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GRADE 12 PROSPECTUS
Contents
• North-West University (NWU)
• Where is NWU located?
• Student Life
• Accommodation
• Minimum requirements: Bachelor’s Degree
• What is an APS?
• Private or International School Systems
• International Students
• Interest-Index
• NWU Virtual Tour
• Campus Visit
• Internal and External Bursaries
o Academic Merit Bursary
o Arts and Culture Bursary
o Support Bursary
o Family Discount
o Leadership Bursary
o Sport Bursaries
• External Bursaries
• Other Bursaries
• Sport
• NWU Arts
• NWU Young Eagles
• Need-to-know application information
• What do you want to study at our 8 faculties?
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North-West University
Bragging rights
What can NWU o󰀨er you?
Where is NWU located?
Top 8
universities in Africa
NWU is also recognised as one of the
top eight universities in Africa for
environmental sustainability.
Top 4.2%
world’s best universities
The Center for World University
Rankings (CWUR) places NWU in
the top 4.2% of the world’s best
universities.
Top 7
NWU ranks among the top seven
South African universities in the
2024 Academic Ranking of World
Universities (ARWU).
University
Find out more here
NWU provides a world-class education and a supportive community where you can soar.
• High quality, a󰀨ordable education.
• Safe and inclusive environment.
• Vibrant student life.
• Thriving sport and cultural activities.
• Quality expertise with nationally and internationally-rated academics and world-class research facilities.
• High employability rating as a result of our co-curricular o󰀨erings.
It all starts with North-West University (NWU) – one of Africa’s top universities!
NWU o󰀨ers a world-class education to an international student body from over 60 countries.
VANDERBIJLPARK CAMPUS
POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS
MAHIKENG CAMPUS
* Remember that certain qualications are
only o󰀨ered at specic NWU campuses.
* If you can’t nd your preferred
qualication, visit: NWU Studies to see on
which campus it’s o󰀨ered.
NWU has campuses in: Mahikeng, Potchefstroom, and Vanderbijlpark.
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Student life
Accommodation
For our on-campus and day-house (o󰀨-campus) options,click here
NWU is known for its student life!
Being a student is not just about attending classes, late nights in front of the books, or writing exams. It’s a unique experience that
prepares you for your career, encourages you to try new things, and develop your interests.
• Be part of a community
• Strive to lead
• Sport and arts – be a champion in your own right!
• Have fun and make life-long friends
Live and learn at NWU!
Our residences are more than just places to sleep. They are vibrant communities where you can truly belong.
Find your home away from home, nd:
• A community of support: Find a community that supports you through every step of your academic journey.
• A family of friends: Our residences foster friendships beyond the classroom.
• Which residence is the best? Each residence brings unique experiences and a strong sense of belonging.
• Heartbeat of student life: Conveniently located near dining halls and minutes from campus, you’ll have everything you
need within reach.
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Minimum requirements: Bachelor’s Degree
What is an APS?
• Obtain a National Senior Certicate (NSC) or International Secondary Certicate (ISC), issued by Umalusi, which also
indicates that you meet the requirements for a bachelor’s degree.
• An NSC with a minimum of 50% in any four NSC 20-credit subjects.
• APS is calculated using six subjects, excluding Life Orientation. Since Life Orientation isn’t included at NWU, however most
faculties at the NWU recommend a 60% pass in Life Orientation.
• Subject-specic requirements per faculty, which include the language of learning and teaching at 50%.
The Admission Point Score (APS) helps universities assess if you meet the entry requirements for your chosen course. It’s based
on your Grade 11 or 12 results from your six best-performing subjects, excluding Life Orientation. Each subject earns points
depending on your percentage.
The APS is a key factor in determining eligibility for specic programmes. NWU’s APS Calculator allows you to calculate your score
for NSC, International Secondary Certicate (ISC), and SACAI results, and check if you qualify for the programme you wish to
apply to.
Calculate your APS
See the example on how your APS is calculated:
Subject Percentage (%) APS
Setswana 72% 6
English 69% 5
Dance Studies 85% 7
Mathematics 82% 7
Accounting 69% 5
Business Studies 76% 6
Total 36
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If you attended a private or international school, you may use the conversion table available on the NWU website to calculate your
APS score.
The Cambridge International curriculum is the most widely used international examination.
Under this system:
Depending on which level you complete on the Cambridge system, you’ll receive di󰀨erent scores.
• The Cambridge IGCSE qualication is equivalent to a South African Grade 11, and Cambridge AS Levels are equivalent to
a South African Grade 12.
• Depending on the level you complete, you’ll receive di󰀨erent APS scores.
Subject Level Grade APS
English IGCSE/O level C 3
Setswana IGCSE/O level C 3
Mathematics A level B 7
Biology A level C 6
Geography IGCSE/O level B 4
Total 23
Subject Level Grade APS
English HL 6 8
Mathematics HL 4 6
Physics HL 4 6
Chemistry HL 5 7
French SL 4 5
Biology SL 6 7
Total 39
Conversion example:
Example: conversion for the
International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)
International Students
APS Calculation by Level:
• O/IGCSE Levels: Begin at a score of 5 for the lowest level.
• AS Levels: Equivalent to the South African matric; grades above 90% earn an APS of 8, while grades of 80% and above
earn 7, and so on.
• A Levels: Equivalent to a rst-year university level; a grade of A earns the highest score, APS = 10.
Calculate your APS based on six (6) subjects, using the highest level passed in each subject.
Note:
• For qualications that require Physical Science as a subject, both Physics and Chemistry are mandatory.
• Mathematics is accepted at AS Levels.
Support for International Students
The Global Engagement O󰀩ce is
ready and able to make your journey
as an international student as easy as
possible. Experts are waiting to assist
you!
For more information, Click here!
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Interest-Index
Choosing a career path can be overwhelming, especially with so many options out there. North-West
University’s (NWU) Interest-Index is a handy tool available to assist and guide you in choosing your future career.
Why the Interest-Index is your secret weapon:
• Explore the activities you enjoy and are good at, and you’ll understand your interests and talents.
• The Interest-Index matches your interests with potential career paths and university courses, opening doors to a fullling
future.
• When you complete the survey, you’ll receive a personalised report that reveals exciting possibilities you may not have
considered before, broadening your horizons, and sparking your imagination.
Take the survey now:
Please note that this service is not intended to be a substitute for professional career guidance.
• For professional career guidance (psychometric testing), please contact our Student Guidance Services department at 018
299 2893 or contact a career psychologist in your area.
Schedule a consultation session with Student Counselling and Development (SCD):
For more information, visit: https://services.nwu.ac.za/student-counselling-and-development
Mahikeng:
MC-SCD@nwu.ac.za
Potchefstroom:
SCDPotch@nwu.ac.za
Vanderbijlpark:
scdvc@nwu.ac.za
NWU Virtual Tour
Get a glimpse of life at NWU from the comfort of your own home. Take a virtual tour of the campus, and enjoy a personalised tour
based on your interests!
Choose two qualications, the campus, and the activities beyond the classroom. From your choices, a tour is compiled that is
personalised for you.
Explore excellence at NWU through Campus Visits
Experience our vibrant campus life, connect with inspiring faculty, and explore state-of-the-art facilities. NWU campus visits give
you the chance to envision your academic journey and nd where you belong.
Before you book your campus visit, consider this:
• Which faculty do you want to explore?
• Do you want to visit a residence?
• Do you have a passion for a specic sport?
Get ready for an unforgettable NWU adventure! Book your visit now.
To ensure you have the absolute best time, book your visit 48–72 hours in advance.
We can’t wait to show you what NWU is all about!
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Internal and External Bursaries
Studying takes hard work, but also requires funding. To help you nance your academic future, we have compiled a list of bursary
schemes
Internal Bursaries
Academic Merit Bursary Own your academic journey and pay for your studies. The Academic Merit Bursary is available to all full-
time rst-, second-, third- and fourth-year students who complete their degree within its relevant duration, e.g., within three years
for a three-year degree. To qualify for this bursary, you must meet specic academic requirements. Part-time students must apply
and qualify for half of the allocation.
Family Discount Families with two or more students registered simultaneously at NWU can apply for this bursary and will receive
a percentage discount on class fees, depending on whether you are the second, third, or fourth family member. One student must
apply annually, and it is not awarded automatically.
Arts and Culture Bursary Students qualify based on their achievements in arts and culture from Grades 8-12. To apply, visit: Arts
and Culture Bursary. The Department of Arts and Culture will assess your application. Senior students qualify based on participation
in cultural activities at university, e.g., NWU choir, symphony orchestra, and others.
Leadership Bursary Were you a head boy, head girl, or a chairman in Grade 12? Thanks to the once-o󰀨 leadership bursary, you
can get an additional discount on your rst year of study.
Support Bursary NWU o󰀨ers bursaries to prospective students with physical disabilities or students who come from an orphanage
or foster care system. The relevant student must have university admission before applying and need only apply once. Ensure all
necessary documents are attached to the application form: Support Bursary Form.
Sports Bursary The NWU Sport Department only awards bursaries to contracted students. Prospective students with provincial
colours can apply for a sports bursary in the year before they plan to study at NWU. For more information, click here!
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External Bursaries
A signicant number of bursary opportunities are available outside of NWU.
NOTE: Some of the organisations listed below may expect learners to apply for a specic course of study.
Other Bursaries
We want to help you nd a bursary, so we have compiled a list of other bursaries that may assist in funding your university
journey. For more information, click here.
Sport
Students in South Africa and across the world prefer NWU as their university of choice for sport. NWU students can participate in
various sports such as rugby, netball, hockey, soccer, athletics, and many more. To learn more, click here.
Mahikeng Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark
High Performance
Soccer Rugby Soccer
Cricket Basketball
Athletics Netball
Soccer Hockey
Hockey Rugby
Tennis
Netball
Competitive
Aerobics Swimming Cricket
Cross country Cross country Bodybuilding
Boxing Water polo Chess
Bodybuilding Cycling and Mountain biking Karate
Chess Squash
Dance Gymnastics
Karate Golf
Netball Karate
Rugby Basketball
Tennis Badminton
Volleyball 7’s Rugby
Canoeing
Recreation
Badminton e-Sport Cross country
Basketball Dance Canoeing
Taekwondo Rock climbing Mind sport
Table tennis Table tennis Wellness
Ju-jitsu Chess Running Club
Hockey Dance
Cricket Cycling and Mountain biking
Wellness
Aerobics Aerobics
Circuit training Kickboxing
Swimming Pilates
Learn to swim Spinning
Pool Yoga
Zumba
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NWU Arts
NWU Arts o󰀨ers a distinctive combination of academic excellence and hands-on experience. Whether your passion lies in visual
arts, performing arts, or digital media, NWU provides a platform to cultivate your creativity and rene your skills under the mentorship
of accomplished faculty members and industry professionals.
North-West University’s arts community is a dynamic hub of ideas, where collaborative and interdisciplinary projects thrive, allowing
you to work alongside fellow #NWUEagles. This collaborative spirit reects the real-world creative industries, equipping you for a
future where versatility and adaptability are essential.
NWU’s state-of-the-art facilities, studios, performance spaces, and galleries are designed to inspire and support your artistic journey.
• NWU Gallery • Symphony Orchestra • Thalia Drama Society
• Artema • Serenaders • Gospella
• PUK Choir • Dysfunctional Beat Dance Crew • Divaco
• SCC Arts Council
For more information, click here.
The North-West University Young Eagles Community of Excellence!
The NWU Young Eagles programme is designed to support and guide you throughout
your academic journey. Aimed at helping you unlock your full potential; it prepares
you for university life and o󰀨ers exciting online enrichment programmes to develop
your skills and broaden your horizons.
Gain valuable life skills that will set you up for success, not only in academics but in
all areas of life. Plus, you’ll connect with like-minded students and mentors who are
passionate about learning and personal growth.
Explore a world of opportunities with the NWU Young Eagles!
NWU Young Eagles
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5 easy tips for seamless application process.
1. Have an active email address ready
2. Know your desired study eld options’ minimum admission requirements
3. Prepare your supporting documents digitally
4. Create an application prole and complete elds thoroughly
5. Accept your conditional acceptance o󰀨er within the limited time frame
Ready to apply? Follow these steps!
• Register: Visit the NWU application system and create your prole by registering with your personal details as shown on your
ID document.
• Conrmation: You’ll receive your username (email address) and temporary password via email. Use these to log in to the
application system.
Create Your Application Prole
1
• Use your username and password to access the application system. Be sure not to change your email address or phone
number throughout the year, as all important communication will be sent to these contacts.
Log In
2
• Select up to two study programmes that interest you. For detailed information on qualications, delivery methods, and
curriculums, visit our yearbooks
• Note: Study options are linked to specic campuses. Ensure you choose the correct campus if your preferred programme is
not listed.
Choose Your Study Options
3
• Prepare and upload the following documents in a digital format (PDF, JPEG, etc.):
• Certied copy of your ID document.
• Final Grade 11 or 12 results.
• If applicable, a copy of your academic records.
• For International Students:
• Certied copy of your passport.
• Most recent academic records and qualications.
• Medical examination according to your country’s requirements.
• Apply for an evaluation certicate from the South African Qualications Authority (SAQA) after completing your high school
career.
Upload Supporting Documents
4
• Review all your information and read the declaration on the nal screen before you submit it.
Submit Your Application
5
Watch our application video for step-by-step guidance
Please note: An application that has not been submitted cannot be processed by NWU.
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What do you want to study at our 8 Faculties?
Helpful abbreviations:
HL – Home Language FAL – First Additional Language SAL – Second Additional Language
MC – Mahikeng Campus PC – Potchefstroom Campus VC – Vanderbijlpark Campus
Please note the admission requirements can change depending on selection and possible faculty-specic requirements.
Study information is also subject to change, consider this a summary of the general elds of study. This information
was compiled for introduction and orientation purposes and North-West University accepts no liability for inaccuracies
that may occur in this guide. The o󰀩cial yearbook of the University must be consulted in all cases during the process of
compiling a programme for a specic eld of study.
Download the yearbook
Owing to specic capacity constraints, the University reserves the right to select candidates for admission to certain
study elds. This means that prospective students who comply with the minimum requirements will not automatically be
admitted to the courses in question.
Because of the capacity limitations and the high demand for admission to particular elds of study, students will be
evaluated based on their nal Grade 11 results and fully accepted for admission based on their nal Grade 12 results.
Admission requirements
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NWU Faculties
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
Click here for more information.
Schools in the Faculty of Engineering
• Chemical and Minerals Engineering
• Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Nuclear Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
Degree Field Subjects / Requirements APS Campus
Bachelor of
Engineering
(BEng)
Chemical Engineering
Electrical and Electronic
Engineering
Computer and Electronic
Engineering
Electromechanical
Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Mechatronic Engineering
CONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE
• Applicants who have yet to write the nal school-leaving examination will
be conditionally accepted with the following grade 11 results:
• Afrikaans or English (the language of instruction in either the Home or
First Additional Language level) at least 60%
• Mathematics at least 65%
• Physical Science at least 65%
• APS at least 31
FINAL ACCEPTANCE
• Applicants will however only be nally accepted when they meet the
following requirements based on nal Grade 12 results.
• Afrikaans or English (the language of instruction in either the Home or
First Additional Language level) at least 60%
• Mathematics at least 70%
• Physical Science at least 70%
• APS at least 34
Xcel bridging programme
• Students with 40%+ in both Mathematics and Physical Sciences and at
least 60% in the language of instruction can apply for the 1-year Xcel
bridging programme.
• DURATION: 4 years
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* Language of instruction: English
Change the world for the better with an NWU qualication in Engineering. We’ll educate you
to be an exceptional engineer who can nd answers to current and future real-life challenges
through cutting-edge and applied research.
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FACULTY OF LAW
Click here for more information.
NWU’s Faculty of Law works to equip law students with the knowledge, ethics, and skills that they
will need in their professional lives. We o󰀨er quality legal education and focused research and are
involved in our community.
Degree Field Subjects / Requirements APS Campus
Bachelor of Arts in
Law (BA in Law)
with Psychology
with Politics
with Industrial
Psychology
• NS(C) OR NC(V) for degree studies, OR with full matriculation exemption;
• Home Language AND First Additional Language level 5
• SELECTION: Placement process and adherence to minimum requirements of the
faculty. Academic performance is important. Limited capacity.
• DURATION: 3 years
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Bachelor of
Commerce in Law
(BCom in Law)
• NS(C) OR NC(V) for degree studies, OR with full matriculation exemption;
• Home Language AND First Additional Language level 5
• Mathematics level 4
• SELECTION: Placement process and adherence to minimum requirements of the
faculty. Academic performance is important. Limited capacity.
• DURATION: 3 years
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Bachelor of Laws
(LLB)
• NS(C) OR NC(V) for degree studies, OR with full matriculation exemption;
• Home Language AND First Additional Language level 5
• SELECTION: Placement process and adherence to minimum requirements of the
faculty. Academic performance is important. Limited capacity.
• DURATION: 4 years
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Extended Bache-
lor of Laws (LLB)
• NS(C) OR NC(V) for degree studies, OR with full matriculation exemption;
• Home Language level 4 (50-59%) AND First additional language level 4 (50-59%)
• Grade 12 Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) OR Mathematics Literacy level 5 (60-69%)
• SELECTION: Placement process and adherence to minimum requirements of the
faculty. Academic performance is important. Limited capacity.
• DURATION: 5 years
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*Language of instruction is English (Additional support will be provided to students in a form of peer mentoring,
tutorials, and supplementary instruction in all o󰀩cial languages of NWU.)
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FACULTY OF THEOLOGY
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The Faculty of Theology caters for di󰀨erent theological traditions with our niche being reformational theology.
The faculty aims in its practice of theology, to serve the church and society, both nationally and internationally
by enhancing the Christian faith, the reformation of the church, and the moral renewal of society.
Schools in the Faculty of Theology
• Christian Ministry and Leadership
• Ancient Language and Text Studies
Degree Field SUBJECTS / Requirements APS Campus
BA in Ancient Languages as rst qualication • NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full
matriculation exemption
• English level 4 (50-59%)
• DURATION: 3 years
• MODE OF DELIVERY: Contact
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BA in Pastoral Psychology as rst
qualication
• In consultation with Association of Christian
Religious Practitioners (ACRP)
• NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full
matriculation exemption
• English level 4 (50-59%)
• DURATION: 3 years
• MODE OF DELIVERY: Contact
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BTh with Pastoral Counselling and Psychology
as rst qualication
• In consultation with the Association of
Christian Religious Practitioners (ACRP)
• NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full
matriculation exemption
• English level 4 (50-59%)
• DURATION: 3 years
• MODE OF DELIVERY: Contact
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Bachelor of Divinity (BDiv)
In consultation with
• Curators of Reformed Churches in SA
• Curators of Hervormde Kerk
• Curators of Dutch Reformed Church
• NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full
matriculation exemption
• English level 4 (50-59%)
• DURATION: 4 years
• MODE OF DELIVERY: Contact; Distance
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Distance
BTh with Bible Languages and Bible Translation • NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full
matriculation exemption
• English level 4 (50-59%)
• DURATION: 3 years
• MODE OF DELIVERY: Contact
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BTh in Christian Ministry as rst qualication
In consultation with the
• Governing Body of Theological Education
• Department of Education and Training of the AFM
• NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full
matriculation exemption
• English level 4 (50-59%)
• DURATION: 3 years
• MODE OF DELIVERY: Contact; Distance
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Distance
More information about Distance Learning.
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FACULTY OF EDUCATION
Click here for more information.
The Faculty of Education prides itself on shaping the future of Education with innovative research,
quality education, and a commitment to making a di󰀨erence. Their quality research addresses
societal challenges through community-based research that is collaborative and action-oriented.
Degree Field Subjects / Requirements APS Campus
Bachelor of
Education in Early
Childhood Care
and Education
(ECCE)
• A National Senior Certicate with endorsement for bachelor’s studies
and with appropriate subject combinations and performance levels as
per Government Gazette 31231 (2008).
• Language of instruction: Home Language and First Additional Language
level 4 (50-59%). To register First Additional Language as Language
of Learning and Teaching, a level 5 (60-69%) is required for the First
Additional Language. Languages available to choose from as a
Language of Learning and Teaching (LoLT) are Afrikaans, English,
isiXhosa, Sesotho, or Setswana. Languages available to choose from
as a Language of Conversational Competence (LoCC) are Afrikaans,
isiXhosa, Sesotho, and Setswana. Please note that the LoLT and the
LoCC may not be the same language.
• Clearance certicate in terms of the provisions of the Children’s Act,
Act 38 of 2005, as persons suitable to work with babies, toddlers and
young children as contemplated in section 97(3) and duly veried against
Part B of the National Protection Register in accordance with section 126
of the said Act.
• Basic computer literacy skills, access to a computer and su󰀩 cient Wi-Fi.
• DURATION: a minimum of 4 years
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Bachelor of
Education
(BEd) in
Foundation Phase
Grade R – 3
• MC: English/Setswana as HL AND English/Setswana as FAL;
• PC: Afrikaans/English/Sesotho/Setswana/isiXhosa as HL AND Afrikaans/
English/Setswana as FAL;
• VC: Afrikaans/English/IsiZulu/Sesotho as HL AND Afrikaans/English/
IsiZulu/Sesotho as FAL;
• Distance: Afrikaans/English/IsiZulu/Sepedi/Sesotho/Setswana/isiXhosa
as HL AND Afrikaans/English/Setswana as FAL.
• DURATION: 4 years
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Vanderbijlpark
*Distance
Bachelor of
Education (BEd)
in Intermediate
Phase
Grade 4 – 6
with Mathematics,
Science and Technology
• PC: Afrikaans/Sesotho/Setswana as HL AND English as FAL;
• VC: Afrikaans/English/IsiZulu/Sesotho as HL AND Afrikaans/English/
IsiZulu/Sesotho as FAL;
• Subject-specic requirements: Mathematics level 3 OR Technical
Mathematics level 4.
• DURATION: 4 years
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Bachelor of
Education (BEd)
in Intermediate
Phase
Grade 4 – 6
with Life Skills and Social
Sciences
• PC: Afrikaans/Sesotho/Setswana as HL AND English as FAL;
• VC: Afrikaans/English/IsiZulu/Sesotho as HL AND Afrikaans/English/
IsiZulu/Sesotho as FAL;
• Distance: Afrikaans/IsiZulu/Sepedi/Sesotho/Setswana as HL AND
English as FAL.
• DURATION: 4 years
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Bachelor of Education
(BEd) in Senior and Further
Education and Training
Grade 7 – 12
with Economics
with History
with Business Studies
• Home Language AND First Additional Language level 4
• DURATION: 4 years
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*Distance
with Geography • Home Language AND First Additional Language level 4
• DURATION: 4 years
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with English • Subject-specic requirements: English Home Language level
4 OR English First Additional Language level 5 AND Home
Language/First Additional Language level 4
• DURATION: 4 years
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*Distance
with Physical Sciences • Home Language AND First Additional Language level 4
• Subject-specic requirements: Physical Sciences level 4;
Mathematics level 4 OR Technical Mathematics level 5
• DURATION: 4 years
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with Accounting • Home Language AND First Additional Language level 4
• Subject-specic requirements: Accounting level 4
• DURATION: 4 years
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Vanderbijlpark
*Distance
with Mathematics • Home Language AND First Additional Language level 4
• Subject-specic requirements: Mathematics level 5
• DURATION: 4 years
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*Distance
with Afrikaans • Subject-specic requirements: Afrikaans Home Language
level 5 AND First Additional Language level 4
• DURATION: 4 years
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*Distance
with Life Sciences • Home Language AND First Additional Language level 4
• Subject-specic requirements: Life Sciences level 4
• DURATION: 4 years
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with Life Orientation • Home Language AND First Additional Language level 4
• Subject-specic requirements: Life Orientation level 4
• DURATION: 4 years
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*Distance
with Engineering,
Graphics and Design
• Home Language AND First Additional Language level 4
• DURATION: 4 years
26 Potchefstroom
Vanderbijlpark
*Distance
with Computer
Application Technology
• Home Language AND First Additional Language level 4
• DURATION: 4 years
26 Potchefstroom
Vanderbijlpark
with Sesotho • Subject-specic requirements: Sesotho Home Language level
4 AND First Additional Language level 4
• DURATION: 4 years
26 Potchefstroom
Vanderbijlpark
*Distance
with Mechanical
Technology
with Civil Technology
with Electrical
Technology
• Home Language AND First Additional Language level 4
• Subject specic requirements: Mathematics or Technical
Mathematics pass rate of at least 50% in the Grade 12
examination. Recommendation: level 3 (40-49%) pass
rate in Grade 12 in Physical/Technical Sciences, and any
Technology subject.
• Students that do not meet the minimum requirements:
who have passed Mathematics in Grade 12 with at least
40% OR who have passed Mathematical Literacy in Grade
12 with at least 60% with a pass rate of at least 40% for
any Technology subjects in Grade 12 OR who have passed
Technical Mathematics with at least 40% in Grade 12, may
be allowed entry into these programmes on condition that
they pass the bridging modules MTEC 111 and MTEC 121
during the rst two years of study.
• DURATION: 4 years
26 Potchefstroom
Vanderbijlpark
with Setswana • Subject-specic requirements: Setswana Home Language
level 4 AND First Additional Language level 4
• DURATION: 4 years
26 Mahikeng
Potchefstroom
*Distance
with Information
Technology
• Home Language AND First Additional Language level 4
• DURATION: 4 years
26 Potchefstroom
with Art • Home Language AND First Additional Language level 4
• DURATION: 4 years
26 Potchefstroom
*Distance
with Mathematical
Literacy
• Home Language AND First Additional Language level 4
• Subject-specic requirements: Mathematics level 3 OR
Mathematical Literacy level 5 OR Technical Mathematics
level 4
• DURATION: 4 years
26 Vanderbijlpark
Language of instruction is English (If students specialise in a language eld, the medium of instruction will be the language of
specialisation, which includes Afrikaans, Sepedi, Sesotho, Setswana, IsiZulu, IsiXhosa, IsiNdbele, SiSwati, Tshivenda, and Xitsonga.)
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FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
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Gain a deeper understanding of science through the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences.
You’ll develop skills to understand, interpret, and transform our world through physical and chemical,
biological, geo- and spatial, agricultural sciences, mathematics, statistics, business mathematics and
informatics, and indigenous knowledge systems.
Schools in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
• Physical and Chemical Sciences
• Biological Sciences
• Geo- and Spatial Sciences
• Mathematical and Statistical Sciences
• Agricultural Sciences
• Computer Science and Information Systems
• Business Mathematics and Informatics
• Indigenous Knowledge Systems
Degree Field Subjects / Requirements APS Campus
Diploma in Animal Health • English level 3
• Mathematics level 3 OR Technical Mathematics level 4
• Physical Science level 3 OR Life Science level 3
• DURATION: 3 years
22 Mahikeng
Diploma in Animal
Science
• English level 3
• Mathematics level 3 OR Technical Mathematics level 4 OR
Mathematics Literacy level 5
• Physical Science level 3 OR Life Science level 3 OR
Agricultural Science level 4
• DURATION: 3 years
22 Mahikeng
Diploma in Plant Science • English level 3
• Mathematics level 3 OR Technical Mathematics level 4 OR
Mathematics Literacy level 5
• Physical Science level 3 OR Life Science level 3 OR
Agricultural Science level 4
• DURATION: 3 years
22 Mahikeng
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Bachelor of Science with Chemistry and Physics
with Physics and Mathematics
with Physics and Applied Mathematics
with Physics and Computer Science
• Mathematics level 5
• Physical Science level 4
• DURATION: 3 years
26 Mahikeng
Potchefstroom
with Computer Science and Mathematics • Mathematics level 5
• Physical Science level 4
• DURATION: 3 years
26 Mahikeng
Potchefstroom
Vanderbijlpark
with Biochemistry and Chemistry • Mathematics level 4 OR
Technical Mathematics
level 5
• Physical Science level 4
• DURATION: 3 years
26 Mahikeng
Potchefstroom
with Geography and Applied Mathematics • Mathematics level 5
• Physical Science level 4
• DURATION: 3 years
26
Potchefstroom
with Applied Mathematics and Chemistry
with Chemistry and Mathematics
• Mathematics level 5
• Physical Science level 4
• DURATION: 3 years
26 Mahikeng
Potchefstroom
with Applied Mathematics and Electronics
with Electronics and Mathematics
with Electronics and Physics
with Chemistry and Computer Science
with Computer Science and Electronics
• Mathematics level 5
• Physical Science level 4
• DURATION: 3 years
26 Mahikeng
with Mathematics and Economy
with Computer Science and Economics
• Mathematics level 5
• DURATION: 3 years
26 Potchefstroom
Vanderbijlpark
with Computer Science and Statistics • Mathematics level 5
• Physical Science level 4
• DURATION: 3 years
26 Potchefstroom
Vanderbijlpark
Extended Bachelor of Science with Applied Mathematics and Chemistry
with Applied Mathematics and Electronics
with Biochemistry and Chemistry
with Chemistry and Computer Science
with Chemistry and Mathematics
with Chemistry and Physics
with Computer Science and Electronics
with Computer Science and Mathematics
with Electronics and Mathematics
with Electronics and Physics
with Physics and Applied Mathematics
with Physics and Computer Science
with Physics and Mathematics
in Biological Sciences with Microbiology and Biochemistry
in Biological Sciences with Botany and Biochemistry
in Biological Sciences with Botany and Microbiology
in Environmental Sciences with Chemistry and Geography
in Environmental Sciences with Geography and Botany
in Environmental Sciences with Geography and Computer
Science
in Environmental Sciences with Botany and Chemistry
in Mathematical Sciences with Applied Mathematics and
Mathematics
• English level 4
• Mathematics level 3 OR
Technical Mathematics
level 4
• Physical Science level 3
• DURATION: 4 years
24 Mahikeng
Bachelor of Science in
Information Technology
• Mathematics level 4 OR
Technical Mathematics
level 5
• DURATION: 3 years
• MODE OF DELIVERY:
Contact and
Distance
26 Potchefstroom
Vanderbijlpark
*Distance
Extended Bachelor of Science in
Information Technology
• Mathematics level 3 OR
Technical Mathematics
level 4
• DURATION: 4 years
24 Vanderbijlpark
Bachelor of Science in
Mathematical Sciences
with Statistics and Mathematics • Mathematics level 5
• Physical Science level 4
• DURATION: 3 years
26 Potchefstroom
Vanderbijlpark
with Mathematics • Mathematics level 5
• Physical Science level 4
• DURATION: 3 years
26 Potchefstroom
with Applied Mathematics and Mathematics • Mathematics level 5
• Physical Science level 4
• DURATION: 3 years
26 Mahikeng
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Bachelor of Science in Biological
Sciences
with Microbiology and Biochemistry
with Microbiology and Botany
with Botany and Biochemistry
• Mathematics level 4 OR Technical
Mathematics level 5
• Physical Science level 4
• DURATION: 3 years
26 Mahikeng
Potchefstroom
with Zoology and Biochemistry
with Chemistry and Physiology
with Zoology and Botany
with Zoology and Microbiology
with Zoology and Physiology
with Microbiology and Physiology
• Mathematics level 4 OR Technical
Mathematics level 5
• Physical Science level 4
• DURATION: 3 years
26 Potchefstroom
Bachelor of Science in
Environmental Sciences
with Chemistry and Microbiology
with Botany and Chemistry
with Geography and Computer Science
with Geography and Botany
• Mathematics level 4 OR Technical
Mathematics level 5
• Physical Science level 4
• DURATION: 3 years
26 Mahikeng
Potchefstroom
with Zoology and Chemistry
with Chemistry and Geology
with Geology and Geography
with Zoology and Geography
with Geology and Botany
with Zoology and Geology
with Geology and Microbiology
with Tourism and Zoology
with Tourism and Geography
with Tourism and Botany
• Mathematics level 4 OR Technical
Mathematics level 5
• Physical Science level 4
• DURATION: 3 years
26 Potchefstroom
with Chemistry and Geography • Mathematics level 5
• Physical Science level 4
• DURATION: 3 years
26 Mahikeng
Bachelor of Science in Financial
Mathematics
• Mathematics level 6
• DURATION: 3 years
32 Potchefstroom
Vanderbijlpark
Extended Bachelor of Science in
Financial Mathematics
• Mathematics level 4 OR Technical
Mathematics level 5
• DURATION: 4 years
28 Vanderbijlpark
Bachelor of Science in Business
Analytics
• Mathematics level 6
• Duration: 3 years
32 Potchefstroom
Vanderbijlpark
Extended Bachelor of Science in
Business Analytics
• Mathematics level 4 OR Technical
Mathematics level 5
• DURATION: 4 years
28 Vanderbijlpark
Bachelor of Science in
Quantitative Risk Management
• Mathematics level 6
• DURATION: 3 years
32 Potchefstroom
Vanderbijlpark
Extended Bachelor of Science in
Quantitative Risk Management
• Mathematics level 4 OR Technical
Mathematics level 5
• DURATION: 4 years
28 Vanderbijlpark
Bachelor of Science in Actuarial
Sciences
• Mathematics level 6
• DURATION: 3 years
32 Potchefstroom
Bachelor of Science in Urban and
Regional Planning
• Mathematics level 4 OR Technical
Mathematics level 5
• SELECTION TEST
• DURATION: 4 years
28 Potchefstroom
Bachelor of Science in
Agricultural Sciences
with Agricultural Economics
with Animal Science
with Agronomy and Horticulture
with Animal Health
• English level 4
• Mathematics level 4 OR Technical
Mathematics level 5
• Physical Science OR Life Science level
4
• DURATION: 4 years
26 Mahikeng
with Agronomy and Soil Science
with Agronomy and Agricultural
Economics
• English level 4
• Physical Science level 4
• Mathematics level 4 OR Technical
Mathematics level 5
• DURATION: 4 years
26 Potchefstroom
Bachelor of Science in
Indigenous Knowledge Systems
Indigenous Knowledge Systems • English level 4
• DURATION: 4 years
26 Mahikeng
Mahikeng: Language of instruction is English.
Vanderbijlpark: Language of instruction is English, but some modules are presented in both English and Afrikaans.
Potchefstroom: Language of instruction is Afrikaans, unless otherwise indicated.
Educational interpreting to English will be available in all modules (where requested). All study guides, tests and examination
papers are made available to students in both Afrikaans and English. Students may answer any written or oral test or examination in
either Afrikaans or English.
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FACULTY OF ECONOMIC MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
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Schools in the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
• Accounting Sciences
• Economic Sciences
• Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management
• Management Sciences
• Tourism Management
• NWU Business School
In today’s rapidly evolving world, achieving success requires more than ambition. It requires the
right environment, guidance, and education. At the Faculty of Economic & Management Sciences,
we provide all of this and more, preparing you for success on a global scale.
With a diverse portfolio of over 30 accredited undergraduate we aim to meet the changing needs
of local and global business landscapes.
Degree Field Subjects / Requirements APS Campus
SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTING SCIENCES
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Accounting • Mathematics level 3 (40-49%)
• DURATION: 3 years
24 Vanderbijlpark
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Chartered Accountancy • Mathematics level 5 (60-69%) if the student
took Grade 12 Accounting OR
• Mathematics level 6 (70-79%) if the student
did not take Grade 12 Accounting
• DURATION: 3 years
32 Mahikeng
Potchefstroom
Vanderbijlpark
in Chartered Accountancy
Extended Programme
• Mathematics level 3 (40-49%)
• DURATION: 4 years
28 Mahikeng
Vanderbijlpark
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Financial Accountancy • Mathematics level 4 (50-59%)
• DURATION: 3 years
28 Mahikeng
Potchefstroom
Vanderbijlpark
in Financial Accountancy
Extended Programme
• Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) OR
Mathematical Literacy level 7 (80-89%)
• DURATION: 4 years
24 Mahikeng
Vanderbijlpark
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Forensic Accountancy • Mathematics level 5 (60-69%) if the student
took Grade 12 Accounting OR
• Mathematics level 6 (70-79%) if the student
did not take Grade 12 Accounting
• Afrikaans / English level 5 (60-69%)
• DURATION: 3 years
36 Potchefstroom
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Management
Accountancy
• Mathematics level 5 (60-69%)
• DURATION: 3 years
30 Potchefstroom
Vanderbijlpark
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Degree Field Subjects / Requirements APS Campus
SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTING SCIENCES
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Accounting • Mathematics level 3 (40-49%)
• DURATION: 3 years
24 Vanderbijlpark
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Chartered Accountancy • Mathematics level 5 (60-59%) if the student
took Grade 12 Accounting OR
• Mathematics level 6 (70-79%) if the student
did not take Grade 12 Accounting
• DURATION: 3 years
32 Mahikeng
Potchefstroom
Vanderbijlpark
in Chartered Accountancy
Extended Programme
• Mathematics level 3 (40-49%)
• DURATION: 4 years
28 Mahikeng
Vanderbijlpark
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Financial Accountancy • Mathematics level 4 (50-59%)
• DURATION: 3 years
28 Mahikeng
Potchefstroom
Vanderbijlpark
in Financial Accountancy
Extended Programme
• Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) OR
Mathematical Literacy level 7 (80-89%)
• DURATION: 4 years
24 Mahikeng
Vanderbijlpark
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Forensic Accountancy • Mathematics level 5 (60-69%) if the student
took Grade 12 Accounting OR
• Mathematics level 6 (70-79%) if the student
did not take Grade 12 Accounting
• Afrikaans / English level 5 (60-59%)
• DURATION: 3 years
36 Potchefstroom
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Management
Accountancy
• Mathematics level 5 (60-69%)
• DURATION: 3 years
30 Potchefstroom
Vanderbijlpark
SCHOOL OF ECONOMIC SCIENCES
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Operations Research • Mathematics level 4 (50-59%)
• DURATION: 3 years
24 Mahikeng
in Statistics
in Statistics
Extended Programme
• Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) OR
Mathematical Literacy level 4 (50-59%)
• DURATION: 4 years
20 Mahikeng
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
in Business Operations
with Logistics Management • Mathematics level 3 (40-49%)
• DURATION: 3 years
24 Mahikeng
Vanderbijlpark
with Logistics Management
Extended Programme
• Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) OR
Mathematical Literacy level 4 (50-59%)
• DURATION: 4 years
20 Mahikeng
Vanderbijlpark
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
in Business Operations
with Transport Economics • Mathematics level 3 (40-49%)
• DURATION: 3 years
24 Mahikeng
Vanderbiljpark
with Transport Economics
Extended Programme
• Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) OR
Mathematical Literacy level 4 (50-49%)
• DURATION: 4 years
20 Mahikeng
Vanderbiljpark
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
in Economic Sciences
with Agricultural Economics
and Risk Management
• Mathematics level 4 (50-59%)
• DURATION: 3 years
26 Potchefstroom
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
in Economic Sciences
with Econometrics • Mathematics level 3 (40-49%)
• DURATION: 3 years
26 Mahikeng
with Econometrics
Extended programme
• Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) OR
Mathematical Literacy level 4 (50-59%)
• DURATION: 4 years
20 Mahikeng
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
in Economic Sciences
with International Trade • Mathematics level 4 (50-59%)
• DURATION: 3 years
26 Potchefstroom
Vanderbijlpark
with International Trade
Extended programme
• Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) OR
Mathematical Literacy level 6 (70-79%)
• DURATION: 4 years
24 Vanderbijlpark
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
in Economic Sciences
with Informatics • Mathematics level 4 (50-59%)
• DURATION: 3 years
26 Potchefstroom
Vanderbijlpark
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
in Economic Sciences
with Information Systems • Mathematics level 4 (50-59%)
• DURATION: 3 years
26 Mahikeng
with Information Systems
Extended programme
• Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) OR
Mathematical Literacy level 4 (50-59%)
• DURATION: 4 years
20 Mahikeng
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
in Economic Sciences
with Risk Management • Mathematics level 4 (50-59%)
• DURATION: 3 years
26 Potchefstroom
Vanderbijlpark
with Risk Management
Extended programme
• Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) OR
• Mathematical Literacy level 6 (70-79%)
• DURATION: 4 years
24 Vanderbijlpark
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SCHOOL OF INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Bachelor of Administration
(BAdmin)
Human Resource
Management
• Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) OR
Mathematical Literacy level 4 (50-59%)
• DURATION: 3 years
23 Mahikeng
Human Resource
Management Extended
programme
• Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) OR
Mathematical Literacy level 4 (50-59%)
• DURATION: 4 years
21 Mahikeng
Bachelor of Administration Industrial and
Organisational Psychology
• Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) OR
Mathematical Literacy level 4 (50-59%)
• DURATION: 3 years
23 Mahikeng
Industrial and
Organisational Psychology
Extended programme
• Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) OR
Mathematical Literacy level 4 (50-59%)
• DURATION: 4 years
21 Mahikeng
Bachelor of Arts (BA) with Industrial and
Organisational Psychology
and Labour Relations
Management
• Mathematics level 4 (50-59%) OR
Mathematical Literacy level 5 (60-69%)
• DURATION: 3 years
26 Potchefstroom
Vanderbijlpark
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) Human Resource
Management
• Mathematics level 4 (50-59%)
• DURATION: 3 years
30 Mahikeng
Potchefstroom
Vanderbijlpark
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Industrial and
Organisational Psychology
• Mathematics level 4 (50-59%)
• DURATION: 3 years
30 Mahikeng
Potchefstroom
Vanderbijlpark
Bachelor of Human Resource
Development (BHRD)
Human Resource
Development
• A minimum of three years of working
experience as a trainer in the Training and
Development environment OR attained a
minimum APS of 22, as well as a minimum of
one year of working experience as a trainer in
the Training and Development environment.
• DURATION: 3 years
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SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
in Management Sciences
with Communication
Management
• Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) OR
Mathematical Literacy level 6 (70-79%)
• DURATION: 3 years
24 Mahikeng
Potchefstroom
Vanderbijlpark
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
in Management Sciences
with Marketing
Management
• Mathematics level 3 (40-49%)
• DURATION: 3 years
24 Mahikeng
Potchefstroom
Vanderbijlpark
with Marketing
Management
Extended programme
• Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) OR
Mathematical Literacy level 4 (50-59%)
• DURATION: 4 years
20 Mahikeng
Vanderbijlpark
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
in Management Sciences
with Sport Business
Management
• Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) OR
Mathematical Literacy level 6 (70-79%)
• DURATION: 3 years
24 Vanderbijlpark
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
in Management Sciences
with Safety Management • Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) OR
Mathematical Literacy level 6 (70-79%)
• DURATION: 3 years
24 Vanderbijlpark
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
in Management Sciences
with Marketing and Tourism
Management
• Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) OR
Mathematical Literacy level 6 (70-79%)
• DURATION: 3 years
24 Mahikeng
Potchefstroom
SCHOOL OF TOURISM MANAGEMENT
Bachelor of Arts with Tourism Management • DURATION: 3 years 22 Mahikeng
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
in Management Sciences
with Tourism Management • Mathematics level 3 (40-49%)
• DURATION: 3 years
24 Potchefstroom
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
in Management Sciences
with Tourism and
Recreation Skills
• Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) OR
Mathematical Literacy level 6 (70-79%)
• DURATION: 3 years
24 Potchefstroom
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FACULTY OF HEALTH
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The Faculty of Health Sciences is dedicated to providing you with the best healthcare education for
your future. Healthcare focuses on maintaining and restoring the physical, mental, and emotional
well-being of people by adhering to the standards set by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Your health starts here.
Schools in the Faculty of Health Sciences
• Human Movement Sciences
* Recreation Science
* Biokinetics
* Human Movement Sciences
* Coaching Science
• Pharmacy
• Applied Health Sciences
*Physiology
*Consumer Sciences
*Dietetics
*Occupational Hygiene
• Psychosocial Health
*Psychology
*Social Work
• Nursing
Degree Programme Subjects / Requirements APS Campus
SCHOOL OF HUMAN MOVEMENT SCIENCES
Diploma in
Coaching
Science
Sport Coaching • Level 4 (50-59%) for language of tuition
• Academic paper selection
• Best average mark
• Duration: 2 years
18 Potchefstroom
Mahikeng
Full-time
Contact
Bachelor of
Health Sciences
with Sport Coaching
and Human Movement
Sciences
• Level 4 (50-59%) for language of tuition
• Academic paper selection
• Best average mark
• Duration: 3 years
24 Potchefstroom
Mahikeng
Full-time
Contact
Bachelor of
Health Sciences
with Recreation Science
and Tourism Management
• Level 4 (50-59%) for language of tuition
• Academic paper selection
• Best average mark
• Duration: 3 years
24 Potchefstroom
Full-time
Contact
Bachelor of
Health Sciences
with Sport and Recreation
Administration
• Level 4 (50-59%) for language of tuition
• Academic paper selection
• Best average mark
• Duration: 3 years
24 Potchefstroom
Full-time
Contact
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Bachelor of
Health Sciences
in Biokinetics
Biokinetics • Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) OR Mathematical Literacy level 4 (50-59%)
AND Physical Sciences OR Life Sciences level 4 (50-59%)
• Level 4 (50-59%) for language of tuition
• Students must be medically t for the physical component of the course
before starting studies in Biokinetics
• Academic paper selection
• Best average mark
• Duration: 4 years
32 Potchefstroom
Full-time
Contact
SCHOOL OF PHARMACY
Bachelor of
Pharmacy
Pharmacy • Mathematics on level 5 (60-69%) and Physical Sciences on level 5 (60-69%)
• Level 4 (50-59%) for language of tuition
• Life Sciences is recommended
• Late applications will be considered on merit, depending on capacity
• Due to high volumes of applications and limited capacity the following
selection process will be followed:
• Academic paper selection
• Best average mark
• Duration: 4 years
32 Potchefstroom
Full-time
Contact
SCHOOL OF APPLIED HEALTH SCIENCES
Bachelor of
Health Sciences
Physiology and
Biochemistry
• Mathematics level 5 (60-69%) and Physical Sciences level 4 (50-59%)
• Level 4 (50-59%) for language of tuition
• Life Sciences is recommended
• Academic paper selection
• Best average mark
26 Potchefstroom
Full-time
Contact
Bachelor of
Health Sciences
with Physiology
and Psychology
• Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) and Physical Sciences level 4 (50-59%)
• Level 4 (50-59%) for language of tuition
• Life Sciences is recommended
• Academic paper selection
• Best average mark
• Duration: 3 years
26 Potchefstroom
Full-time
Contact
SUBJECT GROUP: CONSUMER SCIENCES
Bachelor of
Consumer
Studies
Consumer
Studies
• At least one subject from the Natural Sciences passed on level 4 (50-59%)
(designated natural science subjects: Mathematics or Physical Sciences or
Agricultural or Life Sciences)
• Level 6 (70-79%) in Mathematical Literacy will be considered
• Level 4 (50-59%) for language of tuition
• Late applications will be considered on merit
• Best average mark
• Duration: 3 years
24 Potchefstroom
Full-time
Contact
Bachelor of
Consumer
Sciences
with Food Product
Management
• A minimum of 50-59% (level 4) in Mathematics is required.
• An average mark above 70% in Mathematical Literacy will be considered.
• If Chemistry is chosen as an elective, a minimum of 50-59% (level 4) in
Physical Sciences is required.
• At least one subject from the Natural Sciences must be passed at level 4
(50-59%). Acceptable subjects include Mathematics, Physical Sciences,
Agricultural Sciences, or Life Sciences.
• Duration: 4 years
24 Potchefstroom
Full-time
Contact
Bachelor of
Consumer
Sciences
with Fashion
Retail
Management
• A minimum of level 4 (50-59%) in Mathematics is required.
• An average mark of above 70% in Mathematical Literacy will be considered.
• At least one subject from the Natural Sciences must be passed at level
4 (50-59%). Acceptable Natural Sciences subjects include Mathematics,
Physical Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, or Life Sciences.
• Duration: 4 years
24 Potchefstroom
Full-time
Contact
SUBJECT GROUP: DIETETICS
Bachelor of
Science in
Dietetics
Dietetics • Mathematics on level 5 (60-69%) and Physical Sciences on level 5 (60-69%)
• Level 4 (50-59%) for language of tuition
• Academic paper selection
• Best average mark
• Duration: 4 years
30 Potchefstroom
Full-time
Contact
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SUBJECT GROUP: OCCUPATIONAL HYGIENE
Bachelor of Health Sciences in
Occupational Hygiene
Occupational Hygiene • Mathematics level 5 (60-69%) and Physical Sciences on
level 5 (60-69%)
• Level 4 (50-59%) for language of tuition
• Late applications will be considered on merit
• Academic paper selection
• Best average mark
• Duration: 4 years
27 Potchefstroom
Full-time
Contact
SCHOOL OF PSYCHOSOCIAL HEALTH
SUBJECT GROUP: PSYCHOLOGY
Bachelor of Arts in Behavioural
Sciences
with Psychology & Labour
Relations Management
• Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) or Mathematical Literacy
level 5 (60-69%)
• Level 4 (50-59%) for language of tuition
• Academic paper selection
• Duration: 3 years
26 Potchefstroom
Vanderbijlpark
Full-time
Contact
Bachelor of Social Science with Psychology • Level 4 (50-59%) for language of tuition
• Academic paper selection
• Duration: 3 years
26 Mahikeng
Full-time
Contact
SUBJECT GROUP: SOCIAL WORK
Bachelor of Social Work Social Work • Level 4 (50-59%) for language of tuition
• Late applications will be considered on merit
• Best average mark
• Academic paper selection
• Duration: 4 years
28 Potchefstroom
Mahikeng
Vanderbijlpark
Full-time
Contact
SCHOOL OF NURSING
Bachelor of Nursing Nursing • Physical Sciences OR Mathematics OR Life Sciences on
level 4 (50-59%)
• Level 4 (50-59%) for language of tuition
• Due to high volumes of applications and limited capacity
the following selection process will be followed
• Participation in the “job shadowing programme” (40
hours) is recommended
• Duration: 4 years
25 Potchefstroom
Mahikeng
Full-time
Contact
Language of instruction is English or Afrikaans with educational interpreting for non-uent students in
the relevant language of instruction. Study guides, examinations and other study material/evaluations/
assessments are available in English and Afrikaans.
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FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
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Schools in the Faculty of Humanities
• Communication
• Government Studies
• Languages
• Music
• Philosophy
• Social Sciences
The Faculty of Humanities focuses on understanding, interpreting, communicating, and producing knowledge
about human experience and interaction that remains essential and powerful for all in higher education and
the corporate world. The faculty is amongst the leaders in performing art, design, languages, linguistics,
literature, history, theology, architecture, and archaeology subjects.
Degree Field Subjects / Requirements APS Campus
SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION
Bachelor of
Arts (BA)
Communication
• English (HL or FAL) level 5 (60-69%)
• DURATION: 3 years
24 Mahikeng
Potchefstroom
Vanderbijlpark
Bachelor of Arts
(BA) in Graphic
Design
• English level 5 (60-69%)
• A screening process
The screening phase consists of:
a) The submission of a photo portfolio of graphics or
works of art as a skills test in practical projects.
b) Submission of an academic record;
c) Conduct an interview.
Screening information is subject to change, please ensure you
visit: https://humanities.nwu.ac.za/communication/bachelor-
arts-graphic-design for latest information on the intake and
screening procedures.
As part of the selection criteria, students must meet the minimum
requirements and successfully complete the screening phase. Only
after this will student be notied if their application was successful
or not.
• DURATION: 4 years
24 Potchefstroom
Bachelor of Arts
(BA) in Graphic
Design
with Communication
• English level 5 (60-69%)
• A screening process
The screening phase consists of:
a) The submission of a photo portfolio of graphics or
works of art as a skills test in practical projects.
b) Submission of an academic record;
c) Conduct an interview.
Screening information is subject to change, please ensure you visit:
https://humanities.nwu.ac.za/communication/bachelor-arts-
graphic-design for latest information on the intake and screening
procedures.
As part of the selection criteria, students must meet the minimum
requirements and successfully complete the screening phase. Only
after this will student be notied if their application was successful
or not.
• DURATION: 4 years
24 Potchefstroom
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SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT STUDIES
Bachelor of Arts
(BA) in Public
Governance
with Public Administration
with Politics and Public Administration
with Public Administration and Social
Studies
with Public Administration and Geography
with Public Administration and Labour
Relations Management
• DURATION: 3 years 25 Potchefstroom
Vanderbijlpark
with Municipal Management and Leadership • Candidates interested in this degree must
have a minimum of two years working
experience within the public sector, preferably
the government’s local sphere.
• This is a limited contact programme.
• DURATION: 3 years
25 Potchefstroom
with Policing Practice
• English level 4 (50-59%)
• If Grade 12 was obtained before 2008
(National Senior Certicate) please visit
https://distance.nwu.ac.za/Policing for more
information on the requirements.
• DURATION: 3 years
25 Distance
Learning only
Bachelor of Social
Sciences (BSocSc)
with Political Studies and International
Relations
• DURATION: 3 years 24 Mahikeng
Bachelor of
Administration in
Development and
Management
with Local Government Management • English level 4 (50-59%)
• Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) OR
Mathematical Literacy level 4 (50-59%)
• DURATION: 3 years
21 Mahikeng
Extended
Bachelor of
Administration in
Development and
Management
with Local Government Management • English level 3 (40-49%)
• Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) OR
Mathematical Literacy level 4 (50-59%)
• DURATION: 4 years
20 Mahikeng
SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES
Bachelor of Arts
(BA) in Language
and Literary
Studies
The following subjects are o󰀨ered:
• English (ENLL)
• Language Practice (LPRA)
• Setswana HL (SETM)
• English (ENLL): Gr. 12 English HL level 4
(50-59%) OR English FAL level 5 (60-69%)
• Setswana for mother-tongue speakers
(SETM): Gr. 12 Setswana/Sesotho/Sepedi HL
level 4 (50-59%)
• Setswana for non-mother-tongue speakers
(ATSN): no pre-requisites
• DURATION: 3 years
24 Mahikeng
The following subjects are o󰀨ered:
• Afrikaans and Dutch (AFLL)
• Creative Writing (SKRK)
• English (ENLL)
• French (FREN)
• German (GERM)
• Language Practice (LPRA)
• Setswana – HL (SETM)
• Setswana – SAL (ATSN)
• South African Sign Language (SASL)
• Afrikaans (AFLL): Gr. 12 Afrikaans HL level 4
(50-59%) OR Afrikaans FAL level 5 (60-69%)
• English (ENLL): Gr. 12 English HL level 4
(50-59%) OR English FAL level 5 (60-69%)
• Setswana for mother-tongue speakers
(SETM): Gr. 12 Setswana/Sesotho/Sepedi HL
level 4 (50-59%)
• Setswana for non-mother-tongue speakers
(ATSN): no pre-requisites
• DURATION: 3 years
24 Potchefstroom
with Language Practice
with Language Practice and Communication
with Languages
The following subjects are o󰀨ered:
• Afrikaans and Dutch (AFLL)
• English (ENLL)
• French (FREN)
• German (GERM)
• Language Practice (LPRA)
• Sesotho (SSLL)
• Afrikaans (AFLL): Gr. 12 Afrikaans HL level 4
(50-59%) OR Afrikaans FAL level 5 (60-69%)
• English (ENLL): Gr. 12 English HL level 4
(50-59%) OR English FAL level 5 (60-69%)
• Sesotho (SSLL): Gr. 12 Sesotho HL level 4
(50-59%) OR Sesotho FAL level 5 (60-69%)
• DURATION: 3 years
24 Vanderbijlpark
Bachelor of Arts
(BA) in Language
Technology
• Mathematics level 5 (60-69%)
• And one of the following language subjects:
Afrikaans (AFLL): Gr. 12 Afrikaans HL level 4
(50-59%) OR Afrikaans FAL level 5 (60-69%)
English (ENLL): Gr. 12 English HL level 4 (50-
59%) OR English FAL level 5 (60-69%)
Setswana for mother-tongue speakers
(SETM): Gr. 12 Setswana/Sesotho/Sepedi HL
level 4 (50-59%)
Setswana for non-mother-tongue speakers
(ATSN): no pre-requisites
• One of the following subjects: Information
Technology, Accounting, Physical Sciences
with a nal mark on level 4 (50-59%).
• DURATION: 3 years
24 Potchefstroom
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SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Diploma in Music
(DM)
• Completed matric / National Senior Certicate
with an endorsement for diploma study
• At least 50% (level 4) for English in Grade 12
• Successful completion of a language
prociency test, a musical aptitude test and an
audition
• A laptop or equivalent device to participate
in learning and assessment activities
• DURATION: 3 years
APS of at
least 18
OR an equiv-
alent qual-
ication in
which the
modules for
the nal year
have been
passed with
an average of
at least 60%
Potchefstroom
Bachelor of Arts
(BA) in Music and
Society
• Completed matric / National Senior Certicate
with an endorsement for degree study, and an
APS of at least 21, and at least 50% (level 4)
for English in Grade 12 OR a diploma in music
or an equivalent qualication in which the
modules for the nal year have been passed
with an average of at least 60%
• Successful completion of a practical audition
(Grade 3 standard), a theoretical placement
test (Grade 2 standard), and a language
prociency test
• A laptop or equivalent device to participate
in learning and assessment activities
• DURATION: 3 years
APS of at
least 21
OR an
equivalent
qualication
in which the
modules for
the nal year
have been
passed with
an average of
at least 60%
Potchefstroom
Baccalaureus
Musicae (BMus)
• Completed matric / National Senior Certicate
with an endorsement for degree study
• Successful completion of a practical audition
(Grade 6 standard), a theoretical placement
test (Grade 5 standard), and a language
prociency test
• A laptop or equivalent device to participate
in learning and assessment activities
• DURATION: 4 years
APS of at
least 24
OR a diploma
in music
Potchefstroom
SCHOOL OF PHILOSOPHY
Bachelor of
Philosophy (BPhil)
With Philosophy, Politics and Economics • DURATION: 3 years 26 Potchefstroom
Bachelor of Arts
(BA) Humanities
with Afrikaans and Dutch • Afrikaans (AFLL): Gr. 12 Afrikaans HL level 4
(50-59%) OR Afrikaans FAL level 5 (60-69%)
• DURATION: 3 years
24 Potchefstroom
Vanderbijlpark
with English • English (ENLL): Gr. 12 English HL level 4
(50-59%) OR English FAL level 5 (60-69%)
• DURATION: 3 years
24 Mahikeng
Potchefstroom
Vanderbijlpark
with Setswana • Setswana (SETM): Gr. 12 Setswana HL level
4 (50-59%) OR Setswana FAL level 5 (60-
69%)
• DURATION: 3 years
24 Mahikeng
Potchefstroom
with Sesotho • Sesotho (SSLL): Gr. 12 Sesotho HL level 4
(50-59%) OR Sesotho FAL level 5 (60-69%)
• DURATION: 3 years
24 Vanderbijlpark
with Social Sciences (PC, VC)
with Psychology (MC, PC, VC)
with History (MC, PC, VC)
with Geography (MC, PC, VC)
with French (PC, VC)
with German (PC)
with History of Art (PC)
with Latin (PC)
with Politics (PC, VC)
with Social Anthropology (PC)
with Sociology (MC, PC, VC)
with Philosophy (MC, PC)
with History and Society (MC, VC)
with Psychology and Society (MC, PC, VC)
with Geography and Society (MC, VC)
with Politics and Society (VC)
• DURATION: 3 years
Please take note of the language entrance
requirements
• Afrikaans (AFLL): Gr. 12 Afrikaans HL level 4
(50-59%) OR Afrikaans FAL level 5 (60-69%)
• English (ENLL): Gr. 12 English HL level 4
(50-59%) OR English FAL level 5 (60-69%)
• Setswana (SETM): Gr. 12 Setswana HL level
4 (50-59%) OR Setswana FAL level 5 (60-
69%)
• Sesotho (SSLL): Gr. 12 Sesotho HL level 4
(50-59%) OR Sesotho FAL level 5 (60-69%)
24 Mahikeng
Potchefstroom
Vanderbijlpark
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SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
Bachelor of Social
Sciences (BSocSc)
with Development Studies (MC)
with Geography (MC, PC, VC)
with History (MC, PC, VC)
with Population Studies (MC)
with Psychology and Social Sciences (MC,
PC, VC)
with Social Anthropology (PC, VC)
with Sociology (MC, PC, VC)
• DURATION: 3 years
Please take note of the language entrance
requirements
• Afrikaans (AFLL): Gr. 12 Afrikaans HL level 4
(50-59%) OR Afrikaans FAL level 5 (60-69%)
• English (ENLL): Gr. 12 English HL level 4
(50-59%) OR English FAL level 5 (60-69%)
• Setswana (SETM): Gr. 12 Setswana HL level
4 (50-59%) OR Setswana FAL level 5 (60-
69%)
• Sesotho (SSLL): Gr. 12 Sesotho HL level 4
(50-59%) OR Sesotho FAL level 5 (60-69%)
22 Mahikeng
Potchefstroom
Vanderbijlpark
with Economics (MC, VC, PC) • Mathematics level 3 (40-49%)
• DURATION: 3 years
Please take note of the language entrance
requirements
• Afrikaans (AFLL): Gr. 12 Afrikaans HL level 4
(50-59%) OR Afrikaans FAL level 5 (60-69%)
• English (ENLL): Gr. 12 English HL level 4
(50-59%) OR English FAL level 5 (60-69%)
• Setswana (SETM): Gr. 12 Setswana HL level
4 (50-59%) OR Setswana FAL level 5 (60-
69%)
• Sesotho (SSLL): Gr. 12 Sesotho HL level 4
(50-59%) OR Sesotho FAL level 5 (60-69%)
22 Mahikeng
Potchefstroom
Vanderbijlpark
Bachelor of Arts
(BA)
with Sociology and Geography
with Sociology and Labour Relations
Management
• DURATION: 3 years 22 Potchefstroom
Bachelor of Arts
(BA) in Behavioural
Sciences
with Sociology and Psychology • DURATION: 3 years 22 Potchefstroom
Vanderbijlpark
The language of instruction is English or Afrikaans with educational interpreting for non-uent students (students taking Afrikaans
modules (AFLL) will be required to complete all assessments in Afrikaans. No exceptions can be made).
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