Undergraduate Student
Information Brochure
www.univen.ac.za
2026
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University of Venda
Prof. Bernard Nthambeleni
Vice-Chancellor and Principal
2026
Content
Welcome Message
About Us
Vision and Mission
Institutional Values
Application
Social Sciences and Education
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The University of Venda Celebrated its 40th Universary celebration in the Year 2022, a
world class University that creates future leaders and offers you a wide range of opportu-
nities. Your student experience at The University of Venda will definitely be extra ordinary,
with great teaching and learning support, top of the range Information Technology Infrastruc-
ture and a diverse culture. Explore this prospectus and discover why UNIVEN is a great place
to be.
Welcome
Study@
UNIVEN
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in the scenic Vhembe district of the Limpopo
Province of South Africa was established in 1982.
UNIVEN is comprise of four faculties namely; Faculty f
The University of Venda , situated in Thohoyandou
of.Science, Engineering and Agriculture; Faculty of
Management, Commerce and Law; Faculty of Health
Sciences and Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and
Education.
engaged scholarship.
MISSION
VISION
The University of Venda
produces graduates that
are locally relevant and
globally competitive.
About UNIVEN
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• We are driven by Quality and Excellence in
all we do and passionate about learning,
innovation and creativity;
• W
e embrace
Accountability and are
committed to responsible use of human,
fiscal & physical resources;
• W
e are open and T
ransparent to public
scrutiny;
• We are passionate about our Integrity and
accept the responsibility to act ethically;
• We believe in Respect and treating all
people and our stakeholders with civility and
dignity;
•We believe in Diversity and recognize and
respect diversity in all its manifestations;
• We accept our Social Responsibility and
Community Engagement in serving and
contributing to the intellectual, social and
economic well – being of our communities;
• Environmental Stewardship, as an institution
of higher learning, UNIVEN must lead the way
in decreasing carbon footprint and instills a
sense of pride in caring for the environment in
our staf
f and students.
Institutional Values
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University
Engagement Prof VO Netshandama
Facilities Management Mr AA Magadani
Resources Mrs U Ndou
Services Adv AE Nemukula
Library Services Mrs MT Mulaudzi
A Mukheli
Campus Protection
Centre for Higher Education, Teaching and Learning Prof LPM Mulaudzi
Marketing, Branding and Communication Dr TV Dzaga - APR
Community
Prof J Makhubele
Student Affairs Mr
Services Mr R Mulaudzi
Internal Audit and Risk Mrs MD Makwarela
Strategy and Monitoring Dr MS Ratombo
Deputy Registrar Academic Administration Mr M Ligudu
Research and Innovation
Financial Management and Reporting Ms AM Madzhie
Supply Chain Management and Expenditure Mrs NB Mutheiwana
Revenue and Financial Aid Ms T Ramulondi
Human
Information Technology Services Mr MS Khoza
International Relations and Partnerships
Institutional Planning and Quality Assurance Dr SPN Mativandlela
Legal
Dr OS Obadire
Adv M Gumbi
Mr MJ Lekgetha
Prof NB Nthambeleni
Prof E (Sebi) Lekalakala-Mokgele
Dr JJ Baloyi
Mr LB Kraziya
Prof T Runhare (Acting)
Prof N Potgieter
Prof MH Kanyane
Prof TM Mulaudzi
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Chancellor
Chairperson of Council
Executive Management
Vice-Chancellor and Principal
Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Teaching and Learning
University Registrar
Executive Deans of Faculties
Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education
Faculty of Science, Engineering and Agriculture
Faculty of Management, Commerce and Law
Faculty of Health Sciences
Directors of Administrative Departments
DEGREE
The minimum admission requirement is a National Senior Certificate (NSC) as certified by the Council for
General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi) with an achievement rating of 4 (adequate achieve-
ment, 50-59%) or better in four subjects chosen from the recognised 20-credit NSC subjects. In addition,
applicants must have a minimum point score of 26. A grade 12 certificate with a bachelor or matric exemp-
tion is required if grade 12 has been achieved.
DIPLOMA
The minimum admission requirement is a National Seniour Certificate (Umalusi) with an achievement
rating of 3 (moderate achievement, 40-49%) or better in four recognised NSC 20-credit subjects.
CERTIFICATE
The minimum admission is a National Senior Certicate (NSC) as certified by Umalusi.
Admission
Requirements
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Scoring scale
for 2026 CALCULATION OF ADMISSION POINT SCORE
Matric NSC Level Percentage Score
A+ 790-100 9.0-10
A 80-89
8.0-8.9B 6 70-79
7.0-7.9C 5 60-69
6.0-6.9D 4 50-59
5.0-5.9E 3 40-49
4.0-4.9F 2 30-39 0
G 1 0-23 0
N.B. Achievement of the minimum requirements does not
guarantee an applicant admission to any programme
The minimum points for admission to a bachelor’s degree study is 26 and can be reviewed by Senate from
time to time. Life Orientation is not included in the calculation of the APS scores. Subjects with less than 40%
will also not be included in the APS scoring. Should a student have more than 7 subjects in the statement of
results, only the 7 subjects with the highest marks shall be used to calculate the APS score.
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Documents required
during application
Remember to attach the following documents with your application:
- Upload copies of the following documents in PDF format when you apply for undergraduate studies:
-Your ID or Passport.
-Your Grade 11 final (December) results with the school’s stamp.
-Your academic record if you are a current student at another institution of higher learning.
-Academic recored and certificate of good conduct.
(if you have already studied at a tertiary institution).
- Copy of study / residence permit / medical insurance / SAQA Evaluation Certificate (if you are
an international applicant).
-Your I.D. number or student reference.
2026 Application For Admission
and Residence is Free
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The following information is crucial for the
successful completion of an online applica-
tion process
UNIVEN 2026 UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT
INFORMATION BROCHURE
• Undergraduate applicants are to apply on online appli-
cation wizard from 01 May 2025.
•To apply online, you should be having a South African
Identify number, cell phone number, email address,
and please note that application is free. To apply visit
the University website www.univen.ac.za,
• During online application process, you may save and
return at a later stage to resume the application pro-
cess.
• Applicant will be required to create a pin consisting of
5 digits.
• Scan and upload a copy of I.D. document or passport,
Grade 11 report or statement of grade 12 results or
copy of Matric Certificate.
• Complete your application by pressing ‘submit button.
•You will then get a student number.
Study @UNIVEN
In 2026
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Our Faculties
The University of Venda offers programmes in the following faculties
FACULTY OF
HUMANITIES, SOCIAL
SCIENCES AND
EDUCATION
FACULTY OF
HEALTH SCIENCES
FACULTY OF
MANAGEMENT,
COMMERCE AND LAW
FACULTY OF SCIENCE,
ENGINEERING AND
AGRICULTURE
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HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES STREAM
Programmes
Code
Admission requirements
Duration
Bachelor of Arts (Media
Studies)
(HSBAMS)
NSC 30 + an adequate
achievement (50 -59%) or better in
English or African Languages.
3 years
Bachelor of Arts
(Development Studies)
(HSBADS)
NCS 30 + an adequate
achievement (50 -59%) or better in
English and History or Economics.
3 years
Bachelor of Arts
(HSBBA)
NCS 30 + an adequate
achievement (50 -59%) or better in
English.
3 Years
Bachelor of Indigenous Knowledge
Systems
(HSBIKS)
NCS 30 + an adequate
achievement (50 -59%) or better in
English.
4
years
Bachelor of Arts in Language
Practice
(HSBALP)
NCS 30 + an adequate
achievement (50 -59%) or better in
African Language (isiNdebele,
Northern Sotho, Siswati,
Tshivenḓa, or Xitsonga) and
English.
4
years
Bachelor of Arts (English and
Literature)
HSBAEL
NSC 30 + an adequate
achievement (50 - 59%) or better
in English.
3 Years
Bachelor of Arts in International
Relations
(HSBAIR)
NSC 30 + an adequate
achievement (50 -59%) or better in
History or Economics and English.
3 Years
Bachelor of Arts, Youth in
Development
(HSBAYD)
NSC 30 + an adequate
achievement (50 -59%) or better in
English.
4 Years
Bachelor of Arts (History)
HSBBAH
NSC 30 + an adequate
achievement (50 -59%) or better in
History and English.
3 Years
Bachelor of Theology
(HSBBT)
NSC 30 + or RPL according to
University Policy.
3 Years
Higher Certificate in Music
(HSCHCM)
NSC 30+ Certificate + adequate
achievement in English.
1 Year
Bachelor of Social Work
(HSBBSW)
NSC 35 + an adequate
achievement (50 -59%) or better in
English.
4 Years
Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education
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EDUCATION STREAM
Bachelor of Education in Senior
Phase and Further Education and
Training Teaching
(SEBESP)
(SEBECP)
(SEBELP)
NSC 36 + English (50%) plus two
(50)from Mathematics, Physical
Sciences and Life Sciences
OR
NSC 36 + English (50%) plus two
(50)from Accounting, Business
Studies and Economics
OR
NSC 36 + English (50%) plus two
(50)from History, Geography,
Sepedi, Tshivenda, Xitsonga.
4 Years
Bachelor of Education in
Foundation Phase Teaching.
(SEBEFP)
NSC 36 + adequate
achievement level in English
(50%), Mathematics Literacy
(50%)
Mathematics (40%), and
Languages (50%) Tshivenda,
Sepedi, Siswati, Xitsonga.
4 Years
Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education
Career Opportunities
Social Worker, Public Relations Officer, Communications Officer, Events Coordinator,
Anthropologist, Psychologist, Information Officer, Interpreter, Lecturer, Translator,
Teacher, Vocational Officer, Counsellor, Pub¬lic Servant, Archaeologist, Politician,
Music Composer, Ambassador, Officer in non-governmental organisations, Training
Officer, TV and Radio presenter, TV and Radio broadcaster, Social Wel¬fare
Education Officer, Adult Education Specialist, Environmental Education Specialist.
Youth Studies, Youth Professional in Social Welfare, Health, Labour, Commu¬nity
Services, Supervisory Leaders in non-governmental organisations, Journalist, Editor,
Proofreader, TV or radio broadcasting, Editor, Terminologist, Language Practitioner,
Proofreader, Creative Writer, Book Reviewer, Indexing, Tour Guide, Museum Curator,
Archivist, Libraries, Community Developer, Extension Officer, Indigenous Knowledge
Systems Practitioner, Pastor, International Affairs Officer, Partnership Officer,
International Relations Officer.
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Faculty of Health Sciences
Career Opportunities
Professional Nurse in private & public sector, Midwife & Psychiatric
Nurse, Nutritionist, Registered Counselor, Certified leisure professional,
Recreation and Sport Science specialist, Psychologist
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Programmes
Code
Admission requirements
Duration
Bachelor of Nursing
(SHBBN)
NSC 36 + adequate achievement (50 -59%)
or better in Life Sciences, Mathematics,
English and Physical Sciences, excluding life
orientation.
• Selection test + physical assessment.
4 years
BSc in Nutrition
(SHBBSN)
NSC 34 + adequate achievement (50-59%)
or better in Life Sciences, English,
Mathematics and Physical
Sciences or Agricultural Sciences.
4 years
BSc in Sports and
Exercise Science
(SHBSES)
NSC 34 + adequate achievement (50-59%)
or better in Life Sciences, English and
Physical Sciences.
4 years
BSc in Recreation
and Leisure Studies
(SHBRLS)
NSC34 + adequate achievement (50-59%)
or better in English.
4 years
Bachelor of
Psychology
(SHBBP)
NSC 36 + adequate achievement (50-59%)
or better in English, Life Sciences + selection
test.
4 years
DIPLOMA
Diploma in Nursing
(SHDPN)
NSC 28 + achievement of level 4 (50 – 59%)
in Life Sciences, English and Physical
Sciences, and a minimum level achievement
of 3 (40 – 49%) in Mathematics.
• Selection test + Physical assessment.
3 years
Faculty of Health Sciences Programmes
Faculty of Management, Commerce and Law Programmes
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MANAGEMENT AND COMMERCE STREAM
Programmes Code Admission requirements Duration
Bachelor of Administration
(MSBBAD)
NSC 32 + an adequate
achievement level (50-59%) in
English and moderate achievement
level (40-49%) in any three
subjects.
3 years
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE
(in various disciplines)
Bachelor of Commerce in
Accounting Sciences
(MSBCAS)
NSC 35 + an adequate
achievement level (50-59%) in
English and at least 50% pass in
Mathematics.
4 years
Bachelor of Commerce in
Accounting
(MSBBCA)
NSC 32 + an adequate
achievement level (50-59%) level
in English and Accounting or
Mathematics.
3 years
Bachelor of Commerce in
Business Information
Systems
(MSBIS)
NSC 32 + an adequate
achievement level (50-59%) in
English and moderate
achievement in Mathematics or
75% in Mathematical Literacy and
in any two of these subjects:
Accounting, business studies,
Economics, and
Information Technology o
r
Computer Studies.
3 Years
Bachelor of Commerce in
Business Management
(MSBCBM)
NSC 32 + an adequate
achievement level (50-59%) in
English and Business Studies plus
a moderate achievement level
(4049%) in any two of these
subjects:
Accounting, Economics,
Information Technology, and
Mathematics.
3 Years
Bachelor of Commerce in
Cost and Management
Accounting
(MSBCMA)
NSC 32 + an adequate
achievement level (50-59%) in
English and Accounting or
Mathematics.
3 Years
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Bachelor of Commerce in
Business Information
Systems
(MSBIS)
NSC 32 + an adequate
achievement level (50-59%) in
English and moderate
achievement in Mathematics or
75% in Mathematical Literacy and
in any two of these subjects:
Accounting, business studies,
Economics, and
Information Technology o
r
Computer Studies.
3 Years
Bachelor of Commerce in
Business Management
(MSBCBM)
NSC 32 + an adequate
achievement level (50-59%) in
English and Business Studies plus
a moderate achievement level
(4049%) in any two of these
subjects:
Accounting, Economics,
Information Technology, and
Mathematics.
3 Years
Bachelor of Commerce in
Cost and Management
Accounting
(MSBCMA)
NSC 32 + an adequate
achievement level (50-59%) in
English and Accounting or
Mathematics.
3 Years
Bachelor of Commerce in
Economics
(MSBBCE)
NSC 32 + an adequate
achievement level (50-59%) in
English and Economics or
Mathematics plus moderate
achievement in any two of these
subjects: Accounting, Business
Studies and Information
Technology.
3 Years
Bachelor of Commerce in Human
Resource Management
(MSBHR)
NSC 32 + an adequate
achievement level (50-59%) in
English plus moderate
achievement in any two of these
subjects: Accounting, Business
Studies, Economics, Information
Technology and Mathematics.
3 Years
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Bachelor of Commerce in
Industrial Psychology
(MSBCIP)
NSC 32 + an adequate
achievement level (50-59%)l in
English plus moderate
achievement in any two of these
subjects: Accounting, Business
Studies, Economics, Information
Technology and Mathematics.
3 Years
Bachelor of Commerce in Tourism
Management
(MSBTRM)
NSC 32 + an adequate
achievement level (50-59%) in
English and Mathematical Literacy
(or moderate in Mathematics) plus
moderate achievement in any two
of these subjects: Accounting,
Business Studies, Economics,
Information
Technology, Geography and
Tourism.
3 Years
LAW STREAM
Programmes
Code
Admission requirements
Duration
Bachelor of Laws
(LWBBL)
NSC 38 + a minimum of 60% in
English.
4 years
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal
Justice
(LWBACJ)
NSC 34 + a minimum of 50% in
English.
3 Years
EXTENDED DEGREE PROGRAMMES
Extended Degree Programmes
Any student who does not qualify for the main degree
programme of their choice and has met the requirements for a
bachelor’s degree in Grade 12 or has completed Matric with
university exemption plus an APS of 28 – 31 (excluding Life
Orientation) may be considered for admission into the
extended Programmes. The duration of such programmes is 4
years.
The faculty offers the following Extended Degree Programmes:
Extended Bachelor of
Administration
MSEBAD
4 years
Extended Bachelor of
Commerce in Accounting
MSEBCA
4 years
Extended Bachelor of
Commerce in Business
Information Systems
MSEIS
4 years
Extended Bachelor of
Commerce in Business
Management
MSECBM
4 years
Extended Bachelor of
Commerce in Cost and
Management Accounting
MSECMA
4 years
Extended Bachelor of
Commerce in Economics
MSEBCE
4 years
Extended Bachelor of
Commerce in Human Resources
Management
MSEHR
4 years
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Faculty of Management, Commerce and Law
Career Opportunities in BCOM
Accountant, Bookkeeper, Chartered Accountant, Auditor, Tax Manager/Consultant,
Personnel Manager, Human Resource Officer, Office Manager/Administrator in
national, provincial, or local government, non-governmental organisations, business
organisations, Social Development Manager, Small Business Manager/Advisor/
Entrepreneur, Financial officer/Manager, Cost Management Officer, Tourism Officer,
Tour Guide, Business Management, Information Expert, Economist/ Financial Officer,
Institutional worker in banking, insurance, Lecturer, Researcher in all of these fields.
Career Opportunities in LAW
Advocate, Attorney, Prosecutor, Legal Adviser, Magistrate, Judge, Lawyer in the
public and corporative sector, international relations, international organisations,
national or international non-governmental organisations and academic fields.
Career Opportunities in CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Police and Traffic Officer, Lecturer, Self-employment e.g., private practice,
Criminologist, Correctional Officer, Probation Officer, Crime Scene Investigator,
Border Patrol Agent, Administrative Officer in the fields of criminology and policing in
the private or public sector, Researcher
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Faculty of Science, Engineering and Agriculture
Career Opportunities in Science
Biochemist, Physicist, Botanist, Bacteriologist, Analytical Chem¬ist, Zoologist,
Lecturer, Statistician, Medical Physicist, Anatomist, Laboratory Physicist,
Researcher, Pre-medicine, Engineer, Petro-chemist, Food Technologist,Quality
Controller, Taxonomist, Plant Physiologist, Astrophysicist, Plasma Physicist, Applied
Physicist, Nature Conservationist, Medical Microbiologist.
Career Opportunities in Environmental Sciences
Environmental Geologist, Hydrologist, Consultant, Education Officer, Waste
Management & Recycling Officer, Surveyor, Transport Route Planner, Building
Planner, Mine Planner and Officer or Manager in parastatals, public & private sector,
Lecturer, Meteorologist, Nature Conservationist, Environmental Officer, Energy
Officer, Environmental Consultant, Disaster risk officer and GIS Technician.
Career Opportunities in Agriculture
Self-employment, Officers in non-governmental organisations, Land Bank, private &
public sector, Land Use Planner, Farmer, Manager of Estates, Research Officer,
Consultant, Extension Officer, Development Officer, Agricultural Economist,
Marketing Officer, Agricultural Engineer, Food Science Scientist, Soil Scientist,
Quality Control Manager, Farmer, Lab Technician, Lecturer,Agriculture
teacher/Instructor, Derivatives Trader.
DIPLOMA
Programme
Code
Requirements
Duration
Diploma in Freshwater
Technology
(MNDDFT)
NSC 24 + with Diploma + 30%
in English (40-49%) in 4 of the
recognised 20 credit NSC
subjects and 50% in either Life
Sciences, Agricultural
Sciences, Physical Sciences or
Geography.
3 years
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREES
Bachelor of Science degree
•Candidates wishing to enrol for a BSc degree must have
obtained a minimum admission requirement in a National
Senior Certificate (NSC) as certified by the Council for
General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi) with
an achievement rating of 4 (adequate achievement, 5059%)
or better in each of the following four recognised 20credit
NSC subjects: English, Mathematics, Physical Science and
Life Sciences.
•Any other related subject as judged by the HOD of the
responsible departments and approved by the Executive
Dean of the faculty of Science, Engineering and Agriculture.
•Candidates may be subjected to a selection procedure
determined by the faculty board.
•Equivalent FET Level 4 qualifications in any of the above
subjects may also be considered.
BSc in BIOCHEMISTRY AND
MICROBIOLOGY
(MNBBSA)
NSC 26 + an achievement
level of 4 (adequate
achievement, 50-59%) or
better in the four recognised
subjects: English,
Mathematics, Physical Science
and Life Sciences.
3 years
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Faculty of Science, Engineering and Agriculture Programmes
Programme
Code
Requirements
Duration
BSc in BIOCHEMISTRY AND
BIOLOGY
(MNBBSD)
NSC 26 + an achievement
level of 4 (adequate
achievement, 50-59%) or
better in the four recognised
subjects: English,
Mathematics, Physical
Science and Life Sciences.
3 years
BSc in MICROBIOLOGY AND
BOTANY
(MNBBSE)
NSC 26 + an achievement
level of 4 (adequate
achievement, 50-59%) or
better in the four recognised
subjects: English,
Mathematics, Physical
Science and Life Sciences.
3 years
BSc in MATHEMATICS AND
APPLIED MATHEMATICS
MNBBSF)
NSC 26 + an achievement
level of 4 (adequate
achievement, 50-59%) or
better in the four recognised
subjects: English,
Mathematics, Physical
Science and Life Sciences.
3 years
BSc in MATHEMATICS AND
PHYSICS
(MNBBSH)
NSC 26 + an achievement
level of 4 (adequate
achievement, 50-59%) or
better in the four recognised
20-credit subjects: English,
Mathematics, Physical
Science and Life Sciences.
3 years
BSc in MATHEMATICS AND
STATISTICS
(MNBBSI)
NSC 26 + an achievement
level of 4 (adequate
achievement, 50-59%) or
better in the four recognised
20-credit subjects: English,
Mathematics, Physical
Science and Life Sciences.
3 years
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BSc in PHYSICS AND
CHEMISTRY
(MNBBSJ)
NSC 26 + an achievement
level of 4 (adequate
achievement, 50-59%) or
better in the four recognised
subjects: English,
Mathematics, Physical
Science and Life Sciences.
3 years
BSc in CHEMISTRY AND
MATHEMATICS
MNBBSK)
NSC 26 + an achievement
level of 4 (adequate
achievement, 50-59%) or
better in the four recognised
subjects: English,
Mathematics, Physical
Science and Life Sciences.
3 years
BSc in CHEMISTRY AND
BIOCHEMISTRY
(MNBBSL)
NSC 26 + an achievement
level of 4 (adequate
achievement, 50-59%) or
better in each of the four
recognised 20-credit NSC
subjects: English,
Mathematics, Physical
Science and Life Sciences.
3 years
BSc in CHEMISTRY
(MNBBSN)
NSC 26 + an achievement
level of 4 (adequate
achievement, 50-59%) or
better in each of the four
recognised 20-credit NSC
subjects: English,
Mathematics, Physical
Science and Life Sciences.
3 years
BSc in BOTANY AND
ZOOLOGY
(MNBBSO)
NSC 26 + an achievement
level of 4 (adequate
achievement, 50-59%) or
better in each of the four
recognised 20-credit NSC
subjects: English,
Mathematics, Physical
Science and Life Sciences.
3 years
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BSc in COMPUTER SCIENCE
(MNBBSP)
NSC 26 + an achievement
level of 4 (adequate
achievement, 50-59%) or
better in each of the four
recognised 20-credit NSC
subjects: English,
Mathematics, Physical
Science and Life Sciences.
3 years
BSc in COMPUTER SCIENCE
AND MATHEMATICS
(MNBBSQ)
NSC 26 + an achievement
level of 4 (adequate
achievement, 50-59%) or
better in each of the four
recognised 20-credit NSC
subjects: English,
Mathematics, Physical
Science and Life Sciences.
3 years
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES STREAM
Programmes
Code
Requirements
Duration
Bachelor of Environmental
Sciences
(ESBBES)
NCS 32 + an achievement
level of 4 (adequate
achievement, 50-59%) or
better in English, Mathematics,
Physical Sciences, Life
Sciences, Geography or
Agricultural Sciences.
3 years
Bachelor of Earth Sciences in
Mining and Environmental
Geology
(ESBMEG)
NCS 35 + an achievement
level of 5 (60-69%) in
Mathematics and Physical
Science and (adequate
achievement, 50-59%) or
better in English and at least
three of these subjects –
Agricultural Sciences,
Accounting, Life Sciences,
Economics and Geography.
4 years
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Bachelor of Earth Sciences in
Hydrology and Water
Resources
(ESBHWR)
NCS 35 + an achievement
level of 5 (60-69%) in English,
Mathematics, Physical
Sciences and an adequate
achievement (50-59) in at
least three of these subjects –
Agricultural Sciences,
Accounting, Life Sciences,
Economics and Geography.
4 years
Bachelor of Urban and Regional
Planning
(ESBURP)
NCS 35 + an achievement
level of 5 (60-69%) in Physical
Sciences, Mathematics,
English, Technical Drawing,
Geography and (adequate
achievement, 50-59%) or
better in at least any three
subjects – Agricultural
Sciences, Accounting, Life
Sciences, Economics.
4 years
Bachelor of Environmental
Sciences in Disaster Risk
Reduction
(ESBBDR)
NCS 35 + an achievement
level of 5 (60-69%) in
Geography, Mathematics
and Life Sciences, (adequate
achievement, 50-59%) or
better in English, Physical
Sciences and Economics.
4 years
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Programmes
Code
Requirements
Duration
AGRICULTURE STREAM
Bachelor of Science in
Agriculture (Agricultural
Economics)
(AGBAAE)
NSC 26 + an achievement
level of
4 (50-59%) in Mathematics,
Physical Sciences and
English, as well as in either Lif
e
Sciences or
Agricultural Sciences.
4 years
Bachelor of Science in
Agriculture (Agribusiness
Management)
(AGBAAM)
NCS 26 + an achievement
level of 4 (50-59%) or better in
English, Mathematics,
Physical Science and Life
Sciences.
4 years
Bachelor of Science in
Agriculture (Animal Science)
(AGBAAS)
NCS 26 + an achievement
level of 4 (50-59%) or better in
English, Mathematics,
Physical Science and Life
Sciences.
4 years
Bachelor of Science in
Agriculture (Horticultural
Sciences)
(AGBAHS)
NCS 26 + an achievement
level of 4 (50-59%) or better in
English, Mathematics,
Physical Science and Life
Sciences.
4 years
Bachelor of Science in
Agriculture (Plant Production)
(AGBAPP)
NCS 26 + an achievement
level of 4 (50-59%) or better in
English, Mathematics,
Physical Science and Life
Sciences.
4 years
Bachelor of Science in Soil
Science
(AGBASS)
NCS 26 + an achievement
level of 4 (50-59%) or better in
English, Mathematics,
Physical Science and Life
Sciences.
4 years
Bachelor of Science in Forestry
(AGBBFR)
NCS 26 + an achievement
level of 4 (50-59%) or better in
English, Mathematics,
Physical Science and Life
Sciences.
4 years
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Bachelor of Science in
Agricultural and Biosystems
Engineering
(AGBABE)
NCS 32 + an achievement
level of 5 (65% +) in
Mathematics, Physical
Science, Life Sciences or
Agricultural Sciences and a
minimum achievement level of
4 (50-59%) in English.
4 years
EXTENDED BSC DEGREE PROGRAMME
Programmes
Code
Admission requirements
Duration
Extended BSc in BIOCHEM-
ISTRY AND MICROBIOLOGY
(MNEBSA)
NSC 26 + with a bachelor’s
pass achievement rating of 3
(40-49%) or better in English,
Mathematics, Physical
Sciences and any other
relevant subject as judged by
responsible departments.
4 years
Extended BSc in
BIOCHEMISTRY AND
BIOLOGY
(MNEBSD)
NSC 26 + with a bachelor’s
pass achievement rating of 3
(40-49%) or better in matric
English, Mathematics,
Physical Sciences and any
other relevant subject as
judged by responsible
departments.
4 years
Extended BSc in
MICROBIOLOGY AND
BOTANY
(MNEBSE)
NSC 26 + with a bachelor’s
pass achievement rating of 3
(40-49%) or better in matric
English, Mathematics,
Physical Sciences and any
other relevant subject as
judged by responsible
departments.
4 years
Extended BSc in
MATHEMATICS AND APPLIED
MATHEMATICS
(MNEBSF)
NSC 26 + with a bachelor’s
pass achievement rating of 3
(40-49%) or better in matric
English, Mathematics,
Physical Sciences and any
other relevant subject as
judged by responsible
departments.
4 years
Extended BSc in
MATHEMATICS AND PHYSICS
(MNEBSH)
NSC 24 + with Diploma + 30%
in English (40-49%) in 4 of the
recognised 20 credit NSC
subjects and 50% in either Life
Sciences, Agricultural
Sciences, Physical Sciences
or Geography.
4 years
20
Extended BSc in MATHE-
MATICS AND STATISTICS
(MNEBSI)
NSC 24 + with Diploma + 30%
in English (40-49%) in 4 of the
recognised 20 credit NSC
subjects and 50% in either Life
Sciences, Agricultural
Sciences, Physical Sciences
or Geography.
4 years
Extended BSc in PHYSICS AND
CHEMISTRY
(MNEBSJ)
NSC 24 + with Diploma + 30%
in English (40-49%) in 4 of the
recognised 20 credit NSC
subjects and 50% in either Life
Sciences, Agricultural
Sciences, Physical Sciences
or Geography.
4 years
Extended BSc in CHEMISTRY
AND MATHEMATICS
(MNEBSK)
NSC 24 + with Diploma + 30%
in English (40-49%) in 4 of the
recognised 20 credit NSC
subjects and 50% in either Life
Sciences, Agricultural
Sciences, Physical Sciences
or Geography.
4 years
Extended BSc in CHEMISTRY
AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(MNEBSL)
NSC 24 + with Diploma + 30%
in English (40-49%) in 4 of the
recognised 20 credit NSC
subjects and 50% in either Life
Sciences, Agricultural
Sciences, Physical Sciences
or Geography.
4 years
Extended BSc in CHEMISTRY
AND APPLIED CHEMISTRY
(MNEBSN)
NSC 26 + with a bachelor’s
pass achievement rating of 3
(40-49%) or better in matric
English, Mathematics,
Physical Sciences and any
other relevant subject as
judged by responsible
departments.
4 years
Extended BSc in BOTANY AND
ZOOLOGY
(MNEBSO)
NSC 26 + with a bachelor’s
pass achievement rating of 3
(40-49%) or better in matric
English, Mathematics,
Physical Sciences and any
other relevant subject as
judged by responsible
departments.
4 years
Extended BSc in COMPUTER
SCIENCE
(MNEBSP)
NSC 26 + with a bachelor’s
pass achievement rating of 3
(40-49%) or better in matric
English, Mathematics,
Physical Sciences and any
other relevant subject as
judged by responsible
departments.
4 years
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Faculty of Science, Engineering and Agriculture
Career Opportunities in Science
Biochemist, Physicist, Botanist, Bacteriologist, Analytical Chem¬ist, Zoologist,
Lecturer, Statistician, Medical Physicist, Anatomist, Laboratory Physicist,
Researcher, Pre-medicine, Engineer, Petro-chemist, Food Technologist,Quality
Controller, Taxonomist, Plant Physiologist, Astrophysicist, Plasma Physicist, Applied
Physicist, Nature Conservationist, Medical Microbiologist.
Career Opportunities in Environmental Sciences
Environmental Geologist, Hydrologist, Consultant, Education Officer, Waste
Management & Recycling Officer, Surveyor, Transport Route Planner, Building
Planner, Mine Planner and Officer or Manager in parastatals, public & private sector,
Lecturer, Meteorologist, Nature Conservationist, Environmental Officer, Energy
Officer, Environmental Consultant, Disaster risk officer and GIS Technician.
Career Opportunities in Agriculture
Self-employment, Officers in non-governmental organisations, Land Bank, private &
public sector, Land Use Planner, Farmer, Manager of Estates, Research Officer,
Consultant, Extension Officer, Development Officer, Agricultural Economist,
Marketing Officer, Agricultural Engineer, Food Science Scientist, Soil Scientist,
Quality Control Manager, Farmer, Lab Technician, Lecturer,Agriculture
teacher/Instructor, Derivatives Trader.
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Extended BSc in COMPUTER
SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS
(MNEBSQ)
NSC 26 + with a bachelor’s
pass achievement rating of 3
(40-49%) or better in matric
English, Mathematics,
Physical Sciences and any
other relevant subject as
judged by responsible
departments.
4 years
Vice-Chancellor's
Merit bursary
The University established this merit bursary fund to motivate students to
perform better and to assist best performing and financially needy students.
The merit bursary will be offered to learners who obtain at least three or more
distinctions. The allocation will be on merit basis. To ensure continued
assistance in successive years, a student should obtain an average of 65%.
More information:
University of Venda
Financial Aid office
old Administration building
Tel: 015 962 8333/8245.
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ALL ADMISSION MATTERS
The University Registrar
Private Bag X5050, Thohoyandou, Limpopo, 0950
Application enquiries:
Undergraduate
Email: undergraduateadmission1@univen.ac.za Phone: +27 15 962 8959
Email: undergraduateadmission2@univen.ac.za Phone: +27 15 962 8953
Email: undergraduateadmission3@univen.ac.za Phone: +27 15 962 8974
Postgraduate
Email: postgraduate.admission@univen.ac.za Phone: +2715 962 8882
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
If you are an international student, please refer to the international student’s
information brochure obtainable from the UNIVEN website or contact our
International Relations and Partnerships Department at
Tel: +2715 962 9347 / 9348
Email: international.admissions@univen.ac.za
INFORMATION ABOUT FINANCIAL AID
Phone: +2715 962 8245
Email: financialaid@univen.ac.za
ACCOMMODATION
Tel: +27 15 962 8380 / 9218
Email: Student.Housing@univen.ac.za
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