Search all 8 faculties' undergraduate programmes, see the real Boston National Senior Certificate (NSC) Endorsement Type — Boston uses no APS/points system; NBT and M-Scores are explicitly stated as not applicable (p.100) needed for each, and enter your own marks to check where you stand -- all without waiting for a long PDF to load.
Accounting, auditing, taxation and financial planning qualifications from Higher Certificate through Postgraduate Diploma, several SAICA-endorsed and FSCA-recognised for FAIS Fit-and-Proper purposes.
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · SAICA-endorsed Bachelor's Degree with 60% average across all third-year modules | APS 60/100 | -- |
SAICA-endorsed. Entry requires a SAICA-endorsed Bachelor's Degree (e.g. Boston BAcc) with a minimum 60% average across all third-year modules, completed within one academic year. Candidates below 60% must re-register relevant third-year modules to reach it, or hold a SAICA-endorsed Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7, 120 credits) with a 60% average.
Requires: English, Mathematics, Accounting
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC or NC(V) with English, Mathematics and Accounting passed, endorsed for Bachelor's study (or pre-2009 SC with English, Mathematics, Accounting) | APS 0/100 | -- |
SAICA-endorsed, CA(SA) career track. No numeric NSC average or subject-mark threshold is published; requirement is a categorical pass in the three named subjects plus the Bachelor's endorsement.
Requires: English
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC or NC(V) with English passed, endorsed for Diploma study (or pre-2009 SC with English) | APS 0/100 | -- |
No numeric NSC average is published for Diploma-endorsed entry.
Requires: English
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC or NC(V) with English passed, endorsed for Diploma study (or pre-2009 SC with English) | APS 0/100 | -- |
FPI-recognised; FSCA-recognised for Categories I and IV (FAIS Fit-and-Proper). No numeric NSC average is published.
Requires: English
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC or NC(V) with English passed, endorsed for Higher Certificate study (or pre-2009 SC with English) | APS 0/100 | -- |
No numeric NSC average is published for Higher Certificate-endorsed entry.
Requires: English
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC or NC(V) with English passed, endorsed for Higher Certificate study (or pre-2009 SC with English) | APS 0/100 | -- |
FPI-recognised; FSCA-recognised for Categories I (excl. 1.27 Crypto Assets) and IV. No numeric NSC average is published.
Strategic communication, advertising and public relations qualifications at Bachelor's and Higher Certificate level.
Requires: English
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC or NC(V) with English passed, endorsed for Bachelor's study (or pre-2009 SC with English) | APS 0/100 | -- |
No numeric NSC average is published for Bachelor's-endorsed entry.
Requires: English
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC or NC(V) with English passed, endorsed for Higher Certificate study (or pre-2009 SC with English) | APS 0/100 | -- |
No numeric NSC average is published for Higher Certificate-endorsed entry.
Requires: English
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC or NC(V) with English passed, endorsed for Higher Certificate study (or pre-2009 SC with English) | APS 0/100 | -- |
No numeric NSC average is published for Higher Certificate-endorsed entry.
Boston's largest programme area, spanning the MBA and postgraduate management qualifications through to Bachelor's, Diploma and Higher Certificate level in management, marketing, office administration and supply chain.
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · Honours or Postgraduate Diploma (NQF 8) + 3 years relevant work experience + CV, references, motivation letter, possible interview | APS 0/100 | -- |
Entry is not NSC-based at all: requires at minimum a Bachelor Honours (NQF Level 8) or Postgraduate Diploma (NQF Level 8), evidence of at least 3 years' supervisory/managerial/technical/professional experience, a CV with a minimum of 2 contactable references, a motivation letter, and participation in an interview if requested.
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · Bachelor's degree or Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) + English proficiency; academic selection applies | APS 0/100 | -- |
Subject to academic selection criteria. Minimum: a Bachelor's degree or Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7) from a recognised institution, plus English proficiency for those not previously taught in English.
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · Diploma (NQF 6, 360 credits) or Bachelor's degree + English proficiency; academic selection applies | APS 0/100 | -- |
Subject to academic selection criteria. Minimum: a Diploma (NQF Level 6, 360 credits) or a Bachelor's degree, plus English proficiency for those not previously taught in English.
Requires: English
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC or NC(V) with English passed, endorsed for Bachelor's study (or pre-2009 SC with English) | APS 0/100 | -- |
No numeric NSC average is published for Bachelor's-endorsed entry.
Requires: English
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC or NC(V) with English passed, endorsed for Bachelor's study (or pre-2009 SC with English) | APS 0/100 | -- |
No numeric NSC average is published for Bachelor's-endorsed entry.
Requires: English
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC or NC(V) with English passed, endorsed for Diploma study (or pre-2009 SC with English) | APS 0/100 | -- |
No numeric NSC average is published for Diploma-endorsed entry.
Requires: English
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC or NC(V) with English passed, endorsed for Diploma study (or pre-2009 SC with English) | APS 0/100 | -- |
No numeric NSC average is published for Diploma-endorsed entry.
Requires: English
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC or NC(V) with English passed, endorsed for Diploma study (or pre-2009 SC with English) | APS 0/100 | -- |
No numeric NSC average is published for Diploma-endorsed entry.
Requires: English
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC or NC(V) with English passed, endorsed for Higher Certificate study (or pre-2009 SC with English) | APS 0/100 | -- |
No numeric NSC average is published for Higher Certificate-endorsed entry.
Requires: English
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC or NC(V) with English passed, endorsed for Higher Certificate study (or pre-2009 SC with English) | APS 0/100 | -- |
No numeric NSC average is published for Higher Certificate-endorsed entry.
Requires: English
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC or NC(V) with English passed, endorsed for Higher Certificate study (or pre-2009 SC with English) | APS 0/100 | -- |
No numeric NSC average is published for Higher Certificate-endorsed entry.
Teacher-education qualifications: a Postgraduate Certificate in Education for Senior Phase/FET teaching, and a Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching.
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · Relevant Bachelor's Degree (MRTEQ-compliant), or DHET-approved 360-credit Diploma with sufficient NQF 6-7 content | APS 0/100 | -- |
Minimum: a relevant Bachelor's Degree per the Policy on Minimum Requirements for Teacher Education Qualifications (MRTEQ, 2015). DHET-approved 360-credit Diploma graduates may also be considered. The underlying degree/diploma must include sufficient study at NQF levels 6-7 to support the chosen subject specialisation. Detailed entry requirements referred to the Fact Sheet.
Requires: English
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC or NC(V) with English passed, endorsed for Bachelor's study (or pre-2009 SC with English) | APS 0/100 | -- |
No numeric NSC average is published for Bachelor's-endorsed entry.
Bachelor of Social Science and a Higher Certificate in HIV/AIDS Counselling & Management.
Requires: English
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC or NC(V) with English passed, endorsed for Bachelor's study (or pre-2009 SC with English) | APS 0/100 | -- |
No numeric NSC average is published for Bachelor's-endorsed entry.
Requires: English
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC or NC(V) with English passed, endorsed for Higher Certificate study (or pre-2009 SC with English) | APS 0/100 | -- |
No numeric NSC average is published for Higher Certificate-endorsed entry.
A Diploma in Event Management alongside Higher Certificates in Hospitality Management and Tourism & Travel Management.
Requires: English
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC or NC(V) with English passed, endorsed for Diploma study (or pre-2009 SC with English) | APS 0/100 | -- |
No numeric NSC average is published for Diploma-endorsed entry.
Requires: English
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC or NC(V) with English passed, endorsed for Higher Certificate study (or pre-2009 SC with English) | APS 0/100 | -- |
No numeric NSC average is published for Higher Certificate-endorsed entry.
Requires: English
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC or NC(V) with English passed, endorsed for Higher Certificate study (or pre-2009 SC with English) | APS 0/100 | -- |
No numeric NSC average is published for Higher Certificate-endorsed entry.
Diplomas in Systems Development and Network Systems, plus Higher Certificates in Network Systems, Software Development, Web & UI Design, and Game Design & Development.
Requires: English
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC or NC(V) with English passed, endorsed for Diploma study (or pre-2009 SC with English) | APS 0/100 | -- |
No numeric NSC average is published for Diploma-endorsed entry.
Requires: English
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC or NC(V) with English passed, endorsed for Diploma study (or pre-2009 SC with English) | APS 0/100 | -- |
No numeric NSC average is published for Diploma-endorsed entry.
Requires: English
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC or NC(V) with English passed, endorsed for Higher Certificate study (or pre-2009 SC with English) | APS 0/100 | -- |
No numeric NSC average is published for Higher Certificate-endorsed entry.
Requires: English
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC or NC(V) with English passed, endorsed for Higher Certificate study (or pre-2009 SC with English) | APS 0/100 | -- |
No numeric NSC average is published for Higher Certificate-endorsed entry.
Requires: English
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC or NC(V) with English passed, endorsed for Higher Certificate study (or pre-2009 SC with English) | APS 0/100 | -- |
No numeric NSC average is published for Higher Certificate-endorsed entry.
Requires: English
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC or NC(V) with English passed, endorsed for Higher Certificate study (or pre-2009 SC with English) | APS 0/100 | -- |
No numeric NSC average is published for Higher Certificate-endorsed entry.
The Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and BCom in Law, a Paralegal Higher Certificate, and a full Human Resource Management pathway from Higher Certificate through Honours.
Requires: English
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC or NC(V) with English passed, endorsed for Bachelor's study (or pre-2009 SC with English) | APS 0/100 | -- |
No numeric NSC average is published for Bachelor's-endorsed entry.
Requires: English
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC or NC(V) with English passed, endorsed for Bachelor's study (or pre-2009 SC with English) | APS 0/100 | -- |
No numeric NSC average is published for Bachelor's-endorsed entry.
Requires: English
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC or NC(V) with English passed, endorsed for Higher Certificate study (or pre-2009 SC with English) | APS 0/100 | -- |
No numeric NSC average is published for Higher Certificate-endorsed entry.
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · Cognate Bachelor's degree or Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) + English proficiency; academic selection applies | APS 0/100 | -- |
Subject to academic selection criteria. Minimum: a cognate Bachelor's degree or Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7) from a recognised institution, plus English proficiency for those not previously taught in English.
Requires: English
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC or NC(V) with English passed, endorsed for Bachelor's study (or pre-2009 SC with English) | APS 0/100 | -- |
No numeric NSC average is published for Bachelor's-endorsed entry.
Requires: English
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC or NC(V) with English passed, endorsed for Diploma study (or pre-2009 SC with English) | APS 0/100 | -- |
No numeric NSC average is published for Diploma-endorsed entry.
Requires: English
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC or NC(V) with English passed, endorsed for Higher Certificate study (or pre-2009 SC with English) | APS 0/100 | -- |
No numeric NSC average is published for Higher Certificate-endorsed entry.
Enter your marks to estimate your National Senior Certificate (NSC) Endorsement Type — Boston uses no APS/points system; NBT and M-Scores are explicitly stated as not applicable (p.100) against Boston's real 2026 admission requirements for any programme -- mirrors Boston's own published formula. It's a study-planning estimate, not an official decision.
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