 H Cert with 40% in Engl
H Cert Entrepreneurship RB-D-PHT Senior Cert 1 1 yr
NC(V) 4 Finance, Economics and Accounting with New
Venture Creation module
H Cert in Retail Management RB-D-RM2 NSC 1 1 yr
Senior Cert
63333 FET Certificate in Wholesale and Retail Management
H Cert Local Government & MC-D-PHH NSC 1 1 yr Applicants with an
Development Management Senior Cert accredited NQF level 4
qualification can apply
H Cert Project Management MC-D-PM2 Three N4 subjects and One N5 subject 1 1 yr
H Cert Public Management MC-D-PPG NC(V) 1 1 yr
H Cert Public Management IC-D-PPG NSC H Cert 1 1 yr
Senior Cert

CT – CTU TRAINING SOLUTIONS: P-PRETORIA / S-STELLENBOSCH • IC – ICESA EDUCATION: D-DURBAN • MC – MANCOSA: D- DURBAN • RB – REGENT BUSINESS SCHOOL: D-DURBAN •
VC – THE BUSINESS SCHOOL AT VARSITY COLLEGE: O-ONLINE

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Minimum entry requirements
code date points term duration route
PRIVATE COLLEGES
CERTIFICATE STUDY
H Cert Management for Estate RB-D-PEA NSC 1 1 yr
Agents Senior Cert
Higher Certificate in Business PE-D-HBM 31 Jan 1 1 yr Areas of Specialisation:
Management NSC Business Management, Digital
Banking, Employee Relations.
Obtainment of this qualification
(NQF Level 5) can be used
NC(V) or NC(V) 3 or NC(V) 4, as certified by Umalusi to apply for degree study in
relevant field
Higher Certificate in Logistics BC-D-LM2 1 1 yr On successful completion of
Management the programme, the student
NSC H Cert will receive a Berea College of
Technology Higher Certificate
in Logistics Management
Higher Certificate in Project BC-D-HPO 1 1 yr On successful completion of
Management the programme, the student
Senior Cert will receive a Berea College of
Technology Higher Certificate
in Project Management
Higher Certificate in Supply BC-D-PC2 1 1 yr On successful completion of
Chain Management the programme, the student
Any NQF Level 4 qualification - access to higher certificate will receive a Berea College of
Technology Higher Certificate
in Supply Chain Management
Higher Certificate in Supply MC-D-PC2 NSC 1 1 yr Applicants with an
Chain Management accredited NQF level 4
Senior Cert qualification can apply.
Three N4 subjects and One N5 subject
NC(V)
Higher Certificate in Supply RB-D-PC2 NSC 1 1 yr
Chain Management Senior Cert

BC – BEREA COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY: D-DURBAN • MC – MANCOSA: D-DURBAN • PE – EDUVOS: D-DURBAN • RB – REGENT BUSINESS SCHOOL: D-DURBAN

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Programme name Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access Notes
Minimum entry requirements
code date points term duration route
PRIVATE COLLEGES
CERTIFICATE STUDY
N Cert Supply Chain BT-D-SC5 NSC 1 1 yr All learners who complete
Management NQF 5 Senior Cert this programme and are
deemed competent for this
NC(V) 4 qualification will receive
ABET Level 4 Certificate certification from MICT Seta
N Cert: Generic Management CT-B-GM5 30 Nov 1 1 yr Not a first year programme
NQF 5 (Generic Management II) NSC
N Cert: Generic Management CT-D-GM5 30 Nov 1 1 yr Not a first year programme
NQF 5 (Generic Management II)
N Cert: Generic Management CT-K-GM5 30 Nov 1 1 yr Not a first year programme
NQF 5 (Generic Management II) Senior Cert
N Cert: Generic Management CT-L-GM5 30 Nov 1 1 yr Not a first year programme
NQF 5 (Generic Management II)
N Cert: Generic Management CT-P-GM5 30 Nov 1 1 yr Not a first year programme
NQF 5 (Generic Management II) FET Cert: Generic Management NQF 4 (Generic
N Cert: Generic Management CT-S-GM5 30 Nov Management I) 1 1 yr Not a first year programme
NQF 5 (Generic Management II)
N Cert: N4: Management CT-P-MA4 30 Nov 1 1 yr
NSC
Assistant NQF 5
N Cert: N5: Business CT-P-BM5 30 Nov 1 1 yr
N Cert: N4: Business Management NQF 5
Management NQF 5
N Cert: N5: Management CT-P-MA5 30 Nov 1 1 yr
N Cert: N4: Management Assistant NQF 5
Assistant NQF 5
N Cert: N6: Business CT-P-BM6 30 Nov 1 1 yr
N Cert: N5: Business Management NQF 5
Management NQF 5
N Cert: N6: Management CT-P-MA6 30 Nov 1 1 yr
N Cert: N5: Management Assistant NQF 5
Assistant NQF 5

BT – BEREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE: D-DURBAN • CT – CTU TRAINING SOLUTIONS: B-BLOEMFONTEIN / D-DURBAN / K-BOKSBURG / L- POLOKWANE / P-PRETORIA / S- STELLENBOSCH

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Minimum entry requirements
code date points term duration route
PRIVATE COLLEGES
CERTIFICATE STUDY
N Cert: Project Management CT-B-PM5 30 Nov 1 1 yr Not a first year programme
NQF 5 NSC
N Cert: Project Management CT-D-PM5 30 Nov 1 1 yr Not a first year programme
Senior Cert
NQF 5
N Cert: Project Management CT-K-PM5 30 Nov 1 1 yr Not a first year programme
FET Cert: Project Management NQF 4 (Project Management I)
NQF 5
N Cert: Project Management CT-L-PM5 30 Nov 1 1 yr Not a first year programme
NQF 5 NSC
N Cert: Project Management CT-P-PM5 30 Nov 1 1 yr Not a first year programme
Senior Cert
NQF 5
N Cert: Project Management CT-S-PM5 30 Nov 1 1 yr Not a first year programme
FET Cert: Project Management NQF 4 (Project Management I)
NQF 5
HONOURS STUDY
Bachelor of Commerce Honours EM-B-CBM 1 1 yr
Bachelor of Commerce
in Business Marketing
Hons B Com RB-D-4BC 1 1 yr This programme does not
accept current Grade 12s.
B Deg in the same or similar field. Consult institution Refer to CAO Handbook or
website for certificate and
diploma programmes
Hons B Com Supply Chain MC-D-HSC NQF 7 Degree specialising in Supply Chain OR Related 1 1 yr Applicants should have
Management majored in the relevant
cognitive B Deg OR 3 yr N Dip and BTech or equivalent in
discipline or same branch
the same or similar field. Consult institution of study
Hons B Ed in Educational MC-D-4EM NQF 7 Degree specialising in Education OR Related 1 1 yr Applicants should have
Leadership and Management majored in the relevant
cognitive B Deg OR 3 yr N Dip and BTech or equivalent in
discipline or same branch
the same or similar field. Consult institution of study

CT – CTU TRAINING SOLUTIONS: B-BLOEMFONTEIN / D-DURBAN / K-BOKSBURG / L-POLOKWANE / P-PRETORIA / S-STELLENBOSCH • EM – STADIO: B-BELLVILLE • MC – MANCOSA: D-DURBAN •
RB – REGENT BUSINESS SCHOOL: D-DURBAN

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Minimum entry requirements
code date points term duration route
PRIVATE COLLEGES
MASTERS STUDY
M B A General (Master of MC-D-MBA Honours Degree, Postgraduate Diploma or NQF level 8 1 1.5 yrs This programme does not
Business Administration) equivalent qualification. 25 years of age or older with 5 accept current Grade 12's.
years work experience including 3 years' managerial work Refer to CAO Handbook or
experience. Consult Institution website
M B A General (Master of RB-D-MBA 1 1.5 yrs This programme does not
Business Administration) accept current Grade 12's.
Honours Degree or Postgraduate Diploma AND 2 yrs work
Refer to CAO Handbook
experience AND 25 yrs or older. Consult Institution or website for alternative
programmes.
M B A General (Master of RG-D-MBA 1 2 yrs This is a distance learning
NQF Level 8 programme
Business Administration)
M B A in Healthcare RB-D-4HC Honours Degree or Postgraduate Diploma AND 2 yrs work 1 1.5 yrs
experience AND 25 yrs or older. Consult Institution
M Comm (Master of MC-D-MC1 Related cognitive Hons Deg OR Postgrad Diploma or NQF 8 1 1.5 yrs
Commerce) equivalent qualification. Consult institution
M Ed (Master of Educational MC-D-5LM Related cognitive Hons Deg OR Postgrad Diploma or NQF 8 1 1.5 yrs
Leadership and Management) equivalent qualification. Consult institution
Master of Management EM-X-MOF Relevant Postgraduate diploma; or Honours degree; 4-yr 1 2 yrs
Bachelor's degree: a STADIO formerly Southern Business
School BBA Honours degree; or *relevant postgraduate
diploma with intensive exposure to the various disciplines
of management of at least five subjects is required; or *a
Bachelor Honours degree in a cognate field with an average
mark of 65% for the Research Based application and 55% for
coursework applications
MPA - Master of Public MC-D-MPA Honours Deg, Postgraduate Diploma or NQF 8 equivalent 1 1.5 yrs
Administration qualification. Consult Institution

EM – STADIO: X-DISTANCE • MC – MANCOSA: D-DURBAN • RB – REGENT BUSINESS SCHOOL: D-DURBAN • RG – RICHFIELD GRADUATE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY: D- DURBAN

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Minimum entry requirements
code date points term duration route
PRIVATE COLLEGES
DOCTORAL STUDY
Doctor of Management EM-X-DAM An appropriate Master's degree with an average mark of 65%; 1 2 yrs
or *a minimum of 5 years' work experience in a managerial
capacity; or *initial research proposal, work experience,
etc. Additional admission requirements: Comprehensive
curriculum vitae (CV); certified academic transcripts and copies
of certificates; biographical essay
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATES
P G Dip Business Management MC-D-PDB 1 1 yr
P G Dip Educational MC-D-DEM 1 1 yr
Management
P G Dip Family Business MC-D-PGU B Deg OR 3 yr N Dip and B Tech OR Advanced Diploma OR 1 1 yr
Management NQF 7 equivalent qualification. Consult Institution
P G Dip Information and MC-D-4IT 1 1 yr
Technology Management
P G Dip Project Management MC-D-PDP 1 1 yr
P G Dip Project Management RB-D-PDP B Deg OR 3 yr N Dip. Consult Institution 1 1 yr
P G Dip Risk Management MC-D-PGR B Deg OR 3 yr N Dip and B Tech OR Advanced Diploma OR 1 1 yr
NQF 7 equivalent qualification. Consult Institution
Postgraduate Diploma in RG-D-PGM 1 1 yr This is a distance learning
NQF Level 7 programme
Management
Postgraduate Diploma in VC-W-PGM 21 Feb Graduate students, holding either a degree, diploma or 1 1.5 yrs
Management (p/t) an equivalent NQF level 7 qualification, with an interest in
furthering their knowledge in the management field
PROGRAMMES FOR PEOPLE WITH AN N DIP
Adv Dip in Management RB-D-AVG N6 Diploma: Business Management 50904415 or Degree (should 1 1 yr
students want to repeat NQF 7 for professional advancement)
Adv Diploma Business MC-D-ABM 3 yr N Dip OR Adv Cert OR equivalent NQF 6 qualification. 1 1 yr
Management Consult institution

EM – STADIO: X-DISTANCE • MC – MANCOSA: D-DURBAN • RB – REGENT BUSINESS SCHOOL: D-DURBAN • RG – RICHFIELD GRADUATE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY: D-DURBAN •
VC – THE BUSINESS SCHOOL AT VARSITY COLLEGE: W-WESTVILLE

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Minimum entry requirements
code date points term duration route
PRIVATE COLLEGES
SHORTER COURSES
N Cert Business Studies: DC-B-PCR 1 1 yr National N Dip is offered at
Secretarial N3 Grade 11 CTC - on complying with:
minimum requirements for the
issue of a certificate on each
N Cert Business Studies: DC-C-PCR 1 1 yr of the levels N4, N5, N6 and
Secretarial N3 N2 applicable in-service training
of 24 Months
N Cert Business Studies: DC-D-PCR 1 1 yr National N Dip is offered at CTC
Secretarial N3 Grade 11 - on complying with: minimum
requirements for the issue of a
certificate on each of the levels
N Cert Business Studies: DC-P-PCR 1 1 yr N4, N5, N6 and applicable in-
Secretarial N3 N2
service training of 24 Months
Supply Chain & Logistics VC-O-SSC 21 Feb Proficiency in English/ Preferably have three to four years' 1 10 This is a part-time
Management (p/t) work experience/ Must be able to engage in self-directed study weeks programme
N H CERT STUDY
Higher Certificate in CT-K-HCN 30 Nov 1 1 yr Only presented at selected
Management registered campuses
Higher Certificate in CT-L-HCN 30 Nov 1 1 yr Only presented at selected
NSC H Cert registered campuses
Management
Higher Certificate in CT-M-HCN 30 Nov 1 1 yr Only presented at selected
Management registered campuses
Higher Certificate in CT-P-HCN 30 Nov 1 1 yr Only presented at selected
Management registered campuses
Higher Certificate in CT-S-HCN 30 Nov 1 1 yr Only presented at selected
Management registered campuses

DC – DURBAN CENTRAL COLLEGE: B-BRAAMFONTEIN / C-CAPE TOWN / D-DURBAN / P-PRETORIA • CT – CTU TRAINING SOLUTIONS: K-BOKSBURG / L-POLOKWANE / M-POTCHEFSTROOM / P-PRETORIA / S-STELLENBOSCH •
VC – THE BUSINESS SCHOOL AT VARSITY COLLEGE: O-ONLINE

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Minimum entry requirements
code date points term duration route
PRIVATE COLLEGES
N H CERT STUDY
Higher Certificate in EM-X-HCN 20 NSC H Cert with Engl 2 1 1
Management Senior Cert
NC(V) 4
An NQF 4 National Certificate with a minimum of 40% in
English Home Language or First Additional Language
Higher Certificate in Operations BC-D-COM NSC H Cert 1 1 yr On successful completion of
Management the programme, the student
Senior Cert will receive a Berea College of
Technology Higher Certificate
Any NQF Level 4 qualification - access to higher certificate in Operations Management
NATED DIPLOMA STUDY
N N Dip Business Management BT-D-PBU 1 3 yrs The minimum duration for
N N Dip Business Management BT-D-PBU NSC 3 3 yrs Theoretical Studies is 2
years and 18 months work
N N Dip Public Management BT-D-PPC 1 3 yrs integrated learning (WIL) to
N N Dip Public Management BT-D-PPC Senior Cert 3 3 yrs satisfy the requirements of
the National N Diploma
N N Dip Public Relations BT-D-NPR 1 2 yrs
NC(V) 4
Management
N N Dip Public Relations BT-D-NPR 3 2 yrs
ABET Level 4 Certificate
Management
National N Diploma: Business PX-D-BMD 1 3 yrs
NSC
Management
National N Diploma Business RG-D-NDB 1 2 yrs This is a full-time
NSC programme
Management (N4, N5, N6)
National N Diploma: Public RG-D-NDM 1 2 yrs This is a full-time
N3
Management (N4, N5 & N6) programme

BT – BEREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE: D-DURBAN • EM – STADIO: X-DISTANCE • BC – BEREA COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY: D-DURBAN • PX – PAX COLLEGE: D-DURBAN •
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Programme name Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access Notes
Minimum entry requirements
code date points term duration route
PRIVATE COLLEGES
NATED CERTIFICATE
N Cert Business Management DC-B-PBN 1 2 yrs National N Dip is offered at
NSC
N4, N5, N6 CTC – on complying with:
minimum requirements for
N Cert Business Management DC-C-PBN 1 2 yrs
the issue of a certificate on
N4, N5, N6 Senior Cert each of the levels N4, N5,
N Cert Business Management DC-D-PBN 1 2 yrs N6 and applicable in-service
N4, N5, N6 training of 24 Months
N Cert Business Management DC-P-PBN 1 2 yrs
N4, N5, N6 N3
N Cert Business Management DC-B-PBY 1 3 yrs
N4, N5, N6 (p/t)
N Cert Business Management DC-C-PBY 1 3 yrs National N Dip is offered at
NSC CTC - on complying with:
N4, N5, N6 (p/t)
minimum requirements for
N Cert Business Management DC-D-PBY 1 3 yrs
Senior Cert the issue of a certificate on
N4, N5, N6 (p/t) each of the levels N4, N5,
N Cert Business Management DC-P-PBY 1 3 yrs N6 and applicable in-service
N3
N4, N5, N6 (p/t) training of 24 Months
N Cert Public Management N4, DC-B-PPM 1 2 yrs National N Dip is offered at
NSC CTC - on complying with:
N5, N6
minimum requirements for
N Cert Public Management N4, DC-C-PPM 1 2 yrs
the issue of a certificate on
N5, N6 Senior Cert each of the levels N4, N5,
N Cert Public Management N4, DC-D-PPM 1 2 yrs N6 and applicable in-service
N5, N6 training of 24 Months
N Cert Public Management N4, DC-P-PPM 1 2 yrs
N3
N5, N6

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Programme name Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access Notes
Minimum entry requirements
code date points term duration route
PRIVATE COLLEGES
NATED CERTIFICATE
N Cert Public Management N4, DC-B-PPX 1 3 yrs National N Dip is offered at
NSC
N5, N6 (p/t) CTC - on complying with:
minimum requirements for
N Cert Public Management N4, DC-C-PPX 1 3 yrs
Senior Cert the issue of a certificate on
N5, N6 (p/t) each of the levels N4, N5,
N Cert Public Management N4, DC-D-PPX 1 3 yrs N6 and applicable in-service
N5, N6 (p/t) N3 training of 24 Months
N Cert Public Management N4, DC-P-PPX 1 3 yrs
N5, N6 (p/t)
National Certificate: Business PX-D-BMC 1 1.5 yrs
NSC
Management (N4, N5, N6)
National N Diploma Business ML-D-NNB 1 2 yrs
NSC
Management
National N Diploma Financial ML-D-NNF 1 2 yrs
Management
National N Diploma Human ML-D-NNH 1 2 yrs
Senior Cert
Resource Management
National N Diploma Marketing ML-D-NNM 1 2 yrs
Management
National N Diploma Public ML-D-NNP 1 2 yrs
N3
Management

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Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access
Programme name Minimum entry requirements Notes
code date points term duration route
UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
DIPLOMA STUDY
Dip Management Sciences: DU-D-PD3 30 Sep NSC Dip with Engl HL 3/FAL 4 AND Maths 3/Maths Lit 4 and 1 3 yrs First preference will be
25
Operations two 20 credit subjects (not more than one lang) 3 given to applicants who
never studied previously at
20 Senior Cert or equivalent qualification
any other university
Dip Management Sciences: DU-D-PDY 30 Sep NC(V) 4 with 50% in Engl and 2 fundamental subjects and 3 1 3 yrs
Operations (p/t) vocational subjects at 60%

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Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access
Programme name Minimum entry requirements Notes
code date points term duration route
UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
DEGREE STUDY
B Dental Therapy KN-W-BDT 30 Sep 30 NSC Deg with Engl and LO 4 and Life Sci and Maths 3 1 3 yrs See *NOTE 1 below
36 Matric Exemption with Biol 'D' HG/'C' SG
B Health Science: Diagnostic DU-D-RAD 30 Sep 28 NSC Deg with Engl and Maths and Phys Sci and Life Sci 4 1 4 yrs See *NOTE 2 below
Radiography Senior Cert with Engl and Biol and Maths and Phys Sci 'D'
B Health Science: Radiography DU-D-RTO 30 Sep HG/'B' SG 1 4 yrs See *NOTE 3 below
Therapy and Oncology NC(V) 4 with 70% in Engl, Maths, Phys Sci and Life Sci
B Health Sciences Medical DU-D-HSP 30 Sep NSC Deg with Engl 3 and Life Sci and Maths and Phys Sci 1 4 yrs See *NOTE 4 below
Orthotics & Prosthetics and two 20 credit subjects (not more than one lang) 4
Matric Exemption with Engl 'E' HG/'C' SG and Biol and Phys
Sci and Maths 'D' HG/'B' SG
B Health Sciences: Clinical DU-D-DCT 30 Sep NSC Deg with Engl 4 and Maths and Life Sci and Phys Sci 4 1 4 yrs First preference will be given
Technology and two 20 credit subjects (not more than one lang) 3 to applicants who never
studied previously at any
Matric Exemption with Engl 'D' HG/'B' SG and Biol and Phys
other university. Applicants
Sci and Maths 'D' HG/'B' SG will undergo an interview as
NC(V) 4 with 70% in Engl and Maths and Life Sci/Biol and well as placement testing
Phys Sci

* NOTE 1: Preference will be given to 1st, 2nd and 3rd choice applicants. The closing date for this programme is 30 September. We regret that applications received after this date cannot be considered. Students
are required to undergo clinical training/placements at training sites outside Durban (some of which may be in rural KZN) as part of their mandatory HPCSA/SAPC/SANC clinical training. Such placements
are compulsory, non-negotiable, may be on rotational and/or longitudinal basis and may be extended up to a year or longer. Whilst the University/College of Health Sciences will provide clinical training in
collaboration with the KZN Dept of Health, in line with UKZN regulations, students are responsible for the cost of travel, accommodation and the basic costs of living, as applicable to and in the placement site.
* NOTE 2: First preference will be given to applicants who never studied previously at any other university. Applicants will only be considered if they place this programme as choice 1, 2 or 3. Minimum 28 points
excluding LO. Ranking criteria applies. Applicants will be subjected to entrance tests and are required to submit a portfolio, the details will be provided by the Department. Shortlisted candidates will be invited
to an interview. Applicants must be 18 or older in 2022 and be physically fit. Applications received until 30 September 2022 will be considered.
* NOTE 3: First preference will be given to applicants who never studied previously at any other university. Applicants will only be considered if they place this programme as choice 1. Minimum 28 points
excluding LO. Ranking criteria applies. Applicants will be subjected to entrance tests and are required to submit a portfolio, the details will be provided by the Department. Shortlisted candidates will be invited
to an interview. Applicants must be 18 or older in 2022 and be physically fit. Applications received until 30 September 2022 will be considered.
* NOTE 4: First preference will be given to applicants who never studied previously at any other university. Top applicants will be invited to participate in a placement test and an interview. Selected applicants
will also be encouraged to complete at least 8 hours of voluntary service in a Prosthetic and Orthotic environment, for which a voluntary practice report must be submitted.

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Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access
Programme name Minimum entry requirements Notes
code date points term duration route
UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
DEGREE STUDY
B Health Sciences: Homeopathy DU-D-HM4 30 Sep NSC Deg with Engl HL/FAL 4 and Maths 4 and Life Sci or 1 4 yrs See *NOTE 1 below
Phys Sci 4
Matric Exemption with Engl and Maths 'D' HG and Biol or
Phys Sci 'D' HG
NC(V) 4 with 70% in Engl and Maths and Phys Sci and Life
Sci/Biol
B Medical Science: Anatomy KN-W-MBS 30 Sep NSC Deg with Engl and Life Sci and LO and Maths and Phys 1 3 yrs See *NOTE 2 below
30
Sci 4
B Medical Science: Physiology KN-W-SBF 30 Sep Matric Exemption with Biol and Maths and Phys Sci 'E' 1 3 yrs
36
HG/'D' SG
B Medicine & B Surgery KN-M-MBC 30 Jun NSC Deg with Engl and Maths and Phys Sci and Life Sci 5 1 6 yrs See *NOTE 3 below
and LO 4
Matric Exemption plus completed B Sc/B Med Sc degree or
currently registered for a B Sc/B Med Sc degree in a health
science related field or general.

* NOTE 1: First preference will be given to applicants who never studied previously at any other university. Applicants are required to submit an assignment. Selected candidates will be invited for a personal
interview and entrance tests. All students who successfully complete the B Health Sciences Homeopathy will be eligible for entry into the M Health Sciences Homeopathy. First preference will be given to
students with both Physical Science and Life Science/Biology.
* NOTE 2: The closing date for this programme is 30 September. We regret that applications received after this date cannot be considered. Applicants who studied/studying at a tertiary institution must submit a
certified copy of an academic record. Contact 031 260 4377 for details. Students are required to undergo clinical training/placements at training sites outside Durban (some of which may be in rural KZN) as part
of their mandatory HPCSA/SAPC/SANC clinical training. Such placements are compulsory, non-negotiable, may be on a rotational and/or longitudinal basis and may be extended up to a year or longer. Whilst
the University/College of Health Sciences will provide clinical training in collaboration with the KZN Dept of Health, in line with UKZN regulations, students are responsible for the cost of travel, accommodation,
and the basic costs of living, as applicable to and in the placement site.
* NOTE 3: The closing date for this programme is 30 June. We regret that applications received after this date cannot be considered. This is a 6 year degree. Applicants who have completed a degree or who
are currently studying must submit a certified copy of an academic transcript. No matric upgrades will be considered. Preference will be given to 1st, 2nd and 3rd choice applicants. Contact 031 260 4377 for
details. Students are required to undergo clinical training/placements at training sites outside Durban (some of which may be in rural KZN) as part of their mandatory HPCSA/SAPC/SANC clinical training. Such
placements are compulsory, non-negotiable, may be on a rotational and/or longitudinal basis and may be extended up to a year or longer. Whilst the University/College of Health Sciences will provide clinical
training in collaboration with the KZN Dept of Health, in line with UKZN regulations, students are responsible for the cost of travel, accommodation and the basic costs of living, as applicable to and in the
placement site.

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Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access
Programme name Minimum entry requirements Notes
code date points term duration route
UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
DEGREE STUDY
B Optometry KN-W-BOP 30 Sep NSC Deg with Engl and LO and Maths 4 and Life Sci or Phys 1 4 yrs See *NOTE 1 below
33
Sci 4
Matric Exemption with Maths 'E' HG/'D' SG and Biol or Phys
37
Sci 'E' HG/'D' SG
B Oral Hygiene KN-W-BON 30 Sep 30 NSC Deg with Engl and LO 4 and Life Sci and Maths 3 1 3 yrs
36 Matric Exemption with Biol 'D' HG/'C' SG
B Pharmacy KN-W-BPR 30 Sep NSC Deg with Engl and Life Sci and LO and Maths and Phys 1 4 yrs See *NOTE 1 below
33
Sci 4
Matric Exemption with Maths and Phys Sci 'E' HG/'D' SG
38
and Biol or Physiol 'E' HG/'D' SG
B Physiotherapy KN-W-BPH 30 Sep NSC Deg with Engl and Life Sci and LO and Maths and Phys 1 4 yrs See *NOTE 1 below
30
Sci 4
Matric Exemption with Maths and Phys Sci 'E' HG/'D' SG
36
and Biol or Physiol 'E' HG/'D' SG
Bachelor of Health Sciences in DU-D-CHI 30 Sep NSC Deg with Engl and LO and Maths 4 and Life Sci or Phys 1 4 yrs See *NOTE 2 below
Chiropractic Sci 4 and two 20 credit subjects (not more than one lang) 4
Matric Exemption with Engl and Maths and Phys Sci and/or
Biol 'D' HG/'B' SG
NC(V) 4 with 70% in Engl and Maths and Phys Sci and Life
Sci/Biol

* NOTE 1: Preference will be given to 1st, 2nd and 3rd choice applicants. Closing date for this programme is 30 September. We regret that applications received after this date cannot be considered. Students
are required to undergo clinical training/placements at training sites outside Durban (some of which may be in rural KZN) as part of their mandatory HPCSA/SAPC/SANC clinical training. Such placements
are compulsory, non-negotiable, may be on a rotational and/or longitudinal basis and may be extended up to a year or longer. Whilst the University/College of Health Sciences will provide clinical training in
collaboration with the KZN Dept of Health, in line with UKZN regulations, students are responsible for the cost of travel, accommodation and the basic costs of living, as applicable to and in the placement site.
* NOTE 2: First preference will be given to applicants who never studied previously at any other university. Applicants must be over 17 years old and physically fit. Selected candidates will be invited to complete
an assignment and attend an interview. Successful applicants are required to complete the Master of Health Sciences in Chiropractic to comply with the minimum registration requirements of the AHPCSA.

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Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access
Programme name Minimum entry requirements Notes
code date points term duration route
UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
DEGREE STUDY
Bachelor of Health Sciences in DU-D-DTE 30 Sep 1 4 yrs First preference will be
NSC Deg with Engl HL/FAL 4 and Maths 4 and Phys Sci 4
Dental Technology given to applicants who
Matric Exemption with Engl and Maths and Phys Sci 'D' never studied previously
at any other university.
HG/'B' SG
Applicants are required to
NC(V) 4 with 70% in Engl and Maths and Phys Sci and four rank this programme as 1st
other subjects or 2nd choice
Bachelor of Health Sciences in DU-D-BLS 30 Sep NSC Deg with Engl 4 and Maths and Life Sci and Phys Sci 4 1 4 yrs First preference will be
Medical Laboratory Science and two 20 credit subjects (not more than one lang) 3 given to applicants who
never studied previously
Matric Exemption with Engl 'D' HG/'B' SG and Biol and Phys
at any other university.
Sci and Maths 'D' HG/'B' SG Applicants will undergo
NC(V) 4 with 70% in Engl and Maths and Phys Sci and Life an interview as well as
Sci/Biol and four other subjects placement testing
Bachelor of Health Sciences in MN-M-BLS 31 Jul 30 NSC Deg with Engl and Maths and Life Sci 4 and Phys Sci 4 1 4 yrs Contact 031 819 9299 or email:
Medical Laboratory Science [email protected] for more
details. The closing date for
this programme is 31 July 2022.
Senior Cert with Engl 'D' HG and Maths 'D' HG and Biol and Even though a candidate may
30 satisfy these minimum admis-
Phys Sci 'D' HG
sion requirements, acceptance
is not automatic as further
selection criteria are applied
Bachelor of Science in Dietetics KN-P-BSD 30 Sep NSC Deg with Engl and LO and Maths 4 and Agric Sci or Life 1 4 yrs See *NOTE 1 below
28
and Human Nutrition Sci or Phys Sci 4
Matric Exemption with Maths and Agric Sci or Biol or Phys
34
Sci 'E' HG/'B' SG

* NOTE 1: The closing date for this programme is 30 September. We regret that applications received after this date cannot be considered. Students are required to undergo clinical training/placements at training
sites outside Durban (some of which may be in rural KZN) as part of their mandatory HPCSA/SAPC/SANC clinical training. Such placements are compulsory, non-negotiable, may be on a rotational and/or
longitudinal basis and may be extended up to a year or longer. Whilst the University/College of Health Sciences will provide clinical training in collaboration with the KZN Dept of Health, in line with UKZN
regulations, students are responsible for the cost of travel, accommodation and the basic costs of living, as applicable to and in the placement site

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Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access
Programme name Minimum entry requirements Notes
code date points term duration route
PRIVATE COLLEGES
DEGREE STUDY
Bachelor of Science in PE-M-BB1 31 Jan NSC Deg with Engl 4 and Maths and Life Sci 4 (the points 1 3 yrs
Biomedicine 32 attained for the best two subjects of Life Sci, Maths or
Physical Sci must be doubled)
Relevant Higher Certificate Qualification (NQF 5) with a
minimum of 120 credits or Foundation Programme, and a
Certificate of Exemption from USAF

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Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access
Programme name Minimum entry requirements Notes
code date points term duration route
UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
DEGREE STUDY
B Audiology KN-W-BPA 30 Sep NSC Deg with Engl and LO 4 and Maths 3 and Life Sci or 1 4 yrs See *NOTE 1 below
30
Phys Sci 3
Matric Exemption with two of: Biol, Maths, Phys Sci 'E'
36
HG/'D' SG
B Health Sciences: Emergency DU-D-HS4 30 Sep 1 4 yrs First preference will be
Medical Care given to applicants who
30 NSC Deg with Engl AND Maths 4 and Life Sci or Phys Sci 4 never studied previously at any
other university. Applicants are
required to pass the depart-
mental evaluations. Medical
fitness, physical fitness and
Senior Cert with Engl 'D' HG/'B' SG and Maths 'D' HG/'B' SG environmental fitness. First
30
and Phys Sci or Biol 'D' HG/'B' SG preference will be given to
applicants with both Phys Sci
and Life Sci/Biol
B Nursing KN-H-BN1 30 Sep NSC Deg with Engl and LO 4 and Maths/Maths Lit 3 and Life 1 4 yrs See *NOTE 2 below
30
Sci 4
32 Matric Exemption
B Nursing Science ZU-M-BNS 30 Sep 30 NSC Deg with Engl and Life Sci 4 1 4 yrs First preference will be
given to applicants who
never studied previously at
30 Matric Exemption with Engl and Biol 'E' HG/'D' SG
any other university

* NOTE 1: Preference will be given to 1st, 2nd and 3rd choice applicants. The closing date for this programme is 30 September. We regret that applications received after this date cannot be considered. Students
are required to undergo clinical training/placements at training sites outside Durban (some of which may be in rural KZN) as part of their mandatory HPCSA/SAPC/SANC clinical training. Such placements
are compulsory, non-negotiable, may be on a rotational and/or longitudinal basis and may be extended up to a year or longer. Whilst the University/College of Health Sciences will provide clinical training in
collaboration with the KZN Dept of Health, in line with UKZN regulations, students are responsible for the cost of travel, accommodation and the basic costs of living, as applicable to and in the placement site.
* NOTE 2: Preference will be given to 1st choice applicants. The closing date for this programme is 30 September. We regret that applications received after this date cannot be considered. Students are required
to undergo clinical training/placements at training sites outside Durban (some of which may be in rural KZN) as part of their mandatory HPCSA/SAPC/SANC clinical training. Such placements are compulsory,
non-negotiable, may be on a rotational and/or longitudinal basis and may be extended up to a year or longer. Whilst the University/College of Health Sciences will provide clinical training in collaboration with the
KZN Dept of Health, in line with UKZN regulations, students are responsible for the cost of travel, accommodation and the basic costs of living, as applicable to and in the placement site.

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Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access
Programme name Minimum entry requirements Notes
code date points term duration route
UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
DEGREE STUDY
B Occupational Therapy KN-W-BOT 30 Sep NSC Deg with Engl and LO 4 and Maths 3 and Life Sci or 1 4 yrs See *NOTE 1 below
30
Phys Sci 3
Matric Exemption with Maths 'E' HG/'D' SG and Biol or Phys
36
Sci 'E' HG/'D' SG
B Speech Language Therapy KN-W-BPB 30 Sep NSC Deg with Engl and LO 4 and Maths 3 and Life Sci or 1 4 yrs See *NOTE 1 below
30
Phys Sci 3
Matric Exemption with two of: Biol, Maths, Phys Sci 'E'
36
HG/'D' SG
DIPLOMA STUDY
Diploma in Somatology DU-D-ST3 30 Sep NSC Dip with Engl HL/FAL 3 and Life Sci 4 and Maths 3/ 1 3 yrs First preference will be
Maths Lit 5 and any 2 additional 20 credit subjects only one given to applicants who never
of which may be a language 3 studied previously at any other
university. The closing date for
Senior Cert with Engl 'E' HG/'C' SG and Biol 'E' HG/'C' SG, this programme is 30 Sep 2022.
Maths 'E' HG/'C' SG and any 2 subjects 'E' HG/ 'C' SG Applicants will be required to
answer a questionnaire, sub-
NC(V) level 4 with English at 60%, Life Sciences at 70%, mit a medical report and write
Maths 60% / Maths Lit 80% and any 2 subjects at 60% an English assessment test
SHORTER COURSES
H Cert Dental Assisting DU-D-HDA 30 Sep NSC H Cert with Engl HL/FAL 3 and Maths 3/Maths Lit 5 and 1 1 yr First preference will be
Life Sci or Phys Sci 3 and two 20 credit subjects (not more given to applicants who
than one lang) 3 never studied previously
at any other university.
Senior Cert with Engl and Maths and Biol or Phys Sci and Applicants are required to
two additional subjects 'E' HG/'C' SG attend an interview
NC(V) level 4 with English at 60%, Maths 60% / Maths Lit
80%, Phys Sci or Life Sci at 60% and any 2 subjects at 60%
* NOTE 1: Preference will be given to 1st, 2nd and 3rd choice applicants. Closing date for this programme is 30 September. We regret that applications received after this date cannot be considered. Students
are required to undergo clinical training/placements at training sites outside Durban (some of which may be in rural KZN) as part of their mandatory HPCSA/SAPC/SANC clinical training. Such placements
are compulsory, non-negotiable, may be on a rotational and/or longitudinal basis and may be extended up to a year or longer. Whilst the University/College of Health Sciences will provide clinical training in
collaboration with the KZN Dept of Health, in line with UKZN regulations, students are responsible for the cost of travel, accommodation and the basic costs of living, as applicable to and in the placement site.

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17. PERFORMING ARTS
Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access
Programme name Minimum entry requirements Notes
code date points term duration route
UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
DEGREE STUDY
B A in Music Extended KN-H-BMX 30 Sep 1 4 yrs A practical audition before
Curriculum 22 NSC Deg with Engl HL/FAL 4 and LO 4 an accepted panel of music
staff. A series of diagnostic
24 Matric Exemption pre-entrance tests in theory
and oral
B A Music KN-H-BAM 30 Sep NSC Deg with Engl and LO 4 and one of: Bus Stud, Cons 1 3 yrs For practical (instrumental/
28 Stud, Dram Arts, Econ, Geog, Hist, Info Tech, Life Sci, Maths, vocal) course contact Music
Maths Lit, Music, Religion Stud, Vis Arts, any lang HL/FAL 5 Programme on (031) 260
2380/3133 to arrange an
32 Matric Exemption and Audition audition
BA in Drama, Theatre and ZU-M-BTP 30 Sep 1 3 yrs Preference shall be given to
Performance NSC Deg with Engl HL 4 and LO 4 and four 20 credit subjects applicants who have selected
26
(no lang restriction) 3 this programme as 1st - 3rd
choice. Applicants with at
least a 50% pass in Dramatic
26 Matric Exemption Arts (and related subjects) at
matric are first priority
DIPLOMA STUDY
Diploma in Drama DU-D-DR3 30 Sep 1 3 yrs First preference will be given
24 NSC Dip with Engl 4 and another Lang 3 to applicants who never
studied previously at any
Senior Cert with Engl 'D' HG/'C' SG and another lang 'E' other university. The closing
HG/'C' SG date for this programme
is 30 Sep. We regret that
applications received
NC(V) 4 with 50% in Engl AND 50% in another recognised after this date cannot be
language considered. Applicants are
required to pass an audition

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Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access
Programme name Minimum entry requirements Notes
code date points term duration route
PRIVATE COLLEGES
NATED CERTIFICATE
N Cert Popular Music ML-D-CMC 1 1 yr
NSC
Composition N4, N5, N6
N Cert Popular Music ML-D-CMP Senior Cert 1 2 yrs
Performance N4, N5, N6 Relevant Nated N3 Qualification

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18. PUBLIC RELATIONS/MARKETING
Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access
Programme name Minimum entry requirements Notes
code date points term duration route
UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
DIPLOMA STUDY
Dip Management Sciences: DU-D-MK3 30 Sep 1 3 yrs First preference will be given
NSC Dip with Engl HL 3/FAL 4 AND Maths 3/Maths Lit 4 AND to applicants who never
Marketing 24
two 20 credit subjects (not more than one lang) 3 studied previously at any
other university. Preference
24 Senior Cert with Engl and Maths 'E' HG/'D' SG will be given to applicants
with 24 points or more (excl
NC(V) 4 with 50% in Engl and 2 fundamental subjects and 3 LO). Department reserves
vocational subjects at 60% the right to apply a ranking
system to select students
Dip Management Sciences: DU-D-MP3 30 Sep NSC Dip with Engl HL 3/FAL 4 AND Maths 3/Maths Lit 4 and 1 3 yrs First preference will be given
25
Public Relations & two 20 credit subjects (not more than one lang) 3 to applicants who never
Communication Management studied previously at any other
Senior Cert with Engl 1st lang 'E' HG/ 'C' SG or Engl 2nd
20 university. This programme
Lang 'D' HG/'B' SG and Maths 'E' HG/'C' SG will only consider applicants
Dip Management Sciences: DU-P-MP3 30 Sep 1 3 yrs who rank this programme as
Public Relations & choice 1, 2 or 3. If the number
Communication Management of applications exceeds the
NC(V) 4 with 50% in three fundamental subjects (incl Engl) number of places available,
and 60% in three compulsory vocational subjects the department reserves the
right to apply a ranking system
to select students. Selection
processes may be applicable
Diploma in Marketing MN-M-DMM 30 Sep NSC Dip with Engl HL 4/FAL 5 and Maths 4/Maths Lit 5 or 1 3 yrs Contact 031 819 9299 or email:
25 [email protected] for more
Acc 4 and any four subjects level 3
details. This programme
Senior Cert with Engl 'C' HG/'B' SG and Maths or Acc 'E'
25 closes 30 September. Students
HG/'D' SG who have obtained level 2 or
N4 with minimum 50% pass in four relevant subjects below in LO and other subjects
including business subjects and Grade 12 will not be considered for
selection
NC(V) 4 with Engl HL/FAL 5 and Maths 3/ Maths Lit 4 and
four Compulsory Subjects 3

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UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
DIPLOMA STUDY
Dip Public Relations ZU-R-PR5 30 Sep NSC Dip with Engl and LO 4 and four 20 credit subjects (no 1 3 yrs Preference shall be given
24
Management lang restriction) 3 to applicants who have
24 Senior Cert with Engl 'D' HG selected this programme as
NC(V) 4 1st - 3rd choice

CERTIFICATE STUDY
Higher Certificate in Marketing DU-D-HCM 30 Sep 20 NSC H Cert with Engl 3 1 1 yr First preference will be
given to applicants who
20 Senior Cert with Engl 'E' HG/'D' SG never studied previously at
NC(V) 4 with 50% in Engl any other university
Higher Certificate in Public DU-D-HPR 30 Sep 22 NSC H Cert with Engl HL 3/FAL 4 1 1 yr First preference will be
Relations and Communication 20 Senior Cert with Engl 'E' HG/'D' SG given to applicants who
never studied previously at
Higher Certificate in Public DU-P-HPR 30 Sep 1 1 yr any other university
NC(V) 4 with 50% in Engl
Relations and Communication
PROGRAMMES FOR PEOPLE WITH AN N DIP
Adv Diploma in Marketing MN-M-AMK 30 Sep 1 1 yr Programme offered full time
for 1 year. The major subject
done at 3rd year level must
have been obtained at 60% or
above with a combined overall
of 60% or above. If the entry
National Diploma or an equivalent qualification with requirements are not satisfied,
60% overall pass including Major or Recognition of Prior the applicant must have had
Learning. Consult institution work experience of two years
or more in a marketing or
related field. Contact 031 819
9299 or email: [email protected]
for more details. The closing
date for this programme is
30 Sep

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PRIVATE COLLEGES
DEGREE STUDY
B Com Digital Marketing EM-B-BDM NSC Deg with four 20 credit subjects (no lang restriction) 4 1 3 yrs
and Engl HL/Engl FAL 2
Matric Exemption
NC(V) 4 with minimum of 60% in three fundamental
subjects and 70% in four vocational subjects
Bachelor of Commerce in PE-M-MMB 31 Jan 25 NSC Deg 1 3 yrs
Marketing Management NC(V) 4 Deg with level 4 or 50% in Engl and LO and Maths/
Maths Lit and either 70% in the following four vocational
subjects: Financial Management, Management Practice,
Operations Management and Project Management OR 70%
in four of the following vocational subjects: Advertising
& Promotions, Marketing, Marketing Communication,
Consumer Behaviour, Contact Centre Operations, Graphic
Design and Wholesale & Retail
B Com Digital Marketing MC-D-BDM NSC Deg or equivalent NQF 4 qualification 1 3 yrs Applicants with an
Matric Exemption accredited NQF level 4
B Com Marketing Management MC-D-BCK Three N4 subjects and one N5 subject- Mature Age 1 3 yrs qualification can apply
Exemption Applies
NC(V) Deg
Higher Certificate or equivalent NQF level 5 (120 credit)
qualification. Mature Age Exemption applies
Bachelor of Arts in Creative AA-B-BRC 1 3 yrs Offered Full-Time
NSC
Brand Communication
Bachelor of Arts in Marketing AA-B-BRK 1 3 yrs Offered Full-Time and
Senior Cert
Communication Part-Time
DIPLOMA STUDY
Dip Marketing Management IC-D-PMN NSC H Cert 1 3 yrs
Dip Public Relations IC-D-PPT Senior Cert 1 3 yrs

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PRIVATE COLLEGES
DIPLOMA STUDY
Dip Public Relations RB-D-PPT NSC Dip 1 3 yrs For entrance into diplomas in
addition to the NCV Level 4 a
Senior Cert student should at least have ob-
tained 50 % in three fundamental
subjects, including the language
50604021 N6 Certificate: Public Relations of learning and teaching and at
least 60 % in the three com-
pulsory vocational subjects
Diploma in Marketing AA-B-DMC NSC 1 3 yrs Offered Full-Time
Communication Senior Cert
Diploma in Public Relations BC-D-DPR NSC 1 3 yrs On successful completion of
the programme, the student
Senior Cert will receive a Berea College
of Technology Diploma in
Any NQF Level 4 qualification or equivalent Public Relations
CERTIFICATE STUDY
N Cert: N4: Marketing CT-P-MM4 30 Nov 1 1 yr
NSC
Management NQF 5
N Cert: N5: Marketing CT-P-MM5 30 Nov 1 1 yr
N Cert: N4: Marketing Management NQF 5
Management NQF 5
N Cert: N6: Marketing CT-P-MM6 30 Nov 1 1 yr
N Cert: N5: Marketing Management NQF 5
Management NQF 5
H Cert in Marketing AA-B-CMT NSC 1 1 yr Offered Full-Time
Communication Senior Cert
H Cert Marketing MC-D-MK2 NSC 1 1 yr Applicants with an
Senior Cert accredited NQF level 4
Three N4 subjects and one N5 subject qualification can apply
NC(V)
H Cert Marketing Management RB-D-PKM NSC 1 1 yr
Senior Cert
RPL. Consult institution

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PRIVATE COLLEGES
CERTIFICATE STUDY
Higher Certificate in Digital BC-D-HDI NSC 1 1 yr On successful completion of
Marketing the programme, the student
Senior Cert will receive a Berea College of
Technology Higher Certificate
Any NQF Level 4 qualification or equivalent in Digital Marketing
HONOURS STUDY
Hons B Com Marketing MC-D-P4M Related cognitive B Deg OR 3 yr N Dip and B Tech or 1 1 yr Applicants should have
Management majored in the relevant
equivalent in the same or similar field OR NQF 7 Degree
discipline or same branch
specialising in Marketing. Consult institution of study.
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATES
P G Dip in Digital Marketing RB-D-4DM 50904416 N6 Diploma: Marketing Management 1 1 yr
B Deg OR 3 yr N Dip. Consult institution
N H CERT STUDY
Higher Certificate in Business EM-B-HBK NSC H Cert with Engl 2 1 1 yr
Marketing NC(V) 4 with Engl HL/FAL 2
Higher Certificate in Digital EM-J-HDM NSC H Cert with Engl HL/FAL 3 1 1 yr
Marketing Practice
NC(V) 4 with Engl HL/FAL 3
NATED DIPLOMA STUDY
N N Dip Marketing BT-D-PMK NSC 1 3 yrs The minimum duration for
Management Senior Cert Theoretical Studies is 2
years and 18 months work
N N Dip Marketing BT-D-PMK NC(V) 4 3 3 yrs integrated learning (WIL) to
Management satisfy the requirements of
ABET Level 4 Certificate the National N Diploma

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PRIVATE COLLEGES
NATED DIPLOMA STUDY
N N Dip Marketing RG-D-NMM 1 2 yrs This is a full-time
NSC
Management N4, N5, N6 programme
National N Diploma Public RG-D-NDI 1 2 yrs This is a full-time
N3
Relations (N4, N5, N6) programme
National N Diploma: Marketing PX-D-MKD 1 3 yrs
Management NSC
National N Diploma: Public PX-D-PUD 1 3 yrs
Relations
NATED CERTIFICATE
N Cert Marketing Management DC-B-PMM 1 2 yrs National N Dip is offered at
N4, N5, N6 CTC - on complying with:
minimum requirements for
N Cert Marketing Management DC-C-PMM 1 2 yrs
NSC the issue of a certificate on
N4, N5, N6 each of the levels N4, N5,
N Cert Marketing Management DC-D-PMM 1 2 yrs N6 and applicable in-service
N4, N5, N6 training of 24 Months
N Cert Marketing Management DC-P-PMM 1 2 yrs
N4, N5, N6
N Cert Marketing Management DC-B-PMX 1 3 yrs National N Dip is offered at
Senior Cert CTC - on complying with:
N4, N5, N6 (p/t)
minimum requirements for
N Cert Marketing Management DC-C-PMX 1 3 yrs
the issue of a certificate on
N4, N5, N6 (p/t) each of the levels N4, N5,
N Cert Marketing Management DC-D-PMX 1 3 yrs N6 and applicable in-service
N4, N5, N6 (p/t) N3 training of 24 Months
N Cert Marketing Management DC-P-PMX 1 3 yrs
N4, N5, N6 (p/t)

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PRIVATE COLLEGES
NATED CERTIFICATE
N Cert Public Relations N4, DC-B-PRT 1 2 yrs National N Dip is offered at
N5, N6 CTC - on complying with:
minimum requirements for
N Cert Public Relations N4, DC-C-PRT 1 2 yrs
NSC the issue of a certificate on
N5, N6 each of the levels N4, N5,
N Cert Public Relations N4, DC-D-PRT 1 2 yrs N6 and applicable in-service
N5, N6 training of 24 Months
N Cert Public Relations N4, DC-P-PRT 1 2 yrs
N5, N6
N Cert Public Relations N4, N5, DC-B-PRY 1 3 yrs National N Dip is offered at
Senior Cert CTC - on complying with:
N6 (p/t)
minimum requirements for
N Cert Public Relations N4, N5, DC-C-PRY 1 3 yrs
the issue of a certificate on
N6 (p/t) each of the levels N4, N5,
N Cert Public Relations N4, N5, DC-D-PRY 1 3 yrs N6 and applicable in-service
N6 (p/t) N3 training of 24 Months
N Cert Public Relations N4, N5, DC-P-PRY 1 3 yrs
N6 (p/t)
National Certificate: Marketing PX-D-MKC 1 1.5 yrs
Management (N4, N5, N6) NSC
National Certificate: Public PX-D-PUC 1 1.5 yrs
Relations (N4, N5, N6)

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UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
DEGREE STUDY
B Sc Geographic Information KN-P-GEO 30 Sep NSC Deg with Maths 5 and Engl and LO 4 and Agric Sci or 1 3 yrs Offered at PMB
30
Systems and Earth Observation Life Sci or Phys Sci 4
Matric Exemption with Maths 'D' HG/'A' SG and Agric Sci or
Biol or Phys Sci 'E' HG/'B' SG
B Sc Applied Chemistry KN-W-BSR 30 Sep NSC Deg with Engl and LO and Maths 4 and Agric Sci or Life 1 3 yrs
28
Sci or Phys Sci 4
Matric Exemption with Maths and Agric Sci or Biol or Phys
34
Sci 'E' HG/'B' SG
B Sc Applied Mathematics with ZU-M-AMC 30 Sep 1 3 yrs First preference will be
Computer Sciences as Major 2 given to applicants who
never studied previously at
B Sc Applied Mathematics with ZU-M-AMH 30 Sep 1 3 yrs
28 NSC Deg with Engl 4 and Maths 5 and Phys Sci 4 any other university
Hydrology as Major 2
B Sc Applied Mathematics with ZU-M-AMM 30 Sep 1 3 yrs
Mathematics as Major 2
B Sc Applied Mathematics with ZU-M-APH 30 Sep Matric Exemption with Engl 'D' HG/'C' SG and Maths 'C' 1 3 yrs
30
Physics as Major 2 HG/'B' SG and Phys Sci 'D' HG/'B' SG
B Sc Applied Mathematics with ZU-M-AMS 30 Sep 1 3 yrs
Statistics as Major 2
B Sc Augmented: Life Science ZU-M-ALS 30 Sep NSC Deg with Engl HL 4/FAL 3 AND Maths AND Phys Sci 3 1 4 yrs First preference will be
28
AND Life Sci OR Agric Sci 3 given to applicants who
Matric Exemption with Engl 'E' HG and Maths 'E' HG/'C' SG never studied previously at
28 any other university
and Biol or Phys Sci 'E' HG/'C' SG
B Sc Augmented: Physical ZU-M-APS 30 Sep 28 NSC Deg with Engl HL 4/FAL 3 AND Maths AND Phys Sci 3 1 4 yrs First preference will be
Science Matric Exemption with Engl 'E' HG and Maths 'E' HG/'C' SG given to applicants who
28 never studied previously at
and Biol or Phys Sci 'E' HG/'C' SG
NSC Deg with Engl AND Maths 4 AND Phys Sci 3 AND Life any other university
B Sc Biochemistry with Botany ZU-M-BBM 30 Sep 28 1 3 yrs
as Major 2 Sci OR Agric Sci 4
Matric Exemption with Engl 'D' HG/'C' SG and Maths and
30
Biol 'D' HG/'B' SG

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UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
DEGREE STUDY
B Sc Biochemistry with ZU-M-BC3 30 Sep NSC Deg with Engl HL/FAL 4 and Maths 5 and Phys Sci 4 1 3 yrs First preference will be
28
Chemistry as Major 2 and Life Sci OR Agric Sci 4 given to applicants who
never studied previously at
Matric Exemption with Engl 'D' HG/'C' SG and Maths and
30 any other university
Phys Sci and Biol 'D' HG/'B' SG
B Sc Biochemistry with Human ZU-M-BH3 30 Sep NSC Deg with Engl and Maths and Phys Sci 4 and Life Sci 1 3 yrs First preference will be
28 given to applicants who
Movement Science as Major 2 OR Agric Sci 4
never studied previously at
Matric Exemption with Engl and Maths 'D' HG/'C' SG and
30 any other university
Phys Sci and Biol 'D' HG/'B' SG
B Sc Biochemistry with ZU-M-BIM 30 Sep NSC Deg with Engl AND Maths 4 AND Phys Sci 3 AND Life 1 3 yrs First preference will be
28 given to applicants who
Microbiology as Major 2 Sci OR Agric Sci 4
never studied previously at
B Sc Biochemistry with Zoology ZU-M-BZ3 30 Sep Matric Exemption with Engl and Maths 'D' HG/'C' SG and 1 3 yrs
30 any other university
as Major 2 Biol 'D' HG/'B' SG
B Sc Biological Sciences KN-P-BSN 30 Sep NSC Deg with Engl and LO and Maths 4 and Agric Sci or Life 1 3 yrs
28
Sci or Phys Sci 4
B Sc Biological Sciences KN-W-BSN 30 Sep Matric Exemption with Maths and Agric Sci or Biol or Phys 1 3 yrs
34
Sci 'E' HG/'B' SG
B Sc Botany with Geography ZU-M-BOG 30 Sep NSC Deg with Engl and Maths 4 and Phys Sci 3 and Geog 4 1 3 yrs First preference will be
28 given to applicants who
as Major 2 and Life Sci OR Agric Sci 4
never studied previously at
Matric Exemption with Engl and Maths 'D' HG/'C' SG and
30 any other university
Biol and Geog 'D' HG/'B' SG
B Sc Botany with Hydrology as ZU-M-BOH 30 Sep NSC Deg with Engl and Maths and Phys Sci 4 and Life Sci 1 3 yrs First preference will be
28 given to applicants who
Major 2 OR Agric Sci 4
never studied previously at
Matric Exemption with Engl and Maths 'D' HG/'C' SG and
30 any other university
Phys Sci and Biol 'D' HG/'B' SG
B Sc Botany with Microbiology ZU-M-BOM 30 Sep NSC Deg with Engl AND Maths 4 AND Phys Sci 3 AND Life 1 3 yrs First preference will be
28 given to applicants who
as Major 2 Sci OR Agric Sci 4
never studied previously at
B Sc Botany with Zoology as ZU-M-BOZ 30 Sep Matric Exemption with Engl and Maths 'D' HG/'C' SG and 1 3 yrs
30 any other university
Major 2 Biol 'D' HG/'B' SG

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UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
DEGREE STUDY
B Sc Chemistry & Chemical KN-P-SIK 30 Sep NSC Deg with Engl and LO and Maths 4 and Agric Sci or Life 1 3 yrs
28
Technology Sci or Phys Sci 4
Matric Exemption with Maths and Agric Sci or Biol or Phys
34
Sci 'E' HG/'B' SG
B Sc Chemistry with Computer ZU-M-CHC 30 Sep 1 3 yrs First preference will be
Science as Major 2 28 NSC Deg with Engl 4 and Maths 5 and Phys Sci 4 given to applicants who
never studied previously at
B Sc Chemistry with Hydrology ZU-M-CHH 30 Sep 1 3 yrs
any other university
as Major 2
B Sc Chemistry with ZU-M-CHM 30 Sep Matric Exemption with Engl 'D' HG/'C' SG and Maths and 1 3 yrs
30
Mathematics as Major 2 Phys Sci 'D' HG/'B' SG
B Sc Chemistry with Physics as ZU-M-CHP 30 Sep 1 3 yrs
Major 2
B Sc Chemistry with Zoology ZU-M-CZM 30 Sep NSC Deg with Engl HL/FAL 4 and Maths 5 and Phys Sci 4 1 3 yrs First preference will be
28 given to applicants who
as Major 2 and Life Sci OR Agric Sci 4
never studied previously at
Matric Exemption with Engl 'D' HG/'C' SG and Maths and
30 any other university
Phys Sci 'D' HG/'B' SG
B Sc Computer Science with ZU-M-CSH 30 Sep 1 3 yrs First preference will be
Hydrology as Major 2 28 NSC Deg with Engl 4 and Maths 5 and Phys Sci 4 given to applicants who
never studied previously at
B Sc Computer Science with ZU-M-CSC 30 Sep 1 3 yrs
any other university
Mathematics as Major 2
B Sc Computer Science with ZU-M-CPH 30 Sep Matric Exemption with Engl 'D' HG/'C' SG and Maths and 1 3 yrs
30
Physics as Major 2 Phys Sci 'D' HG/'B' SG
B Sc Computer Science with ZU-M-COS 30 Sep 1 3 yrs
Statistics as Major 2
B Sc Geography with ZU-M-GEH 30 Sep 28 NSC Deg with Engl and Maths and Phys Sci and Geog 4 1 3 yrs First preference will be
Hydrology as Major 2 given to applicants who
Matric Exemption with Engl and Maths 'D' HG/'C' SG and never studied previously at
30
Phys Sci and Geog 'D' HG/'B' SG any other university

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UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
DEGREE STUDY
B Sc Geography with Physics ZU-M-GEP 30 Sep 1 3 yrs First preference will be
28 NSC Deg with Engl 4 and Maths 5 and Phys Sci and Geog 4
as Major 2 given to applicants who
never studied previously at
B Sc Geography with Statistics ZU-M-GES 30 Sep Matric Exemption with Engl 'D' HG/'C' SG and Maths and 1 3 yrs
30 any other university
as Major 2 Phys Sci and Geog 'D' HG/'B' SG
B Sc Geography with Zoology ZU-M-GEZ 30 Sep NSC Deg with Engl and Maths 4 and Phys Sci 3 and Geog 4 1 3 yrs First preference will be
28 given to applicants who
as Major 2 and Life Sci OR Agric Sci 4
never studied previously at
Matric Exemption with Engl and Maths 'D' HG/'C' SG and
30 any other university
Biol and Geog 'D' HG/'B' SG
B Sc Geological Sciences KN-W-BSG 30 Sep NSC Deg with Engl and LO and Maths 4 and Agric Sci or Life 1 3 yrs
28
Sci or Phys Sci 4
Matric Exemption with Maths and Agric Sci or Biol or Phys
34
Sci 'E' HG/'B' SG
B Sc Human Movement Science ZU-M-HMP 30 Sep NSC Deg with Engl HL/FAL 4 and Maths 5 and Phys Sci 4 1 3 yrs First preference will be
28 given to applicants who
with Physics as Major 2 and Life Sci OR Agric Sci 4
never studied previously at
Matric Exemption with Engl 'D' HG/'C' SG and Maths and
30 any other university
Phys Sci and Biol 'D' HG/'B' SG
B Sc Human Movement Science ZU-M-HMZ 30 Sep NSC Deg with Engl and Maths and Phys Sci 4 and Life Sci 1 3 yrs First preference will be
28 given to applicants who
with Zoology as Major 2 OR Agric Sci 4
never studied previously at
B Sc Hydrology with ZU-M-HYM 30 Sep Matric Exemption with Engl and Maths 'D' HG/'C' SG and 1 3 yrs
30 any other university
Microbiology as Major 2 Phys Sci and Biol 'D' HG/'B' SG
B Sc Hydrology with Physics as ZU-M-HYP 30 Sep 1 3 yrs First preference will be
28 NSC Deg with Engl 4 and Maths 5 and Phys Sci 4 given to applicants who
Major 2
never studied previously at
B Sc Hydrology with Statistics ZU-M-HYS 30 Sep Matric Exemption with Engl 'D' HG/'C' SG and Maths and 1 3 yrs
30 any other university
as Major 2 Phys Sci 'D' HG/'B' SG
B Sc Hydrology with Zoology ZU-M-HYZ 30 Sep NSC Deg with Engl and Maths and Phys Sci 4 and Life Sci 1 3 yrs First preference will be
28 given to applicants who
as Major 2 OR Agric Sci 4
never studied previously at
Matric Exemption with Engl and Maths 'D' HG/'C' SG and
30 any other university
Phys Sci and Biol 'D' HG/'B' SG

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UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
DEGREE STUDY
B Sc Industrial & Applied KN-P-SII 30 Sep NSC Deg with Engl and LO and Maths 4 and Agric Sci or Life 1 3 yrs
28
Biotechnology Sci or Phys Sci 4
Matric Exemption with Maths and Agric Sci or Biol or Phys
34
Sci 'E' HG/'B' SG
B Sc Marine Biology KN-W-BSM 30 Sep NSC Deg with Engl and LO 4 and Maths 5 and Agric Sci or 1 3 yrs
28
Life Sci or Phys Sci 4
Matric Exemption with Maths and Agric Sci or Biol or Phys
34
Sci 'E' HG/'B' SG
B Sc Mathematics with Physics ZU-M-MPM 30 Sep 1 3 yrs First preference will be
28 NSC Deg with Engl 4 and Maths 5 and Phys Sci 4 given to applicants who
as Major 2
never studied previously at
B Sc Mathematics with ZU-M-MAS 30 Sep Matric Exemption with Engl 'D' HG/'C' SG and Maths and 1 3 yrs
30 any other university
Statistics as Major 2 Phys Sci 'D' HG/'B' SG
B Sc Microbiology with Human ZU-M-MIH 30 Sep NSC Deg with Engl and Maths and Phys Sci 4 and Life Sci 1 3 yrs First preference will be
28 given to applicants who
Movement Science as Major 2 OR Agric Sci 4
never studied previously at
Matric Exemption with Engl and Maths 'D' HG/'C' SG and
30 any other university
Phys Sci and Biol 'D' HG/'B' SG
B Sc Microbiology with Zoology ZU-M-MIZ 30 Sep NSC Deg with Engl and Maths 4 and Phys Sci 3 and Life Sci 1 3 yrs First preference will be
28 given to applicants who
as Major 2 OR Agric Sci 4
never studied previously at
Matric Exemption with Engl and Maths 'D' HG/'C' SG and
30 any other university
Biol 'D' HG/'B' SG
B Sc Stream LES KN-P-BS2 30 Sep NSC Deg with Engl and LO and Maths 4 and Agric Sci or Life 1 3 yrs LES - Life Earth Sciences
28 Stream. Majors in
Sci or Phys Sci 4
Biochemistry, Biology,
B Sc Stream LES KN-W-BS2 30 Sep Matric Exemption with Maths and Agric Sci or Biol or Phys 1 3 yrs
34 Genetics and Microbiology
Sci 'E' HG/'B' SG
B Sc Stream M KN-P-BS3 30 Sep NSC Deg with Maths 5 and Engl and LO 4 and Agric Sci or 1 3 yrs M - Mathematics Stream.
30 Majors in Maths, Phys Sci,
Life Sci or Phys Sci 4
Comp Sci and Stats
B Sc Stream M KN-W-BS3 30 Sep Matric Exemption with Maths 'D' HG/'A' SG and Agric Sci or 1 3 yrs
34
Biol or Phys Sci 'E' HG/'B' SG

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Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access
Programme name Minimum entry requirements Notes
code date points term duration route
UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
DEGREE STUDY
B Sc4 Augmented KN-P-BS4 30 Sep 1 4 yrs Students must be from
schools with quintiles 1-2.
Students who have attended
the university or any other
B Sc4 Augmented KN-W-BS4 30 Sep NSC Deg with Engl and LO 4 and Maths 3 and Agric Sci or 1 4 yrs tertiary institution,whether
26
Life Sci or Phys Sci 3 in a degree or access
programme of any kind
for a complete semester,
will not be admitted to this
programme
B Sc4 Foundation ZU-M-BS6 30 Sep NSC Deg with Engl HL 4/FAL 3 and Maths 3 and Phys Sci 2 1 4 yrs First preference will be
26 given to applicants who
and Agric Sci OR Life Sci 3
never studied previously at
Matric Exemption with Engl 1st/2nd lang 'E' HG and Maths
30 any other university
'E' HG/'C' SG and Phys Sci 'E' SG and Biol 'E' HG/'C' SG
Bachelor of Applied Science in DU-D-BBT 30 Sep 28 NSC Deg with Engl and Maths and Life Sci 4 and Phys Sci 4 1 3 yrs First preference will be
Biotechnology Matric Exemption with Engl and Maths and Phys Sci and given to applicants who
30 never studied previously at
Bachelor of Applied Science in DU-D-BFS 30 Sep Biol 'D' HG/'B' SG 1 3 yrs
any other university
Food Science and Technology NC(V) 4 with 50% in Engl and Maths and 60% in Phys Sci
and Life Sci/Biol
Bachelor of Applied Science in DU-D-ATT 30 Sep NSC Deg with Maths and Phys Sci 4 and Engl 4 1 3 yrs First preference will be
Textile Science Matric Exemption with Engl and Maths and Phys Sci 'D' given to applicants who
never studied previously at
HG/'B' SG
any other university
NC(V) 4 with 50% in Engl and 60% in Maths and Phys Sci

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Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access
Programme name Minimum entry requirements Notes
code date points term duration route
UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
DIPLOMA STUDY
Diploma in Analytical DU-D-CH3 30 Sep NSC Dip with Engl AND Maths 4 AND Phys Sci 3 1 3 yrs See *NOTE 1 below
Chemistry Senior Cert with Maths and Engl 'D' HG/'B' SG and Phys Sci
'E' HG/'C' SG
NC(V) 4 with 60% in Maths and 50% in Engl and Phys Sci
Diploma in Analytical MN-M-DAN 30 Sep 1 3 yrs Contact 031 819 9299 or email:
Chemistry [email protected] for more
NSC Dip with Engl HL/FAL 4, Maths 4 and Phys Sci 4
details. The closing date for
this programme is 30 Sep
Diploma in Analytical MN-M-DAN 31 May 3 3 yrs Contact 031 819 9299 or email:
Chemistry [email protected] for more
Senior Cert with Engl and Maths and Phys Sci 'D' HG/'B' SG
details. The closing date for
this programme is 31 May 2023
CERTIFICATE STUDY
Higher Certificate: Applied DU-D-HAS 30 Sep 24 NSC Dip with Engl 4 and Maths 3 and Phys Sci 3 1 1 yr First preference will be
Sciences Senior Cert with Engl 'E' HG/'C' SG and Maths 'E' HG/'C' SG given to applicants who
24 never studied previously at
and Phys Sci 'E' HG/'C' SG
any other university
NC(V)4 with Engl 50% and Maths 50% and Phys Sci 50%
PROGRAMMES FOR PEOPLE WITH AN N DIP
Adv Diploma in Analytical MN-M-AD5 30 Sep 1 1 yr Meeting the minimum require-
Chemistry ments does not guarantee you
a place as a ranking system
National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry or an equivalent is used to make the final
selection. Candidates may be
qualification with 60% overall pass including major or
required to write an entrance
recognition of prior learning. Consult institution test. Contact 031 819 9299 or
email: [email protected] for more
details. The closing date for
this programme is 30 Sep
* NOTE 1: First preference will be given to applicants who never studied previously at any other university. Initial shortlisting for selection is based on the applicant's academic performance in Grade 12. (Grade 12
June or Trials marks will be used for current matriculants). Selection will be based on the ranking of applicants who meet the minimum requirements.

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Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access
Programme name Minimum entry requirements Notes
code date points term duration route
UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
SHORTER COURSES
Access Course Analytical MN-M-ANA 30 Sep 1 6 mths Contact 031 819 9299 or
Chemistry NSC Dip with Engl and Maths and Phys Sci 3 email: [email protected] for
more details. The closing
Senior Cert with Engl and Maths 'E' SG and Phys Sci 'E' HG date for this programme
is 30 Sep
Access Course Analytical MN-M-ANA 31 May 3 6 mths Contact 031 819 9299 or
Chemistry email: [email protected] for
N3 with Maths and Phy Sci and Grade 12 Engl and another
more details. The closing
lang date for this programme is
31 May
PRIVATE COLLEGES
DEGREE STUDY
Bachelor of Science in PE-M-BSC 31 Jan NSC Deg with Engl 4 and Maths and Life Sci 4 (the points 1 3 yrs
Biotechnology Management 32 attained for the best two subjects of Life Sci, Maths or
Physical Sci must be doubled)
Relevant Higher Certificate Qualification (NQF 5) with a
minimum of 120 credits or Foundation Programme, and a
Certificate of Exemption from USAF

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Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access
Programme name Minimum entry requirements Notes
code date points term duration route
UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
DEGREE STUDY
B A Development Studies ZU-M-ABS 30 Sep NSC Deg with Engl HL 4 and LO 4 and four 20 credit subjects 1 3 yrs Preference shall be given
26
(no lang restriction) 3 to applicants who have
selected this programme as
B A Information Science ZU-M-ARK 30 Sep 26 Matric Exemption 1 3 yrs
1st - 3rd choice
B Child & Youth Care DU-D-CYC 30 Aug NSC Deg with Engl HL/FAL 4 and three 20 credit subjects 1 4 yrs See *NOTE 1 below
(not more than one lang) 4
Matric Exemption with Engl 1st lang 'D' HG/'B' SG OR 2nd
lang 'B' HG/'A' SG
B Health Science: DU-D-EVH 30 Aug NSC Deg with Engl and Maths and Life Sci and Phys Sci 4 1 4 yrs First preference will be given
Environmental Health and two 20 credit subjects (not more than one lang) 4 to applicants who never
studied previously at any
A Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification with passes
other university. Students are
in the following subjects: English and Maths and Biology required to present themselves
and Phys Sci 'D' HG/'B' SG for an interview and to write
NC(V) 4 with English and Maths and Physical Science and an assessment test
Life Science and 4 other subjects only one of which may be
a language at 70%
B Library & Information Science ZU-M-BLI 30 Sep NSC Deg with Engl HL 4 and LO 4 and four 20 credit subjects 1 4 yrs Preference shall be given
26 to applicants who have
(no lang restriction) 3
selected this programme as
26 Matric Exemption 1st - 3rd choice
B Social Work KN-H-BSX 30 Sep NSC Deg with Engl and LO 4 and one of: Bus Stud, Cons 1 4 yrs
28 Stud, Dram Arts, Econ, Geog, Hist, Info Tech, Life Sci, Maths,
Maths Lit, Music, Religion Stud, Vis Arts, any lang HL/FAL 5
30 Matric Exemption

* NOTE 1: First preference will be given to applicants who never studied previously at any other university. Applicants are required to complete an entrance assessment and participate in an interview. The applicant
will be required to present evidence of a minimum 20 hours of volunteer work with children, youth, families or communities eg. Reference letter, Certificate of Participation, etc. The closing date for this programme
is 30 August 2022. We regret that applications received after this date cannot be considered.

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Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access
Programme name Minimum entry requirements Notes
code date points term duration route
UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
DEGREE STUDY
B Social Work ZU-M-BSX 30 Sep NSC Deg with Engl HL 4 and four 20 credit subjects (no lang 1 4 yrs See *NOTE 1 below
28
restriction) 4
28 Matric Exemption
NC(V) 4
FET Certificate in Social Auxilliary Work
B Theology KN-P-BTH 30 Sep NSC Deg with Engl and LO 4 and one of: Bus Stud, Cons 1 3 yrs
28 Stud, Dram Arts, Econ, Geog, Hist, Info Tech, Life Sci, Maths,
Maths Lit, Music, Religion Stud, Vis Arts, any lang HL/FAL 5
Matric Exemption
Bachelor of Science in MN-M-BE4 30 Sep 1 4 yrs All students enrolled in this
Environmental Health qualification will be required
NSC Deg with Engl and Life Sci and Maths and Phys Sci 4 to register with the Health
Professions Council of South
Africa. Recommended
Senior Cert with Engl and Biol and Maths and Phys Sci 'D' subjects: Geography and
HG/'C' SG Agricultural Science 4. Contact
031 819 9299 or email:
Recognition of Prior Learning will be accommodated [email protected] for more
especially for older candidates who could be employed/have details. The closing date for
exposure to the field of Environmental Health this programme is 30 Sep

* NOTE 1: Preference shall be given to applicants who have selected this programme as 1st choice. Recognition of prior learning for applicants with a qualification or experiential learning. Reading, writing and
speaking in English. The requirements for a National Child Protection Register (Part B) and Police Clearance should be met before a student can be registered as a student social worker with the South African
Council for Social Services Professions (SACSSP). Shortlisted students must attend selection interviews.

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Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access
Programme name Minimum entry requirements Notes
code date points term duration route
UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
DIPLOMA STUDY
Diploma in Library and DU-D-LS3 30 Sep NSC Dip with Eng HL 3/ FAL 4 and Maths 3/Maths Lit 4 and 1 3 yrs First preference will be given
Information Studies four 20 credit subjects (not more than one lang) 3 to applicants who never
studied previously at any other
Senior Cert with Engl and Maths 'E' HG/'D' SG and four best university. Applicants are
subjects required to write a selection
test and attend an interview
NC(V) 4 with Level 4 or 50% in three fundamental subjects
including English and Level 5 or 60% in vocational subjects
Dip Sport & Exercise ZU-R-SET 30 Sep NSC Dip with Engl HL 4/FAL 3 and three subjects from the 1 3 yrs First preference will be
26 given to applicants who
Technology designated list 3
never studied previously at
26 Senior Cert any university
PRIVATE COLLEGES
CERTIFICATE STUDY
H Cert Healthcare Services RB-D-PHS NSC 1 1 yr
Management Senior Cert
64697 FET Certificate in Community Health Work
RPL. Consult institution

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21. SOCIAL SCIENCES/LEGAL SERVICES
Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access
Programme name Minimum entry requirements Notes
code date points term duration route
UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
DEGREE STUDY
B A International Studies KN-P-ABI 30 Sep NSC Deg with Engl and LO 4 and one of: Bus Stud, Cons 1 3 yrs
28 Stud, Dram Arts, Econ, Geog, Hist, Info Tech, Life Sci, Maths,
Maths Lit, Music, Religion Stud, Vis Arts, any lang HL/FAL 5
Matric Exemption
B A Philosophy, Politics & Law KN-H-ABP 30 Sep NSC Deg with Engl and LO 4 and one of: Bus Stud, Cons 1 3 yrs
30 Stud, Dram Arts, Econ, Geog, Hist, Info Tech, Life Sci, Maths,
Maths Lit, Music, Religion Stud, Vis Arts, any lang HL/FAL 5
B A Philosophy, Politics & Law KN-P-ABP 30 Sep 32 Matric Exemption 1 3 yrs
B A Sociology ZU-M-ARD 30 Sep NSC Deg with Engl HL 4 and LO 4 and four 20 credit subjects 1 3 yrs Preference shall be given
26 to applicants who have
(no lang restriction) 3
selected this programme as
26 Matric Exemption 1st - 3rd choice
B Laws KN-H-BL1 30 Sep NSC Deg with Engl HL 5/FAL 6 and Maths 3/Maths Lit 5 and 1 4 yrs
32
LO 4
B Laws KN-P-BL1 30 Sep 36 Matric Exemption with Engl 1st lang 'D' HG or 2nd lang 'B' HG 1 4 yrs
B Laws ZU-M-BL1 30 Sep 30 NSC Deg with Engl 4 and Maths 3/Maths Lit 4 1 4 yrs Preference shall be given
Matric Exemption with Engl 1st/2nd lang 'D' HG/'C' SG and to applicants who have
30 selected this programme as
Maths 'E' HG/'D' SG
1st - 3rd choice
N3/N4 or N5/N6 with two additional languages Engl 4 and
Maths 3/ Maths Lit 4 or Engl 'D' HG/'C' SG and Maths 'E'
HG/'D' SG
B Laws (p/t) KN-H-BLZ 30 Sep 32 NSC Deg with Engl HL 5/FAL 6 and Maths 3/Maths Lit 5 and LO 4 1 6 yrs
B Laws (p/t) KN-P-BLZ 30 Sep 36 Matric Exemption with Engl 1st lang 'D' HG or 2nd lang 'B' HG 1 6 yrs
B Soc Sc (General Studies) KN-H-SO2 30 Sep NSC Deg with Engl and LO 4 and one of: Bus Stud, Cons 1 3 yrs
28 Stud, Dram Arts, Econ, Geog, Hist, Info Tech, Life Sci, Maths,
Maths Lit, Music, Religion Stud, Vis Arts, any lang HL/FAL 5
B Soc Sc (General Studies) KN-P-SO2 30 Sep Matric Exemption 1 3 yrs

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Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access
Programme name Minimum entry requirements Notes
code date points term duration route
UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
DEGREE STUDY
B Soc Sc Extended Curriculum KN-H-SO4 30 Sep 1 4 yrs Students must be from schools
NSC Deg with Engl and LO 4 and one of: Bus Stud, Cons
(4 yrs) with quintiles 1-3. Students
20 Stud, Dram Arts, Econ, Geog, Hist, Info Tech, Life Sci, Maths, who have attended the
Maths Lit, Music, Religion Stud, Vis Arts, any lang HL/FAL 5 university or any other tertiary
institution whether in a degree
B Soc Sc Extended Curriculum KN-P-SO4 30 Sep 1 4 yrs
or access programme of any
(4 yrs) kind for a complete semester,
24 Matric Exemption
will not be admitted to this
programme
B Soc Sc Government, Business KN-P-SOG 30 Sep NSC Deg with Engl and LO 4 and one of: Bus Stud, Cons 1 3 yrs
& Ethics 28 Stud, Dram Arts, Econ, Geog, Hist, Info Tech, Life Sci, Maths,
Maths Lit, Music, Religion Stud, Vis Arts, any lang HL/FAL 5
Matric Exemption
Bachelor of Social Sciences ZU-M-PIS 30 Sep NSC Deg with Engl HL/FAL 5 and Geog 5 and Maths 4/ 1 3 yrs
30
in Political and International Maths Lit 5 and History / Economics 5
Studies
30 Matric Exemption
CERTIFICATE STUDY
Higher Certificate in Legal DU-D-LAB 30 Sep 20 NSC H Cert with Engl 3 1 1 yr First preference will be
Aspects of Business given to applicants who
20 Senior Cert with Engl 'E' HG/'D' SG never studied previously at
NC(V) 4 with 50% in Engl any other university
PRIVATE COLLEGES
DEGREE STUDY
B Com Law EM-X-BCL NSC Deg with four 20 credit subjects (no lang restriction) 4 1 3 yrs
and Engl HL/Engl FAL 2
Matric Exemption
NC(V) 4 with minimum of 60% in three fundamental
subjects and 70% in four vocational subjects

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Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access
Programme name Minimum entry requirements Notes
code date points term duration route
PRIVATE COLLEGES
DEGREE STUDY
B Com Law RB-D-BCL 1 3 yrs For entrance into degrees,
NSC Deg students should in addition
to the NCV Level 4, at least
have obtained 60% in the
three fundamental subjects
including the language of
Matric Exemption learning and teaching as well
as 70% in the four vocational
subjects chosen from the NCV
4 level subjects
Bachelor of Arts in Law EM-X-BAL NSC Deg with four 20 credit subjects (no lang restriction) 4 1 3 yrs
and Engl HL/Engl FAL 2
Matric Exemption
NC(V) 4 with minimum of 60% in three fundamental
subjects and 70% in four vocational subjects
Bachelor of Commerce in Law PE-D-BIL 31 Jan 25 NSC Deg 1 3 yrs
NC(V) 4 Deg with level 4 or 50% in Engl and LO and Maths/
Maths Lit and 70% in any four of the following vocational
subjects: Governance, Law Procedures & Evidence, Criminal
Justice Process, Criminology and Applied Policing
DIPLOMA STUDY
Diploma in Local Government RG-D-DLG 1 3 yrs This is a distance learning
NSC
programme
Diploma Paralegal BT-D-DPL 1 2 yrs Upon successful completion of
NSC this programme, learners will
receive a Diploma in Paralegal
issued by Berea Technical
College and endorsed by the
Senior Cert Quality Council of Trades and
Occupations

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Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access
Programme name Minimum entry requirements Notes
code date points term duration route
PRIVATE COLLEGES
CERTIFICATE STUDY
H Cert Local Government RG-D-PLG 1 1 yr This is a distance learning
NSC
programme
H Cert Paralegal Studies EM-X-HCP NSC H Cert with Engl 2 1 1 yr
NC(V) 4 with Engl HL/FAL 2
H Cert Paralegal Studies MC-D-HCP NSC 1 1 yr Applicants with an
Senior Cert accredited NQF level 4
qualification can apply.
Three N4 subjects and one N5 subject
NC(V)
HONOURS STUDY
B A Psychology Honours VC-D-BP5 21 Feb An appropriate Bachelor's Degree; OR An appropriate 1 1 yr
Advanced Diploma, provided that a 360 credit Diploma OR
appropriate equivalent has been completed. Candidates
are normally required to have a minimum final year
average of 60% in their third year modules (NQFL7) for the
aforementioned prerequisite qualification. Those with a
final year average of 58 or 59% may be considered but will
B A Psychology Honours VC-W-BP5 21 Feb be conditionally admitted. An appropriate degree would 1 1 yr
be a Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
or Bachelor of Social Science (BSocSc) or equivalent
qualification(s), with one of the psychology disciplines to
NQF level 7. Candidates must have completed a foundation
research module at the undergraduate level, preferably at
NQF level 7. Those who have not completed a foundation
research module at undergraduate level will be required to
do The IIE Introduction to Research SLP and to demonstrate
an understanding of basic research before they can
commence their research report
Bachelor of Laws (Honours) EM-X-BLH Relevant Bachelor's degree 1 2 yrs

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Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access
Programme name Minimum entry requirements Notes
code date points term duration route
UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
DIPLOMA STUDY
Diploma in Clothing DU-D-CLM 30 Sep NSC Dip with Engl HL/FAL 3 and three 20 credit subjects 1 3 yrs First preference will be
Management (not more than one lang) 3 given to applicants who
never studied previously
Senior Cert with Engl and three other subjects (not more
at any other university.
than one lang) ‘E’ HG/’C’ SG Applicants are required to
NC(V) 4 with 50% in Engl write a selection test
Diploma in Pulp and Paper DU-D-DPP 30 Sep NSC Dip with Engl HL/FAL 3 and Phys Sci 4 and Maths 4 1 3 yrs First preference will be
Technology given to applicants who
never studied previously at
Senior Cert with Engl and Maths and Phys Sci 'D' HG/'B' SG any other university. This
programme might move to
NC(V) 4 with 50% in Engl and 60% in Maths and Phys Sci the PMB campus during the
course of studies
Diploma in Textile Technology DU-D-TT3 30 Sep NSC Dip with Engl HL/FAL 4 AND Maths 3 and Phys Sci 4 OR 1 3 yrs See *NOTE 1 below
Maths 4 and Phys Sci 3
Senior Cert with Engl and Maths and Phys Sci 'E' HG/'D' SG
NC(V) 4 with 50% in Engl and 60% in Maths and Phys Sci

* NOTE 1: First preference will be given to applicants who never studied previously at any other university. Applicants will be required to write the DUT SATAP English Literacy test and SATAP Maths & Science
assessment with no special consideration (Mature age applicants, industry experience and letter from employer may be conditionally accepted). Notwithstanding the minimum NSC points above, the sum of an
applicant's achievement rating for Maths + Physical Science must be greater than or equal to 7 to be eligible for the 3 year Diploma in Textile Technology. Either Maths or Physical Science should be at 'D' SG or
'E' HG to be eligible for the Diploma in Textile Technology.

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Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access
Programme name Minimum entry requirements Notes
code date points term duration route
UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
DEGREE STUDY
B A Cultural & Heritage Tourism KN-H-ABT 30 Sep NSC Deg with Engl and LO 4 and one of: Bus Stud, Cons 1 3 yrs
28 Stud, Dram Arts, Econ, Geog, Hist, Info Tech, Life Sci, Maths,
Maths Lit, Music, Religion Stud, Vis Arts, any lang HL/FAL 5
Matric Exemption
B Consumer Science: ZU-M-BPT 30 Sep 28 NSC Deg with Engl AND LO 4 1 3 yrs First preference will be
Hospitality & Tourism given to applicants who
26 Matric Exemption with Engl 'E' HG/'D' SG never studied previously at
any other university
B Tourism: Tourism Studies ZU-M-BTT 30 Sep 26 NSC Deg with Engl 4 and Tourism or Geog 4 1 3 yrs Preference shall be given
to applicants who have
Matric Exemption with Engl 'E' HG/'D' SG and Geog or selected this programme as
26
Tourism 'E' HG/'D' SG 1st - 3rd choice
DIPLOMA STUDY
Dip Hospitality Management ZU-R-DHM 30 Sep 26 NSC Dip with Engl 4 and four 20 credit subjects (excl lang) 3 1 3 yrs First preference will be
26 Senior Cert with Engl 'E' HG/'D' SG given to applicants who
never studied previously at
Diploma in Catering DU-D-CKM 30 Sep NSC Dip with Engl HL/FAL 4 and Maths 2/Maths Lit 3 or 1 3 yrs any other university
25
Management Acc 3
Senior Cert with Engl 'E' HG/'D' SG and Maths or Acc 'F'
23
HG/'E' SG
NC(V) level 4 with English and Maths/Maths Lit at 50% and
Accounting at 60%
Diploma in Consumer Sciences DU-D-DFN 30 Sep NSC Dip with Engl HL 3/FAL 4 and Maths 3/Maths Lit 4 and 1 3 yrs First preference will be
in Food and Nutrition one of Accounting or Bus Stud or Consumer Stud or Phys Sc given to applicants who
or Life Sci 3 and three 20 credit subjects (no lang restriction) 3 never studied previously
at any other university.
Senior Cert with Engl 'E' HG/'C' SG and Maths and Phys Sci
Applicants are required to
and Biol 'E' HG/'C' SG write a selection test
NC(V) 4 with 50% in Engl HL/FAL and 50% in Maths or 60% in
Maths Lit and Any 3 of: Food Preparation, Hospitality Services,
Hospitality Generics, Marketing, Management, Hospitality,
Finance, Economics & Finance and Physical Science 60%

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Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access
Programme name Minimum entry requirements Notes
code date points term duration route
UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
DIPLOMA STUDY
Diploma in Hospitality DU-D-HPM 30 Sep 23 NSC Dip with Engl HL/FAL 4 and Maths 2/Maths Lit 3 or Acc 3 1 3 yrs First preference will be
Management Senior Cert with Engl 'E' HG/'D' SG and Maths or Acc 'F' given to applicants who
23 never studied previously at
HG/'E' SG
any other university.
NC(V) 4 with 50% in Engl and Maths/Maths Lit or 60% in Acc
Diploma in Tourism DU-D-DTM 30 Sep 26 NSC Dip with Engl HL/FAL 4 and Maths 2/Maths Lit 3 or Acc 3 1 3 yrs First preference will be
Management Senior Cert with Engl 'E' HG/'D' SG and Maths or Acc 'F' given to applicants who
23 never studied previously at
HG/'E' SG
any other university.
Diploma in Tourism DU-P-DTM 30 Sep Nated (N4, N5) Qualification in Tourism and Hospitality field 1 3 yrs
Management NC(V) 4 with 50% in Engl and Maths/Maths Lit or 60% in Acc
Diploma in Tourism ZU-R-TM1 30 Sep NSC Dip with Engl HL/FAL 4 and (any four) subjects: Mathematics 1 3 yrs Preference shall be given
Management 24 or Maths Literacy,Tourism and/or Geography and/or Hospitality, to applicants who have
Business Studies and/or Accounting at min level of 4 selected this programme as
1st - 3rd choice
24 Senior Cert
CERTIFICATE STUDY
Higher Certificate in Culinary DU-D-CCS 30 Sep 20 NSC H Cert with Engl 3 1 1 yr First preference will be
Skills 20 Senior Cert with Engl 'E' HG/'D' SG given to applicants who
never studied previously at
NC(V) 4 with 50% in Engl any other university
Higher Certificate in Ecotourism DU-P-ECM 30 Sep 22 NSC H Cert with Engl HL/FAL 3 and Life Sci 3 and Geog 3 1 1 yr
Management 20 Senior Cert with Engl 'E' HG/'D' SG and Biol and Geog 'E' HG/'D' SG
NC(V) 4 with 50% in Engl and Life Sci/Biol and Geog
Higher Certificate in Hospitality DU-D-CHL 30 Sep 20 NSC H Cert with Engl 3 1 1 yr First preference will be
and Leisure Studies 20 Senior Cert with Engl 'E' HG/'D' SG given to applicants who
never studied previously at
NC(V) 4 with 50% in Engl any other university.

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Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access
Programme name Minimum entry requirements Notes
code date points term duration route
UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
CERTIFICATE STUDY
Higher Certificate in Tourism DU-D-CTM 30 Sep 20 NSC H Cert with Engl 3 1 1 yr First preference will be
Management 20 Senior Cert with Engl 'E' HG/'D' SG given to applicants who
never studied previously at
Nated N4, N5 in Tourism any other university.
NC(V) 4 with 50% in Engl
PRIVATE COLLEGES
DEGREE STUDY
Bachelor of Commerce in PE-V-MTC 31 Jan 25 NSC Deg 1 3 yrs
Tourism Management NC(V) 4 Deg with level 4 or 50% in Engl and LO and Maths/
Maths Lit and 70% in the following four vocational subjects:
Client Services & Human Relations, Science of Tourism,
Sustainable Tourism in SA & International Travel and Tourism
Operations
B Com Tourism and Hospitality MC-D-THM NSC Deg or equivalent NQF 4 qualification 1 3 yrs Applicants with an
Management Matric Exemption accredited NQF level 4
qualification can apply
Three N4 subjects and one N5 subject- Mature Age
Exemption Applies
NC(V) Deg
Higher Certificate or equivalent NQF level 5 (120 credit)
qualification. Mature Age Exemption applies
DIPLOMA STUDY
CTH Level 3 Foundation CT-B-TH3 30 Nov 1 2 yrs This diploma is not a South
Diploma in Tourism & African Qualification
Hospitality - QCF 600/7003/1 NSC
CTH Level 3 Foundation CT-D-TH3 30 Nov 1 2 yrs This diploma is not a South
Diploma in Tourism & Senior Cert African Qualification
Hospitality - QCF 600/7003/1

CT – CTU TRAINING SOLUTIONS: B-BLOEMFONTEIN / D-DURBAN • DU – DUT: D-ML SULTAN/STEVE BIKO • MC – MANCOSA: D-DURBAN • PE – EDUVOS: V-DURBANVILLE

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Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access
Programme name Minimum entry requirements Notes
code date points term duration route
PRIVATE COLLEGES
DIPLOMA STUDY
CTH Level 3 Foundation CT-K-TH3 30 Nov 1 2 yrs This diploma is not a South
Diploma in Tourism & NSC African Qualification
Hospitality - QCF 600/7003/1
CTH Level 3 Foundation CT-L-TH3 30 Nov 1 2 yrs This diploma is not a South
Diploma in Tourism & Senior Cert African Qualification
Hospitality - QCF 600/7003/1
CTH Level 3 Foundation CT-P-TH3 30 Nov 1 2 yrs This diploma is not a South
Diploma in Tourism & African Qualification
Hospitality - QCF 600/7003/1
CTH Level 3 Foundation CT-S-TH3 30 Nov 1 2 yrs This diploma is not a South
Diploma in Tourism & NSC African Qualification
Hospitality - QCF 600/7003/1
CTH Level 4 Diploma in Tourism CT-B-TH4 30 Nov 1 2 yrs This diploma is not a South
Management - QCF 600/7089/4 African Qualification
CTH Level 4 Diploma in Tourism CT-D-TH4 30 Nov 1 2 yrs This diploma is not a South
Management - QCF 600/7089/4 African Qualification
CTH Level 4 Diploma in Tourism CT-K-TH4 30 Nov 1 2 yrs This diploma is not a South
Management - QCF 600/7089/4 African Qualification
CTH Level 4 Diploma in Tourism CT-L-TH4 30 Nov 1 2 yrs This diploma is not a South
Senior Cert
Management - QCF 600/7089/4 African Qualification
CTH Level 4 Diploma in Tourism CT-P-TH4 30 Nov 1 2 yrs This diploma is not a South
Management - QCF 600/7089/4 African Qualification
CTH Level 4 Diploma in Tourism CT-S-TH4 30 Nov 1 2 yrs This diploma is not a South
Management - QCF 600/7089/4 African Qualification
CTH Level 6 Professional CT-B-TH6 30 Nov 1 1 yr Not a first year programme
Diploma in Tourism & Hospitality
Management - QCF 601/2082/4

CT – CTU TRAINING SOLUTIONS: B-BLOEMFONTEIN / D- DURBAN / K-BOKSBURG / L-POLOKWANE / P-PRETORIA / S-STELLENBOSCH

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Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access
Programme name Minimum entry requirements Notes
code date points term duration route
PRIVATE COLLEGES
DIPLOMA STUDY
CTH Level 6 Professional CT-D-TH6 30 Nov 1 1 yr Not a first year programme
Diploma in Tourism & Hospitality
Management - QCF 601/2082/4
CTH Level 6 Professional CT-K-TH6 30 Nov 1 1 yr Not a first year programme
Diploma in Tourism & Hospitality
Management - QCF 601/2082/4
CTH Level 6 Professional CT-L-TH6 30 Nov 1 1 yr Not a first year programme
Diploma in Tourism & Hospitality
Management - QCF 601/2082/4
CTH Level 6 Professional CT-P-TH6 30 Nov 1 1 yr Not a first year programme
Diploma in Tourism & Hospitality
Management - QCF 601/2082/4
CTH Level 6 Professional CT-S-TH6 30 Nov 1 1 yr Not a first year programme
Diploma in Tourism & Hospitality
Management - QCF 601/2082/4
CTH Level 7 Executive Diploma CT-B-TH7 30 Nov 1 1 yr Not a first year programme
in Hospitality & Tourism
Management - QCF 601/0276/7
CTH Level 7 Executive Diploma CT-D-TH7 30 Nov 1 1 yr Not a first year programme
in Hospitality & Tourism
Management - QCF 601/0276/7
CTH Level 7 Executive Diploma CT-K-TH7 30 Nov 1 1 yr Not a first year programme
in Hospitality & Tourism
Management - QCF 601/0276/7
CTH Level 7 Executive Diploma CT-L-TH7 30 Nov 1 1 yr Not a first year programme
in Hospitality & Tourism
Management - QCF 601/0276/7
CTH Level 7 Executive Diploma CT-P-TH7 30 Nov 1 1 yr Not a first year programme
in Hospitality & Tourism
Management - QCF 601/0276/7
CTH Level 7 Executive Diploma CT-S-TH7 30 Nov 1 1 yr Not a first year programme
in Hospitality & Tourism
Management - QCF 601/0276/7
CT – CTU TRAINING SOLUTIONS: B-BLOEMFONTEIN / D- DURBAN / K-BOKSBURG / L-POLOKWANE / P-PRETORIA / S-STELLENBOSCH

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Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access
Programme name Minimum entry requirements Notes
code date points term duration route
PRIVATE COLLEGES
DIPLOMA STUDY
Diploma in Tourism EM-B-DTM NSC Dip with four 20 credit subjects (no lang restriction) 3 1 3 yrs
Management and Engl HL/Engl FAL 2
NC(V) 4 with minimum of 50% in three fundamental
subjects, including English; and minimum 60% in three
compulsory vocational subjects
Dip Travel & Tourism IC-D-PTO NSC H Cert 1 3 yrs
Senior Cert
CERTIFICATE STUDY
Cert Sports and Event BT-D-CSE 1 1 yr Upon successful completion
Management of this programme, learners
NSC will receive a Certificate in
Sports and Event Management
issued by Berea Technical
College and endorsed by the
Senior Cert Quality Council of Trades and
Occupations
FET Cert: Food and Beverage ML-D-FBE Grade 11 1 1 yr
Services Relevant Nated N3 Qualification
H Cert Event Management MC-D-PET NSC 1 1 yr Applicants with an
accredited NQF level 4
Senior Cert qualification can apply.
Three N4 subjects and one N5 subject
NC(V)
Higher Certificate in Hospitality BC-D-HHC 1 1 yr On successful completion of
and Catering NSC H Cert the programme, the student
will receive a Berea College of
Senior Cert Technology Higher Certificate
in Hospitality and Catering
Higher Certificate in Travel and BC-D-HTT 1 1 yr On successful completion of
Tourism the programme, the student
Any NQF Level 4 qualification - access to higher certificate will receive a Berea College of
Technology Higher Certificate
in Travel and Tourism
BC – BEREA COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY: D-DURBAN • BT – BEREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE: D-DURBAN • EM – STADIO: B-BELLVILLE • IC – ICESA EDUCATION: D-DURBAN • MC – MANCOSA: D- DURBAN •
ML – MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP ACADEMY: D-DURBAN

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Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access
Programme name Minimum entry requirements Notes
code date points term duration route
PRIVATE COLLEGES
NATED DIPLOMA STUDY
N N Dip Hospitality and BT-D-NHC 1 3 yrs The minimum duration for
Catering NSC theoretical studies is 2 years
and 18 months work integrated
learning (WIL) to satisfy the
requirements of the National
Senior Cert N Diploma in Hospitality and
Catering
N N Dip Travel and Tourism BT-D-NTR 1 3 yrs The minimum duration for
theoretical studies is 2 years
NC(V) 4 and 18 months work integrated
learning (WIL) to satisfy the
requirements of the National N
Diploma Travel and Tourism
National N Diploma: Hospitality PX-D-HCD 1 3 yrs
NSC
and Catering Service
National N Diploma: Hospitality RG-D-NDC NSC 1 2 yrs This is a full-time
and Catering Services (N4, N5 programme
& N6) N3
National N Diploma: Tourism PX-D-TOD NSC 1 3 yrs
National N Diploma: Tourism RG-D-NDT NSC 1 2 yrs This is a full-time
(N4, N5 & N6) programme
N3
NATED CERTIFICATE
N Cert Tourism N4, N5, N6 DC-B-PTU NSC 1 2 yrs National N Dip is offered at
CTC - on complying with:
N Cert Tourism N4, N5, N6 DC-C-PTU 1 2 yrs minimum requirements for
the issue of a certificate on
N Cert Tourism N4, N5, N6 DC-D-PTU Senior Cert 1 2 yrs each of the levels N4, N5,
N6 and applicable in-service
N Cert Tourism N4, N5, N6 DC-P-PTU N3 1 2 yrs training of 24 Months

BT – BEREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE: D-DURBAN • DC – CENTRAL COLLEGE: B-BRAAMFONTEIN / C-CAPE TOWN / D-DURBAN / P-PRETORIA • PX – PAX COLLEGE: D-DURBAN • RG – RICHFIELD GRADUATE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY: D-DURBAN

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Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access
Programme name Minimum entry requirements Notes
code date points term duration route
PRIVATE COLLEGES
NATED CERTIFICATE
N Cert Tourism N4, N5, N6 ML-D-PTU NSC 1 2 yrs
Senior Cert
Relevant Nated N3 Qualification
N Cert Tourism N4, N5, N6 (p/t) DC-B-PTY NSC 1 3 yrs National N Dip is offered at
N Cert Tourism N4, N5, N6 (p/t) DC-C-PTY 1 3 yrs CTC - on complying with:
minimum requirements for
N Cert Tourism N4, N5, N6 (p/t) DC-D-PTY Senior Cert 1 3 yrs the issue of a certificate on
N Cert Tourism N4, N5, N6 (p/t) DC-P-PTY 1 3 yrs each of the levels N4, N5,
N3 N6 and applicable in-service
training of 24 Months
National Certificate: Hospitality PX-D-HCC 1 1.5 yrs
and Catering Service (N4, N5,
N6) NSC
National Certificate: Tourism PX-D-TOC 1 1.5 yrs
(N4, N5, N6)

DC – CENTRAL TECHNICAL COLLEGE: BRAAMFONTEIN / C-CAPE TOWN / D-DURBAN / P-PRETORIA • ML – MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP ACADEMY: D-DURBAN • PX – PAX COLLEGE: D-DURBAN

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24. TRANSPORT
Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access
Programme name Minimum entry requirements Notes
code date points term duration route
UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
DIPLOMA STUDY
Dip Logistics Management ZU-R-LM3 30 Sep 24 NSC Dip with Engl 3 AND Maths 3/Maths Lit 4 1 3 yrs This programme will
consider applicants who
24 Senior Cert
rank this programme as
N3/N4 or N5/N6 with two additional languages Engl 3 and choice 1-2. Entrance test
Maths 3/Maths Lit 4 or Engl and Maths 'E' HG/'D'SG will be written
Dip Shipping & Logistics DU-D-SL3 30 Sep NSC Dip with Engl HL/FAL 4 AND Maths 3 AND any Business 1 3 yrs First preference will be
Management OR Commerce Subject 4 given to applicants who
never studied previously at
Senior Cert with Engl and Maths and any Business
any other university
Management or Commerce subject 'E' HG/'D' SG
NC(V) 4 with Engl and Maths and Business, Commerce or
Management subjects at 60%
Dip Transport Management ZU-R-TP3 30 Sep 24 NSC Dip with Engl 3 AND Maths 3/Maths Lit 4 1 3 yrs This programme will
consider applicants who
24 Senior Cert with Engl and Maths 'E' HG/'D' SG
rank this programme as
N3/N4 or N5/N6 with two additional languages Engl 3 and choice 1-2. Entrance test
Maths 3/Maths Lit 4 or Engl and Maths 'E' HG/'D'SG will be written
Diploma in Nautical Science DU-D-NS3 30 Sep NSC Dip with Engl HL/FAL 4 AND Maths 4 AND Phys Sci 4 1 3 yrs First preference will be
Senior Cert with Engl and Maths and Phys Sci 'E' HG/'D' SG given to applicants who
never studied previously
N4 Certificate in appropriate subjects with a pass in English at any other university.
NSC 4 and one of the following credit combinations: SAMSA eyesight test to be
two recognised 20 credit NSC subjects and Maths with a completed once firm offer
rating of 4 and N4 Engineering Science with a minimum has been made
achievement of 50%; or two recognised 20 credit NSC
subjects and Phys Sci with a rating of 4 and N4 Maths with a
minimum achievement of 50%; or three recognised 20 credit
NSC subjects with a rating of 4 and N4 Engineering Science
and Maths with a minimum achievement of 50%
NC(V) 4 with a minimum of 60% in Engl and Maths and
Phys Sci

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Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access
Programme name Minimum entry requirements Notes
code date points term duration route
PRIVATE COLLEGES
CERTIFICATE STUDY
Higher Certificate in Logistics & VC-O-LSM 21 Feb NSC H Cert with Engl 2 1 1.5 yrs Only Offered Online/
Supply Chain Management (p/t) Senior Cert with Engl Distance Learning
NC(V) 4 H Cert with 40% in Engl
H Cert Supply Chain & Logistics IC-D-HSL NSC H Cert 1 1 yr
Management Senior Cert
Higher Certificate in Maritime BC-D-HMS 1 1 yr On successful completion of
Studies NSC H Cert the programme, the student
will receive a Berea College
Senior Cert of Technology Higher
Certificate in Maritime
Any NQF Level 4 qualification – access to higher certificate Studies

BC – BEREA COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY: D-DURBAN • IC – ICESA EDUCATION: D-DURBAN • VC – THE BUSINESS SCHOOL AT VARSITY COLLEGE: O-ONLINE

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25. VISUAL ARTS/DESIGN
Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access
Programme name Minimum entry requirements Notes
code date points term duration route
UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
DEGREE STUDY
B A Visual Art KN-P-AAV 30 Sep NSC Deg with Engl and LO 4 and one of: Bus Stud, Cons 1 3 yrs
28 Stud, Dram Arts, Econ, Geog, Hist, Info Tech, Life Sci, Maths,
Maths Lit, Music, Religion Stud, Vis Arts, any lang HL/FAL 5
Matric Exemption
Bachelor of Applied Arts in DU-D-COP 30 Sep NSC Deg with Engl HL/FAL 3 and four recognised 20 credit 1 3 yrs See *NOTE 1 below
Commercial Photography subjects 4
Senior Cert or equivalent qualification
Bachelor of Applied Arts in DU-C-SAT 30 Sep 36 NSC Deg with Engl HL 4/FAL 5 1 3 yrs See *NOTE 2 below
Screen Arts and Technology 36 Senior Cert with Engl 'C' HG/'B' SG
Bachelor of Design in Visual DU-C-BDV 30 Sep NSC Deg with Engl HL/FAL 3 and four 20 credit subjects (not 1 3 yrs See *NOTE 3 below
Communication Design more than one lang) 4
Senior Cert or equivalent qualification

* NOTE 1: First preference will be given to applicants who never studied previously at any other university. In addition, the following Departmental entrance requirements must be met:
(i) A comprehensive test based on Photographic knowledge.
(ii) A portfolio of 3 photographic images from the following categories; Landscape, Documentary, Social, Architecture, Wildlife, Advertising.
* NOTE 2: First preference will be given to applicants who never studied previously at any other university. In addition, applicants must have at least 36 points derived in the following way:
(1) The following subject point scores will be tripled: Art, Dramatic Arts, Engineering graphics & Design, Information Technology, Mathematics, Music, Physical Sciences, Visual Arts.
(2) The following subject point scores will be doubled: Advanced Programme Mathematics, Business Studies, Computer Applications Technology, Consumer Studies, Electrical Technology, English home
language, English 1st Additional language, Geography, History, Life Sciences, Mechanical Technology, Tourism.
(3) All other subjects except LO will be scored normally
* NOTE 3: First preference will be given to applicants who never studied previously at any other university. In addition applicants are required to submit a portfolio for assessment and attend an entrance test. Those
shortlisted will also be required to attend an interview. Applicants are offered places on the combination of all three entrance assessments.

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Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access
Programme name Minimum entry requirements Notes
code date points term duration route
UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
DIPLOMA STUDY
Diploma in Fashion DU-B-DIF 30 Sep NSC Dip with Engl and three 20 credit subjects (not more 1 3 yrs See *NOTE 1 below
than one lang) 3
20 Senior Cert with Engl 'D' HG/'E' SG
NC(V) 4 with at least 50% in three fundamental modules,
including English; and, at least 60% in three compulsory
vocational modules
Diploma in Fine Art DU-C-DFA 30 Sep NSC Dip with Engl and three 20 credit subjects (not more 1 3 yrs First preference will be given
20 to applicants who never
than one lang) 3 studied previously at any other
university. Applicants will
Senior Cert be invited to attend a formal
interview
Diploma in Interior Design DU-C-ID3 30 Sep 1 3 yrs First preference will be given
NSC Dip with Engl 3 and four recognised 20 credit subjects 3 to applicants who never
studied previously at any
other university. Applicants
Senior Cert or equivalent qualification will be invited to attend an
entrance test
Diploma in Jewellery Design DU-C-DJM 30 Sep NSC Dip with Engl and three 20 credit subjects (not more 1 3 yrs First preference will be given
and Manufacture than one lang) 3 to applicants who never
studied previously at any other
Senior Cert university. Applicants will be
invited to attend an interview

* NOTE 1: First preference will be given to applicants who never studied previously at any other university. A creative, logistical and personality assessment as well as personal interview are arranged. A portfolio/
collection consisting of six pieces of your own work comprising an art portfolio, designs of garments and any other fashion related items must be presented personally at the interview. Portfolios in electronic
format will not be accepted or considered. (Portfolios should not be sent to the Department or the Central Applications Office as these will not be considered or returned.)

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Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access
Programme name Minimum entry requirements Notes
code date points term duration route
PRIVATE COLLEGES
DEGREE STUDY
Bachelor of Arts in Fashion EM-J-BOF NSC Deg with four 20 credit subjects (no lang restriction) 4 1 3 yrs
and Engl HL/FAL 3
Matric Exemption
Bachelor of Arts in Fashion EM-P-BOF NC(V) 4 with minimum of 60% in three fundamental 1 3 yrs
subjects and 70% in four vocational subjects
Bachelor of Commerce in EM-J-BFN NSC Deg with Engl HL/FAL 3 and Maths 4/Maths Lit 6 or Acc 1 3 yrs
Fashion 4 and four 20 credit subjects (no lang restriction) 4
Matric Exemption
Bachelor of Commerce in EM-P-BFN NC(V) 4 with minimum of 60% in three fundamental 1 3 yrs
Fashion subjects and 70% in four vocational subjects
DIPLOMA STUDY
Diploma in 3D Animation EM-B-DA3 NSC Dip with four 20 credit subjects (no lang restriction) 3 1 3 yrs
and Engl HL/Engl FAL 2
NC(V) 4 with minimum of 50% in three fundamental
subjects, including English; and minimum 60% in three
compulsory vocational subjects.
Diploma in Visual CT-B-VC6 30 Nov 1 3 yrs Only presented at selected
Communication NQF 6 (Diploma: NSC Dip with Engl 2 and four 20 credit subjects (no lang registered campuses
Visual Communication) restriction) 3
Diploma in Visual CT-K-VC6 30 Nov 1 3 yrs Only presented at selected
Communication NQF 6 (Diploma: registered campuses
Visual Communication)
Diploma in Visual CT-L-VC6 30 Nov 1 3 yrs Only presented at selected
Communication NQF 6 (Diploma: Senior Cert registered campuses
Visual Communication)
Diploma in Visual CT-P-VC6 30 Nov 1 3 yrs Only presented at selected
Communication NQF 6 (Diploma: Presentation of art portfolio registered campuses
Visual Communication)

CT – CTU TRAINING SOLUTIONS: B-BLOEMFONTEIN / K-BOKSBURG /  L-POLOKWANE / P-PRETORIA • EM – STADIO: B-BELVILLE / J-JOHANNESBURG / P-PRETORIA

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Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access
Programme name Minimum entry requirements Notes
code date points term duration route
PRIVATE COLLEGES
DIPLOMA STUDY
Diploma in Visual CT-S-VC6 30 Nov NSC Dip with Engl 2 and four 20 credit subjects (no lang 1 3 yrs Only presented at selected
Communication NQF 6 (Diploma: restriction) 3 registered campuses
Visual Communication) Senior Cert
Presentation of art portfolio
Dip: Dressmaking and Pattern BT-D-DPC 1 2 yrs Upon successful completion
Cutting (Fashion Design) NSC of this programme, learners
will receive a Diploma in
Dressmaking and Pattern
Cutting (Fashion Design) issued
by Berea Technical College and
Senior Cert endorsed by the Quality Council
of Trades and Occupations
Diploma in Visual AA-B-DVC NSC 1 3 yrs Offered Full-Time
Communication Senior Cert
CERTIFICATE STUDY
FET Cert Design Foundation CT-D-PGA 30 Nov NSC with Engl HL/FAL 3 1 1 yr
NQF 4 (Graphic Design I) Senior Cert
5 piece portfolio
FET Cert: Computer Aided CT-B-ADO 30 Nov 1 1 yr
Drawing Office Practice (CAD)
(Computer Aided Draughting &
Design I)
FET Cert: Computer Aided CT-D-ADO 30 Nov NSC with Maths/Maths Lit 2 and Engineering Design or Tech 1 1 yr
Drawing Office Practice (CAD) Draw 2
(Computer Aided Draughting &
Design I)
FET Cert: Computer Aided CT-K-ADO 30 Nov 1 1 yr
Drawing Office Practice (CAD)
Senior Cert
(Computer Aided Draughting &
Design I)

AA – AAA SCHOOL OF ADVERTISING: B-BRYANSTON •  BT – BEREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE: D-DURBAN • CT – CTU TRAINING SOLUTIONS: B-BLOEMFONTEIN / D-DURBAN / K-BOKSBURG / S-STELLENBOSCH

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Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access
Programme name Minimum entry requirements Notes
code date points term duration route
PRIVATE COLLEGES
CERTIFICATE STUDY
FET Cert: Computer Aided CT-L-ADO 30 Nov 1 1 yr
Drawing Office Practice (CAD) NSC with Maths/Maths Lit 2 and Engineering Design or Tech
(Computer Aided Draughting & Draw 2
Design I)
FET Cert: Computer Aided CT-P-ADO 30 Nov 1 1 yr
Drawing Office Practice (CAD)
(Computer Aided Draughting &
Design I)
FET Cert: Computer Aided CT-S-ADO 30 Nov 1 1 yr
Drawing Office Practice (CAD)
Senior Cert
(Computer Aided Draughting &
Design I)
FET Cert: Computer Aided CT-B-DOP 30 Nov 1 1 yr Not a first year programme.
Drawing Office Practice (CAD) 98 additional credits
(Computer Aided Draughting &
Design II)
FET Cert: Computer Aided CT-D-DOP 30 Nov 1 1 yr Not a first year programme.
Drawing Office Practice (CAD) 98 additional credits
NSC
(Computer Aided Draughting &
Design II)
FET Cert: Computer Aided CT-K-DOP 30 Nov 1 1 yr Not a first year programme.
Drawing Office Practice (CAD) 98 additional credits
Senior Cert
(Computer Aided Draughting &
Design II)
FET Cert: Computer Aided CT-L-DOP 30 Nov 1 1 yr Not a first year programme.
Drawing Office Practice (CAD) 98 additional credits
(Computer Aided Draughting &
Design II)
FET Cert: Computer Aided CT-P-DOP 30 Nov 1 1 yr Not a first year programme.
Drawing Office Practice (CAD) FET Cert: Computer Aided Drawing Office Practice (CAD) 98 additional credits
(Computer Aided Draughting & (Computer Aided Draughting & Design I)
Design II)
CT – CTU TRAINING SOLUTIONS: B-BLOEMFONTEIN / D-DURBAN / K-BOKSBURG / L-POLOKWANE / P-PRETORIA / S-STELLENBOSCH

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Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access
Programme name Minimum entry requirements Notes
code date points term duration route
PRIVATE COLLEGES
CERTIFICATE STUDY
FET Cert: Computer Aided CT-S-DOP 30 Nov NSC 1 1 yr Not a first year programme.
Drawing Office Practice (CAD) Senior Cert 98 additional credits
(Computer Aided Draughting &
Design II) FET Cert: Computer Aided Drawing Office Practice (CAD)
(Computer Aided Draughting & Design I)
Cert Design Techniques: Graphic IS-D-DTG 1 1 yr Full contact learning is
Design ACA NSC instructor-led, on campus,
full-time, practical, and run
Cert Design Techniques: Graphic IS-P-DTG 1 1 yr
according to a pre-determined
Design ACA schedule of lectures
Cert Photography BT-D-CPT 1 1 yr Upon successful completion
of this programme, learners
will receive a Certificate
in Photography issued by
Senior Cert
Berea Technical College
and endorsed by the Quality
Council of Trades and
Occupations
H Cert Graphic Design CT-B-HGD 30 Nov NSC H Cert 1 1 yr Only presented at selected
H Cert Graphic Design CT-K-HGD 30 Nov 1 1 yr registered campuses
H Cert Graphic Design CT-L-HGD 30 Nov Senior Cert 1 1 yr
H Cert Graphic Design CT-M-HGD 30 Nov 1 1 yr
H Cert Graphic Design CT-P-HGD 30 Nov Presentation of art portfolio 1 1 yr
H Cert Photography EM-B-PPH NSC H Cert with Engl 3 1 1 yr
NC(V) 4 with Engl HL/FAL 2

BT – BEREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE: D-DURBAN • CT – CTU TRAINING SOLUTIONS: B-BLOEMFONTEIN / K-BOKSBURG / L-POLOKWANE / P-PRETORIA / M-POTCHEFSTROOM /  S-STELLENBOSCH • EM – STADIO: B-BELVILLE •
IS – ISTUDENT: D-DURBAN / P-PIETERMARITZBURG

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Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access
Programme name Minimum entry requirements Notes
code date points term duration route
PRIVATE COLLEGES
CERTIFICATE STUDY
N Cert: Design Techniques NQF CT-B-DT5 30 Nov 1 1 yr Not a first year programme
5 (Graphic Design II)
N Cert: Design Techniques NQF CT-D-DT5 30 Nov NSC 1 1 yr Not a first year programme
5 (Graphic Design II)
N Cert: Design Techniques NQF CT-K-DT5 30 Nov 1 1 yr Not a first year programme
5 (Graphic Design II)
N Cert: Design Techniques NQF CT-L-DT5 30 Nov Senior Cert 1 1 yr Not a first year programme
5 (Graphic Design II)
N Cert: Design Techniques NQF CT-P-DT5 30 Nov 1 1 yr Not a first year programme
5 (Graphic Design II)
N Cert: Design Techniques NQF CT-S-DT5 30 Nov FET Cert: Design Foundation NQF 4 (Graphic Design I) 1 1 yr Not a first year programme
5 (Graphic Design II)
N Cert Interactive Media: IS-D-IMG 1 1 yr Full contact learning is
NSC instructor-led, on campus,
Graphic Design ACA
full-time, practical, and
N Cert Interactive Media: IS-P-IMG 1 1 yr
run according to a pre-
Graphic Design ACA Senior Cert determined schedule of
lectures
HONOURS STUDY
Bachelor of Arts in Fashion EM-J-BHF Relevant Bachelor of Arts. Minimum average of 65% 1 1 yr
(Honours) required in undergraduate subjects
Bachelor of Arts in Fashion EM-P-BHF Relevant Bachelor of Arts. Minimum average of 65% 1 1 yr
(Honours) required in undergraduate subjects

CT – CTU TRAINING SOLUTIONS:  B-BLOEMFONTEIN / D-DURBAN / K-BOKSBURG / L-POLOKWANE / P-PRETORIA / S-STELLENBOSCH • EM – STADIO: J-JOHANNESBURG / P-PRETORIA • IS – ISTUDENT:  D-DURBAN / P-PIETERMARITZBURG

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Programme Closing Min. Entry Course Access
Programme name Minimum entry requirements Notes
code date points term duration route
PRIVATE COLLEGES
N H CERT STUDY
Higher Certificate in Fashion EM-J-HFN 1 1 yr
NSC H Cert with Engl HL/FAL 3
Higher Certificate in Fashion EM-P-HFN 1 1 yr
Higher Certificate in Fashion EM-J-HFR 1 1 yr
Retail NC(V) 4 with Engl HL/FAL 3
Higher Certificate in Fashion EM-P-HFR 1 1 yr
Retail
Higher Certificate in Film and EM-B-HFT NSC H Cert with Engl 3 1 1 yr
TV Make-up Design NC(V) 4 with Engl HL/FAL 2

EM – STADIO: B-BELVILLE / J-JOHANNESBURG / P-PRETORIA

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4.4. Alternative Access Route Programmes
The institutions offer alternative access/extended programmes to help to degree or diploma studies, and the initial modules are spread over a
applicants who may not meet the entry requirements for specific degrees longer period than normal.
and diplomas. Some of the programmes, when successfully completed, Programmes with access routes are indicated in the Programme Choice
allow you to be considered for admission to a particular mainstream List. The letter/number in the access route column in the Programme
programme of study. In other programmes, you are admitted directly Choice Lists indicates which access programme applies.

Access
Programme Course Closing
Institution Programme Route Minimum Entry Requirements Additional Notes
Code Duration Date
Reference
Accounting 2 DU-D-ABR 1 yr NSC Dip with 20 points and Engl HL 3/FAL 3 and 30 Sep First preference will be given to applicants
UNIVERSITY OF

Bridging Maths 3/Maths Lit 4 or Acc 3 who never studied previously at any other
TECHNOLOGY
DURBAN

Course university. Please note that the Accounting


Bridging Course is not NSFAS funded,
therefore the registration, tuition fee and
study material have to paid by the student

Access A MN-M-ANA 6 mths NSC Dip with Engl and Maths and Phys Sci 3 30 Sep Contact 031 819 9299 or email:
Course OR Senior Cert with Engl and Maths 'E' SG and [email protected] for more details. The closing
UNIVERSITY OF
MANGOSUTHU

TECHNOLOGY

Analytical Phys Sci 'E' HG OR date for this programme is 30 Sep


Chemistry N3 with Maths and Phy Sci and Grade 12 Engl and
another lang

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Access
Programme Course Closing
Institution Programme Route Minimum Entry Requirements Additional Notes
Code Duration Date
Reference
Access B MN-M-BUB 1 yr NSC Dip with Engl HL 4/FAL 3 and Maths and Phys 30 Sep This course may not be repeated. Contact
Course Sci 3 031 819 9299 or email: [email protected] for
Building OR Senior Cert with Engl and Maths and Phys Sci 'F' more details
HG/'E' SG
OR N3 with Maths and Phys Sci or Engineering
Science and Grade 12 Engl SG
OR NC(V) with Engl and Maths and Phys Sci 4 and
MANGOSUTHU UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

Construction Materials and Construction Technology 6


Access C MN-M-CEB 6 mths NSC Dip with Home Lang 4 and FAL 3 and Maths 30 Sep Contact 031 819 9299 or email:
Course and Phys Sci 3 [email protected] for more details. The closing
Chemical OR Senior Cert with Engl and Maths and Phys Sci date for this programme is 30 Sep. This course
Engineering 'F' HG/'E' SG may not be repeated
OR N3 or N4 with a minimum of 50% in Maths
and Eng Sci and Grade 12 Engl SG
OR NC(V) 4 with 40% in Engl and Maths and 50%
in Phys Sci
OR GCE, GCSE, IGCSE or Cambridge School
Certificate with 5 subjects at O Levels including
Maths and Sci and Engl A/B/C. Three of the five
must be passed in the same exam sitting
Access D MN-M-CVB 6 mths NSC Dip with Home Lang 4 and FAL 3 and Maths 30 Sep Contact 031 819 9299 or email:
Course Civil and Phys Sci 3 [email protected] for more details. The closing
Engineering OR Senior Cert with Engl 'E' and Phys Sci or date for this programme is 30 Sep. This course
Maths 'F' HG/'E' SG may not be repeated
OR N3 with Maths and Phys Sci and Grade 12
Engl SG
OR GCE, GCSE, IGCSE or Cambridge School
Certificate with 5 subjects at O Levels including
Maths and Sci and Engl A/B/C. Three of the five
must be passed in the same exam sitting

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Access
Programme Course Closing
Institution Programme Route Minimum Entry Requirements Additional Notes
Code Duration Date
Reference
Access E MN-M-EEB 6 mths NSC Dip with Home Lang 4 and FAL 3 and Maths 30 Sep Contact 031 819 9299 or email:
Course and Phys Sci 3 [email protected] for more details. The closing
Electrical OR Senior Cert with Engl 'E' HG/SG and Maths date for this programme is 30 Sep. This course
Engineering and Phys Sci 'F' HG/'E' SG may not be repeated
OR N3 with Maths and Phys Sci and Grade 12 Engl SG
OR GCE, GCSE, IGCSE or Cambridge School
MANGOSUTHU UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

Certificate with 5 subjects at O Levels including


Maths and Sci and Engl A/B/C. Three of the five
must be passed in the same exam sitting
Access F MN-M-MEB 6 mths NSC Dip with Home Lang 4 and FAL 3 and Maths 30 Sep Contact 031 819 9299 or email:
Course and Phys Sci 3 [email protected] for more details. This course
Mechanical OR Senior Cert with Engl 'E' and Maths and Phys may not be repeated
Engineering Sci 'E' HG/'D' SG
OR N3 with Maths and Phys Sci and Grade 12 Engl SG
OR GCE, GCSE, IGCSE or Cambridge School
Certificate with 5 subjects at O Levels including
Maths and Sci and Engl A/B/C. Three of the five
must be passed in the same exam sitting
Access G MN-M-SVB 6 mths NSC Dip with Engl HL 4/FAL 3 and Maths and Phys 30 Sep Contact 031 819 9299 or email:
Course Sci 3 [email protected] for more details. The closing
Surveying OR Senior Cert with Engl and Maths and Phys Sci date for this programme is 30 September. This
'F' HG/'E' SG course may not be repeated
OR N3 with Maths and Phys Sci or Engineering
Science and Grade 12 Engl SG
OR NC(V) with Engl and Maths and Phys Sci 4
and Construction Materials and Construction
Technology 6

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Access
Programme Course Closing
Institution Programme Route Minimum Entry Requirements Additional Notes
Code Duration Date
Reference
Bachelor of N KN-P-BCO/ 4 yrs NSC Deg with 28 points and Engl and LO and 30 Sep Must be from schools with quintiles 1-3.
Commerce KN-W-BCO Maths 4 Students who have attended the University or
in Accounting any other tertiary institution, whether in a degree
(Extended or access programme of any kind for a complete
Curriculum) semester, will not be admitted to the Bachelor of
Commerce Extended Curriculum (Accounting)
B Com O KN-P-BCG/ 4 yrs NSC Deg with 26 points and Engl and LO 4 and 30 Sep Must be from schools with quintiles 1-3.
Extended KN-W-BCG Maths 3 Students who have attended the University or
UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL

Curriculum any other tertiary institution, whether in a degree


(General) or access programme of any kind for a complete
semester, will not be admitted to the Bachelor of
Commerce Extended Curriculum (General)
B Sc4 P KN-P-BS4/ 4 yrs NSC Deg with 26 points and Engl and LO 4 and 30 Sep Students must be from schools with quintiles 1-2.
Augmented KN-W-BS4 Maths 3 and Agric Sci or Life Sci or Phys Sci 3 Students who have attended the University or
any other tertiary institution,whether in a degree
or access programme of any kind for a complete
semester, will not be admitted to this programme
B Soc Sc R KN-H-SO4/ 4 yrs NSC Deg with 20 points and Engl and LO 4 30 Sep Students must be from schools with quintiles 1-3.
Extended KN-P-SO4 OR Matric Exemption with 24 points Students who have attended the University or
Curriculum any other tertiary institution, whether in a degree
(4 yrs) or access programme of any kind for a complete
semester, will not be admitted to this programme
B Sc U KN-H-UNT 1 yr NSC Deg with Engl and Maths and Phys Sci and 30 Sep Applicants must be from schools with quintiles
Engineering LO 4 1-2. Students who have attended UKZN or any
Extended other tertiary institution for a complete semester
Programme will not be admitted
(UNITE)

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Access
Programme Course Closing
Institution Programme Route Minimum Entry Requirements Additional Notes
Code Duration Date
Reference
B Sc V ZU-M-ALS 4 yrs NSC Deg with 28 points and Engl HL 4/FAL 3 AND 31 Oct
Augmented: Maths AND Phys Sci 3 AND Life Sci
UNIVERSITY OF ZULULAND

Life Science OR Agric Sci 3


OR Matric Exemption with 28 points and Engl 'E'
HG and Maths 'E' HG/'C' SG and Biol or Phys Sci
'E' HG/'C' SG

B Sc W ZU-M-APS 4 yrs NSC Deg with 28 points and Engl HL 4/FAL 3 AND 31 Oct
Augmented: Maths AND Phys Sci 3
Physical OR Matric Exemption with 28 points and Engl 'E'
Science HG and Maths 'E' HG/'C' SG and Biol or Phys Sci
'E' HG/'C' SG

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SECTION FIVE ›› COMMUNICATION

5.1. CAO's Communication with You


placed on hold. Your application will be ACTIVE and available to the
institutions to which you have applied as soon as we receive the
administration fee.
How do I know whether my application has been received?
• Every fortnight you will receive an automated message reminder to
• If you applied online or by mobile app, you would have immediately
pay the administration fee.
received an abridged message stating 'Application Submitted
Successfully'. If you did not pay the administration fee at the same • Once the institution has made a selection decision, the CAO will
time, you will receive a message within 24 hours and an emailed inform you by message if you have been unsuccessful and by
letter within 48 hours stating that your application has been received message and email if you have been made an offer.
by CAO and has been placed on hold. Your application will be ACTIVE • If at any point during the application cycle you wish to change any
and available to the institutions to which you have applied as soon as of your choices, complete the online 'Change of Mind' and once
the FULL administration fee is received. received together with the administration fee, the change(s) is/are
If you paid the administration fee at the same time that you immediately available to the institution(s) and we inform you by email
applied, you will receive a message within 24 hours and an with your new choices. Our website is www.cao.ac.za
emailed Acknowledgement Letter within 48 hours stating that your
application is available to the institution/s to which you have applied.
This Acknowledgement Letter also has all your information that we 5.2. Institutions' Communication
have on the system and asks you to check that it is correct. If you find
any mistakes or omissions, you must send us the correct information
with You
within one week. Who makes selection decisions?
Institutions make selection decisions. The CAO does NOT make selection
• When we receive a hard copy application form, it could take between
decisions. The CAO receives applications, process the applications
one day and three weeks to be scanned and captured. If your
and pass on the information to the institutions. Institutions use the
administration fee had been paid by that time, you will receive a
information to make their selection decisions and inform the applicant.
message within 24 hours and an emailed Acknowledgement Letter
Sometimes institutions also inform the CAO of their selection decision
within 48 hours stating that your application has been received and
and the CAO then passes the decision on to the applicant.
processed and is available to the institutions to which you have applied.

• If your administration fee is not received by the time that we receive


When are offers made?
your application, your application will not be fully captured and Institutions make selection decisions (conditional offers, firm offers,
processed and you will receive a message and an emailed letter regrets, etc.) throughout the year. The earlier in the year you apply, the
stating that your application has been received by CAO and has been earlier you may receive the selection decision.

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How will I know if I have been selected? Where do I send my application as an international applicant?
If you have given us your email address or cell phone number, we will • If you are applying for short-term study, apply directly to the institution.
send you a message when a decision is made on any of your programme • If you are applying to UKZN only, apply directly to the institution.
choices. As soon as you are made an offer, we will communicate this to • For other institutions and choices at more than one institution, apply
you. Some institutions may also send you letters or messages informing through the CAO at www.cao.ac.za.
you of your offer. Make sure you let us know if you change your contact
details by emailing [email protected]. Please remember to How do I apply as an international applicant?
indicate your CAO number in the email. An international applicant is a person who is not a citizen or permanent
resident of South Africa, or a refugee/asylum seeker with a permit
How do I accept an offer? allowing study. The higher education institutions of KwaZulu-Natal
You must inform the institution and NOT the CAO about whether you welcome applications from international applicants for their formal
wish to accept the offer. They should send you a letter or message degree, diploma and certificate programmes. Some institutions also offer
detailing the procedures you must follow. If they give you a deadline to the opportunity to study in South Africa for one semester or one year.
accept a place, it is important that you reply within that time or the place DUT and UKZN do not accept international applicants into their access
will be offered to someone else. Most institutions will ask you to pay a programmes. Applications to study Medicine at UKZN are considered
non-refundable Acceptance of Offer fee to secure your place. This fee ONLY from citizens of Lesotho and Mauritius and applicants must apply
will usually count towards your registration and tuition fees. PLEASE DO via their governments. You will require a study permit if you wish to come
NOT pay this money to the CAO. Consult the institution regarding the to South Africa to study. This does not apply to distance learning students
details of how and when you need to respond and pay. who study in their home countries.

How do I decline an offer? Once you have a letter offering you a place from the further or higher
education institution, you can apply to the South African embassy, high
If you have decided not to accept the offer, please communicate this
commission, consulate or trade office for your study permit. The permit
directly to the respective institution.
application will take up to eight weeks to be processed. Acceptance
What happens after I have accepted an offer? by an institution does not place any obligation on the South African
Once you have accepted a place and paid the deposit requested, the government to issue or renew study permits. DO NOT leave home
institution should send you details of registration. First semester before your study permit is granted – you will not be allowed to study on
registration takes place between the second week of January and a visitor’s permit. You cannot apply for your first permit after you arrive
the beginning of February. Second semester registration takes place in South Africa. People who are in South Africa for study purposes are
between June and August. Check the institutions' websites for details. not eligible to apply for South African citizenship. Refugee and asylum
seeker applicants require documentation from the Department of Home
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5.3. What do the Different Statuses Mean?
We use specific terms to indicate what progress the institution has made in considering your application.
1. Waiting for a Decision: The institution has not yet considered 8. Please Supply Academic Record: The institution requires a copy of
your application (This is the default status for on time applications). your academic record from your current or previous study at tertiary
level.
2. Late Application: This is a default status as your application was
received after the closing date for the programme. Each institution 9. Please Supply USAf/SAQA Evaluation: The institution requires a
deals with late applications in different ways. Refer to the institutions' Universities South Africa (USAf)/SAQA evaluation of the foreign exam
prospectus for further information. results you may have written.
3. Awaiting Results: The institution is waiting for further results 10. Programme Closed: No further applications will be considered.
(e.g. June, Trial or Final NSC results) before making a decision on
your application. 11. Refer for Decision: The application has to be assessed before the
status can be changed.
4. Conditional Offer: The institution will accept you provided that
you meet the requirements. Where space is limited, these may 12. Regret Programme Discontinued: The institution has decided
be higher than the minimum requirements for the programme that they will no longer be offering a programme that was initially
published in this Handbook. Some programmes may conduct listed in this Handbook. In some cases, institutions may advise
assessment tests at registration. This may be withdrawn if you do on an alternative programme that you can apply for. Complete a
not indicate that you want to accept the place or if your final results Change of Mind Request Form at no cost to yourself to replace
are not as good as your earlier results. this programme. Any other changes will attract the change of mind
administration fee.
5. Firm Offer: You are offered a place by the institution. This may be
withdrawn if you do not indicate that you want to accept the place 13. Regret Unsuccessful: The institution has decided not to offer you
or if your final results are not as good as your earlier results. a place for whatever reason according to their selection processes.

6. Has Not Met Programme Ranking Criteria: You do not meet the 14. Short-listed, Standby and Wait-listed: The institution is
institution's specific criteria. Refer to the institutions' prospectus considering your application but has not yet decided whether they
for further information. You may complete a Change of Mind will be able to offer you a place.
Request Form on which you can change the programme ranking. 15. Unsuccessful Following Placement Test/Interview: The
7. Interview/Audition/Portfolio: The programme has special institution has decided not to offer you a place following the
selection procedures. Institutions should contact you with details entrance test you wrote or the interview you attended. There are
of the date, time and venue. You may need to follow up with the also a number of messages the institution can use to tell you that
institution directly. they are unable to offer you a place.

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SECTION SIX ›› HELPING YOU TO DECIDE ON YOUR CAREER

6.1. Find out what You're Good at


How do I decide what to study? Okay, let's get started with gathering more information to help you to
You may be feeling quite stressed out about making this BIG decision make a good study choice.
and unsure how to choose a career that will be right for you... Well –
relax, follow these self-help steps, including the quiz on your working Knowing yourself
personality, and you'll be a whole lot more equipped to make a good To learn more about yourself, you're going to need a pen, no really, you're
choice when you're done! going to need to go and get a pen; you've got some self exploring to do!

Knowing which careers or jobs suit you is a process of discovery. The Look at the descriptions below.
'Helping you decide on your career' section is about finding out what For each number, choose either the grey description or the red. Circle
you are good at, what kind of person you are, what careers are out there the one that sounds most like you.
and then matching this information together. It's also about listening 'People's person' 'Your own person'
to your gut feeling because you are the expert on yourself! Very often
you actually know what career directions seem interesting to you, but Confident with large groups of people Someone who enjoys smaller groups of people
you may need some confirmation of this in order to feel more confident Inspired and energised by being with
Someone who enjoys their own company
about your choice. people a large portion of the day
Friendly and outgoing Reserved and often a 'deep thinker'
The CAO has included this section to give you more information to help A person who has a wide social Comfortable spending time 'one on one' with
you make your choices. Choosing what to study and knowing what career network a good friend or a few close friends
direction this will lead you to is a really important choice that will affect
Spending the whole weekend going
you for a long time. So, put in the effort to gather the right information Having some time with friends and family as
out with friends and family sounds
well as having some space sounds relaxing
about yourself and your career choices. like fun

Self-help steps Using a different colour pen, ask someone who knows you well to circle
On a scale of 1 to 10, rate how ready you feel to make a career choice? the descriptions they think sound like you. On what side do you have
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 more circled descriptions?

1 means that you feel very unprepared and 10 means you feel you have GREY – Many GREY answers suggest that you enjoy spending time
all the information you need to make a good choice. If you've chosen a with many different people for a large part of your day, and meeting new
number less than 10, you need more preparation, so keep going! people. Your future career probably needs to focus a lot on people.

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RED – Many RED answers suggest that you enjoy your own space and Rate three of the following interests that sound like you!
work well on your own. Be careful of jobs in which you will have a lot of A Scientifically minded
contact with people!
B A teacher, trainer, leader who enjoys serving or caring for people
For each description, circle either the grey or red side. C Creative and imaginative – perhaps artistic or musical

'Study focused' 'Practically minded' D Accurate, good with numbers and calculations

Someone who enjoys studying and Someone who enjoys doing E Someone who loves language and writing
theory F Business minded and persuasive
Someone who enjoys memorising Someone who enjoys working with G Orderly, organised and time orientated
work their hands
H Technically minded
Well read Realistic and handy
Academically talented A practical thinker Here are some ideas of the careers these interests could lead you to.
Someone who loves book learning Interested in knowing how things work A Marine Biology, Biological Sciences, Geography, Agriculture, Nature
or how to do tasks Conservation, Animal Science, Computer Science/Information Technology, Food
Technology, etc.

Which side have you got more circled descriptions in? B Teaching, Management, Medicine, Nursing, Social Work, Psychology, Dentistry,
Optometry, Radiography, Occupational Therapy, Policing, etc.
GREY – If you have circled more GREY descriptions, then perhaps you C Performing Arts, Fine Art, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Photography, Video
will like the courses on offer at university. Technology, etc.
D Accounting and Bookkeeping, Financial Information Systems, Financial
RED – If you chose more of the RED options, then you may prefer Management, Taxation, Auditing, etc.
courses on offer at universities of technology or Technical Vocational and E Journalism, Media, Translation, Interpretation, etc.
Education Training (TVET) colleges. But be careful – this is not always the
F Management, Marketing, Public Relations, etc.
case. Find out how much study and memorising versus practical work
and in-situation training is involved in the study direction you choose. G Administration, Office Management, Secretarial, Computer Studies, etc.
H Engineering, Operations Management, Surveying, Building, etc.

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Certain types of people match certain types of careers. Sometimes Which subjects were your least favourite?
parents, friends or your community may try to push you towards a When choosing your career, make sure your career does not need you
career that you know you're not right for. Sometimes your friends are all to be good at the things you are not good at! After these seven steps,
studying something – so you feel you should too. Other times you hear you’ve probably put in quite a lot of thought about the kind of person you
that you might get a bursary for a certain course and this makes you want are. It's so important to ‘match' who you naturally are to a career that is
to choose it. Be careful, as you will spend a large amount of your life right for you. Continue to fill in the following quiz, which describes four
working… and working in the wrong job can be stressful and unfulfilling. different working personality types. Which one are you?

Knowing what careers you really wouldn't like to do is VERY important This next section of Self-Help Steps is about jobs that are out there. This
too... Write down five careers you wouldn't like to do. Knowing what is very important because if you don't know about different careers, you
you don't want to do is just as important as knowing what you want can’t make a well informed choice!
to do. Perhaps you don't really like the idea of working with and caring
for people, so a job in teaching, nursing or social work puts you off. Knowing about careers
Maybe you don't enjoy working with numbers, so careers in engineering On a scale of 1 to 10, rate how much you know about what jobs are out
or accounting seem unexciting. there in the world of work. 1 means you feel you have little knowledge
of what jobs exist and 10 means you feel you know quite a bit about the
Write down two careers you feel someone else would like you to do that variety of careers there are to choose from.
you don't think are really right for you... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Think of the three school subjects you did well in or enjoyed. Write these If you rated your knowledge as less than a 10, read on to build up your
down. These are strong areas for you and could be used in your future knowledge of careers and improve your score.
career. Was there a subject you wished you could have taken that was
not offered by your school? First things first: to get into a career, you usually need to study. Do
you know the difference between NC(V), certificate, diploma and degree
The Department of Higher Education and Training has a Career Advice study? Do you know about distance learning, and part-time and full-time
Service where fully qualified Career Advisors provide career information, study options? If not, have a look at pages 228-229.
guidance and advice by telephone:
Call them on 086 999 0123 Okay, let's think about what jobs are out there. Have a look at the
Website www.careerhelp.org.za 'programme choice list' in this Handbook and read through the career
Email them on [email protected] or [email protected] directions. Are there any career directions there that you don't know
OR communicate with them via Facebook at www.facebook.com/careerhelp about? Write these down. Then have a look through the relevant pages

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in the booklet itself, for example Computer Science on page 115. You Now that you've done some research into the career directions, rate
will see that you can study towards different degrees or diplomas in this which three sound most interesting to you. Look these up in the
career direction. Programme Choice List to see how to study towards them.

You will notice that there are different entry requirements for these Another way to refine your knowledge of your top three career directions
options; they take different amounts of time to complete, and can be is to speak to people working in these fields. You could phone a company
studied at different tertiary study institutions. Page 29 tells you exactly in the industry to find out more. If they are not too busy, people are often
how to read and understand the ‘Programme Choice List'. very flattered to tell you about what they do. Phone them and say, "...
Good morning/afternoon, my name is _____ and I want to study towards
So you realise there are some gaps in your career knowledge, but a career in ______. I am trying to find out more about what the career
how do you find out more about careers you don't know about? involves on a day-to-day basis. I would really appreciate speaking to
Here are some ideas... someone in this career in your company".
• Ask your Life Orientation (LO) teacher, parent or another adult to
explain more about the career directions you're unsure of. Before you make this call, write down the questions you need to ask,
e.g., what do you do on a day-to-day basis; are there jobs available in this
• Perhaps you have a family friend, neighbour or relative who does the
career; what is the earning potential; how many hours do you work a
job you are interested in finding out more about. Speak to them about week? etc. Remember to thank the person for their time!
their job.
• Use the contact info on pages 232 to 243 to check online for more You could also phone the institution you are thinking of studying through
information on your institution of choice and the career direction that and ask to speak to their career counsellor. Many institutions have one
seems interesting to you. Have a look at www.pacecareers.com. This of these and the service is free of charge. Or you could speak to the
Admissions Office for details about the content of programmes. See
great website provides a lot of information about different types of
contact details on pages 232 to 243.
jobs and careers. It also gives you ideas about where to find out further
information, such as through professional bodies or associations. Do After you have followed the steps above, rate your knowledge of careers.
their extremely helpful quiz to find out more about what careers you
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0
might suit.
• You could also look in your school or public library for books on careers. Wow! Your career knowledge has grown! Well done.

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6.1. FIND OUT WHAT YOU'RE GOOD AT

You are well on your way to being ready to make a good career Paying for your studies
choice if you can tick these 12 statements: How you will finance your studies is also a very important thing
• I am taking responsibility for my career choices and have done a lot to think about when making your career choice. There are different
of research into my future career. ways of doing this:
• I know what career directions interest me.
• I know if I'd like to work with people or on my own. Loans – Most funding is in the form of a loan and loans need to be paid
• My career interests now stay the same and don't change much from back to the institution you are borrowing from.
day to day.
• I know what I am good at and what I am not good at doing. Bursaries – These are grants or monetary aid given to needy students
• I know what school subjects and marks I need in order to apply for or students who show good potential. These don't need to be paid back
the career courses I'm interested in. but you may need to work for the company who gave you the bursary
• I feel that I am being realistic about my future career options and for a few years.
that I will be using my skills and talents.
• I know that when I work in my chosen career it will be important to A copy is usually available at the institution or on their financial aid web
feel satisfied with the work. pages. A copy is also available at our office.
• Other people are not making these decisions for me.
• I am planning to stick to my chosen study path not to ‘just try it out’ How can you find out more about loans and bursaries?
and figure something out later if it doesn't suit me. • Tertiary education institutions, except private colleges, have Financial
• I have spoken to people who are in the job I am thinking about and I Aid Offices that assist students with finance (see pages 232 to 243
know what the average work day, salary and responsibilities for this for contact details).
job are. • Web: www.nsfas.org.za. A National Student Financial Aid Scheme
• I know how to use the Programme Choice List and make my (NSFAS) study loan or bursary is for students who do not have the
application to the CAO. financial means to fund their studies. NSFAS loans and bursaries
are for studies at public universities and TVET colleges and don't
Congratulations on working through these steps towards making a require parents or guardians to give surety. Tel: 0800 067 327; email:
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• www.hcifoundation.co.za. HCI's bursary programme provides bursary for a few years. The Bursary Register is a booklet published
financial assistance to academically deserving and financially needy every year that lists available bursaries. Tel 011 672 6559 or email
students in any field of study, for a first, full-time qualification at a [email protected] for assistance.
university or university of technology registered with the Department
of Education. Distance learning or part-time study options can be cheaper and allow
• www.pacecareers.com. Pace Careers' website includes, among you to earn while you learn. Some of these study options are listed in pink
other useful information, a list of available bursaries: in this booklet, but most require you to apply directly to the institution.
www.gostudy.net/bursaries
• ‘These are grants or monetary aid given to needy students or Contact the relevant tertiary institution (see pages 232 to 243) for
students who show good potential. These don't need to be paid approximate costs and then fill in the following ‘study budget calculator'
back but you may need to work for the company who gave you the to decide whether you can afford your course of study.

STUDY BUDGET CALCULATOR

Tuition fees (contact institutions for details) R

Residence (if you won’t be able to live at home or with relatives) R

Food (unless you will be living at home) R

Travel (daily travel to campus, travel at the beginning and end of term) R

Books and equipment R

Personal expenses (clothes, toiletries, medical bills, entertainment, etc.) R

Total cost of one year R

Multiply the total cost for one year by the number of years that the programme lasts:

Total cost (one year) R x no. of years = total cost of programme R

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All qualifying* applicants will be entered into this draw

1 x R20 000
if you apply by 31 May 2022

BURSARY OPPORTUNITIES 1 x R15 000


if you apply by 30 June 2022

FOR ONE OF FOUR BURSARIES 1 x R12 000


if you apply by 31 August 2022
RANGING FROM R10 000 TO R20 000 EACH 1 x R10 000
if you apply by 30 September 2022

Apply early to our partnering further and higher education institutions listed in
* Your completed application form and administration fee must
this Handbook and you will be automatically entered into the monthly draw!
reach the CAO on or before the end of the months indicated.
Terms and conditions apply.

THE DRAW FOR ALL FOUR BURSARIES TAKES PLACE DURING NOVEMBER 2022 TRANSFORMING POST-SCHOOL ACCESS
BURSARY BENEFICIARIES
2021

Nobuhle Ntombenhle Qwabe Emily Christina Johnson Neliso Nomcebo Buthelezi Mlamuli Tenza Gugu Vunulile Khoza
Beneficiary of Beneficiary of Beneficiary of Beneficiary of Beneficiary of
R 20 000 Bursary R 15 000 Bursary R12 000 Bursary R10 000 Bursary R10 000 Bursary
Studying B Consumer Science at Studying B Social Work at Studying B COM at Studying Diploma in Marketing at Studying B Laws at
University of Zululand University of KwaZulu-Natal Regent Business School Mangosuthu University of University of KwaZulu-Natal
Technology CAO HANDBOOK ENTRY 2023 221
6.2. Career Personalities Quiz Now answer the following questions:
Do this self-assessment quiz as a guide for yourself as to what your working personality 1 (C) Do you usually make decisions to get
might be, and what types of careers and programmes of study might suit you. Answer the the right end result? OR (D) Do you usually
questions as honestly as you can. It is not a test and there are no wrong answers. For each make decisions to make other people
pair of questions, choose the one that best describes you, and circle the letter of your choice, happy?
like this: 2 (C) Is it more important to be fair in your
dealings with people? OR (D) Is it more
important to be caring in your dealings with
people?
EXAMPLE 3 (C) Is it more important to try to solve
(A) Do you prefer mealie meal for breakfast? OR (B) Do you prefer bread for breakfast? a person’s problem? OR (D) Is it more
important to comfort the person who has a
problem?
4 (C) Would you prefer to work where you
▼ START HERE have to think clearly? OR (D) Would you
prefer to work where you look after people
1 (A) Do you think you are a more 'hands 4 (A) Do you like to do tasks where it is and their needs?
on' practical person? OR (B) Do you think important to be accurate? OR (B) Do you 5 (C) Is it more important to work in a place
you are more of an ideas person? like to do tasks where you have to use where you will get a lot of work done? OR
2 (A) Do you like to work with facts that you creative thinking to solve a problem? (D) Is it more important to work in a place
know are true, and to arrive at definite 5 (A) Do you like to solve problems and where people get along well together?
answers? OR (B) Do you like to deal with to approach your work in a step-by-step
ideas and problems where there is no way? OR (B) Do you like to rely on clever Now total up your Cs and Ds for the five
one clear factual answer? ideas and moments of inspiration? questions.
3 (A) Do you like to be given clear
instructions before you start a task? OR Now total up your As and Bs for the five
(B) Do you like to be given the task, and questions.
then work out your own way of doing it? A= B= C= D=

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The purpose of this page is to lead you to the animal symbol that The purpose of this page is to help you to find out if you are more
you can use as a guide when you are choosing a career direction and ORGANISED or more FLEXIBLE. The information might help you
programmes of study. On pages 224 and 225 you will find a list of when you come to choose a career direction and programmes of
the animal symbols and career opportunities that are suited to those study. Each working personality type can be either more organised
working personalities. or more flexible.

Answer the following questions to find out if you are more


organised or more flexible:
Fill in your scores here:
1 (E) Do you prefer to have one clear focus in your work? OR (F)
A= B= C= D= Do you prefer to have a variety of things on the go?
2 (E) Do you prefer to work according to a set plan? OR (F) Do you
prefer to respond to things as they come up?
If you scored more As and more Cs, this
3 (E) Do you like to make decisions that are final? OR (F) Do you
suggests that you are an 'Ant person'. like to make decisions that can be changed, or to avoid making
decisions until the last minute?

If you scored more As and more Ds, this Now total up your Es and Fs for the three questions.
suggests that you are a 'Bee person'.
E= F=

If you scored more Bs and more Cs, this


If you got more Es, this would indicate that you tend to be more
suggests that you are an 'Eagle person'. organised. You will probably find that you work better when there is a
defined daily routine and you can make clear-cut decisions.

If you scored more Bs and more Ds, this If you got more Fs, this would indicate that you tend to be more
suggests that you are a 'Honeyguide flexible. You might find that you work better in an environment that
allows you to manage your own time and gather plenty of information
person'. before making a decision.

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ANT (INTUTHWANE) BEE (INYOSI)

Ants are incredible creatures. They can be objective and logical. Bees work hard to gather pollen Statistics show that Bee people
They live in large colonies, Ant people play an important to make honey, and they care for often succeed at these careers.
working extremely hard for the role in holding society together their queen and their babies. However, with enough interest
common good. They can carry through good and bad times. Unlike bees, Bee people do and determination, you could
ten items their own weight and Statistics show that Ant people not often sting! They are warm, probably succeed at almost
build huge structures. often succeed at these careers. friendly people, who like to be anything.
Some people, like ants, are However, with enough interest and of service to others. They care
very helpful to others and do determination, you could probably about people’s feelings and they Accounting, Financial Management.....44
Administration........................................57
practical things to keep society succeed at almost anything. like harmony in relationships.
Agriculture/Nature Conservation..........63
organised and running smoothly. Although they may be either Construction/Surveying.........................70
Accounting, Financial Management.....44
Ant people are often good Administration........................................57 shy or outgoing, their focus on Crime Prevention/Security.....................74
administrators, and can organise Agriculture/Nature Conservation..........63 the practical needs of others is Education.................................................75
an office, a social function or a Construction/Surveying.........................70 central to their character. Engineering.............................................82
business well. Whether working Crime Prevention/Security.....................74 Bee people are practical, Housing Development..........................107
with facts or figures or helping Education.................................................75 and they like to approach tasks Human Resources/Industrial Relations...108
Engineering.............................................82 Information Technology and Computer
others, Ant people are usually in a step-by-step way. They are
Housing Development..........................107 Science.................................................. 115
fair and objective. Justice is Human Resources/Industrial Relations...108 often found organising social
Management and Planning..................128
important to them. Information Technology and Computer and community events. In their
Manufacturing.......................................149
Ant people are very good at Science.................................................. 115 approach to the world, Bee Medicine, Medical Technology.............150
working with detailed, factual Management and Planning..................128 people may be matter-of-fact, Para-medical.........................................155
information, and remembering Manufacturing.......................................149 and when making decisions, they Public Relations and Marketing...........159
Medicine, Medical Technology.............150
facts. They follow directions well are likely to take into account Science and Mathematics....................166
Para-medical.........................................155
when doing complicated work. Public Relations and Marketing...........159
how others will be affected by Services to the Community.................174
Science and Mathematics....................166 the outcome. Social Sciences/Legal Services............177
Services to the Community.................174 Technology and Processing.................181
CAUTION: There are exceptions, Tourism/Hospitality...............................182
Social Sciences/Legal Services............177
but most Ant people may not be Transport...............................................190
Technology and Processing.................181
comfortable in the following careers: Visual Arts and Design.........................192
• Performing Arts • Communication/ Tourism/Hospitality...............................182
Journalism • Psychology Transport...............................................190
Visual Arts and Design.........................192

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EAGLE (UKHOZI) HONEYGUIDE (INHLAVA)

Eagles perch in high trees and Statistics show that Eagle people Honeyguides are different organising people or involved in
can see far into the distance. This often succeed at these careers. from other creatures – they communication.
enables them to plan effectively. However, with enough interest communicate with people and Statistics show that Honey­
They are quick to swoop down and determination, you could animals, leading them to the guide people often succeed at
on their prey. probably succeed at almost bees’ nest so that they can get these careers. However, with
Eagle people focus on the anything. honey. They make sure that the enough interest and determination,
whole picture rather than the route they show them is safe you could probably succeed at
details, and they value their Administration........................................57 and one that they can follow. almost anything.
‘hunches’ or gut feelings. They are Education.................................................75 Honeyguide people are warm
Engineering.............................................82 Communication/Journalism..................68
good at working with complicated and enthusiastic, value their Education.................................................75
Housing Development..........................107 ‘hunches’ and gut feelings and
ideas. They tend to work in bursts Housing Development..........................107
Human Resources/Industrial Relations...108
of energy and to do things their are ruled more by their hearts Human Resources and Industrial
Humanities............................................ 113
own way. When dealing with Information Technology and Computer
than their heads. They are good Relations................................................108
people or groups of people, they Science.................................................. 115 at communicating with others, Humanities............................................ 113
may have deep understanding Management and Planning..................128 and they often want to save those Information Technology and Computer
and insight into their situations. Medicine, Medical Technology.............150 who are in trouble. Honeyguide Science.................................................. 115
people like to live their lives Management and Planning..................128
They usually prefer to make Public Relations and Marketing...........159
Medicine, Medical Technology.............150
decisions using their heads rather Science and Mathematics....................166 according to the things that are
Services to the Community.................174 Para-medical.........................................155
than their hearts, as they value important to them. Although they Public Relations and Marketing...........159
Social Sciences and Legal Services....177 are usually gentle, they get angry
justice and fairness. Science and Mathematics....................166
Technology and Processing.................181
Eagle people are also excited when others do not respect what Services to the Community.................174
Tourism/Hospitality...............................182
by possibilities, by how things Visual Arts and Design.........................192
is important to them. For this Social Sciences and Legal Services....177
could be done differently and reason, Honeyguide people often Technology and Processing.................181
better. find themselves in situations Tourism/Hospitality...............................182
where they are defending causes, Transport...............................................190
Visual Arts and Design.........................192

CAUTION: There are exceptions, but most Honeyguide people may not be
comfortable in the following careers: • Administration & Management • Accounting/
Financial Management • Manufacturing • Construction/Surveying. REMEMBER:
Honeyguide people will not be happy if they do not believe in what they are doing.

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6.3. Relating Learning Fields to Careers

HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Universities South Africa (USAf) discontinued the NiSHE project in 2016. Learners in need
of career advice are advised to visit the Department of Higher Education, Science and
Technology career development (Khetha) site for information www.careerhelp.org.za

Learning Fields Most Common Undergraduate Qualifications Possible Career Directions

This table is adapted from a NiSHE publication, Into Higher Education – A Guide for Schools (2nd edition, HESA, 2006:71-73).
Journalism, television, creative writing, advertising,
LANGUAGES Bachelor of Arts translation, copywriting, broadcasting, library and information
management, publishing, media and communications

Law, human resources, labour relations, history, sociology,


Bachelor of Social Science
HUMAN psychology, social work, archaeology, geography,
Bachelor of Law
AND SOCIAL environmental management, cartography, management,
A range of diplomas, e.g. National Diploma in
STUDIES marketing, theology, politics, public and international
Human Resource Management
relations, museums, public administration

Bachelor of Music, Visual Art, Drama Studies, Fine


Arts Painting, sculpture, music, theatre, acting, dance, performing
ARTS AND A range of diplomas, e.g. National Diploma in Jewellery arts technology, photography, graphic art, design, film and
CULTURE Design and Manufacturing, National Diploma in Drama, television production, computer graphics and animation
National Diploma in Photography

A range of diplomas, e.g. National Diploma in Travel, tourism, leisure, catering, community services, hotel
SERVICES Tourism Management, National Diploma in and restaurant services, real estate, crime prevention, game
Hospitality Management ranging

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SCIENCES AND APPLIED SCIENCES


Learning Fields Most Common Undergraduate Qualifications Possible Career Directions

This table is adapted from a NiSHE publication, Into Higher Education – A Guide for Schools (2nd edition, HESA, 2006:71-73).
BUSINESS,
COMMERCE AND Bachelor of Commerce Accountancy, taxation, insurance, auditing, financial planning, actuarial science,
MANAGEMENT A range of diplomas, e.g. National information systems, banking, business, imports and exports, marketing and sales, office
STUDIES Diploma in Financial Management management and technology, administration, organisational psychology, commercial law

AGRI- Bachelor of Agriculture Agricultural management and extension, farming, animal husbandry, crop
CULTURAL A range of diplomas, e.g. National production, nature conservation, forestry, environmental management,
SCIENCE Diploma in Agricultural Management horticulture

Engineering (e.g. civil, mechanical, electrical, industrial, electronic, metallurgical), manufacturing


ENGINEERING Bachelor of Science in Engineering
technology (e.g. textile, pulp and paper, food), mining, telecommunications, computer engi-
AND A range of diplomas, e.g. National
neering and programming, transport and logistics, geographic information systems, informa-
TECHNOLOGY Diploma in Engineering
tion and data management, urban and regional planning, surveying, architecture, construction

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor Health professions related to wide fields of medicine, psychiatry, dentistry, veterinary science,
of Surgery, Bachelor of Pharmacy, pharmacy, nursing and health and rehabilitation sciences, e.g. physiotherapy, radiography,
Bachelor of Dental Science, Bachelor occupational therapy, audiology, dietetics and nutrition, primary healthcare, community health,
PHYSICAL, of Nursing, a range of diplomas, e.g. maternal and child health, forensic science, speech therapy, chiropractic, homeopathy, healthcare
MATHEMATICAL, National Diploma in Biotechnology technology, occupational health, palliative medicine, sports medicine, emergency medical care
COMPUTER
AND LIFE Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of
Various science and computer science related fields, e.g. archaeology, astronomy,
SCIENCES Architectural Studies (this degree straddles
bioinformatics, biotechnology, botany, zoology, chemistry, physics, demography, ecology,
the humanities and the sciences. It requires
geology, hydrology, information technology, statistics, soil science, environmental
strong performance in Mathematics and
science, marine biology, ocean and atmosphere science, biochemistry, biotechnology,
Visual Arts.) A range of diplomas, e.g.
human biosciences, microbiology, entomology, ichthyology
National Diploma in Information Technology

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6.4. Qualification Types
DEGREE Degree study develops the Study at a university and Some degree programmes prepare A growing focus on inter-disciplinary
ability to work with ideas, to some programmes at private graduates for the workplace, but studies and programmes helps
think in terms of systems, colleges lead to a degree graduates in most disciplines will students to develop the flexibility to
to experiment and to require on-the-job training to equip respond to the challenges they will
communicate them for their future careers face

DIPLOMA Diploma study is vocation- Initial study at a university of Diploma programmes train high- The institutions work hard to maintain
based (trade-based), and technology or some courses level person power – people close partnerships with commerce
develops career-oriented skills at comprehensive universities who are ready to start work on and industry, ensuring that they
and practical knowledge and private colleges can lead completion of their studies are sensitive to the needs of the
to a diploma communities they serve. They strive
to establish research programmes
so that they will be able to provide
technological leadership
CERTIFICATE Skills-based education for It concentrates on developing These courses are offered at some A practical component is part of all
people who may not have trained, skilled and qualified universities of technology, technical courses, often in a real workplace
completed Grade 12 or may employees by placing a strong vocational education and training situation
not qualify for diploma study emphasis on hands-on training (TVET) colleges and private colleges

NC(V) Skills-based education for It concentrates on developing These courses are offered at TVET Vocational study helps students to
people who may not have trained, skilled and qualified colleges and private colleges develop marketable skills in their
completed Grade 12 or may employees by placing a strong chosen vocational field. An accelerated
not qualify for diploma study emphasis on hands-on training NC(V) course,taking 18 months, will
be available soon for students who
have completed the NSC or Senior
Certificate
POSTGRADUATE Postgraduate study is for If you do not have a
applicants who have already qualification, you must apply
studied at a higher education for either a degree or a
institution and have a degree diploma
or a diploma

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6.4. QUALIFICATION TYPES

Teaching staff are actively involved in Instruction is theoretical and classroom- or Most degree programmes last three
research; some are world experts in laboratory-based. Students learn how to or more years. Institutions may grant
their fields learn and evaluate credits towards degrees for relevant
courses passed at other recognised
institutions

Students are instructed through a The diploma is awarded on successful


combination of theoretical study and completion of the third year, and those
practical experience, in many cases in who wish to pursue their studies further
an appropriate work situation. Students can usually register for a Bachelor of
learn how to apply their knowledge in Technology, which requires a further one
real-life situations year full-time or two years part-time study

Students who complete a certificate The DHET TVET Colleges Bursary Fund
programme may be considered for provides financial assistance to deserving
admission to diploma study in related and motivated students who cannot
fields at universities of technology or otherwise afford to study
can continue with advanced study at a
TVET or private college
The NC(V) is offered in fields of study The NC(V) covers three years of study, and Students who complete an NC(V) or The DHET TVET Colleges
ranging from Tourism to Education a certificate is awarded after each year. A N4 may be considered for admission Bursary Fund provides financial
& Development and from Safety in practical component is part of all courses, to diploma study in related fields assistance to deserving and
Society to Management often in a real workplace situation at universities of technology or can motivated students who cannot
continue with advanced study at a TVET otherwise afford to study
or private college

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6.5. Applicants with Disabilities
The South African Constitution recognises the human rights of all
Organisation Contact details
South Africans, including those with disabilities. Discrimination on
the basis of disability is against the law and persons with disabilities Deaf Federation of Odette Swift (Director: Deaf Education)
are included in the category of previously disadvantaged in terms South Africa (DeafSA) 074 186 6338
of the country’s transformation agenda. Persons with disabilities, [email protected]
therefore, need to be given equal opportunities to access post- QuadPara Association Raven Benny (CEO)
school education and training so that they too may achieve their full of South Africa (QASA) 031 767 0348/ 52
potential. According to Article 1 of the United Nations Convention [email protected]
on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (2007), “Persons with
disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, Autism South Africa Vicky Lamb (National Education Facilitator)
intellectual or sensory impairments which in interaction with various 011 484 9909
barriers may hinder their full and effective participation in society [email protected]
on an equal basis with others.” The South African White Paper on Rosemary Shezi (KZN)
the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (2015) reiterates the rights of 071 360 4034
persons with disabilities, including the right to access education at [email protected]
all levels. KZN Blind and Deaf Pearl Ramotsamai (Social Work Manager)
Society 031 309 4991
School-leavers with disabilities are encouraged to contact [email protected]
organisations of persons with disabilities, the disability rights unit
or student support services department of the institution at which National Council for Therina Wentzel
they wish to study if they have any queries about access to studies. Persons with Physical 083 255 6854
School-leavers with disabilities are also encouraged to inform the Disabilities (NCPPD) [email protected]
institution’s disability rights unit or student support department
about their access needs prior to beginning their studies so that the South African Disability [email protected]
necessary reasonable accommodation can be arranged. It is hoped Alliance (SADA)
that we will see increasing numbers of students with disabilities
at all post-school education institutions – it is your right to access
education!

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6.5. APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES

Contact details of disability units in universities in South Africa


Cape Peninsula University of North-West University University of Fort Hare University of the Free State
Technology http://www.nwu.ac.za http://www.ufh.ac.za http://www.ufs.ac.za
http://www.cput.ac.za George Tenane: 016 910 3192/95 043 704 7372 • [email protected] 051 401 3713 • [email protected]
021 953 8438 • [email protected]
Rhodes University University of Johannesburg University of the Western Cape
Central University of Technology http://www.ru.ac.za http://www.uj.ac.za http://www.uwc.ac.za
http://www.cut.ac.za 046 603 8876/181 • [email protected] 011 559 3745 021 959 3586 • [email protected]
051 507 3154 [email protected]
Sol Plaatje University University of the Witwatersrand
Durban University of Technology http://www.spu.ac.za • 053 491 0000 University of KwaZulu-Natal http://www.wits.ac.za
http://www.dut.ac.za (Switchboard) http://www.ukzn.ac.za 011 717 9151
Gugu Sacolo 031 260 3665 • [email protected] [email protected]
031 373 2551 • [email protected] Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences
[email protected] University University of Limpopo University of Venda
http://www.smu.ac.za http://www.ul.ac.za http://www.univen.ac.za
Mangosuthu University of 012 521 5057/5059/5062 015 268 2495 • [email protected] 015 962 8018
Technology [email protected]
http://www.mut.ac.za Stellenbosch University University of Mpumalanga
Student Counselling Unit http://www.sun.ac.za/Home.aspx http://www.ump.ac.za University of Zululand
Mrs LL Chamane (Disability Coordinator) 021 808 4707 • [email protected] 013 002 0001 • [email protected] http://www.unizulu.ac.za
031 907 7255 • [email protected] 035 902 6398 • Mr Phiwa Mjadu
Tshwane University of Technology University of Pretoria [email protected]
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan http://www.tut.ac.za http://www.up.ac.za
University 012 382 4130 • 012 382 5072 012 420 2064 • [email protected] Vaal University of Technology
http://www.nmmu.ac.za [email protected]/ http://www.vut.ac.za
Athenkosi Nqikashi (Operations [email protected] University of South Africa 016 950 9233 • [email protected]
Manager) Disability Unit http://www.unisa.ac.za/default.html
041 504 2562 University of Cape Town 012 429 6923 Walter Sisulu University
[email protected] http://www.uct.ac.za [email protected] http://www.wsu.ac.za/waltersisulu
021 650 2427 043 708 5370
[email protected] [email protected]

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7.1. Member and Partner Institution Contact Details


AAA School of Advertising
Birthplace of Brilliance
Email: [email protected] • Website: www.aaaschool.ac.za

Contact Address Telephone/Fax


Durban Campus 4th Floor, African Palm Building, 6 on Palm Boulevard, Umhlanga Rocks, 4320 ☎: 0861 819 222
Cape Town Campus 6th Floor, AAA House, 112 Long Street, Cape Town, 8001 ☎: 021 422 1800
Johannesburg Main Campus The Braes Office Park, Cnr William Nicol & Bryanston Drive, Bryanstone, 2021 ☎: 011 781 2772

Berea College of Technology


A Higher Education and Training Division of Berea Technical College
Email: [email protected] • Website: www.bct.ac.za

Contact Address Telephone/Fax


City Campus/Tourist Junction 160 Monty Naicker Road (Pine) Street, Durban, 4001 ☎: 031 827 8300 • : 086 414 7388

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Berea Technical College
A leading further education and training provider
Email: [email protected] • Website: www.btc.edu.za

Contact Address Telephone/Fax


City Campus 539 Anton Lembede (Smith) Street, Durban, 4001 ☎: 031 304 5207 • : 031 304 2062

Central Technical College


Get the skills you need for the job you want
Email: [email protected] • Website: www.ctc.co.za

Contact Address Telephone/Fax


Central Office 396 Dr Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001 ☎: 031 307 4008 • : 031 301 7224

CTU Training Solutions


Career success starts at CTU
Email: [email protected] • Website: www.ctutraining.ac.za
Contact Address Telephone/Fax
245 North Ridge (Peter Mokaba) Road, Cnr Valley View Road, Morningside,
Durban Campus ☎: 031 303 1280
Durban, 4001
Other Campuses
Auckland Park • Bloemfontein • Boksburg • Cape Town • Nelspruit • Polokwane • Port Elizabeth
Potchefstroom • Pretoria • Roodepoort • Stellenbosch • Vereeniging

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Durban University of Technology (DUT)


A preferred university for developing leadership in technology and productive citizenship
Email: [email protected] • Website: www.dut.ac.za
Contact Address
Brickfield Campus 96 Felix Dlamini (Brickfield) Road, Overport • P O Box 1334, Durban, 4000
Cnr Anton Lembede (Smith) Street, Julius Nyerere Street (Warwick Avenue) and King Dinuzulu (Berea)
City Campus
Road, Durban • P O Box 1334, Durban, 4000
Indumiso Campus FJ Sithole Road, Imbali, Pietermaritzburg • Private Bag X9077, Pietermaritzburg, 3200
ML Sultan Campus 41/45 ML Sultan (Centenary) Road, Durban • P O Box 1334, Durban, 4000
Riverside Campus Aberfeldy Road, Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg • P O Box 101112, Scottsville, 3209
Steve Biko Campus 70 Steve Biko (Mansfield) Road, Durban • P O Box 1334, Durban, 4000
Support Services
Student Admissions Sharecall: 086 010 3194 • ☎: 031 373 5005
Student Counselling & Health Centre Durban ☎: 031 373 2266/2571 • Indumiso/Riverside (Pietermaritzburg) ☎: 033 845 8828/8809
Financial Aid Bureau Durban ☎: 031 373 2931/2557/2054 • Indumiso/Riverside (Pietermaritzburg) ☎: 033 845 8889/8890
Durban ☎: 031 373 2494/2492
Residences
Indumiso/Riverside (Pietermaritzburg) ☎: 033 845 9011/9050/9007/9001/8914
☎: 031 373 5175/6872/6888
Enterprise Development Unit 1st floor, Abdul Hameed Building, ML Sultan Campus, 41/45 ML Sultan (Centenary) Road, Durban
P O Box 1334, Durban, 4000

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Eduvos
Your Education. Your Future
Website: www.eduvos.com

Contact Address Telephone/Fax


☎: 010 595 2999
Bedfordview Campus 9 Concord Road East, Bedfordview, 2008
Email: [email protected]
1 Lunar Row, Umhlanga Ridge Boulevard, Umhlanga ☎: 031 941 3800
Durban Campus
New Town Centre, 4319 Email: [email protected]
☎: 043 721 2564
East London Campus 12 Stewart Drive, Berea, East London, 5241
Email: [email protected]
☎: 011 690 1700/8600
Midrand Campus 44 Alsatian Road, Glen Austin, Midrand, Gauteng, 1685
Email: [email protected]
Kaapzicht Building, 9 Rogers Street, Tyger Valley, Cape ☎: 021 914 8001
Durbanville Campus
Town, 7530 Email: [email protected]
☎: 012 943 1001
Pretoria Campus 22 Umgazi Street, Ashlea Gardens, Pretoria, 0081
Email: [email protected]
Other Campuses
Cape Town Campus ☎: 021 674 6567 Email: [email protected]
Port Elizabeth Campus ☎: 041 374 0678 Email: [email protected]
Vanderbijlpark ☎: 016 931 1180 Email: [email protected]
Bloemfontein Campus ☎: 051 430 2701 Email: [email protected]
Nelspruit Campus ☎: 013 755 3918 Email: [email protected]
Potchefstroom Campus ☎: 018 297 7760 Email: [email protected]

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ICESA Education
Start here, go anywhere
Website: www.icesa.co.za • 0800 333 786
Contact Address Telephone
Durban City Campus 563 Anton Lembede (Smith) Street, Durban, 4001 ☎: 031 307 7071
Matric School 2nd Floor, Garlicks Chambers, 61 Joe Slovo (Field) Street, Durban, 4000 ☎: 031 301 7217
Pietermaritzburg City
426 Langalibalele (Longmarket) Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 ☎: 033 342 9737
Campus

iStudent Academy
Reach within, shape the future!
Email: [email protected] • Website: www.istudentacademy.com
Contact Address Telephone/Fax
Central Office 16 Peter Mokaba (Ridge) Road, Berea, 4001 ☎: 086 122 2997 • : 086 238 5134

Management and Leadership Academy (ICESA Education Subdivision)


Start here, go anywhere
Website: www.icesa.co.za • 0800 333 786
Contact Address Telephone
Durban City Campus 563 Anton Lembede (Smith) Street, Durban, 4000 ☎: 031 307 7071

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MANCOSA
Empowerment is a concept of freedom, learning and enlightenment
Email: [email protected] | [email protected] • Website: www.mancosa.co.za
Contact Address Email/Telephone
☎: 031 300 7200/086 1626 2672
Durban Campus 26 Samora Machel (Aliwal) Street, Durban, 4001 • P O Box 49494, East End, 4018
Email: [email protected]
Other Campuses
Cape Town Campus Email: [email protected] • ☎: 021 671 6576
Johannesburg Campus Email: [email protected] • ☎: 011 853 3000
East London Campus Email: [email protected] • ☎: 043 721 1774
Pietermaritzburg Campus Email: [email protected] • ☎: 031 816 0350
Polokwane Campus Email: [email protected] • ☎: 015 290 2896/9
Port Elizabeth Campus Email: [email protected] • ☎: 041 816 2100
Pretoria Campus Email: [email protected] • ☎: 021 742 8450

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Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT)


Providing advanced, technology-based programmes and services that are career- and business-oriented
Email: [email protected] • Website: www.mut.ac.za
Campus Address
Main Campus Mangosuthu Highway, Umlazi, Durban • P O Box 12363, Jacobs, 4026
Contact Telephone/Fax
Admissions ☎: 031 819 9299 • : 031 819 9216
Student Counselling ☎: 031 907 7185/7186
Financial Aid Section ☎: 031 907 7126/7177/7178
Residences ☎: 031 907 7395

PAX College
Over 27 years of academic excellence
Email: [email protected]/[email protected] • Website: www.paxcollege.co.za
Contact Address Telephone/Fax
Central Office The Stamford, 28 Kent Road, Stamford Hill, Durban, 4001 ☎: 031 309 7954 • : 086 715 5551

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Regent Business School


Private, Quality and Affordable Education
Email: [email protected] • Website: www.regent.ac.za
Contact Address Email/ Telephone/Fax
35 Samora Machel (Aliwal) Street, Durban, 4001 ☎: 031 304 4626/0861 727 622
Central Office
P O Box 10686, Marine Parade, 4056 : 031 304 7303
Other Campuses
Johannesburg Campus ☎: 011 482 1404 Email: [email protected]
Pretoria Campus ☎: 012 764 1300 Email: [email protected]
Cape Town Campus ☎: 021 4222 567 Email: [email protected]
East London Campus ☎: 043 721 1271 Email: [email protected]
Pietermaritzburg Campus ☎: 033 342 3448 Email: [email protected]
Swaziland Campus ☎: +268 25 05 5890 Email: [email protected]
Ongwediva Campus ☎: +264 65 23 8567 Email: [email protected]

Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology


Your future is in our hands...
Email: [email protected] • Website: www.richfield.ac.za
Contact Address Telephone/Fax
292 Anton Lembede (Smith) Street, Durban, 4001
Central Office ☎: 086 132 1321 • : 031 307 7170
Private Bag X23, Umhlanga Rocks, 4320

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Stadio (Embury) Institute for Higher Education


Proudly part of Stadio Multiversity
Email: [email protected] • Website: www.stadio.ac.za
Contact Address Telephone/Fax
Musgrave Campus 75 Silverton Road, Musgrave, Durban, 4001 ☎: 031 303 7390 • : 031 303 7391

The Business School at Varsity College (Part-time Division)


Email: [email protected] • Website: www.thebusinessschool.co.za
Contact Address Email/Telephone/Fax
Durban North Campus 12 Radar Drive, Durban North, 4051 ☎: 031 573 2038
Westville Campus 1 Link Road, Cnr St James Avenue & Link Road, Westville, 3630

University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN)


The premier university of African scholarship
Email: [email protected] • Website: www.ukzn.ac.za
Contact Address
Edgewood Campus Cnr Richmond and Mariannhill Roads, Ashwood • Private Bag X03, Ashwood, 3605
Pietermaritzburg Campus King Edward Avenue, Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg • Private Bag X01, Scottsville, 3209
Howard College Campus King George V Avenue, Glenwood, Durban • University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, 4041
Westville Campus University Road, Westville • Private Bag X54001, Durban, 4000
Medical School Campus 719 Umbilo Road, Durban • Private Bag 7, Congella, 4013

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UKZN: College of Agriculture, Engineering & Science


Admission Enquiries Email/Telephone/Fax
Howard College Campus Email: [email protected] • ☎: 031 260 8038 • : 031 260 1233
Pietermaritzburg Campus Email: [email protected] • ☎: 033 260 5195/5420/6116/5618 • : 031 260 6780
Westville Campus Email: [email protected] • ☎: 031 260 7979/7146/8047/3302 • : 033 260 7780
Financial Aid and Scholarship Enquiries Email/Telephone/Fax
Howard College Campus Email: [email protected]/[email protected] • ☎ 031 260 7064/1502 • : 031 260 1233
Pietermaritzburg Campus Email: [email protected]/[email protected] • ☎ 033 260 5837/6145
Email: [email protected]/[email protected] • ☎ 031 260 8779/1488 •  031 260 7780
Westville Campus
All AES funding enquiries: [email protected] • ☎ 031 260 8753

UKZN: College of Health Sciences


Admission Enquiries Email/Telephone/Fax
Howard College Campus Email: [email protected] • ☎: 031 260 1135 • : 031 260 1824
Medical School Campus Email: [email protected] • ☎: 031 260 4795/4377 • : 031 260 4592
Westville Campus Email: [email protected] • ☎: 031 260 8833/7950 • : 031 260 7872
Financial Aid and Scholarship Enquiries Email/Telephone/Fax
Howard College Campus Email: [email protected] • ☎ 031 260 4021 ext 2568 • : 031 260 2673
Medical School Campus Email: [email protected] • ☎ 031 260 4359/4021
Westville Campus Email: [email protected] • ☎ 031 260 7889 • : 031 260 7735

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UKZN: College of Humanities


Admission Enquiries Email/Telephone/Fax
Email: [email protected]/[email protected]/[email protected]
Edgewood Campus
• ☎: 031 260 3414/3245 ext 2610 • : 031 260 1109
Howard College Campus Email: [email protected]/[email protected] • ☎: 031 260 2032/2094 • : 031 260 1507
Pietermaritzburg Campus Email: [email protected]/[email protected] • ☎: 033 260 6165/5884 • : 033 260 6228
Financial Aid and Scholarship Enquiries Email/Telephone/Fax
Howard College Campus/Edgewood Campus Email: [email protected] • ☎: 031 260 3258 •  031 260 2673
Pietermaritzburg Campus Email: [email protected] • ☎: 033 260 5758 •  033 260 6146

UKZN: College of Law and Management


Admission Enquiries Email/Telephone
Email: [email protected] (surnames A to Mk)/[email protected] (Surnames Ml to Z)
Howard College Campus
☎: 031 260 2151
Email: [email protected] (surnames A to Ml)/[email protected] (surnames Mm to Z)
Pietermaritzburg Campus
☎: 033 260 6207/5014
Email: [email protected] (surnames A to J and MA)/[email protected] (Surnames K to L, MB
Westville Campus to MK and N)/[email protected] (Surnames ML to MZ, and O to Z)
☎: 031 260 2216
Financial Aid and Scholarship Enquiries Email/Telephone
Howard College Campus Email: [email protected] • ☎: 031 260 1106
Pietermaritzburg Campus Email: [email protected] • ☎: 033 260 5757
Email: [email protected] (surnames A to Md)/[email protected] (surnames Me to Z)
Westville Campus
☎: 031 260 2216 ext 7839

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University of Zululand (UNIZULU)


A leading, rural-based comprehensive university providing quality education
Email: [email protected] • Website: www.unizulu.ac.za
Contact Address
KwaDlangezwa Campus 1 Main Road, Vulindlela, KwaDlangezwa, 3886 • Private Bag X1001, KwaDlangezwa, 3886
Corner Guldengracht Street & Cent Cir Road, Richards Bay, 3900
Richards Bay Campus
Private Bag X1041, Richards Bay, 3900
Contact Telephone/Fax
Admissions (Richards Bay Campus) ☎: 035 902 6923/6950/6977/6924
Admissions (KwaDlangezwa Campus) ☎: 035 902 6178/6184/6051
Student Guidance Centre ☎: 035 902 6734 • : 035 902 6338
Financial Aid Bureau ☎: 035 902 6305/6307 • : 035 902 6310

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SECTION EIGHT ›› HELPFUL INFORMATION

8.1. Acronyms and Abbreviations


Postal Address ‘A’ Advanced Level B Music Bachelor of Music
Physical Address ABET Adult Basic Education & Training B Sc Bachelor of Science
Website Acc Accounting B Soc Sc Bachelor of Social Science
Telephone/Contact Number Admin Administration B Tech Bachelor of Technology
Google Play Adv Advanced Biol Biology

Apple iStore Adv Cert Advanced Certificate Bus Econ Business Economics
Adv Dip Advanced Diploma Bus Stud Business Studies
Facebook
Afrik Afrikaans
Fax
Agric Agricultural/Agriculture CAO Central Applications Office
Agric Sci Agricultural Science CBA Certificate in Business
& And
App Application Administration
@ At
Apr April Cert Certificate
/ Or
APS Admission Point Score COM Change of Mind
% Percent Comm Commerce
Aug August
1st First Comp Stud Computer Studies
2nd Second Cons Stud Consumer Studies
B Bachelor
3rd Third Cnr Corner
BA Bachelor of Arts
4th Fourth CTC Central Technical College
B Admin Bachelor of Administration
6th Sixth
B Agric Bachelor of Agriculture
DBE Department of Basic Education
B Com Bachelor of Commerce
DeafSA Deaf Federation of South Africa
B Deg Bachelors Degree
Deg Degree
B Ed Bachelor of Education

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Des Design FAL First Additional Language Home Econ Home Economics
DHET Department of Higher Education Fax Facsimile Hons Honours
& Training Feb February Hosp Stud Hospitality Studies
Dip Diploma FET Further Education & Training
Dr Drive ICB Institute of Certified Bookkeepers
FET Cert Further Education & Training
Dram Arts Dramatic Arts Certificate ICT Information and Communications
DUT Durban University of Technology Technology
GCE General Certificate of Education ID Identity Document
Eg For example GCSE General Certificate of Secondary IEB Independent Examinations Board
Econ Economics Education IGCSE International General Certificate
Econ Economic Environment Geog Geography of Secondary Education
Environment GPS Global Positioning System IIE Independent Institute of
ECP Extended Curriculum Programme Graph Graphics Education
Email Electronic Mail Incl Including
EMS Economics and Management H Cert Higher Certificate Info Information
Sciences
HCI Hosken Consolidated Info Tech Information Technology
Eng Engineering Investments Intro Introduction
Engl English HESA Higher Education South Africa IT Information Technology
Etc Etcetera (and so on)
HG Higher Grade
esATI Eastern Seaboard Association of
HIGCSE Higher International General Jan January
Tertiary Institutions
Certificate of Secondary
Exam Examination Jun June
Education
Excl Excluding Jul July
Hist History
Ext Extension
HL Home Language
KZN KwaZulu-Natal

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L 2 Level 2 MRTEQ Minimum Requirements for Nishe National Information Service for
Lang Language Teacher Education Qualifications Higher Education
LES Life and Earth Sciences MSTE Mathematics, Science and No. Number
(Stream Les) Technology Education Nov November
Life Sci Life Sciences Mths Months NQF National Qualifications
Lit Literature MUT Mangosuthu University of Framework
LO Life Orientation Technology NSC National Senior Certificate
LOLT Language of Learning and NSC Deg National Senior Certificate
Teaching N Nated (meeting the requirements for
NATED National Accredited Technical degree level study)

M Mathematical Sciences Education Diploma NSC Dip National Senior Certificate


(Stream M) NB Please Note/Note Well (meeting the requirements for
diploma level study)
M Tech Master of Technology NCPPD National Council for Persons
with Physical Disabilities NSC H Cert National Senior Certificate
MBA Master of Business
(meeting the requirements for
Administration N Cert National Certificate
higher certificate level study)
Maths Mathematics N Dip National Diploma
NSFAS National Student Financial Aid
Maths Lit Mathematical Literacy N H National Higher Scheme
Matric Matriculation NN National Nated
MICT Media, Information and N N Dip National Nated Diploma ‘O’ Level Ordinary Level
Communication Technologies N1, N2, N3, National Technical Certificate Oct October
Min Minimum N4, N5, N6
Mis Management Information NC(V) National Certificate (Vocational) PG Postgraduate
Systems

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PGCE Postgraduate Certificate in SACAI South African Comprehensive SSE Social Science Education
Education Assessment Institute St Street
Phys Sci Physical Sciences SADA South African Disability Alliance Stud Studies
Physics Physical Science SADC Southern African Development
Physiol Physiology Community
Tech Technology
PO Post Office SAQA South African Qualifications
Tech Draw Technical Drawing
Authority
POPIA Protection of Personal Tech Maths Technical Mathematics
Information Act SATAP Standardised Assessment Test
for Access and Placement Tech Sci Technical Science
PMB Pietermaritzburg
SC Senior Certificate TVET Technical Vocational Education
Prof Professional
and Training
Sci Science
P/T Part-time
Semester 6-month Term at University/
College UKZN University of KwaZulu-Natal
QASA QuadPara Association of South
1st semester (start: Jan/Feb); UNISA University of South Africa
Africa
2nd semester (start: Jul/Aug) UNIZULU University of Zululand
Sep September USAf Universities South Africa
R Rand (Zar)
SETA Sector Education and Training
Rd Road
Authority Vis Arts Visual Arts
Religion Religion Studies
SG Standard Grade
Stud
SLP Short Learning Programme WIL Work Integrated Learning
RPL Recognition of Prior Learning
SMS Short Message Service (text Wks Weeks
message)
SA South Africa/South African
Soc Sc Social Science Yr Year
Yrs Years

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8.2. Index
N.B. Items not indicated in bold text refer to pages in the Programme Choice Lists.
A B Career Choices 214, 218
AAA School of Advertising 2, 15, 33, 232 BA 63, 68, 74, 108, 113, 114, 157, Catering 168, 182, 188, 189
Abbreviations 244, 245, 246, 247 174, 177, 179, 180, 182, 192, 194  Certificate Study 28, 30, 228
Accepting an offer 8, 208, 211 B Admin 57 Changing Your Mind 3, 7, 8, 9, 17, 24,
Access programmes 17, 28, 29, 202, B Com 44, 49, 55, 109, 110, 117, 128, 129, 130, 25, 26, 208, 212, 244
203, 204, 205,206, 211 131, 135, 136, 142, 161, 163, 178, 179, 184 Chemical Engineering 83, 85, 88, 89, 98, 100, 101, 102
Accounting 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 51, B Ed 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 142 Chemical Technology  168
52, 53, 54,55, 56, 128, 129 B Soc Sc 64, 107, 177, 178 Chemistry 90, 166, 167, 168, 172, 173
Acknowledgement letter 8, 18, 208 Berea College of Technology 2, 15, 33, 35, 232, 255 Child Care 174
Acronyms 244, 245, 246, 247 Berea Technical College 2, 15, 33, 34, 35, 233, 255, 256 Chiropractic 152
Administration 52, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 118, 119, 122, Biochemistry 166, 167 Civil Engineering 82, 83, 85, 87, 88, 90, 91, 92, 93,
123, 126, 132, 133, 134, 135, 137, 143 Biological Sciences 167 95, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 103, 106
Africalearn 209 Biomedicine 154 Clinical Technology 150
Agriculture 63, 64, 65,66, 67 Biotechnology 170, 171, 173 Closing Dates 8, 21, 24, 29, 212
Agronomy 63 Bookkeeping 52, 53 Clothing Management 181
Analytical Chemistry 90, 172, 173 Boston 207 Central Technical College 2, 15, 33, 213, 233
Anatomy 151 Botany 166, 167 Colour Codes 30
Animal Production 65, 66 Bricklaying 101 Commerce 44, 49, 60, 109, 136, 142,
Animal Science 64 Building 71, 73, 90 143, 161, 179, 184, 194
Applications Development 115 Bursaries 218, 220 Community Extension 65
Administration Fee 2, 6, 7, 8, 9,12, 13, 17, 18, Business Administration 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 132, 134, 143 Computer Aided Drawing 124,195, 196, 197
19, 20, 21, 24, 25, 208, 212 Business Analysis 115 Computer Applications 119
Application Form 7, 18, 20, 25, 26, 208 Business Law 132 Computer Engineering 82
Applied Chemistry 166 Business Management 57, 128, 129, 130, 139, Computer Forensics 74
Applied Mathematics 166 140, 141, 144, 146, 147, 148 Computer Science 115, 117
Architectural Studies 107 Business Science 128 Construction 70, 71, 72, 73, 90
Art 113, 161, 179, 192, 193, 194, 198 Consumer Sciences 107, 182
Asylum Seekers 24, 26, 211 C Contact Details – CAO 3, 5
Audiology 155 Calendar 12, 13 Contact Details – Institutions 232, 233, 234, 235, 236,
Auditing 46 CAO Number 9, 19, 25, 26, 211 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243

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Co-operatives Management 131 Electrical Engineering 82, 86, 88, 91, 93, 94, 96, G
Correctional Studies 74 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 104, 106 Generic Management 138, 139, 141
Cost & Management Accounting 45, 48 Electronic Engineering 83, 84  Geography 64, 113, 167, 168, 169
Crime Prevention 74 Emergency Medical Care 155 Geological Sciences 169
CTU Training Solutions 2, 15, 33, 233 End-User Computing 123, 124, 126 Geomatics 70
Engineering 69, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, Government 46, 132, 139, 178, 179, 180
D 91, 92, 93 ,94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, Graphic Design 195, 197, 198
101, 102, 103, 104 ,105, 106, 126, 127
Damelin 23
Entrepreneurship 130, 135, 139
Database Administration 119 H
Entry Requirements 9, 17, 29, 30, 31, 32, 202, 217
Database Development 119 Healthcare Services Management 176
Entry Terms 9, 17, 29
Declaration 7 Health Science 150, 151, 152, 153, 155, 174
Environmental Health 174, 175
Declining an Offer 211 Homeopathy 151
Environmental Management 64
Degree Study 30, 228 Horticulture 66
Environmental Planning 63
Dental Studies 150, 153, 156 Hospitality 136, 137, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 188, 189
Environmental Science 64
Design 117, 118, 192, 193, 195, 196, 197, 198, 199 Housing Development 107
Estate Agent 140
Development Studies 174 How to Apply 18, 19, 20
Ethics 178
Dietetics 153 Human Movement Science 167, 169, 170
Event Management 137, 187
Diploma Study 30, 31, 228 Human Resources 57, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 130
Examination Results 7, 22, 29
Distance Learning 15, 211, 216, 220 Humanities 76, 113, 114
Extending Your Application Forward to Next Year 17
Documentation 3, 6, 7, 18, 19, 20, 22, 211 Hydrology 166, 167, 168, 169
Drama 157
F
Duration of Study 17, 29 I
Fashion 193, 194, 195, 198, 199, 219
Durban University of Technology (DUT)  2, 10, 11, 15, ICESA Education 2, 15, 33, 210, 236
26, 33, 202, 211, 231, 234 Finance 46, 47, 52
Industrial Engineering 84
E Financial Aid 25, 218, 220, 229, 234, 238, 241, 242, 243
Industrial Sociology 108
EasyPay Number 7, 9, 17, 18, 19, 25, 26 Financial Accounting 51
Information Management 57
Economics 57, 63, 64, 76, 128, 129, 130 Financial Planning 51
Information Science 174
Ecotourism 183 Financial Management 49, 51, 52, 54, 55, 56, 148
Information Technology 115, 116, 117, 118, 119,
Educare 80, 81 Fine Art 193 120, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127
Education 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, Food 171, 182, 187, 220 Interior Design 193
124, 125, 126, 142, 143, 144 Foreign Qualifications 30, 31 Internal Auditing 46
Eduvos 2, 15, 33, 201, 235 International Applicants 24, 211
International Studies 177, 178

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iStudent 2, 15, 33, 236 Marketing   142, 148, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165 Office Management & Technology  58
Mathematics   166, 168, 170 Online Application 7, 18, 19, 20
J Matric Exemption  31, 32 Operations Management  108, 137, 146
Jewellery Design & Manufacture 193 Matriculation Board  32 Optometry  152
Journalism 68, 69 Mature Age Applicants  30 Oral Hygiene  152
MBA  143
K Mechanical Engineering  82, 83, 84, 87, 89, 92, 94, 95, P
97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 104, 105, 106, 204 Part-time Study 15, 30, 220
L Media Studies  68 Pathology  63
Land Surveying 70 Medical Laboratory Science   153 Pax College 2, 4, 15, 33, 238
Language Practice 68 Medical Orthotics  150 Payment 3, 7, 9, 18, 20, 24, 25, 26
Law 52, 132, 177, 178, 179, 180 Medical Science   151 Performing Arts  157, 158
Library & Information Science/Studies 174, 176 Medical Secretary   62 Pharmacy   152
Life Science 166, 206 Medicine  151 Philosophy  113, 177
Logistics 140, 145, 190, 191 Microbiology   167, 169, 170 Photography   192, 197
Lyceum 27 Motor Trade  104 Physical Science  166
Music  107, 157, 158 Physics  166, 168, 169, 170
M Physiology  151
Management 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 51, 52, 54, 55, 56, 57, N Physiotherapy   152
58, 61, 62, 63, 64, 74, 76, 77, 80, 108, 109, 110, National Certificate Vocational (NCV) 28,  31,  228 Plant Pathology  63
111, 112, 117, 119, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, National Senior Certificate (NSC) 28, 30 Plant Sciences  63
135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, Nature Conservation  64, 65, 66, 67 Plastering 101
146, 147, 148, 149, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165,
Nautical Science  190 Plumbing  103
173, 176, 181, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 190, 191
Networking (IT)   119, 123 Points  29, 30 
Management and Leadership Academy (MLA) 2, 15,
  33,  236 Next of Kin  19 Politics   177
Management Assistant 61, 62, 141 Nursing  155 Poultry Science  64
MANCOSA 2, 15, 33, 43, 237 Nutrition   114, 153, 182 Power Engineering  84
Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT) 2,15, Private Colleges 2, 15, 32, 33, 218
33, 202, 203, 204, 231, 238 O Programme Choices 36, 202
Manufacturing  49 Occupational Therapy  156 Programme Codes  29
Map (Directions to CAO)   5 Offers of Places 8, 26, 208, 211 Programming  122
Marine Biology 170 Office Administration  60, 123, 124, 137 Project Management   134, 135, 138,139, 140, 142, 144

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Prosthetics  150 Social Work   174, 175 U
Public Administration 57, 59, 61, 132, 133, 134, 135, 143 Sociology  108, 177 Universities/Universities of Technology 2, 15, 17, 20,
Public Management   132, 133, 134, 136, Software Development 120 28, 32, 33, 215, 218, 231
137, 139, 146, 147, 148 Soil Science  63 University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) 2, 15, 24, 26,
Public Relations   146, 159, 160, 161, 162, 164, 165 Somatology  156 33, 200, 205, 211, 231, 240
Pulp & Paper Technology  181 Speech Language Therapy  156 University of Zululand (UNIZULU) 2, 14, 15, 33,
206, 231, 243
Sport Studies  114, 131, 133, 176, 187
Q Urban and Regional Planning 107
Stadio (Embury) Institute for Higher Education 2, 15,
Quiz   222, 223 33, 219, 240
Statistics   166, 168, 169, 170 V
R Study permits  211 Varsity College Business School
Radiography  150 Supply Chain Management   133, 135, 140, 141, 142, 191 (Part-Time Division) 2, 15, 33, 240
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)  30, 60 Surgery  151 Visual Art   192
Regent Business School 2, 15, 33, 50, 239 Surveying  70, 72, 73, 90, 204 Visual Communication  68, 192, 194, 195
Registration   211, 212 Systems Development 120, 121, 122, 126
Residence Permit  22 Systems Engineering 126, 127 W
Retail 132, 134, 135, 139, 199 System Support 121, 122, 123 Website 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22,
25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 208, 211, 216, 217, 220
Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology 2, 15,
16, 33, 239 Welding  105
T
Risk Management 132, 144 Working Personality 214, 216, 222, 223
Taxation  47, 48
Rural Development  107 Technical Support   120, 124, 125, 126
Rural Resource Management  63 X
Technology 58, 69, 76, 77, 78, 83, 84, 87, 90, 115, 116,
117, 118, 119, 120, 123, 124, 125, 126,
S 127, 144, 150, 153, 168, 171, 176, 181, 192  Y
SAQA (South African Qualifications Authority) 32, 212 Terms and Conditions 6, 7, 8, 9 Youth Care 174
Secretary  62 Textile Technology   181
Security  74, 121, 122 Theology 175 Z
Selection Decisions 6, 7, 8, 208, 212 Tourism   113, 136, 137, 182, 183, Zoology 167, 168, 169, 170
Self-Assessment Quiz  222 184, 185, 186, 187, 188, 189
Senior Certificate  28, 31, 32 Transport   190, 191
Shipping  190 Travel  187, 188
Social Sciences  76, 178 TVET Colleges 17, 215, 218

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THE DRAW FOR ALL FOUR BURSARIES TAKES PLACE DURING NOVEMBER 2022 TRANSFORMING POST-SCHOOL ACCESS
BURSARY BENEFICIARIES
2021

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R 20 000 Bursary R 15 000 Bursary R12 000 Bursary R10 000 Bursary R10 000 Bursary
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