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UNIZULU offers higher certificate, diploma, bachelor's and extended-programme qualifications in accounting, marketing, logistics, cooperative management, transport management, commerce, administration and law.
Requires: English, Mathematics
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC with an achievement rating of 22 points | APS 22/42 | -- |
Requires: English, Mathematics
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC with an achievement rating of 22 points | APS 22/42 | -- |
Requires: English Home Language, Mathematics
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC with an achievement rating of 24 points | APS 24/42 | -- |
Requires: English, Mathematics
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC with an achievement rating of 24 points | APS 24/42 | -- |
Requires: English, Mathematics
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC with an achievement rating of 24 points | APS 24/42 | -- |
Requires: English 50%+, Mathematics 50%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC with degree endorsement and an achievement rating of 28 points | APS 28/42 | -- |
Requires: English 60%+, Mathematics 60%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC with degree endorsement and an achievement rating of 32 points | APS 32/42 | -- |
Requires: English, Mathematics
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC with degree endorsement and an achievement rating of 26 points | APS 26/42 | -- |
Requires: English 50%+, Mathematics
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC with degree endorsement and an achievement rating of 28 points | APS 28/42 | -- |
Requires: English 50%+, Mathematics 50%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC with degree endorsement and an achievement rating of 28 points | APS 28/42 | -- |
Requires: English 50%+, Mathematics
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC with degree endorsement and an achievement rating of 28 points | APS 28/42 | -- |
Requires: English 50%+, Mathematics
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC with degree endorsement and an achievement rating of 30 points | APS 30/42 | -- |
The Faculty has 14 departments, offering focused BSc programmes (Agriculture, Nursing Science, Consumer Science) and 37 dual-major BSc combinations across subjects such as Applied Mathematics, Physics, Mathematics, Hydrology, Computer Science, Human Movement Science, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Geography, Botany and Zoology.
Requires: Mathematics 50%+, Physics 40%+, English 50%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · Minimum admission points; subject-specific Maths/Physics/English minimums vary by major combination (see programme notes) | APS 28/42 | -- |
Requires: Mathematics 50%+, English 50%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC pass with at least 50% (level 4) in Mathematics, Physics/Geography, Agricultural Sciences/Life Sciences and English | APS 28/42 | -- |
Requires: Mathematics 40%+, English 40%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · For candidates not meeting BSc Mainstream requirements: 28 points with 40% (level 3) in Maths, Agricultural Science, Life Science, Physical Sciences and/or Geography | APS 28/42 | -- |
Requires: Mathematics 40%+, English 40%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · For candidates not qualifying for Mainstream or Augmented Stream: 26 points with subject minimums as specified | APS 26/42 | -- |
Requires: English 50%+, Geography 50%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC with Degree Endorsement | APS 26/42 | -- |
Requires: English 50%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC-Deg or approved equivalent, minimum 28 points | APS 28/42 | -- |
Requires: English 50%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC-Deg or approved equivalent, minimum 28 points | APS 28/42 | -- |
Requires: English 40%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC-Dip with at least 40% (level 3) in four recognised NSC 20-credit subjects | APS 26/42 | -- |
Requires: English 50%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NCS-Dip with at least 40% (level 3) in four recognised NCS 20-credit subjects; minimum points not separately printed, shown as same row minimum as adjacent diploma | APS 26/42 | -- |
The Faculty of Arts offers Bachelor of Arts programmes in a range of majors (including Correctional Studies, Development Studies, Industrial Sociology, Intercultural Communication, Information Science, Psychology, Drama, and Tourism Studies), a Bachelor of Social Science, a Bachelor of Library and Information Science, and diplomas in Tourism Management, Media Studies and Public Relations Management.
Requires: English Home Language 50%+, Life Orientation 50%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC with rating 3 (40-49%) or better in 4 recognised NSC 20-credit subjects (Matric Exemption) | APS 26/42 | -- |
Requires: English Home Language 50%+, Life Orientation 50%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC pass with rating 3 (40-49%) or better in 4 recognised NSC 20-credit subjects (Matric Exemption) | APS 28/42 | -- |
Requires: English Home Language 50%+, Life Orientation 50%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC pass with rating 3 (40-49%) or better in 4 recognised NSC 20-credit subjects (Matric Exemption) | APS 26/42 | -- |
Requires: English 50%+, Geography 50%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC with Degree Endorsement (Matric Exemption) | APS 26/42 | -- |
Requires: English Home Language 50%+, Life Orientation 50%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC with rating 3 (40-49%) or better in 4 recognised NSC 20-credit subjects (Matric Exemption) | APS 26/42 | -- |
Requires: English Home Language 50%+, Life Orientation 50%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC with rating 4 (50-59%) in 4 recognised NSC 20-credit subjects (Matric Exemption) | APS 26/42 | -- |
Requires: English Home Language 50%+, Life Orientation 50%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC with rating 3 (40-49%) or better in 4 recognised NSC 20-credit subjects (Matric Exemption) | APS 26/42 | -- |
Requires: English Home Language 50%+, Life Orientation 50%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC with rating 3 (40-49%) or better in 4 recognised NSC 20-credit subjects (Matric Exemption) | APS 26/42 | -- |
Requires: English 50%+, Social Science 50%+, Physics 50%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC with degree endorsement or Matric Exemption; selected candidates are interviewed for suitability | APS 28/42 | -- |
Requires: English 60%+, Geography 60%+, Mathematics 50%+, History 60%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC with the stated subject minimums (Matric Exemption) | APS 30/42 | -- |
Requires: English Home Language 50%+, Life Orientation 50%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC with rating 3 (40-49%) or better in 4 recognised NSC 20-credit subjects (Matric Exemption) | APS 26/42 | -- |
Requires: English 50%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC with degree endorsement or Matric Exemption | APS 26/42 | -- |
Requires: English 50%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC with rating 4 (50-59%) in English and appropriate subject combinations; alternatively a Higher/Advanced Certificate in a cognate field | APS 24/42 | -- |
Requires: English 50%+, Life Orientation 50%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC with rating 3 (40-49%) or better in 4 recognised NSC 20-credit subjects | APS 24/42 | -- |
Requires: English 50%+, Life Orientation 50%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC with rating 3 (40-49%) or better in 4 recognised NSC 20-credit subjects | APS 24/42 | -- |
The Faculty of Education offers four-year Bachelor of Education programmes across Foundation, Intermediate, Senior and FET phases, specialising in languages and humanities, mathematics/science/technology, social science, and economics and management sciences.
Requires: IsiZulu Home Language 50%+, English First Additional Language 50%+, Mathematics
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC pass (or Senior Certificate Matric Exemption equivalent) with the stated subject minimums | APS 26/42 | -- |
Requires: IsiZulu 50%+, English 50%+, Geography 50%+, History 50%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC pass (or Senior Certificate Matric Exemption equivalent) with the stated subject minimums | APS 26/42 | -- |
Requires: IsiZulu 50%+, English 50%+, Mathematics 50%+, Physical Science 40%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC pass (or Senior Certificate Matric Exemption equivalent) with the stated subject minimums | APS 26/42 | -- |
Requires: English 50%+, Geography 50%+, History 50%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC pass (or Senior Certificate Matric Exemption equivalent) with the stated subject minimums | APS 26/42 | -- |
Requires: English 50%+, Mathematics 60%+, Physical Science 50%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC pass (or Senior Certificate Matric Exemption equivalent) with the stated subject minimums | APS 26/42 | -- |
Requires: English 50%+, Accounting 50%+, Business Studies 50%+, Economics 50%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC pass (or Senior Certificate Matric Exemption equivalent) with the stated subject minimums | APS 26/42 | -- |
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