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Faculty of Applied & Computer Sciences

Undergraduate diplomas and a Bachelor of Health Sciences run out of the Departments of Natural Sciences, Computer Sciences, Applied Physical Sciences and Health Sciences, covering analytical chemistry, biotechnology, agricultural management, environmental science, information technology, non-destructive testing and medical laboratory science.

Diploma in Analytical Chemistry

3 years

Requires: English 50%+, Mathematics 50%+, Physical Science 50%+

Band	Threshold	NBT
A · Minimum APS for consideration (excl. Life Orientation)	APS 21/48	--

Diploma in Biotechnology

3 years

Requires: English 50%+, Mathematics 50%+, Life Sciences 50%+

Band	Threshold	NBT
A · Minimum APS for consideration (excl. Life Orientation)	APS 23/48	--

Diploma in Agricultural Management

3 years

Requires: English 50%+, Mathematics 40%+, Agriculture/Life Science 40%+

Band	Threshold	NBT
A · Minimum APS offering Mathematics/Technical Mathematics (excl. LO)	APS 21/48	--
B · Minimum APS offering Mathematical Literacy (excl. LO)	APS 22/48	--

Diploma in Environmental Science

3 years

Requires: English 50%+, Mathematics 50%+, Physical Science 50%+

Band	Threshold	NBT
A · Minimum APS for consideration (excl. Life Orientation)	APS 21/48	--

Diploma in Information Technology

3 years full time

Requires: English 50%+, Mathematics 50%+

Band	Threshold	NBT
A · Minimum APS offering Mathematics/Technical Mathematics (excl. LO)	APS 26/48	--
B · Minimum APS offering Mathematical Literacy (excl. LO)	APS 28/48	--

Extended Information Technology Programme

Not stated in prospectus

Requires: English 50%+, Mathematics 50%+

Band	Threshold	NBT
A · Minimum APS offering Mathematics/Technical Mathematics (excl. LO)	APS 24/48	--
B · Minimum APS offering Mathematical Literacy (excl. LO)	APS 26/48	--

Diploma in Non-Destructive Testing

Not stated in prospectus

Requires: English 40%+, Mathematics 40%+, Physical Science 50%+

Band	Threshold	NBT
A · Minimum APS for consideration (excl. Life Orientation)	APS 19/48	--

Bachelor of Health Sciences: Medical Laboratory Science

4 years

Requires: English 50%+, Mathematics 50%+, Physical Science 50%+, Life Science 60%+

Band	Threshold	NBT
A · Minimum for consideration (excl. Life Orientation); applicants may also be required to undergo job shadowing and placement testing	APS 27/48	--

Faculty of Management Sciences

Diplomas run out of the Departments of Accountancy, Human Resources Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, and Marketing, Retail Business & Sport Management.

Diploma in Financial Information Systems

Not stated in prospectus

Requires: Accounting 50%+, English 50%+, Mathematics 40%+

Band	Threshold	NBT
A · Minimum APS offering Mathematics/Technical Mathematics (excl. LO)	APS 20/48	--
B · Minimum APS offering Mathematical Literacy (excl. LO)	APS 22/48	--

Diploma in Cost and Management Accounting

Not stated in prospectus

Requires: Accounting 50%+, English 50%+, Mathematics 40%+

Band	Threshold	NBT
A · Minimum APS offering Mathematics/Technical Mathematics (excl. LO)	APS 20/48	--
B · Minimum APS offering Mathematical Literacy (excl. LO)	APS 22/48	--

Diploma in Internal Auditing

Not stated in prospectus

Requires: Accounting 50%+, English 50%+, Mathematics 40%+

Band	Threshold	NBT
A · Minimum APS offering Mathematics/Technical Mathematics (excl. LO)	APS 20/48	--
B · Minimum APS offering Mathematical Literacy (excl. LO)	APS 23/48	--

Diploma in Human Resources Management

Not stated in prospectus

Requires: English 50%+, Mathematics 40%+

Band	Threshold	NBT
A · Minimum APS offering Mathematics/Technical Mathematics (excl. LO)	APS 20/48	--
B · Minimum APS offering Mathematical Literacy (excl. LO)	APS 21/48	--

Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Not stated in prospectus

Requires: English 50%+, Mathematics 40%+

Band	Threshold	NBT
A · Minimum APS offering Mathematics/Technical Mathematics (excl. LO)	APS 20/48	--
B · Minimum APS offering Mathematical Literacy (excl. LO)	APS 21/48	--

Diploma in Marketing

Not stated in prospectus

Requires: English 50%+, Mathematics 40%+

Band	Threshold	NBT
A · Minimum APS offering Mathematics/Technical Mathematics (excl. LO)	APS 20/48	--
B · Minimum APS offering Mathematical Literacy (excl. LO)	APS 21/48	--

Diploma in Retail Business Management

Not stated in prospectus

Requires: English 50%+, Mathematics 40%+

Band	Threshold	NBT
A · Minimum APS offering Mathematics/Technical Mathematics (excl. LO)	APS 20/48	--
B · Minimum APS offering Mathematical Literacy (excl. LO)	APS 21/48	--

Diploma in Sport Management

Not stated in prospectus

Requires: English 50%+, Mathematics 40%+

Band	Threshold	NBT
A · Minimum APS offering Mathematics/Technical Mathematics (excl. LO)	APS 20/48	--
B · Minimum APS offering Mathematical Literacy (excl. LO)	APS 21/48	--

Faculty of Human Sciences

Diplomas and two Bachelor's programmes span creative arts, hospitality and tourism, communication, legal studies, safety and policing, and teacher education (B Ed Senior Phase & FET Teaching, Bachelor of Communication Studies).

Diploma in Fashion, Photography, Graphic Design & Fine Art

Not stated in prospectus

Requires: English 50%+, Mathematics 30%+

Band	Threshold	NBT
A · Minimum APS offering Mathematics/Technical Mathematics (excl. LO); a practical interview and portfolio submission are also required	APS 21/48	--
B · Minimum APS offering Mathematical Literacy (excl. LO); a practical interview and portfolio submission are also required	APS 22/48	--

Diploma in Food Service Management

Not stated in prospectus

Requires: English 50%+, Mathematics 40%+

Band	Threshold	NBT
A · Minimum APS offering Mathematics/Technical Mathematics (excl. LO)	APS 20/48	--
B · Minimum APS offering Mathematical Literacy (excl. LO)	APS 21/48	--

Diploma in Tourism Management

Not stated in prospectus

Requires: English 50%+, Mathematics 40%+

Band	Threshold	NBT
A · Minimum APS offering Mathematics/Technical Mathematics (excl. LO)	APS 20/48	--
B · Minimum APS offering Mathematical Literacy (excl. LO)	APS 21/48	--

Diploma in Public Relations Management

Not stated in prospectus

Requires: English 50%+, Mathematics 40%+

Band	Threshold	NBT
A · Minimum APS offering Mathematics/Technical Mathematics (excl. LO)	APS 20/48	--
B · Minimum APS offering Mathematical Literacy (excl. LO)	APS 21/48	--

Diploma in Ecotourism Management

Not stated in prospectus

Requires: English 50%+, Biology/Life Science 50%+, Mathematics 40%+

Band	Threshold	NBT
A · Minimum APS offering Mathematics/Technical Mathematics (excl. LO)	APS 20/48	--
B · Minimum APS offering Mathematical Literacy (excl. LO)	APS 21/48	--

Diploma in Legal Assistance

Not stated in prospectus

Requires: English 60%+, Mathematics 40%+

Band	Threshold	NBT
A · Minimum APS offering Mathematics/Technical Mathematics (excl. LO)	APS 23/48	--
B · Minimum APS offering Mathematical Literacy (excl. LO)	APS 24/48	--

Diploma in Labour Law

Not stated in prospectus

Requires: English 60%+, Mathematics 40%+

Band	Threshold	NBT
A · Minimum APS offering Mathematics/Technical Mathematics (excl. LO)	APS 23/48	--
B · Minimum APS offering Mathematical Literacy (excl. LO)	APS 24/48	--

Diploma in Safety Management

Not stated in prospectus

Requires: English 50%+, Mathematics 40%+

Band	Threshold	NBT
A · Minimum APS offering Mathematics/Technical Mathematics (excl. LO)	APS 21/48	--
B · Minimum APS offering Mathematical Literacy (excl. LO)	APS 22/48	--

Diploma in Policing

Not stated in prospectus

Requires: English 50%+, Mathematics 40%+

Band	Threshold	NBT
A · Minimum APS offering Mathematics/Technical Mathematics (excl. LO)	APS 20/48	--
B · Minimum APS offering Mathematical Literacy (excl. LO)	APS 21/48	--

B Ed (Senior Phase & FET Teaching)

Not stated in prospectus

Requires: Language of Teaching & Learning 50%+, Physical Science/Technical Science 40%+

Band	Threshold	NBT
A · Minimum APS offering Mathematics/Technical Mathematics (excl. LO); matric must indicate admission to a Bachelor's Degree	APS 22/48	--
B · Minimum APS offering Mathematical Literacy (excl. LO); matric must indicate admission to a Bachelor's Degree	APS 24/48	--

Bachelor of Communication Studies

Not stated in prospectus

Requires: English 60%+, Mathematics 40%+

Band	Threshold	NBT
A · Minimum APS offering Mathematics/Technical Mathematics (excl. LO); matric must indicate admission to a Bachelor's Degree	APS 20/48	--
B · Minimum APS offering Mathematical Literacy (excl. LO); matric must indicate admission to a Bachelor's Degree	APS 21/48	--

Faculty of Engineering & Technology

Nine engineering diplomas (Chemical, Civil, Industrial, Mechanical, Metallurgical, Electronic, Power, Process Control and Computer Systems Engineering) are each offered via a mainstream 3-year route, a 4-year extended route, and a route for applicants with an NC(V)-4 qualification, alongside a separate Diploma in Operations Management.

Diploma in Chemical Engineering

3 years (Extended Programme: 4 years)

Requires: Mathematics 50%+, Physical Sciences 50%+, English Language 50%+

Band	Threshold	NBT
A · Mainstream 3-year Diploma (Table 1): min. level 4 (50%+) in Mathematics, Physical Sciences and English Language	APS 24/48	--
B · Extended 4-year Diploma (Table 3): min. level 3 (40%+) in Mathematics, Physical Sciences and English Language	APS 22/48	--
C · NC(V)-4 qualification route (Table 4): min. level 4 (50%+) in Mathematics/Vocational/Technical Maths, Physical Science/Engineering Science and English Language	APS 24/48	--

Diploma in Civil Engineering

3 years (Extended Programme: 4 years)

Requires: Mathematics 50%+, Physical Sciences 50%+, English Language 50%+

Band	Threshold	NBT
A · Mainstream 3-year Diploma (Table 1): min. level 4 (50%+) in Mathematics, Physical Sciences and English Language	APS 24/48	--
B · Extended 4-year Diploma (Table 3): min. level 3 (40%+) in Mathematics, Physical Sciences and English Language	APS 22/48	--
C · NC(V)-4 qualification route (Table 4): min. level 4 (50%+) in Mathematics/Vocational/Technical Maths, Physical Science/Engineering Science and English Language	APS 24/48	--

Diploma in Industrial Engineering

3 years (Extended Programme: 4 years)

Requires: Mathematics 50%+, Physical Sciences 50%+, English Language 50%+

Band	Threshold	NBT
A · Mainstream 3-year Diploma (Table 1): min. level 4 (50%+) in Mathematics, Physical Sciences and English Language	APS 24/48	--
B · Extended 4-year Diploma (Table 3): min. level 3 (40%+) in Mathematics, Physical Sciences and English Language	APS 22/48	--
C · NC(V)-4 qualification route (Table 4): min. level 4 (50%+) in Mathematics/Vocational/Technical Maths, Physical Science/Engineering Science and English Language	APS 24/48	--

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

3 years (Extended Programme: 4 years)

Requires: Mathematics 50%+, Physical Sciences 50%+, English Language 50%+

Band	Threshold	NBT
A · Mainstream 3-year Diploma (Table 1): min. level 4 (50%+) in Mathematics, Physical Sciences and English Language	APS 24/48	--
B · Extended 4-year Diploma (Table 3): min. level 3 (40%+) in Mathematics, Physical Sciences and English Language	APS 22/48	--
C · NC(V)-4 qualification route (Table 4): min. level 4 (50%+) in Mathematics/Vocational/Technical Maths, Physical Science/Engineering Science and English Language	APS 24/48	--

Diploma in Metallurgical Engineering

3 years (Extended Programme: 4 years)

Requires: Mathematics 50%+, Physical Sciences 50%+, English Language 50%+

Band	Threshold	NBT
A · Mainstream 3-year Diploma (Table 1): min. level 4 (50%+) in Mathematics, Physical Sciences and English Language	APS 24/48	--
B · Extended 4-year Diploma (Table 3): min. level 3 (40%+) in Mathematics, Physical Sciences and English Language	APS 22/48	--
C · NC(V)-4 qualification route (Table 4): min. level 4 (50%+) in Mathematics/Vocational/Technical Maths, Physical Science/Engineering Science and English Language	APS 24/48	--

Diploma in Electronic Engineering

3 years (Extended Programme: 4 years)

Requires: Mathematics 50%+, Physical Sciences 50%+, English Language 50%+

Band	Threshold	NBT
A · Mainstream 3-year Diploma (Table 1): min. level 4 (50%+) in Mathematics, Physical Sciences and English Language	APS 24/48	--
B · Extended 4-year Diploma (Table 3): min. level 3 (40%+) in Mathematics, Physical Sciences and English Language	APS 22/48	--
C · NC(V)-4 qualification route (Table 4): min. level 4 (50%+) in Mathematics/Vocational/Technical Maths, Physical Science/Engineering Science and English Language (part of the "Electrical Engineering" group with Power, Process Control and Computer Systems Engineering)	APS 24/48	--

Diploma in Power Engineering

3 years (Extended Programme: 4 years)

Requires: Mathematics 50%+, Physical Sciences 50%+, English Language 50%+

Band	Threshold	NBT
A · Mainstream 3-year Diploma (Table 1): min. level 4 (50%+) in Mathematics, Physical Sciences and English Language	APS 24/48	--
B · Extended 4-year Diploma (Table 3): min. level 3 (40%+) in Mathematics, Physical Sciences and English Language	APS 22/48	--
C · NC(V)-4 qualification route (Table 4): min. level 4 (50%+) in Mathematics/Vocational/Technical Maths, Physical Science/Engineering Science and English Language (part of the "Electrical Engineering" group)	APS 24/48	--

Diploma in Process Control Engineering

3 years (Extended Programme: 4 years)

Requires: Mathematics 50%+, Physical Sciences 50%+, English Language 50%+

Band	Threshold	NBT
A · Mainstream 3-year Diploma (Table 1): min. level 4 (50%+) in Mathematics, Physical Sciences and English Language	APS 24/48	--
B · Extended 4-year Diploma (Table 3): min. level 3 (40%+) in Mathematics, Physical Sciences and English Language	APS 22/48	--
C · NC(V)-4 qualification route (Table 4): min. level 4 (50%+) in Mathematics/Vocational/Technical Maths, Physical Science/Engineering Science and English Language (part of the "Electrical Engineering" group)	APS 24/48	--

Diploma in Computer Systems Engineering

3 years (Extended Programme: 4 years)

Requires: Mathematics 50%+, Physical Sciences 50%+, English Language 50%+

Band	Threshold	NBT
A · Mainstream 3-year Diploma (Table 1): min. level 4 (50%+) in Mathematics, Physical Sciences and English Language	APS 24/48	--
B · Extended 4-year Diploma (Table 3): min. level 3 (40%+) in Mathematics, Physical Sciences and English Language	APS 22/48	--
C · NC(V)-4 qualification route (Table 4): min. level 4 (50%+) in Mathematics/Vocational/Technical Maths, Physical Science/Engineering Science and English Language (part of the "Electrical Engineering" group)	APS 24/48	--

Diploma in Operations Management

3 years

Requires: Mathematics 50%+, Physical Sciences 40%+, English Language 50%+

Band	Threshold	NBT
A · Minimum APS for regular Diploma programme (Table 2), excl. Life Orientation	APS 23/48	--

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Download PDF Prospectus Undergraduate Minimum Admission Requirements 2027 #adobe-dc-view-schoolhive-undergrad-min-requirements-2027 2027-Undergraduate-Minimum-Admission-Requirements Download Document Transcript (Click to expand) View Text 2027 Undergraduate Minimum Admission Requirements Note: Although certain subjects and symbols below are indicated as minimum entry requirements, it does not guarantee acceptance Faculty of Applied & Computer Sciences Dip: Analytical Chemistry (3 years) Subjects NSC endorsement Eligibility for Diploma or Bachelor’s degree Compulsory subjects achievement level English 4 Mathematics or 4 Technical Mathematics or 4 Engineering Mathematics (TVET N4) 60% Physical Science or 4 Engineering Sciences (TVET N4) 60% Any other 3 subjects 9 TOTAL 21 (excl. LO) Note 3 = 40-49% 4 = 50-59% 5 = 60-69% Dip: Agricultural Management (3 years) Subjects NSC endorsement Eligibility for Diploma or Bachelor’s degree Compulsory subjects achievement level English 4 Mathematics or 3 Technical Mathematics or 3 Mathematics Literacy 4 Agriculture/Life Science 3/3 TOTAL 21 (Mathematics or Tech Maths excl. LO) 22 (Mathematics Literacy excl. LO) Recommended: Business studies, Economics, Computer Studies, Geography Note 3 = 40-49% 4 = 50-59% 5 = 60-69% Dip: Biotechnology (3 years) Subjects NSC endorsement Eligibility for Diploma or Bachelor’s degree Compulsory subjects achievement level English 4 Mathematics or 4 Engineering Mathematics or 60% Physical Science or 4 Engineering Science 60% Life Sciences 4 TOTAL 23 (excl. LO) Dip: Non-Destructive Testing Subjects NSC endorsement Eligibility for Diploma Compulsory subjects achievment level English 3 Mathematics or 3 Technical Mathematics 3 Physical Science or 4 Technical Science 4 APS 19 (excl. LO) Dip: Information Technology (3 years full time) Subjects NSC endorsement Eligibility for Diploma Compulsory subjects English 4 Mathematics or Technical Mathematics 4 or Mathematical Literacy 6 Other 4 Subjects (Excluding LO) APS 26 (Mathematics or Technical Mathematics, excl. LO) 28 (Mathematics Literacy, excl. LO) A maximum of 6 subjects are taken into consideration when calculating the total APS score, excluding Life Orientation. ENQUIRIES INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SHEILA KABI SHEILAK@VUT.AC.ZA 016-950-9478 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, BHSC: MEDICAL LAB SCIENCE SENZEKILE MAPHOSA SENZEKILEM@VUT.AC.ZA 016-950-9803 Note 3 = 40-49% 4 = 50-59% 5 = 60-69% 6 = 70-79% 7 = 80-89% 8 = 90-99% Department: Accountancy Subjects Financial Info. Systems Cost & Man. Accounting Internal Auditing NSC endorsement Eligibility for Diploma or Degree Compulsory subjects Accounting 4 4 4 English 4 4 4 Mathematics or 3 3 3 Technical Mathematics or 3 3 3 Mathematical Literacy or 5 5 6 Min APS Required= 20 (Maths/Technical Maths) and 22 (Maths Lit) excl. LO - For FIS, and Cost & Man Accounting only Min APS Required = 20 (Maths/Technical Maths), and 23 (Maths Lit.) excl. LO - for Internal Auditing only Department: Human Resources Management Subjects Human Resources Management NSC/NCV(4) endorsement Eligibility for Diploma or Degree Compulsory subjects English 4 Mathematics or 3 Technical Maths or 3 Mathematical Literacy 4 One other subject 4 Min APS Required: 20 (Maths/Technical Maths), and 21 (Maths Lit.) excl. LO Note 3 = 40-49% 4 = 50-59% 5 = 60-69% 6 = 70-79% 7 = 80-89% 8 = 90-99% Department: Logistics and Supply Chain Management Subjects Logistics and Supply Chain Management NSC/NCV(4) endorsement Eligibility for Diploma or Degree Compulsory subjects English 4 Mathematics or 3 Technical Maths or 3 Mathematical Literacy 4 One other subject 4 Min APS Required: 20 (Maths/Technical Maths), and 21 (Mathematic Lit) excl. LO Note 3 = 40-49% 4 = 50-59% 5 = 60-69% 6 = 70-79% 7 = 80-89% 8 = 90-99% Department: Marketing, Retail Business & Sport Management Subjects Marketing Retail Business Management Sport Management NSC endorsement Eligibility for Diploma or Degree Compulsory subjects English 4 4 4 Mathematics or 3 3 3 Technical Mathematics or 3 3 3 Mathematical Literacy 4 4 4 One other subject 4 4 4 Min APS Required: 20 (Maths/Technical Maths), 21 (Maths Lit) excl. LO Faculty of Management Sciences APPLICATION STATUS: SELF-CHECK Go to VUT website – www.vut.ac.za Dip: Environmental Science (3 years)Subjects NSC endorsement Eligibility for Diploma Compulsory subjects achievemen level English 4 Mathematics 4 Physical Science 4 TOTAL 21 (excl. LO) Note 3 = 40-49% 4 = 50-59% 5 = 60-69% 6 = 70-79% 7 = 80-89% 8 = 90-99% DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL SCIENCES Note 3 = 40-49% 4 = 50-59% 5 = 60-69% Applicants may be required to have industrial knowledge (i.e. job shadowing) and may undergo placement testing DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCES DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED PHYSICAL SCIENCES Note 3 = 40-49% 4 = 50-59% 5 = 60-69% CLOSING DATES FOR APPLICATIONS (1st Semester and Year Students) Academic: 30 September Residences: 31 October Admission requirements for students with N3, N4, N5, and N6: Refer to our website for admission requirements. ENQUIRIES HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT, LABOUR RELATIONS MANAGEMENT ESTHER MOKOENA MOTSEKUWAM@VUT.AC.ZA 016-950-9366 LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT QUEEN DHLAMINI QUEEND@VUT.AC.ZA 016-950-6762 SPORT MANAGEMENT, RETAIL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, MARKETING MANAGEMENT BENJAMIN LETEBELE BENJAMINL@VUT.AC.ZA 016-950-6877 INTERNAL AUDITING, FINANCIAL INFORMATION MANAGEMENT, COST AND MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING MARIA MPONDO MARIAMP@VUT.AC.ZA 016-950-9217 Extended Information Technology Programme Subjects NSC endorsement Eligibility for Diploma Compulsory subjects English 4 Mathematics or Technical Mathematics 4 or Mathematical Literacy 6 Other 4 Subjects (Excluding LO) APS 24 (Mathematics or Technical Mathematics, excl. LO) 26 (Mathematics Literacy, excl. LO) A maximum of 6 subjects are taken into consideration when calculating the total APS score, excluding Life Orientation. CHEMISTRY, ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY, AGRICULTURAL MANAGEMENT DINEO MOHAPI DINEOS@VUT.AC.ZA 016-950-9471 BIOTECHNOLOGY, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING MALUNA NTSOERENG MALUNAN@VUT.AC.ZA 016-950-6685 Click on “admissions new students” Click on “check status” Enter your Student or Identification number Click “submit” Bachelor of Health Sciences: Medical Laboratory Science (4 years) Subjects NSC endorsement Eligibility for Bachelor degree Compulsory subjects or equivalent (Standard or Higher grade system) NSC Min. points HG SG English 4 D C Mathematics 4 D C Physical Science 4 D C Life Science 5 D C TOTAL 27 (excl. LO) DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SCIENCES ENQUIRIES: VUT STUDENT CONTACT CENTRE 086 186 1888 studentenquiries@vut.ac.zaFaculty of Human Sciences Diploma: Fashion, Photography, Graphic Design & Fine Art Subjects NSCA endorsement Compulsory subjects English 4 Mathematics or 2 (30%) Technical Maths or 2 (30%) Mathematical Literacy 3 (40%) Total: 21 (Mathematics or Technical Mathematics, excl. LO) 22 (Mathematical Literacy, excl. LO) Matric certificate must indicate admission to Diploma Diploma: Food Service Management Subjects NSCA endorsement Compulsory subjects English 4 Other 1 subject (Hospitality, Hotel, Tourism, Catering, Accounting, Business Studies & Consumer Studies) 4 Mathematics / Technical Maths or 3 Mathematical Literacy 4 Minimum APS required: 20 (Mathematics or Technical Mathematics, excluding LO) 21 (Mathematical Literacy, excl. LO) Matric certificate must indicate admission to Diploma Take note: Chef uniforms are compulsory and specifications to be obtained at the department. Diploma: Public Relations Management Diploma: Tourism Management Subjects NSCA endorsement Compulsory subjects English 4 Mathematics/Technical Maths or 3 Mathematical Literacy 4 1 Compulsory subject 4 Tourism, Geography, Business Studies & History Total: 20 (Mathematics or Technical Mathematics, excl. LO) 21 (Mathematical Literacy, excl. LO) Matric certificate must indicate admission to Diploma Diploma: Ecotourism Management Subjects NSC endorsement Compulsory subjects English 4 Biology / Life Science 4 Mathematics / Technical Maths or 3 Mathematical Literacy 4 Total: 20 (Mathematics or Technical Mathematics, excl. LO) 21 (Mathematical Literacy, excl. LO) Matric certificate must indicate admission to Diploma Diploma: Labour Law Diploma: Legal Assistance Subjects NSC endorsement Eligibility for Diploma Compulsory subjects English 5 5 Other Language 3 3 Mathematics/Technical Maths or 3 3 Mathematical Literacy 4 4 Total: 23 (Mathematics or Technical Mathematics, excl. LO) 24 (Mathematical Literacy, excl. LO) Matric certificate must indicate admission to Diploma Subjects NSCA endorsement Eligibility for Diploma Compulsory subjects English 4 Mathematics/ Technical Maths or 3 Mathematical Literacy 4 Total: 21 (Mathematics or Technical Mathematics, excl. LO) 22 (Mathematical Literacy, excl. LO) Matric certificate must indicate admission to Diploma Diploma: Safety Management Subjects NSC endorsement Compulsory subjects English 4 Other Language 3 Mathematics/Technical Maths or 3 Mathematical Literacy 4 Total: 20 (Mathematics or Technical Mathematics, excl. LO) 21 (Mathematical Literacy, excl. LO) Matric certificate must indicate admission to Diploma Diploma: Policing Age exemption: Applicants of mature age (23 with grade 12) who do not meet the entry requirements must submit proof of permanent employment in industry, working in an area related to the field of the intended study. Additional Admission Requirement: An additional compulsory selection criteria: Practical interview and portfolio submission. Faculty of Engineering & Technology TABLE 2: Diploma programme in Operations Management– 3 year programme APPLICATION FOR ACADEMIC ADMISSION Please note: To avoid disappointment, prospective students are urged to apply as soon as possible. Make sure that VUT offers the course you are interested in (this pamphlet/poster) and that you adhere to the admission requirements. Initial selection will be based on final Grade 11 or latest Grade 12 results. How to Apply: On line applications-www.vut.ac.za-click on admissions new students. The following must be submitted with your application: 1. Certified copy of South African ID document. Certified copy of passport for International applicants 2. Certified copy of Grade 11 or latest Grade 12 report (e.g June examination). Certified copy of complete results for International applicants. 3. Proof of address (Not compulsory) 4. Application fee R110 Application forms without proof of payment will not be accepted. BankingDetails: ABSA Bank, account number 530 861 945, branch code 632 005, use your ID number/Passport number as reference. Proof of payment must be uploaded with on-line application

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Vaal University of Technology (VUT) Prospectus 2027

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Faculty of Applied & Computer Sciences

Diploma in Analytical Chemistry

Diploma in Biotechnology

Diploma in Agricultural Management

Diploma in Environmental Science

Diploma in Information Technology

Extended Information Technology Programme

Diploma in Non-Destructive Testing

Bachelor of Health Sciences: Medical Laboratory Science

Faculty of Management Sciences

Diploma in Financial Information Systems

Diploma in Cost and Management Accounting

Diploma in Internal Auditing

Diploma in Human Resources Management

Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Diploma in Marketing

Diploma in Retail Business Management

Diploma in Sport Management

Faculty of Human Sciences

Diploma in Fashion, Photography, Graphic Design & Fine Art

Diploma in Food Service Management

Diploma in Tourism Management

Diploma in Public Relations Management

Diploma in Ecotourism Management

Diploma in Legal Assistance

Diploma in Labour Law

Diploma in Safety Management

Diploma in Policing

B Ed (Senior Phase & FET Teaching)

Bachelor of Communication Studies

Faculty of Engineering & Technology

Diploma in Chemical Engineering

Diploma in Civil Engineering

Diploma in Industrial Engineering

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Diploma in Metallurgical Engineering

Diploma in Electronic Engineering

Diploma in Power Engineering

Diploma in Process Control Engineering

Diploma in Computer Systems Engineering

Diploma in Operations Management

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