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Diploma and degree programmes in accounting, taxation, internal auditing, business information systems and ICT, based mainly at DUT's Durban campus with some offered at Indumiso and Pietermaritzburg.
Requires: English 50%+, Mathematics 50%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · APS not printed in this course guide for this programme | Not published | -- |
Also requires at least three designated 20-credit subjects at level 4 (not more than one language).
Requires: English 50%+, Mathematics 50%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · APS not printed in this course guide for this programme | Not published | -- |
Also requires Physical Sciences level 4 OR Information Technology level 4, plus two designated 20-credit subjects at level 4.
Requires: English 40%+, Mathematics 40%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · APS not printed in this course guide for this programme | Not published | -- |
NSC Diploma pass. Alternative routes: English FAL level 4 (instead of HL level 3); Mathematical Literacy level 6 (instead of Mathematics level 3). Plus three 20-credit subjects (not more than one language).
Requires: English 40%+, Mathematics 40%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · APS not printed in this course guide for this programme | Not published | -- |
NSC Diploma pass. Alternative routes: English FAL level 4; Mathematical Literacy level 6. Plus three 20-credit subjects (not more than one language).
Requires: English 40%+, Mathematics 40%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · APS not printed in this course guide for this programme | Not published | -- |
NSC Diploma pass. Alternative routes: English FAL level 4; Mathematical Literacy level 5 OR Accounting level 4 (instead of Mathematics level 3). Plus three 20-credit subjects (not more than one language).
Requires: English 40%+, Mathematics 40%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · APS not printed in this course guide for this programme | Not published | -- |
NSC Diploma pass. Alternative route: Accounting level 4 (instead of Mathematics level 3) with three 20-credit subjects, OR Mathematical Literacy level 5 and Accounting level 4 with two 20-credit subjects.
Bachelor's degrees and diplomas in biotechnology, food science, chemistry, textile science, sport science, shipping and logistics, and nautical science, based at DUT's Durban campus.
Requires: English 50%+, Mathematics 50%+, Life Sciences 50%+, Physical Sciences 50%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · Minimum for consideration | APS 28/42 | -- |
Also requires one additional 20-credit subject at level 4 (not more than one language).
Requires: English 50%+, Mathematics 50%+, Life Sciences 50%+, Physical Sciences 50%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · Minimum for consideration | APS 28/42 | -- |
Also requires one additional 20-credit subject at level 4 (not more than one language).
Requires: English 50%+, Mathematics 50%+, Sport Science 50%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · Minimum for consideration | APS 28/42 | -- |
Life Sciences OR Physical Sciences level 4 also required, plus three additional 20-credit subjects at level 4.
Requires: English 50%+, Mathematics 40%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · APS not printed in this course guide for this programme | Not published | -- |
Also requires a Business Management or Commerce subject at level 4, plus two 20-credit subjects at level 3 (not more than one language).
Requires: English 50%+, Mathematics 50%+, Physical Sciences 50%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · APS not printed in this course guide for this programme | Not published | -- |
Also requires two 20-credit subjects at level 3 (not more than one language).
Requires: English 40%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · Minimum for consideration | APS 24/42 | -- |
Higher Certificate pass. Also requires one of Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences or Sport Science at level 3.
Degrees and diplomas in photography, screen arts, visual communication design, fashion, fine art, interior design, journalism and Senior Phase/FET teacher education, based mainly at DUT's Durban and Indumiso campuses.
Requires: English 40%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · APS not printed in this course guide for this programme | Not published | -- |
Also requires four other recognised 20-credit subjects at level 4.
Requires: English 50%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · Minimum for consideration | APS 36/42 | -- |
Alternative route: English FAL level 5 (instead of HL level 4). Plus four 20-credit subjects (not more than one language).
Requires: English 40%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · APS not printed in this course guide for this programme | Not published | -- |
Also requires four 20-credit subjects at level 4 (not more than one language).
Requires: English 60%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · APS not printed in this course guide for this programme | Not published | -- |
Also requires another official language at level 4, plus three 20-credit subjects at level 4.
Requires: English 50%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · Minimum for consideration | APS 24/42 | -- |
Also requires another language, plus three 20-credit subjects at level 3 (not more than one language).
Requires: English 40%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · APS not printed in this course guide for this programme | Not published | -- |
Also requires four other recognised 20-credit subjects at level 3.
Bachelor's degrees and diplomas in engineering technology (civil, chemical, electronic, industrial, mechanical, power), architecture, construction, geomatics, urban and regional planning, and pulp and paper technology, based at DUT's Durban and Indumiso campuses.
Requires: English 50%+, Mathematics 50%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · APS not printed in this course guide for this programme | Not published | -- |
Alternative route: English FAL level 5. Also requires two of Geography, History, Physical Sciences or Life Sciences at level 4, plus one 20-credit non-language subject at level 4.
Requires: English 50%+, Mathematics 50%+, Physical Sciences 50%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · APS not printed in this course guide for this programme | Not published | -- |
Alternative routes: Technical Mathematics level 5 (instead of Mathematics level 4); Technical Sciences level 5 (instead of Physical Sciences level 4). Plus three 20-credit subjects (not more than one language).
Requires: English 50%+, Mathematics 50%+, Physical Sciences 50%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · APS not printed in this course guide for this programme | Not published | -- |
Alternative routes: Technical Mathematics level 5; Technical Sciences level 5. Plus three 20-credit subjects (not more than one language).
Requires: English 50%+, Mathematics 50%+, Physical Sciences 50%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · APS not printed in this course guide for this programme | Not published | -- |
Alternative routes: Technical Mathematics level 5; Technical Sciences level 5. Plus three 20-credit subjects (not more than one language).
Requires: English 50%+, Mathematics 50%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · APS not printed in this course guide for this programme | Not published | -- |
Also requires three 20-credit subjects at level 4 (not more than one language).
Requires: English 40%+, Mathematics 50%+, Physical Sciences 50%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · APS not printed in this course guide for this programme | Not published | -- |
NSC Diploma pass. Also requires two 20-credit subjects at level 3.
Bachelor's degrees and diplomas in radiography, emergency medical care, nursing, clinical technology, homeopathy, chiropractic, medical laboratory science, environmental health, child and youth care, somatology and dental assisting, based at DUT's Durban and Indumiso campuses.
Requires: English 50%+, Mathematics 50%+, Life Sciences 50%+, Physical Sciences 50%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · Minimum for consideration | APS 28/42 | -- |
Also requires one 20-credit subject at level 4 (not more than one language).
Requires: English 50%+, Mathematics 50%+, Life Sciences 50%+, Physical Sciences 50%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · Minimum for consideration | APS 30/42 | -- |
Also requires two 20-credit subjects at level 4 (not more than one language).
Requires: English 50%+, Life Sciences 50%+, Mathematics 50%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · Minimum for consideration | APS 28/42 | -- |
Alternative routes: Mathematical Literacy level 6 or Physical Sciences level 4 (instead of Mathematics level 4). Plus two additional 20-credit subjects, only one of which may be an additional language.
Requires: English 50%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · APS not printed in this course guide for this programme | Not published | -- |
Also requires four 20-credit subjects at level 4 (not more than one language).
Requires: English 40%+, Life Sciences 50%+, Mathematics 40%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · APS not printed in this course guide for this programme | Not published | -- |
NSC Diploma pass. Alternative route: Mathematical Literacy level 5 (instead of Mathematics level 3). Plus two additional 20-credit subjects, only one of which may be a language.
Requires: English 40%+, Mathematics 40%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · APS not printed in this course guide for this programme | Not published | -- |
Higher Certificate pass. Alternative route: Mathematical Literacy level 5. Also requires Life Sciences OR Physical Sciences at level 3, plus two 20-credit subjects (not more than one language).
Diplomas in business administration, business law, human resources, marketing, operations, public relations, retail, public administration, catering, hospitality, tourism and eco-tourism, offered at DUT's Durban and Pietermaritzburg campuses.
Requires: English 40%+, Mathematics 40%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · Minimum for consideration | APS 25/42 | -- |
NSC Diploma pass. Alternative routes: English FAL level 4; Mathematical Literacy level 4. Plus three 20-credit subjects (not more than one language).
Requires: English 40%+, Mathematics 40%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · Minimum for consideration | APS 25/42 | -- |
NSC Diploma pass. Alternative routes: English FAL level 4; Mathematical Literacy level 4. Plus three 20-credit subjects (not more than one language).
Requires: English 40%+, Mathematics 40%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · Minimum for consideration | APS 25/42 | -- |
NSC Diploma pass. Alternative routes: English FAL level 4; Mathematical Literacy level 4. Plus three 20-credit subjects (not more than one language).
Requires: English 50%+, Mathematics 30%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · Minimum for consideration | APS 26/42 | -- |
NSC Diploma pass. Alternative route: Mathematical Literacy level 3 or Accounting (instead of Mathematics level 2). Plus three recognised 20-credit subjects at level 3 (not more than one language).
Requires: English 50%+, Mathematics 30%+, Accounting 40%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · APS not printed in this course guide for this programme | Not published | -- |
NSC Diploma pass. Alternative route: Mathematical Literacy level 3 (instead of Mathematics level 2). Plus two 20-credit subjects (not more than one language).
Requires: English 40%+, Mathematics 40%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · Minimum for consideration | APS 25/42 | -- |
NSC Diploma pass. Alternative route: Mathematical Literacy level 4. Plus three 20-credit subjects at level 3.
Enter your marks to estimate your NSC Points (as used by DUT/CAO; national Admission Point Score scale) against DUT's real 2026 admission requirements for any programme -- mirrors DUT's own published formula. It's a study-planning estimate, not an official decision.
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