The Faculty of Humanities comprises the School of Education, the School of Social Sciences, and the School of Languages and Communication Studies, preparing graduates for careers in teaching, social development, psychology, criminology, media and language professions.
Requires: Life Orientation 60%+, Language (Sepedi/Tshivenda/Xitsonga/English) 50%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · Minimum for consideration | APS 24/42 | -- |
Requires: English 40%+, Two subjects from Geography, History, Sepedi, Tshivenda, Xitsonga 50%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · Minimum for consideration (English 3 (40-49%), or 4 (50-59%) to major in English) | APS 24/42 | -- |
Requires: English 40%+, Two subjects from Accounting, Economics, Business Studies 50%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · Minimum for consideration | APS 24/42 | -- |
Requires: English 40%+, Mathematics 50%+, Physical Science or Life Science 50%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · Minimum for consideration | APS 24/42 | -- |
Requires: Language (Sepedi/Tshivenda/Xitsonga/English) 50%+, Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy 40%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · Minimum for consideration (Mathematics 3 (40-49%), or Mathematical Literacy 4 (50-59%)) | APS 24/42 | -- |
Requires: English 50%+, Additional Language 50%+, Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy 40%+, Three (Five) additional subjects 50%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · With Mathematics/Mathematical Literacy at level 5 (60-69%) or higher | APS 23/42 | -- |
| B · With Mathematics/Mathematical Literacy at level 3 (40-49%) | APS 25/42 | -- |
Requires: English 50%+, Additional Language 50%+, Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy 40%+, Three (Five) additional subjects 50%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · With Mathematics/Mathematical Literacy at level 5 (60-69%) or higher | APS 23/42 | -- |
| B · With Mathematics/Mathematical Literacy at level 3 (40-49%). If an African Language is chosen as an elective, the additional language must be Northern Sotho, Tshivenda or Xitsonga | APS 25/42 | -- |
Requires: English 50%+, Additional Language 50%+, Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy 40%+, Three (Five) additional subjects 50%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · With Mathematics/Mathematical Literacy at level 5 (60-69%) or higher | APS 23/42 | -- |
| B · With Mathematics/Mathematical Literacy at level 3 (40-49%) | APS 25/42 | -- |
Requires: English 50%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · Minimum for consideration | APS 25/42 | -- |
Requires: English 50%+, Additional Language 50%+, Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy 40%+, Three (Five) additional subjects 50%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · With Mathematics/Mathematical Literacy at level 5 (60-69%) or higher | APS 23/42 | -- |
| B · With Mathematics/Mathematical Literacy at level 3 (40-49%). Also subject to a selection test | APS 25/42 | -- |
Requires: English 50%+, Additional Language 50%+, Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy 30%+, Three (Five) additional subjects 50%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · With Mathematics/Mathematical Literacy at level 4 (50-59%) or higher | APS 22/42 | -- |
| B · With Mathematics/Mathematical Literacy at level 2 (30-39%) | APS 24/42 | -- |
Requires: English 50%+, Additional Language 50%+, Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy 40%+, Three (Five) additional subjects 50%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · With Mathematics/Mathematical Literacy at level 5 (60-69%) or higher | APS 23/42 | -- |
| B · With Mathematics/Mathematical Literacy at level 3 (40-49%). Also subject to a selection test | APS 25/42 | -- |
Requires: English 50%+, Another Language (Northern Sotho/Tshivenda/Xitsonga) 60%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · Minimum for consideration | APS 25/42 | -- |
Requires: English 50%+, Another Language (Northern Sotho/Tshivenda/Xitsonga) 60%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · Minimum for consideration | APS 25/42 | -- |
Requires: English 50%+, Another Language (Northern Sotho/Tshivenda/Xitsonga) 60%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · Minimum for consideration | APS 25/42 | -- |
Requires: English 50%+, Another Language (Northern Sotho/Tshivenda/Xitsonga) 60%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · Minimum for consideration | APS 25/42 | -- |
Requires: English 50%+, Northern Sotho 60%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · Minimum for consideration (English and Northern Sotho only) | APS 25/42 | -- |
Requires: English 50%+, Another Language (Northern Sotho/Tshivenda/Xitsonga) 60%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · Minimum for consideration | APS 25/42 | -- |
Requires: English 50%+, Another Language (Northern Sotho/Tshivenda/Xitsonga) 60%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · Minimum for consideration | APS 25/42 | -- |
Requires: English 50%+, Another Language (Northern Sotho/Tshivenda/Xitsonga) 50%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · Minimum for consideration | APS 23/42 | -- |
The Faculty of Science and Agriculture comprises the School of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, the School of Physical and Mineral Sciences, the School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences, and the School of Molecular and Life Sciences.
Requires: English 50%+, Mathematics 40%+, Life Science 50%+, Agricultural Subject 50%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · Minimum for consideration | APS 24/42 | -- |
Requires: English 50%+, Mathematics 50%+, Life Science 50%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · Minimum for consideration | APS 24/42 | -- |
Requires: English 50%+, Mathematics 50%+, Physical Science 50%+, Life Science 50%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · Minimum for consideration | APS 24/42 | -- |
Requires: English 50%+, Mathematics 50%+, Physical Science 50%+, Life Science 50%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · Minimum for consideration | APS 24/42 | -- |
Requires: English 50%+, Mathematics 50%+, Physical Science 60%+, Life Science 50%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · Minimum for consideration | APS 25/42 | -- |
Requires: English 50%+, Mathematics 50%+, Life Science 50%+, Geography 50%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · Minimum for consideration | APS 24/42 | -- |
Requires: English 50%+, Mathematics 60%+, Physical Science 60%+, Life Science 50%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · Minimum for consideration | APS 24/42 | -- |
Requires: English 50%+, Mathematics 60%+, Physical Science 60%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · Minimum for consideration (Life Science, if chosen as an elective, requires at least level 4 (50-59%)) | APS 26/42 | -- |
Requires: English 50%+, Mathematics 50%+, Physical Science 50%+, Life Science 40%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · Minimum for consideration | APS 22/42 | -- |
Requires: English 50%+, Mathematics 60%+, Physical Science 60%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · Minimum for consideration | APS 26/42 | -- |
Requires: English 50%+, Mathematics 60%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · Minimum for consideration (Physical Science, if chosen as an elective, requires at least level 5 (60-69%)) | APS 24/42 | -- |
Requires: English 50%+, Mathematics 50%+, Physical Science 50%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · Minimum for consideration | APS 22/42 | -- |
Requires: English 50%+, Mathematics 60%+, Physical Science 60%+, Life Science 50%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · Minimum for consideration | APS 26/42 | -- |
Requires: English 50%+, Mathematics 50%+, Physical Science 50%+, Life Science 40%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · Minimum for consideration | APS 22/42 | -- |
The Faculty of Management and Law comprises the School of Accountancy, the School of Economics and Management, and the School of Law, preparing graduates for careers in accounting, business, public administration and the legal profession.
Requires: English 50%+, Mathematics 50%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · Minimum for consideration | APS 30/42 | -- |
Requires: English 50%+, Mathematics 50%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · Minimum for consideration | APS 28/42 | -- |
Requires: English 50%+, Mathematics 50%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · Minimum for consideration | APS 26/42 | -- |
Requires: English 50%+, Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy 40%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · Minimum for consideration | APS 26/42 | -- |
Requires: English 50%+, Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy 40%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · Minimum for consideration | APS 22/42 | -- |
Requires: English 50%+, Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy 40%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · Minimum for consideration | APS 26/42 | -- |
Requires: English 50%+, Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy 40%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · Minimum for consideration | APS 22/42 | -- |
Requires: English 50%+, Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy 40%+, Economics 50%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · Minimum for consideration | APS 26/42 | -- |
Requires: English 50%+, Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy 40%+, Economics 50%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · Minimum for consideration | APS 22/42 | -- |
Requires: English 50%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · Minimum for consideration | APS 26/42 | -- |
Requires: English 50%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · Minimum for consideration | APS 26/42 | -- |
Requires: English 50%+, Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy 40%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · Minimum for consideration. Each additional subject requires a subminimum (exact percentage not stated in the prospectus) | APS 26/42 | -- |
Requires: English 60%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · Minimum for consideration (a score of level 4 (50-59%) for English Home Language is also accepted) | APS 30/42 | -- |
Requires: English 60%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · Minimum for consideration (a score of level 4 (50-59%) for English Home Language is also accepted) | APS 26/42 | -- |
The Faculty of Health Sciences comprises the School of Medicine and the School of Health Care Sciences (Dietetics, Optometry, Nursing and Pharmacy), and applies selection tests and additional requirements over and above the minimum APS for several of its programmes.
Requires: English 50%+, Mathematics 60%+, Physical Science 60%+, Life Science 60%+, Additional subject 1 50%+, Additional subject 2 50%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · Minimum for consideration; meeting the APS does not guarantee admission | APS 27/42 | -- |
Requires: English 50%+, Mathematics 50%+, Physical Science 60%+, Life Science 60%+, Additional subject 1 50%+, Additional subject 2 50%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · Minimum for consideration | APS 26/42 | -- |
Requires: English 50%+, Mathematics 50%+, Physical Science 60%+, Life Science 60%+, Additional subject 1 50%+, Additional subject 2 50%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · Minimum for consideration | APS 26/42 | -- |
Requires: English 50%+, Mathematics 60%+, Physical Science 60%+, Life Science 60%+, Additional subject 1 50%+, Additional subject 2 50%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · Minimum for consideration | APS 27/42 | -- |
Requires: English 50%+, Mathematics 50%+, Physical Science 60%+, Life Science 60%+, Additional subject 1 50%+, Additional subject 2 50%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · Minimum for consideration | APS 26/42 | -- |
Requires: English 50%+, Mathematics 60%+, Physical Science 60%+, Life Science 60%+, Additional subject 1 50%+, Additional subject 2 50%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · Minimum for consideration | APS 27/42 | -- |
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