Search all 4 faculties' undergraduate programmes, see the real MANCOSA National Senior Certificate (NSC) Pass with Endorsement (MANCOSA does not use an APS points system for undergraduate admission) needed for each, and enter your own marks to check where you stand -- all without waiting for a long PDF to load.
MANCOSA does not use an APS points system for these one-year, NQF Level 5 qualifications. The minimum requirement is a National Senior Certificate (NSC) or National Certificate Vocational (NCV) level 4 with an endorsement for entry into a Higher Certificate, Diploma or Bachelor's programme, or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification with proven English proficiency.
Requires: English
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC/NCV with an endorsement for Higher Certificate, Diploma or Bachelor's entry | APS 0/100 | -- |
NQF Level 5, 120 credits, SAQA ID 93811. Admission: NSC or NCV with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement; or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification with proven English proficiency. RPL considered for applicants aged 23+.
Requires: English
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC/NCV with an endorsement for Higher Certificate, Diploma or Bachelor's entry | APS 0/100 | -- |
NQF Level 5, 120 credits, SAQA ID 96746. Admission: NSC or NCV with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement; or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification with proven English proficiency. RPL considered for applicants aged 23+.
Requires: English
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC/NCV endorsement, GED, NQF4 equivalent, or IGCSE (23+, 5 subjects A-C) | APS 0/100 | -- |
NQF Level 5, 120 credits, SAQA ID 122727. Admission (fullest detail given in the prospectus): NSC or NCV level 4 with an endorsement for Higher Certificate, Diploma or Bachelor's entry; or a General Education Diploma (GED); or an equivalent accredited NQF Level 4 (120-credit) qualification; or an NCV level 4 qualification with a 50% pass in English; or an IGCSE (applicant must be 23+ with five subjects passed A-C). Applicants without these but with equivalent work/life experience may apply via a formal RPL process.
Requires: English
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC/NCV with an endorsement for Higher Certificate, Diploma or Bachelor's entry | APS 0/100 | -- |
NQF Level 5, 120 credits, SAQA ID 118279. Admission: NSC or NCV with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement; or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification with proven English proficiency. RPL considered for applicants aged 23+.
Requires: English
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC/NCV with an endorsement for Higher Certificate, Diploma or Bachelor's entry | APS 0/100 | -- |
NQF Level 5, 120 credits, SAQA ID 104528. Admission: NSC or NCV with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement; or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification with proven English proficiency. RPL considered for applicants aged 23+.
Requires: English
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC/NCV endorsement, GED, NQF4 equivalent, or IGCSE (23+, 5 subjects A-C) | APS 0/100 | -- |
NQF Level 5, 120 credits, SAQA ID 120340. Admission: NSC or NCV level 4 with an endorsement for Higher Certificate, Diploma or Bachelor's entry; or GED; or an equivalent accredited NQF Level 4 (120-credit) qualification; or an NCV level 4 qualification with a 50% pass in English; or IGCSE (applicant 23+, five subjects A-C).
Requires: English
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC/NCV with an endorsement for Higher Certificate, Diploma or Bachelor's entry | APS 0/100 | -- |
NQF Level 5, 120 credits, SAQA ID 96080. Admission: NSC or NCV with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement; or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification with proven English proficiency. RPL considered for applicants aged 23+.
Requires: English
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC/NCV with an endorsement for Higher Certificate, Diploma or Bachelor's entry | APS 0/100 | -- |
NQF Level 5, 120 credits, SAQA ID 93709. Admission: NSC or NCV with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement; or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification with proven English proficiency. RPL considered for applicants aged 23+.
Requires: English
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC/NCV with an endorsement for Higher Certificate, Diploma or Bachelor's entry | APS 0/100 | -- |
NQF Level 5, 120 credits, SAQA ID 122733. Admission: NSC or NCV level 4 with an endorsement for Higher Certificate, Diploma or Bachelor's entry (as elsewhere in this section).
Requires: English
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC/NCV with an endorsement for Higher Certificate, Diploma or Bachelor's entry | APS 0/100 | -- |
NQF Level 5, 140 credits, SAQA ID 96713. Admission: NSC or NCV with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement; or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification with proven English proficiency. RPL considered for applicants aged 23+.
Requires: English
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC/NCV with an endorsement for Higher Certificate, Diploma or Bachelor's entry | APS 0/100 | -- |
NQF Level 5, 120 credits, SAQA ID 96455. Admission: NSC or NCV with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement; or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification with proven English proficiency. RPL considered for applicants aged 23+.
Requires: English
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC/NCV with an endorsement for Higher Certificate, Diploma or Bachelor's entry | APS 0/100 | -- |
NQF Level 5, 120 credits, SAQA ID 117726. Admission: NSC or NCV with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement; or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification with proven English proficiency. RPL considered for applicants aged 23+.
Requires: English
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC/NCV with an endorsement for Higher Certificate, Diploma or Bachelor's entry | APS 0/100 | -- |
NQF Level 5, 120 credits, SAQA ID 97198. Admission: NSC or NCV with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement; or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification with proven English proficiency. RPL considered for applicants aged 23+.
Requires: English
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC/NCV with an endorsement for Higher Certificate, Diploma or Bachelor's entry | APS 0/100 | -- |
NQF Level 5, 120 credits, SAQA ID 93812. Admission: NSC or NCV with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement; or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification with proven English proficiency. RPL considered for applicants aged 23+.
Requires: English
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC/NCV with an endorsement for Higher Certificate, Diploma or Bachelor's entry | APS 0/100 | -- |
NQF Level 5, 120 credits, SAQA ID 99511. Admission: NSC or NCV with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement; or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification with proven English proficiency. RPL considered for applicants aged 23+.
Requires: English
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC/NCV with an endorsement for Higher Certificate, Diploma or Bachelor's entry | APS 0/100 | -- |
NQF Level 5, 120 credits, SAQA ID 103103. Admission: NSC or NCV with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement; or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification with proven English proficiency. RPL considered for applicants aged 23+.
Requires: English
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC/NCV with an endorsement for Higher Certificate, Diploma or Bachelor's entry | APS 0/100 | -- |
NQF Level 5, 120 credits, SAQA ID 93708. Admission: NSC or NCV with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement; or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification with proven English proficiency. RPL considered for applicants aged 23+.
Requires: English
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC/NCV with an endorsement for Higher Certificate, Diploma or Bachelor's entry | APS 0/100 | -- |
NQF Level 5, 120 credits, SAQA ID 99384. Admission: NSC or NCV with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement; or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification with proven English proficiency. RPL considered for applicants aged 23+.
Requires: English
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC/NCV with an endorsement for Higher Certificate, Diploma or Bachelor's entry | APS 0/100 | -- |
NQF Level 5, 120 credits, SAQA ID 118318. Admission: NSC or NCV with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement; or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification with proven English proficiency. RPL considered for applicants aged 23+.
These NQF Level 6 qualifications are not entered directly from Matric. The minimum requirement is an appropriate NQF Level 5 Higher Certificate (120 credits) or an appropriate NQF Level 5 qualification with proven English proficiency; RPL is available for applicants aged 23+.
Requires: English
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · Prior NQF Level 5 Higher Certificate (120 credits) or equivalent | APS 0/100 | -- |
NQF Level 6, 120 credits, SAQA ID 93710. Admission: an appropriate NQF Level 5 Higher Certificate (120 credits), or an appropriate NQF Level 5 qualification with proven English proficiency. RPL considered for applicants aged 23+. Not a school-leaver entry point — requires a prior Higher Certificate.
Requires: English
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · Prior NQF Level 5 Higher Certificate (120 credits) or equivalent | APS 0/100 | -- |
NQF Level 6, 120 credits, SAQA ID 96712. Admission: an appropriate NQF Level 5 Higher Certificate (120 credits), or an appropriate NQF Level 5 qualification with proven English proficiency. RPL considered for applicants aged 23+. Not a school-leaver entry point — requires a prior Higher Certificate.
These NQF Level 7 (120-credit) qualifications are NOT entered directly from Matric — they require an existing Bachelor's degree, NQF Level 6 Diploma/National Diploma, or a cognate NQF Level 6 Advanced Certificate, plus proven English proficiency.
Requires: English
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · Prior Bachelor's degree, NQF6 Diploma (360cr, or 240cr with WIL), National Diploma, or cognate Advanced Certificate | APS 0/100 | -- |
NQF Level 7, 120 credits, SAQA ID 118630. Admission (as stated): Bachelor's Degree (NQF 7, 360 credits); or appropriate Diploma (NQF 6, 360 credits); or appropriate Diploma (NQF 6, 240 credits) satisfying the requirement via work-integrated learning plus coursework; or appropriate National Diploma (NQF 6, 360 credits); or appropriate National N Diploma (NQF 6, 360 credits); or a cognate Advanced Certificate (NQF 6, 120 credits) plus proven English proficiency. Not a school-leaver entry point.
Requires: English
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · Prior Bachelor's degree, NQF6 Diploma (360cr, or 240cr with WIL), National Diploma, or cognate Advanced Certificate | APS 0/100 | -- |
NQF Level 7, 120 credits, SAQA ID 104763. Admission (as stated): Bachelor's Degree (NQF 7, 360 credits); or appropriate Diploma (NQF 6, 360 credits); or appropriate Diploma (NQF 6, 240 credits) satisfying the requirement via work-integrated learning plus coursework; or appropriate National Diploma (NQF 6, 360 credits); or appropriate National N Diploma (NQF 6, 360 credits); or a cognate Advanced Certificate (NQF 6, 120 credits) plus proven English proficiency. Not a school-leaver entry point.
Requires: English
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · Prior Bachelor's degree, NQF6 Diploma (360cr, or 240cr with WIL), National Diploma, or cognate Advanced Certificate | APS 0/100 | -- |
NQF Level 7, 120 credits, SAQA ID 121047. Admission (as stated): Bachelor's Degree (NQF 7, 360 credits); or appropriate Diploma (NQF 6, 360 credits); or appropriate Diploma (NQF 6, 240 credits) satisfying the requirement via work-integrated learning plus coursework; or appropriate National Diploma (NQF 6, 360 credits); or appropriate National N Diploma (NQF 6, 360 credits); or a cognate Advanced Certificate (NQF 6, 120 credits) plus proven English proficiency. Not a school-leaver entry point.
MANCOSA does not use an APS points system for these three-year, NQF Level 7 degrees. The minimum requirement is an NSC or NCV level 4 with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement; applicants under 23 generally need a degree/Bachelor's endorsement in Matric, while those 23+ without that endorsement may be considered via mature-age exemption. A Higher Certificate, Advanced Certificate or Diploma also grants entry.
Requires: English
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC with degree/Bachelor's endorsement (or mature-age exemption for 23+ without endorsement) | APS 0/100 | -- |
NQF Level 7, 360 credits, SAQA ID 62116. Admission: NSC or NCV with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement; or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification with proven English proficiency; or a Higher Certificate, Advanced Certificate or Diploma. Applicants older than 23 who did not achieve a degree endorsement in Matric can be considered via mature-age exemption. RPL considered for applicants aged 23+.
Requires: English
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC with degree/Bachelor's endorsement (or mature-age exemption for 23+ without endorsement) | APS 0/100 | -- |
NQF Level 7, 360 credits, SAQA ID 62151. Admission: NSC or NCV with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement; or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification with proven English proficiency; or a Higher Certificate, Advanced Certificate or Diploma. Applicants older than 23 who did not achieve a degree endorsement in Matric can be considered via mature-age exemption. RPL considered for applicants aged 23+.
Requires: English, Mathematics, Physical/Life Science
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC/NCV endorsement plus a pass in Mathematics and one Science subject | APS 0/100 | -- |
NQF Level 7, 360 credits, SAQA ID 124776. Admission: NSC or NCV level 4 with an endorsement for Higher Certificate, Diploma or Bachelor's entry; or GED; or an equivalent accredited NQF Level 4 (120-credit) qualification; or an NCV level 4 qualification with a 50% pass in English; or IGCSE — AND, uniquely among MANCOSA undergraduate programmes, applicants "must have passed Mathematics and one Science subject" (no minimum percentage stated). RPL considered for applicants aged 23+.
Requires: English
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC with degree/Bachelor's endorsement (or mature-age exemption for 23+ without endorsement) | APS 0/100 | -- |
NQF Level 7, 360 credits, SAQA ID 110219. Admission: NSC or NCV with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement; or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification with proven English proficiency; or a Higher Certificate, Advanced Certificate or Diploma. Applicants older than 23 who did not achieve a degree endorsement in Matric can be considered via mature-age exemption.
Requires: English
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC with degree/Bachelor's endorsement (or mature-age exemption for 23+ without endorsement) | APS 0/100 | -- |
NQF Level 7, 360 credits, SAQA ID 117955. Admission: NSC or NCV with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement; or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification with proven English proficiency; or a Higher Certificate, Advanced Certificate or Diploma. Applicants older than 23 who did not achieve a degree endorsement in Matric can be considered via mature-age exemption.
Requires: English
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC with degree/Bachelor's endorsement (or mature-age exemption for 23+ without endorsement) | APS 0/100 | -- |
NQF Level 7, 360 credits, SAQA ID 117680. Admission: NSC or NCV with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement; or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification with proven English proficiency; or a Higher Certificate, Advanced Certificate or Diploma. Applicants older than 23 who did not achieve a degree endorsement in Matric can be considered via mature-age exemption.
Requires: English
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC with degree/Bachelor's endorsement (or mature-age exemption for 23+ without endorsement) | APS 0/100 | -- |
NQF Level 7, 360 credits, SAQA ID 97907. Admission: NSC or NCV with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement; or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification with proven English proficiency; or a Higher Certificate, Advanced Certificate or Diploma. Applicants older than 23 who did not achieve a degree endorsement in Matric can be considered via mature-age exemption.
Requires: English
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC with degree/Bachelor's endorsement (or mature-age exemption for 23+ without endorsement) | APS 0/100 | -- |
NQF Level 7, 360 credits, SAQA ID 94677. Admission: NSC or NCV with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement; or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification with proven English proficiency; or a Higher Certificate, Advanced Certificate or Diploma. Applicants older than 23 who did not achieve a degree endorsement in Matric can be considered via mature-age exemption.
Requires: English
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC with degree/Bachelor's endorsement (or mature-age exemption for 23+ without endorsement) | APS 0/100 | -- |
NQF Level 7, 360 credits, SAQA ID 62129. Admission: NSC or NCV with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement; or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification with proven English proficiency; or a Higher Certificate, Advanced Certificate or Diploma. Applicants older than 23 who did not achieve a degree endorsement in Matric can be considered via mature-age exemption.
Requires: English
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC with degree/Bachelor's endorsement (or mature-age exemption for 23+ without endorsement) | APS 0/100 | -- |
NQF Level 7, 360 credits, SAQA ID 71889. Admission: NSC or NCV with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement; or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification with proven English proficiency; or a Higher Certificate, Advanced Certificate or Diploma. Applicants older than 23 who did not achieve a degree endorsement in Matric can be considered via mature-age exemption.
Requires: English
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC with degree/Bachelor's endorsement (or mature-age exemption for 23+ without endorsement) | APS 0/100 | -- |
NQF Level 7, 360 credits, SAQA ID 104526. Admission: NSC or NCV with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement; or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification with proven English proficiency; or a Higher Certificate, Advanced Certificate or Diploma. Applicants older than 23 who did not achieve a degree endorsement in Matric can be considered via mature-age exemption.
Requires: English
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC with degree/Bachelor's endorsement (or mature-age exemption for 23+ without endorsement) | APS 0/100 | -- |
NQF Level 7, 360 credits, SAQA ID 96745. Admission: NSC or NCV with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement; or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification with proven English proficiency; or a Higher Certificate, Advanced Certificate or Diploma. Applicants older than 23 who did not achieve a degree endorsement in Matric can be considered via mature-age exemption.
Requires: English
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC with degree/Bachelor's endorsement (or mature-age exemption for 23+ without endorsement) | APS 0/100 | -- |
NQF Level 7, 360 credits, SAQA ID 108835. Admission: NSC or NCV with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement; or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification with proven English proficiency; or a Higher Certificate, Advanced Certificate or Diploma. Applicants older than 23 who did not achieve a degree endorsement in Matric can be considered via mature-age exemption.
Requires: English
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC with degree/Bachelor's endorsement (or mature-age exemption for 23+ without endorsement) | APS 0/100 | -- |
NQF Level 7, 360 credits, SAQA ID 97823. Admission: NSC or NCV with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement; or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification with proven English proficiency; or a Higher Certificate, Advanced Certificate or Diploma. Applicants older than 23 who did not achieve a degree endorsement in Matric can be considered via mature-age exemption.
Requires: English
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC or National Vocational Certificate level 4 | APS 0/100 | -- |
NQF Level 7, 360 credits, SAQA ID 124089. Admission: NSC; or a National Vocational Certificate level 4 qualification. Follows the same general undergraduate degree pattern as the other Bachelor's programmes in this section.
Requires: English
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC with degree endorsement, NCV (50% English), GED, IGCSE, NQF4 equivalent, or NQF5 Higher Certificate | APS 0/100 | -- |
NQF Level 7, 360 credits, SAQA ID 124778. Admission: NSC; or an NCV level 4 qualification with a 50% pass in English, with a Degree study endorsement; or GED; or IGCSE; or an equivalent accredited NQF Level 4 (120-credit) qualification with English proficiency; or an accredited NQF Level 5 Higher Certificate.
Requires: English 55%+
| Band | Threshold | NBT |
|---|---|---|
| A · NSC/NCV with degree endorsement AND a minimum of 55% in English language | APS 55/100 | -- |
NQF Level 7, 360 credits, SAQA ID 115457. Admission: NSC or NCV with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement; or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification with proven English proficiency; PLUS, uniquely among MANCOSA undergraduate programmes, "a minimum of 55% in English language in their prior qualification is required." A Higher/Advanced Certificate or Diploma also grants entry; applicants older than 23 without a degree endorsement may be considered via mature-age exemption.
Enter your marks to estimate your National Senior Certificate (NSC) Pass with Endorsement (MANCOSA does not use an APS points system for undergraduate admission) against MANCOSA's real 2027 admission requirements for any programme -- mirrors MANCOSA's own published formula. It's a study-planning estimate, not an official decision.
Prefer the original document? Download the PDF.