Search all 4 faculties' undergraduate programmes, see the real AFDA National Senior Certificate (Matric) Endorsement — no numeric APS/points system is used by AFDA needed for each, and enter your own marks to check where you stand -- all without waiting for a long PDF to load.
Higher Certificate and Bachelor's programmes in motion picture production, offered across all AFDA campuses (Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Gqeberha, Hatfield).
Requires: English
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC (Grade 12/Matric) with entry into a Diploma or Higher Certificate, or equivalent | APS 0/100 | -- |
| B · No qualifying NSC/equivalent: pass the AFDA Entrance Exam instead | APS 0/100 | -- |
No audition or portfolio required. Entry is via NSC (Matric) permitting entry into a Higher Certificate/Diploma, or equivalent. Applicants without this may instead complete and pass the AFDA Entrance Exam (contact nearest AFDA campus for details). Offered on all AFDA campuses: Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Gqeberha, Hatfield.
Requires: English
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC (Matric) with entry into a Bachelor's degree (Bachelor's Pass) | APS 0/100 | -- |
| B · Successful completion of an accredited Higher Certificate programme | APS 0/100 | -- |
| C · ACE School of Tomorrow (Accelerated Christian Education) result on an achievement level similar to Grade 12 with a Bachelor's Pass | APS 0/100 | -- |
No audition or portfolio required for admission (students instead graduate WITH an industry-ready portfolio built during the degree). Disciplines/majors chosen within the degree include Writing, Producing, Directing, Cinematography, Production Design, Character Design & Styling, Editing, Visual Effects, Animation (Johannesburg only), Sound Design, Media Music Production, and Data & Grading. Offered on all AFDA campuses: Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Gqeberha, Hatfield.
Higher Certificate and Bachelor's programmes in stage acting, screen acting, music performance, presenting, and radio/podcasting.
Requires: English
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC (Grade 12/Matric) with entry into a Diploma or Higher Certificate, or equivalent | APS 0/100 | -- |
| B · No qualifying NSC/equivalent: pass the AFDA Entrance Exam instead | APS 0/100 | -- |
No audition required for admission per the prospectus; students are assessed during the programme by performing a prescribed text and running a theatre production. Entry route mirrors the general Higher Certificate requirement. Offered on all AFDA campuses: Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Gqeberha, Hatfield.
Requires: English
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC (Grade 12/Matric) with entry into a Diploma or Higher Certificate, or equivalent | APS 0/100 | -- |
| B · No qualifying NSC/equivalent: pass the AFDA Entrance Exam instead | APS 0/100 | -- |
No audition required for admission. Only offered on the AFDA Johannesburg campus. Entry route mirrors the general Higher Certificate requirement.
Requires: English
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC (Matric) with entry into a Bachelor's degree (Bachelor's Pass) | APS 0/100 | -- |
| B · Successful completion of an accredited Higher Certificate programme | APS 0/100 | -- |
| C · ACE School of Tomorrow (Accelerated Christian Education) result on an achievement level similar to Grade 12 with a Bachelor's Pass | APS 0/100 | -- |
No audition or portfolio required for admission per the prospectus — entry criteria are the same NSC/qualification-based routes used across AFDA's Bachelor's degrees. Disciplines/majors within the degree include Screen Acting, Stage Acting, Music Performance, and Media/Presenting. Offered on all AFDA campuses: Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Gqeberha, Hatfield.
A project-based Bachelor of Commerce for students building start-up businesses for the creative economy.
Requires: English
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC (Matric) with entry into a Bachelor's degree (Bachelor's Pass) | APS 0/100 | -- |
| B · Successful completion of an accredited Higher Certificate programme | APS 0/100 | -- |
| C · ACE School of Tomorrow (Accelerated Christian Education) result on an achievement level similar to Grade 12 with a Bachelor's Pass | APS 0/100 | -- |
No audition or portfolio required for admission. Only offered on the AFDA Johannesburg and Cape Town campuses (prospectus notes campus availability is subject to change — confirm with the Student Recruitment Officer). Disciplines/majors within the degree include Business Strategy and Management, Marketing and Sales, Startup Finance, and U(I)X Design and Operations.
A Bachelor's degree developed to address growth and diversification in South African and global creative-writing platforms.
Requires: English
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC (Matric) with entry into a Bachelor's degree (Bachelor's Pass) | APS 0/100 | -- |
| B · Successful completion of an accredited Higher Certificate programme | APS 0/100 | -- |
| C · ACE School of Tomorrow (Accelerated Christian Education) result on an achievement level similar to Grade 12 with a Bachelor's Pass | APS 0/100 | -- |
No audition or portfolio required for admission. Disciplines/majors include Short Story and Screen Writing: Film & TV (prospectus text is cut off before listing the full set of majors). Offered on AFDA Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and Gqeberha campuses (not listed for Hatfield).
Enter your marks to estimate your National Senior Certificate (Matric) Endorsement — no numeric APS/points system is used by AFDA against AFDA's real 2027 admission requirements for any programme -- mirrors AFDA's own published formula. It's a study-planning estimate, not an official decision.
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