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• Potential career/study field; of study
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of study
Maths Maths Tech
• South African and International applicants with International, NCV level 4 or Foreign School-Leaving certificates, should use the table below to calculate an Lit Maths Lit Maths
• Qualifications related to that particular career/study field;
equivalent Applicant Score (AS) for admission, based on percentages obtained in such certificates.
• Duration of study;
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• Applicant Score (AS) required for applicants with Mathematics,
Applicants with international or foreign qualifications must also satisfy the requirements laid down by the Matriculation Board to qualify for a certificate of
exemption for a particular international or foreign school-leaving qualification. Applications for such certificates must be made to the Matriculation board A Business Studies
*(also offered on George Campus)
HCert (Business Studies)* Full-time 1 year 290 305 290 Mathematics - 30%, or Maths Literacy – 50%, or
Technical Maths – 30%
or Mathematical Literacy, or Technical Mathematics; directly: https://mb.usaf.ac.za/ Accounting / Accountancy
• Subject & minimum percentage requirements per qualification. • Applicants will have to comply with the minimum Applicant Score (AS) set for the UG qualification they wish to apply for, as well as meet any other
BCom (Accounting)* Full-time 3 years
Part-time 5 years
410 - - Mathematics – 60%
(Also see: Chartered Accounting,
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All qualifications are colour-coded to indicate the faculty in which they additional subject requirements directly. Cost & Management Accounting, BCom: General (Accounting & Related Full-time 3 years 390 - - Mathematics – 50%
are offered. Internal Auditing) subjects)* Part-time 5 years
• To calculate your Applicant Score (AS) use the symbols/achievement rating/percentages obtained in your school-leaving examinations in order to convert

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them to an equivalent achievement standard on the National Senior Certificate (NSC). or BCom: General (Accounting & Related Full-time 4 years 370 - - Mathematics – 45% Ceramic Design Bachelor of Visual Art (BVA) Full-time 3 years 350 365 365 See Art and Design
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*(also offered on George Campus) subjects) – Extended Curriculum*
A relevant 360-credit Diploma in Accountancy,
AdvDip: Accountancy (Professional Accounting) Full-time 1 year - - - or an equivalent NQF Exit Level 6 qualification Chartered Accounting BCom (Accounting)* Full-time 3 years 410 - - Mathematics - 60%
Subject % to use or AdvDip: Accountancy (Internal Auditing) Part-time 2 years in a cognate field. Part-time 5 years
Nelson Mandela University is the only university in the world that carries
when calculating the
Applicant Score*
Senior Cert
HG
Senior Cert
SG
HIGCSE
NSSC HL
IGCSE
NSSC OL
O-
LEVEL AS A-
LEVEL IB HL IB SL KCSE NC(V)4**
Fundamental
NC(V)4
Vocational or Advanced Diploma: Business Studies Full-time 1 year - - - A relevant 360-credit Diploma in the chosen field of
*(also offered on George Campus) or Gqeberha: 10 & 11 March 2023
Part-time 2 years
George: 17 & 18 March 2023
(Financial Planning and Services) specialisation listed, or an equivalent qualification. BCom: Accounting Science (Business Full-time 4 years 410 - - Mathematics - 65%
the name of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. The University embraces Nelson Candidates must have majored in at least one of the Management/Economics), or (Law), or
Mandela’s challenge to be “caring, responsible and innovative”, and 115 A*, A 7 following fields (or its equivalent) in their previous (Computer Science & IS)
qualification: Management majoring in Financial
recognises the importance of continuously growing and adapting in the 105 B 6 Management; Financial Accounting; Internal

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Auditing; and Management Accounting.
pursuit of knowledge and lifelong learning. Chemistry BSc (Biochemistry, Chemistry, Microbiology & Full-time 3 years 410 - - Mathematics – 60%
95 A 1 A C 5 7 A+,A Use your actual Dip (Accountancy) Full-time 3 years Mathematics - 45%, or Maths Literacy - 65%, or Physiology)
350 365 350
Part-time 5 years Technical Maths - 45%
85 B 2 B D 4 6 A- percentage(s) or
We offer both general and professionally oriented university qualifications, as HCert (Accountancy) Full-time 1 290 305 290 Mathematics - 35%, or Maths Literacy - 60%, or APPLICATIONS CLOSE
well as technologically and career-oriented programmes. The success of our 75 C A 3 A A C E 3 5 B+ listed on your 5 (90-100%) or 2 years Technical Maths - 35% BSc (Biochemistry, Chemistry, Microbiology & Full-time 4 years 370 - - Mathematics - 50%
Physiology) – Extended Curriculum

MBChB & BRad applications:

career-focused programmes lies in the hands-on involvement of industry and statement of
65 D B B B D 2 4 B, B- 5 (80-89%) Accounting Science BCom: Accounting Science (Economics Full-time 4 years 410 - - Mathematics – 65% Analytical Chemistry AdvDip (Analytical Chemistry) Full-time 1 year - - - Dip (Analytical Chemistry) or BSc degree with
business. Undergraduate programmes include higher certificates, diplomas & Business Management) chemistry as major, or an equivalent qualification
and first degrees, i.e., bachelor’s degrees. All diplomas and some degree 55 E C 4 C C E 1 3 C+ result / final 4 (70-79%) (Chartered Accounting plus one
of the following majors: Business or
with chemistry or analytical chemistry as a major.
Applicants should have passed their final chemistry 30 June 2023
programmes are career-focused, while others are more general and allow 45 F D D D 2 D certificate 3 (50-69%) Management/ Economics; or modules with at least 60% average on the first
Computer Science & Information BCom: Accounting Science (Law) Full-time 4 years 410 - - English (Home Lang) – 65% or English (1st Add Lang) attempt
students to tailor their interests, aptitudes and career plans. Systems; or Law) – 70% and Mathematics – 65%.
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35 FF E E E 1 E 2 (40-49%) or Dip (Analytical Chemistry) Full-time 3 years 350 - - Mathematics - 55%
(including 1 year in- and Physical Science – 50%
25 G, GG, H F, FF, G, GG, H F, G F, G 1 (0-39%) BCom: Accounting Science (Computer Science Full-time 4 years 410 - - Mathematics – 65% service training)

National Senior Certificate (NSC)

& Information Systems)
*Your AS is calculated using six subjects, which must include the language(s) HIGCSE - Higher International Graduate Certificate of Secondary Education
and subjects required for admission but excluding Life Orientation (LO). IB HL - International Baccalaureate Schools (Higher Levels) Advertising
(Communication)
AdvDip (Public Relations Management) Full-time 1 year - - - See Public Relations Management Chemical Process Technology Dip (Chemical Process Technology) Full-time 3 years 350 - - Mathematics - 55%
and Physical Science – 50%
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•
(block release)
The table below explains what the minimum statutory requirements for NSC - National Senior Certificate IGCSE - International Graduate Certificate of Secondary Education Please do not consider this programme if you have
* (also offered on George Campus) Dip (Public Relations Management) Full-time 3 years 330 345 345 Mathematics - 30%, or Maths Literacy - 50%, or had any previous medical illness like Asthma or lung
each qualification level are (Higher Certificate, Diploma or Degree). O-Level - Ordinary Level IB SL - International Baccalaureate Schools (Standard Levels) (including 1 year Technical Maths - 50% diseases
• The university has also set its own additional minimum entry requirements. Senior Cert HG - Senior Certificate Higher Grade NSSC HL - Namibian Senior Secondary Certificate Higher Levels in-service training)

• Please note that the achievement of the minimum statutory requirements AS - Advanced Subsidiary KCSE - Kenyan Certificate of Secondary Education AdvDip: Business Studies (Marketing Full-time 1 year - - - A relevant 360-credit Diploma in Marketing, or an Civil Engineering Bachelor of Engineering Technology Full-time 3 years 370 - 370 Mathematics - 60% or Technical Maths – 60%, and
NSSC OL - Namibian Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary Levels Management)* Part-time 2 years equivalent qualification. (Civil Engineering) Physical Science – 50% or Technical Science – 50%
does not necessarily guarantee admission to any programme or field of Senior Cert SG - Senior Certificate Standard Grade
A-Level - Advanced Level NC(V) 4 - National Certificate Vocational Level 4 Alternatively:
study. A Higher Certificate in Mechatronics Engineering, or
Dip (Marketing)* Full-time 3 years 330 345 330 Mathematics - 40%, or Maths Literacy - 60%, or Higher Certificate in Renewable Energy Engineering
Technical Maths - 40%.
• Sports equipment (if applicable); or
as awarded by Nelson Mandela University, with an
Qualification Minimum entry requirement average of 60% or above and a minimum of 60% for
• Transport; Mathematics (MAT1011)
How do I apply?
Dip (Marketing) – Extended Curriculum* Full-time 4 years 310 325 310 Mathematics - 35%, or Maths Literacy - 55%, or
•
Pass the NSC, with a minimum of 30% in the language of learning Technical Maths - 35%
Higher Meals; Computer Science BCom (Computer Science & Information Systems) Full-time 3 years 390 - - Mathematics - 60%
and teaching of the higher education institution, together with any & Information Systems
Certificate • BA (Media, Communication & Culture) Full-time 3 years 350 365 365 Any one NSC (Home or 1st Add Lang) – 60%,
other university requirements. • Applicants can apply online by logging on to On-or-off campus-accommodation and general living expenses. Mathematics - 35%, or Maths Literacy - 55%, or (See Information Technology/ BCom: Accounting Science (Computer Science Full-time 4 years 410 - - Mathematics - 65%
Technical Maths - 55% Information Systems) & IS)
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Pass the NSC with a minimum of 30% in the language of learning The University offers various forms of bursaries and loans to both new and BCom (Marketing & Business Management) Full-time 3 years 390 - - Mathematics - 50% BSc (Applied Mathematics, Mathematics, Full-time 3 years
and teaching of the higher education institution, coupled with an • Ensure that you meet the minimum Applicant Score (AS) and subject current students, including our scholar and student merit awards which reward Computer Science, Mathematical Statistics
410 - - Mathematics - 65%
Diploma achievement rating of 3 (40–49%) or better in four recognised NSC requirements before submitting your completed application form and top academic performance. Funds are also administered from corporate donors
& Physics)
20-credit subjects, together with any other university requirements. supporting documentation. Advertising (Design) Bachelor of Visual Art (BVA) Full-time 3 years 350 365 365 See Art and Design
and from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) to assist students in Conservation Biology BSc (Biological Sciences) Full-time 3 years 410 - - Mathematics - 60%
George Campus
Pass the NSC with a minimum of 30% in the language of learning • No application fee is required for South African citizens, but there is an financing their studies. More information on these options can be obtained from Agricultural Management AdvDip (Agricultural Management)** Full-time 1 year or - - - Dip (Agricultural Management) or equivalent qualification. or
Bachelor’s and teaching of the higher education institution, coupled with an application fee for International Students. the Financial Aid Office on T: 041 504 1111 / E: [email protected] block release Students will only be able to register for Plant Production 4
BSc (Biological Sciences) – Extended Full-time 4 years 370 - - Mathematics - 50%
*(only offered on George Campus) 2 years (APPN400) if Plant Production 3 (APP3000) or an equivalent
Degree achievement rating of 4 (50–59%) or better in four NSC 20-credit • module is passed at diploma level. Curriculum
Accommodation
Remember to include your cell number on your form, as we will be sending **(also offered on George Campus)
subjects together with any other university requirements. you your application status and other important information via this number Dip (Agricultural Management)** Full-time 3 years Mathematics - 40%, or Maths Literacy - 60%, or Technical Construction Economics BSc: Construction Economics (Quantity Full-time 3 years 370 - - Mathematics - 55%
330 345 330
(including 1 year Maths - 40%. Life Sciences – 50%, or Physical Science – Surveying with Financial & Business
(please do not include +27 or any spacing when you enter your cell number). or 40%, or Agricultural Science – 55%, or Technical Science
On-campus: in-service training) Management)
Applying to Nelson Mandela University • Please note that certain qualifications have additional selection processes, The university provides comfortable on-campus accommodation options. Dip (Agricultural Management) – Extended Full-time 4 years 310 325 310
– 40%.
Mathematics - 35%, or Maths Literacy - 55%, or Construction Management Dip (Building) Full-time 3 years 330 - 330 Mathematics – 45%
for example a portfolio of evidence, interview or fitness/medical tests. These include the residences on the Summerstrand, Second Avenue and Curriculum* (including 1 year Technical Maths - 35%. Life Sciences – 45%, or or Technical Maths – 45%
Your application can only be finalised as soon as these additional selection in-service training) Physical Science – 35%, or Agricultural Science – 55%, or
• Your application for early admission should be submitted before the George campuses and the Student Village in Summerstrand, which consists of Technical Science – 35% Construction Studies BSc (Construction Studies) Full-time 3 years 370 - - Mathematics - 55% Bird Street Campus
processes have been completed. self-catering units. As accommodation is limited, early application is essential.
August closing date. Late applications will however only be considered
T: (041) 504 1416 / E: [email protected] Anthropology
Important documentation
Bachelor of Arts (BA) Full-time 3 years 350 365 365 Any one NSC (Home or 1st Add Lang) – 60%,
after this date, based on academic merit, until the September closing Mathematics - 35%, or Maths Literacy - 55%, Cost & Management Accounting BCom (Accounting Science) or Full-time 4 years 410 - - See Accounting/Accountancy
or Technical Maths - 55%
date. Places for some qualifications are limited and it is therefore in your Off-campus: *(also offered on George Campus) BCom (Accounting)* or Full-time 3 years 410 - - See Accounting/Accountancy
best interest to submit your application early. You need to submit the following: Some students prefer living off campus. Off-campus accommodation options Applied Mathematics BSc (Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Full-time 3 years 410 - - Mathematics - 65% Part-time 5 years
• MBChB, BPharm and Bachelor or Radiography (Diagnostic) • A certified copy of your identity document (ID document compulsory for include renting flats and houses or boarding at nearby private residences. The
Mathematical Statistics and Physics) BCom: General (Accounting & Related Full-time 3 years 390 - - See Accounting/Accountancy
Subjects)* Part-time 5 years
qualifications close earlier than the dates listed above. Applicants SA Citizens). You may also provide your ID number or serial number that Student Housing office offers a service to assist students in finding suitable off- Art and Design Bachelor of Visual Art (BVA) Full-time 3 years 350 365 365 Admission is subject to departmental section
need to consult the student access & enrolment office, website, or or
appears on your birth certificate. campus accommodation. Please note: This generic first-year (Students who wish to major in one of these
faculty to determine annual closing dates. No late applications will be programme provides the first year of BCom: General (Accounting) – Extended Full-time 4 years 370 - - See Accounting/Accountancy
• A certified copy of your latest school results (Grade 11 final, or T: (041) 504 4735 or E: [email protected] study for the BVA in the following fields:
fields are required to complete the generic first-
year BVA programme before they can proceed Curriculum*
considered after the published closing date. Grade 12 June/September results, or final school leaving certificate). • Fashion & Textiles
to specialise in their second and third-year).
• Fine Art (incl. Ceramic Design) AdvDip: Accountancy (Professional Accounting) Full-time 1 year - - - See Accounting/Accountancy
• Prospective students must meet the minimum statutory entry requirements No Grade 12 March results.
Students who are differently abled or AdvDip: Accountancy (Internal Auditing)
• Graphic Design Part-time 2 years
• Photography
based on the National Senior Certificate (NSC) or equivalent school- • Declaration by your parent/legal guardian / surety form or
leaving certificate for admission to a higher certificate, diploma or degree Architectural Technology AdvDip (Architectural Design) Full-time 1 year - - - Dip (Architectural Technology) + module specific
(form downloaded from our website). The university strives to ensure that all campus facilities are accessible to pass requirements Advanced Diploma: Business Studies Full-time 1 year - - - See Accounting/Accountancy
qualification, in order to be considered. students who are differently abled. Every reasonable attempt will be made (Financial Planning and Services) Part-time 2 years
Second Avenue Campus
• A certified copy of your parent/legal guardian/surety’s identity AdvDip (Architectural Technology) Full-time 1 year - - - Dip(Architecural Technology) + module specific pass Missionvale Campus
• Submission of a completed application form does not mean that you to provide students with the assistance they require. Your disability status is requirements
document (ID). confidential, however; if we are not aware of your disability, we will not be Dip (Accountancy) Full-time 3 years 350 365 350 Mathematics - 45%, or Maths Literacy – 65%,
have been accepted as a student, or that you may register. All prospective Mathematics - 45%, or Maths Literacy - 60%, Part-time 5 years or Technical Maths – 45%.
students are selected in accordance with the admissions policy of the • Completed disability assessments form (if applicable). in a position to offer reasonable support. If the disability is not self-evident, Dip (Architectural Technology) Full-time 3 years 330 345 330
or Technical Maths - 45%.
Admission is subject to departmental selection HCert (Accountancy) Full-time 1 year 290 305 290 Mathematics - 35%, or Maths Literacy – 60%,
university, and applicants will be notified of the outcome by the Student • Proof of your current residential/home or postal address. the university may require the applicant to disclose sufficient information to or 2 years or Technical Maths – 35%
Access & Enrolment Office confirm his/her disability, or to ensure that reasonable consideration may Architecture BAS (Architecture) Full-time 3 years 370 - - Mathematics - 55%
NB: Please note that your student number/identity number must clearly be granted. For more information on accessibility and how your particular Admission is subject to departmental selection
• Provisional admission is based on your Applicant Score (AS) obtained be indicated on all documentation submitted. Your application form cannot disability may be accommodated, you are advised to contact the Universal South Campus
in your Grade 11 final, or Grade 12 June/September examinations. be processed if you do not include all supporting documentation with your Accessibility & Disability Services (UADS) unit, on 041-504 2313 or e-mail: B D
However, the final decision is based on your final Grade 12 exam results. application. [email protected] as early as possible. Early enquiries during the year Biochemistry BSc (Biochemistry, Chemistry, Microbiology Full-time 3 years 410 - - Mathematics - 60%
• In addition to the general university admission requirements, each preceding application are encouraged, so that requests may be considered & Physiology) Development Studies BA (Development Studies) Full-time 3 years 350 365 350 Mathematics - 40%, or Maths Literacy – 70%, or North Campus
National Benchmark Test (NBT)
Technical Maths – 40%.
programme also has its own specific requirements. prior to admission. or
• If a programme is full, you may be denied admission even though you BSc (Biochemistry, Chemistry, Microbiology & Full-time 4 years 370 - - Mathematics - 50%
meet the admission requirements. Generally, most programmes offered at Nelson Mandela University do not Madibaz Sport Physiology) – Extended Curriculum* Dietetics/Dietitian BSc (Dietetics) Full-time 4 years 390 - - Mathematics - 60% and Physical Sciences – 60%

• Applicants with international or foreign qualifications must satisfy the require applicants to write the National Benchmark Test (NBT). However, there Biokinetics (Exercise Science) Bachelor of Health Science (Biokinetics) Full-time 4 years 370 385 385 Mathematics - 50%, or Maths Literacy – 65%, or Technical
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are a very small number of qualifications which require NBT results. If under the Various sport codes ranging from athletics to surfing are on offer at various Maths – 65% + Life Sciences – 50% and Medical Report
requirements laid down by the Matriculation Board to qualify for a
requirements of the programme you are interested in states that NBT results levels. The impressive sport facilities include an athletics stadium with an
certificate of exemption for a particular international or foreign school Botany BSc (Biological Sciences) Full-time 3 years 410 - - Mathematics - 60%
are required, please consult the NBT website (https://www.nbt.ac.za) to book Olympic-standard tartan track, an Astroturf and grass hockey fields, an indoor-
leaving qualification (refer to the table overleaf). a test date. Applicants interested in programmes requiring NBT results are *(only offered on George Campus) or Economics BCom (Logistics & Transport Economics) Full-time 3 years 390 - - Mathematics - 50%
heated swimming pool, squash courts, a nine-hole golf course on George
• In the case of applications by candidates who have studied at other encouraged to book and write these tests as early as possible. A reference letter BSc (Biological Sciences) – Extended Full-time 4 years 370 - - Mathematics - 50% *(also offered on George Campus) BCom: General (Economics)* Full-time 3 years 390 - - Mathematics - 50%
Campus, rugby, soccer, cricket fields and tennis courts. Well-equipped health Curriculum
higher education institutions accredited by the South African Qualifications from the University is not required. or
and fitness centres offer professional gym facilities at student prices, and AdvDip (Nature Conservation)* Full-time 1 years - - - See Nature Conservation
Authority (SAQA), the results obtained at such institutions will be BCom: General (Economics) – Extended Full-time 4 years 370 - - Mathematics - 45%
provide assistance with sport performance testing, sport-specific training and See Nature Conservation Curriculum*
How to calculate your Applicant Score (AS)
considered, together with their academic record and certificate of conduct. Dip (Nature Conservation)* Full-time 3 years 330 345 330
injury rehabilitation. -
AdvDip (Forestry)* Full-time 1 year - - See Forestry AdvDip (Economics) Full-time 1 year - - - A 360-credit Diploma in Economics at NQF Exit
Sport Codes include: Part-time 2 years Level 6, or an equivalent qualification specialising in
Economics, or a bachelor’s degree with a pass of 50%
• First look up the Applicant Score (AS) for the qualification you are • Athletics • Adventure Sports • Basketball • Chess • Cricket • Cycling Dip (Forestry)* Full-time 3 years 330 345 330 See Forestry or higher, in all the core Economics modules at NQF
Levels 5 and 6
applying for – also note any required subjects. • Football • Golf • Hockey • Judo • Karate • Netball • Rugby • Rowing or
Dip (Economics) Full-time 3 years 330 345 330 Mathematics - 40%, or Maths Literacy – 60%, or
• Your Applicant Score (AS) will be different if you took Mathematics, • Squash • Surfing • Swimming • Table Tennis • Tennis • Underwater-hockey Dip (Forestry) – Extended Curriculum* Full-time 4 years 310 325 310 See Forestry
or
Technical Maths – 40%
Mathematical Literacy or Technical Mathematics at school. • Volleyball • Water polo.
Dip (Economics) – Extended Curriculum Full-time 4 years 310 325 310 Mathematics - 35%, or Maths Literacy – 55%, or
• Your Applicant Score (AS) is calculated using six subjects. Please note Broadcasting BA (Media, Communication & Culture) Full-time 3 years 350 365 365 See Media, Communication & Culture Technical Maths – 35%
that Life Orientation (LO) is excluded. Important contact numbers Building Dip (Building) or Full-time 3 years 330 - 330 Mathematics – 45%, or Technical Maths – 45% HCert (Business Studies)* Full-time 1 year 290 305 290 Mathematics - 30%, or Maths Literacy – 50%, or
Technical Maths – 30%
• Write down your Grade 12 subjects and the most recent percentage (%) BSc: Construction Economics (Quantity Full-time 3 years 370 - - See Construction Economics
obtained in each subject (NO Gr 12 March results). Contact Centre 041 – 504 1111 Surveying with Financial & Business Economics & Statistics BCom (Economics & Statistics) Full-time 3 years 390 - - Mathematics - 60%
Management) or Ocean Sciences Campus
• You MUST include the results for the following three compulsory Student Access & 041 – 504 1111 Education: Mathematics - 40%, or Maths Literacy – 60%, or
BSc (Construction Studies) or Full-time 3 years 370 - - See Construction Studies BMus (Music Education) Full-time 4 years 350 365 365
subjects: 1) Home language; 2) 1st Add. Language; and 3) Maths; or Enrolment Office 041 – 504 2945 Music Technical Maths – 60%. Practical standard equivalent
Maths Lit; or Technical Maths. 041 – 504 2593 BAS (Architecture) or Full-time 3 years 370 - - See Architecture to Grade 6 and music theoretical standard equivalent
to Grade 5 is required
Madibaz Sport AdvDip (Architectural Design) or AdvDip See Architectural Technology
• For applicants with seven Grade 12 NSC subjects, the AS is calculated by 041 – 504 2165 (Architectural Technology) +
Full-time 1 year
Part-time 2 years
- - -
Admission is subject to departmental selection
adding the percentages for the six 20-credit subjects (Note that the Life 044 – 801 5111 (George Campus) based on an audition during which an applicant must
Dip (Architectural Technology) Full-time 3 years 330 345 330 See Architectural Technology demonstrate an acceptable performance standard
Orientation percentage is not included as it is a 10-credit subject). This George Campus 044 – 801 5111
gives a score out of 600. Business Administration BCom: General (Business Management)* Full-time 3 years 390 - - Mathematics – 50%
E-mail
ONLINE
[email protected] * (also offered on George Campus) Part-time 5 years Education: Bachelor of Education: Foundation Phase Full-time 4 years 350 365 365 English (Home Lang or 1st Add Lang) and Afrikaans
• For those applicants taking eight or more subjects the AS is calculated [email protected] or BEd: Foundation Phase (Grades or isiXhosa (Home Lang or 1st Add Lang).
Mathematics - 45%, or Maths Literacy - 60%,
**(only offered on George Campus) R-3)
as follows: add the percentages obtained for the three compulsory BCom: General (Business Management) – 370 - - Mathematics – 45% or Technical Maths - 60%.

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[email protected] Full-time 4 years
Extended Curriculum*
/ fundamental subjects (the two languages and Mathematics, or [email protected] or
Mathematical Literacy, or Technical Mathematics.), plus the percentage(s) Full-time 3 years 390 - - Mathematics – 45% Education: Bachelor of Education: Intermediate Phase Full-time 4 years 370 385 385 English (Home Lang or 1st Add Lang) and Afrikaans

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BCom: General (Business Management and Intermediate Phase or isiXhosa (Home Lang or 1st Add Lang)
for any subject(s) required by the programme, together with the
Faculty Key
Industrial & Organisational Psychology)** (Grades 4 - 6) Mathematics - 45%, or Maths Literacy - 60%,
percentage(s) for the next best / highest subject(s), to a maximum of six or Technical Maths - 60%.
subjects. Business Management BCom: Accounting Science (Economics/ Full-time 4 years 410 - - Mathematics – 65%
Business Management) or Education: COMMERCE STREAM: Full-time 4 years 390 405 - English (Home Lang or 1st Add Lang) – and
• In addition, for those applicants from quintile 1 to 3 schools who attain *(also offered on George Campus)
BCom: General (Business Management)* Full-time 3 years 390 - - Mathematics – 50% BEd: Senior Phase and Further (Students will be expected to choose two Afrikaans or isiXhosa (Home Lang or 1st Add Lang).
Part-time 5 years Education & Training FET specialisations and one related SP Mathematics - 60%
50% or higher for Life Orientation, 7 points are added to their score out (SP: Grades 7 – 9) + (FET: Grades specialisation within this stream). Accounting – 60%, and/or Business Studies – 60%,
Faculty of Business & Economic Sciences Plum or 10 – 12) and/or Economics – 60%
of 600 to arrive at their final AS. FET: Accounting, Business Studies, Economics,
BCom: General (Business Management) – Full-time 4 years 370 - - Mathematics – 45%
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Compare your AS & subject requirements to the minimum needed for Faculty of Education Orange Extended Curriculum* or *Students may choose Mathematics Mathematics, Mathematical Literacy* Please note: To specialise in Maths Literacy an
OR Mathematical Literacy applicant must have taken Mathematics in Grade 12
the qualification you want to apply for. BCom (Marketing & Business Management) or SP: EMS, Mathematics
Faculty of Engineering, the Built Environment Light Blue
Full-time 3 years 390 - - Mathematics – 50%
• If your Applicant Score (AS) & subject requirements are below the & Technology NATURAL SCIENCE STREAM: English (Home Lang or 1st Add Lang) and Afrikaans
BCom (Information Systems & Business
Management) Full-time 3 years 390 - - Mathematics – 60% **Students choosing to study (Students will be expected to choose two
Full-time 4 years 390 405 -
or isiXhosa (Home Lang or 1st Add Lang). 1. A PC/laptop/tablet or your own cellphone
minimum required, you will need to consider another qualification for Physical Science MUST choose FET specialisations and one related SP Mathematics 60% HOW TO 2. Your own valid e-mail account
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Mathematics as their second Physical Science – 60%, and/or Life Science – 60%
which you do qualify. Faculty of Health Sciences Light Green or FET specialisation.
specialisation within this stream).
and/or Geography – 55%
3. A valid SA ID/passport number
* All South African public ordinary schools are categorised into five groups, called
Faculty of Humanities Yellow
**(only offered on George Campus) BCom: General (Business Management and
Industrial & Organisational Psychology)**
Full-time 3 years 390 - - Mathematics – 50% FET: Life Sciences, Physical Sciences*,
Geography, Mathematics or Mathematical Please note: To specialise in Maths Literacy an ONLINE 4. Certified school results (scanned + saved as a PDF or
quintiles. Quintile 1 to 3 are non-fee-paying schools, while Quintile 4 & 5 are fee- Literacy** applicant must have taken Mathematics in Grade 12
paying schools uploaded as a photo from your device)
Faculty of Law Lilac AdvDip (Management Practice)* Full-time 1 year - - - A relevant 360-credit Diploma, or an equivalent SP: Mathematics, Natural Sciences
Part-time 2 years qualification.

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or LANGUAGE AND SOCIAL Full-time 4 years 390 405 405 English (Home Lang or 1st Add Lang) and Afrikaans *Gr 11 final or Gr 12 June/Sept or final school leaving results,
Faculty of Science
UNDERGRADUATE
Dark Green ***Students choosing to study SCIENCES STREAM: or isiXhosa (Home Lang or 1st Add Lang)
Geography must meet the (Students will be expected to choose two Mathematics – 45% (except if Geography is selected no Gr 12 March results.
AdvDip (Monitoring & Evaluation) Full-time 1 year - - - A relevant 360-credit Diploma or an equivalent Mathematics requirement in order to FET specialisations and one related SP as FET specialisation, then 60% for Mathematics is

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Education: PGCE: FET Full-time 1 year - - - Bachelor’s degree with at least two school related Marketing BCom (Marketing & Business Management) Full-time 3 years 390 - - Mathematics - 50% Polymer Technology Dip (Polymer Technology) Full-time 3 years 350 - - Mathematics – 55% and Physical Sciences – 50%.
(Postgraduate Part-time 2 years subjects at third year degree level (NQF7). English (incl. 1 year in-service
Further Certificate in (home language or first additional language) *(also offered AdvDip (Marketing Management)* Full-time 1 year - - - A relevant 360-credit Diploma or an equivalent training)
Education and Education: Further AND Afrikaans or isiXhosa (home language or first on George Campus) Part-time 2 years qualification.
Training Education and Industrial Engineering Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Industrial Full-time 3 years 370 - 370 Mathematics - 60%, or Technical Maths - 60%
Training) additional language). Passed Computer literacy Engineering) and Physical Science – 50%, or Technical Science Psychology: BA (Psychology) Full-time 3 years 350 365 365 Mathematics - 45%, or Maths Literacy - 65%,
(completion date not older than 8 years). Applicants – 50%. or Technical Maths - 65%.
must have obtained a minimum average of 60% for Dip (Marketing)* Full-time 3 years 330 345 330 Mathematics - 40%, or Maths Literacy - 60%, Clinical / Counselling Psychology
their undergraduate degree. Part-time 4 years or Technical Maths - 40%.
Alternatively: A Higher Certificate in Mechatronics or
Engineering, or Higher Certificate in Renewable
Education: PGCE: SP & FET Full-time 1 year - - - Bachelor’s degree, with the required school related Energy Engineering as awarded by Nelson Mandela Dip (Marketing) – Extended Curriculum* Full-time 4 years 310 325 310 Mathematics - 35%, or Maths Literacy - 55%,
(Postgraduate Part-time 2 years subjects at the compulsory levels. Candidates University, with an average of 60% or above and a or Technical Maths - 35%. Public Administration BAdmin (Public Administration) Full-time 3 years 350 365 365 See Politics
Senior Phase and Further Certificate in must have passed at least one school approved minimum of 60% for Mathematics (MAT1011).
Education and Training Education: HCert (Business Studies)* Full-time 1 year 290 305 290 Mathematics - 30%, or Maths Literacy - 50%,
specialisation subject at third year level (NQF 7) and or Technical Maths - 30%. Public Management BAdmin (Public Administration) Full-time 3 years 350 365 365 See Politics
Senior Phase one school approved subject at second year level. Industrial Psychology BAdmin (Public Administration) Full-time 3 years 350 365 365 Mathematics - 35%, or Maths Literacy
and Further - 55%, or Technical Maths - 55%. AdvDip (Public Administration & Management) Full-time 1 year - - - Diploma (Public Management) or equivalent
Education English (home language or first additional language)
qualification with an overall academic average of at
and Training) AND Afrikaans or isiXhosa (home language or first
BA (Human Resource Management) Full-time 3 years 350 365 350 See Human Resource Management Mathematical Statistics BSc (Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Full-time 3 years 410 - - Mathematics - 65% least 60%, except if otherwise approved by the Head
additional language). Passed Computer literacy Mathematical Statistics and Physics) of Department and/or the Learning Programme
(completion date not older than 8 years). Applicants BCom (Industrial Psychology & Human Resource Full-time 3 years 390 - - See Human Resource Management Coordinator, in line with Faculty guidelines as
must have obtained a minimum average of 60% for Management) approved by the Faculty Board.
their undergraduate degree. Mathematics BSc (Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Full-time 3 years 410 - - Mathematics - 65%
Information Systems Mathematical Statistics and Physics) Dip (Public Management) Full-time 3 years 310 325 325 Mathematics - 35%, or Maths Literacy - 55%, or
Electrical Engineering Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electrical Full-time 3 years 370 - 370 Mathematics - 60% or Technical Maths – 60%, and BCom: IS (Business Management) Full-time 3 years 390 - 390 Mathematics - 60% Technical Maths - 55%.
Engineering) Physical Science – 50% or Technical Science – 50% or
Mechanical Engineering Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Mechanical Full-time 3 years 370 - 370 Mathematics - 60%, or Technical Maths – 60%
Alternatively:
BCom (Computer Science & Information Systems) Full-time 3 years 390 - - Mathematics - 60% Engineering) and Physical Science – 50% , or Technical Science Dip (Public Management) – Extended Full-time 4 years 290 305 305 Mathematics - 30%, or Maths Literacy - 50%, or
A Higher Certificate in Mechatronics Engineering, or – 50%. Curriculum Technical Maths - 50%.
Higher Certificate in Renewable Energy Engineering Alternatively: A Higher Certificate in Mechatronics
as awarded by Nelson Mandela University, with an Information Technology Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) Full-time 3 years 370 - 370 Mathematics - 50%, or Technical Maths - 50%.
average of 60% or above and a minimum of 60% for Engineering, or Higher Certificate in
Mathematics (MAT1011). *(also offered on AdvDip (Information Technology) Full-time 1 year - - - This qualification requires a minimum of 60% average Renewable Energy Engineering as awarded by
George Campus) in the final year of an appropriate Diploma in Nelson Mandela University, with an average of 60% Public Relations Management BA (Media, Communication and Culture) Full-time 3 years 350 365 365 See Media, Communication & Culture
Information Technology. The particular subjects done or above and a minimum of 60% for Mathematics
Environmental Health Bachelor of Environmental Health Full-time 4 years 390 - - Mathematics - 50% in the Diploma will determine which subjects can be (MAT1011). AdvDip (Public Relations Management) Full-time 1 year - - - Dip (Public Relations Management), or an equivalent
Physical Sciences – 50% chosen in the Advanced Diploma. qualification, with a final mark of at least 60% for the
Life Sciences – 50% Mechatronic Engineering HCert (Mechatronic Engineering) Full-time 1 year 330 - 330 Mathematics - 50%, or Technical Maths - 50% Diploma is required.
Admission is subject to departmental selection. Dip: IT (Communication Networks) Full-time 3 years 330 - 330 Mathematics - 45%, or Technical Maths - 45%. and Physical Sciences - 50%, or Technical Science
– 50%. Dip (Public Relations Management) Full-time 3 years 330 345 345 Mathematics - 30%, or Maths Literacy - 50%, or
Environmental Management BSc (Biological Sciences) Full-time 3 years 410 - - Mathematics - 60% Dip: IT (Software Development) Full-time 3 years 330 345 330 Mathematics - 40%, or Maths Literacy - 60%, or Technical Maths - 50%.
Technical Maths - 40%.
or
BSc (Biological Sciences) – Extended Full-time 4 years 370 - - Mathematics - 50%
Dip: IT (Support Services) Full-time 3 years 330 345 330 Mathematics - 40%, or Maths Literacy - 60%, or
Technical Maths - 40%.
Mechatronics BEng (Mechatronics) Full-time 4 years 410 - - Mathematics - 60%
Physical Sciences – 65% Q
Curriculum
HCert: IT (User Support Services)* Full-time 1 year 290 305 290 Mathematics - 35%, or Maths Literacy - 55%, or Alternatively: Applicants who completed all Quantity Surveying Dip (Building) Full-time 3 years 330 - 330 See Building
*(only offered on George Campus) AdvDip (Nature Conservation)* Full-time 1 year - - - See Nature Conservation Technical Maths - 35%. modules in the Higher Certificate (Mechatronic
Engineering) qualification, with an academic average or
Computer Science & Information BCom (Computer Science & Information Full-time 3 years 390 - - See Computer Science/Information Systems of 75%, with a minimum of 75% for Mathematics
Dip (Nature Conservation)* Full-time 3 years 330 345 330 See Nature Conservation Systems Systems) (MAT1011), and a minimum of 65% for Physical
Sciences (PHY1001) may be considered. No credits BSc: Construction Economics (Quantity Surveying Full-time 3 years 370 - - Mathematics – 55%
BCom: Accounting Science (Computer Science Full-time 4 years 390 - - See Computer Science/Information Systems will be given for any modules completed as part of with Financial & Business Management) Admission is subject to departmental selection.
& Information Systems) the HCert (Mechatronics Engineering) qualification.
BSc (Computer Science, Mathematics & Statistics) Full-time 3 years 410 - - See Computer Science/Information Systems Quality AdvDip (Quality) Part-time 2 years - - - Students must have a 65% or higher weighted average
Medical Laboratory BHSc: Medical Laboratory Science Full-time 4 years 390 - - Mathematics – 60% for any relevant Diploma or Degree qualification, at
Scientist Physical Sciences – 50% the discretion of the Head of Department, or a 60%
F Interior Design AdvDip (Interior Design) Full-time 1 year - - - Dip (Interior Design) with an average of at least
65% obtained in the relevant majors of the previous
Life Sciences – 50%
Admission is subject to departmental selection.
average, with two years relevant post diploma/ degree
working experience. Mathematics I or equivalent at
qualification. Admission is subject to departmental an NQF Level 5. Employment in a relevant field is
Fashion Bachelor of Visual Art (BVA) Full-time 3 years 350 365 365 See Art & Design selection. required for the Project module.
Dip (Interior Design) Full-time 3 years 310 325 310 Mathematics - 30%, or Maths Literacy - 50%, or Media, Communication BA (Media, Communication & Culture) Full-time 3 years 350 365 365 Any one NSC Home or 1st Add Lang - 60% and
Financial Information Systems BCom (Accounting)* Full-time 3 years 410 - - See Accounting/Accountancy
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Technical Maths - 30% Admission is subject to & Culture Mathematics – 35% or Maths Literacy - 55% or
or 5 years Technical Maths - 55%.
(also see Information Systems) departmental selection & submission of a creative
BCom (Financial Planning) Full-time 3 years 390 - - Mathematics - 50% portfolio of work.
*(also offered on George Campus) Medical Practitioner (Doctor)* Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Full-time 6 years 430 - - English (Home or 1st Add Lang) – 60%, Radiography (Diagnostic)* Bachelor of Radiography in Diagnostic (BRad) Full-time 4 years 390 - - Mathematics – 50%, Physical Sciences – 50%
or (MBChB) *(Online applications close 30 June) Mathematics – 60%, *(Online applications close 30 June) Life Sciences – 50%.
Internal Auditing BCom: General (Accounting & Related Subjects) Full-time 3 years 390 - - See Accounting/Accountancy Physical Science – 60%,
BCom (Financial Planning) – Extended Full-time 4 years 370 - - Mathematics - 45% Part-time 5 years Admission is subject to departmental selection.
Life Science – 60%,
Curriculum or Admission is subject to departmental selection.
Applicants must also be physically fit & must submit
a satisfactory medical report before registration.
BCom: General (Accounting Full-time 3 years 390 - - See Accounting/Accountancy BCom: General (Accounting) – Extended Full-time 3 years 370 - - See Accounting/Accountancy
& Related Subjects)* or 5 years Curriculum* Microbiology BSc (Biochemistry, Chemistry, Microbiology & Full-time 3 years 410 - - Mathematics – 60% Restoration Ecology BSc (Biological Sciences) Full-time 3 years 410 - - See Marine Biology
or AdvDip: Accountancy (Professional Accounting) Full-time 1 year - - - See Accounting/Accountancy Physiology)
or AdvDip: Accountancy (Internal Auditing) Part-time 2 years or or
BCom: General (Accounting) – Extended Full-time 4 years 370 - - See Accounting/Accountancy BSc (Biochemistry, Chemistry, Microbiology &
Curriculum* or Physiology) – Extended Curriculum Full-time 4 years 370 - - Mathematics – 50% BSc (Biological Sciences) – Extended Curriculum Full-time 4 years 370 - - See Marine Biology
AdvDip: Accountancy (Professional Accounting) Full-time 1 year - - - See Accounting/Accountancy Advanced Diploma:Business Studies Full-time 1 year - - -
or AdvDip: Accountancy (Internal Auditing) Part-time 2 years (Financial Planning and Services) Part-time 2 years See Accounting/Accountancy Renewable Energy Artisan HCert (Renewable Energy Engineering) Full-time 1 year 330 - 330 Mathematics or Technical Mathematics - 50%.
Multimedia (Methodology) BA (Media, Communication and Culture) Full-time 3 years 350 365 365 See Media, Communication and Culture Physical Sciences or Technical Science – 50%.
Advanced Diploma: Business Studies Full-time 1 year - - - See Accounting/Accountancy Dip (Accountancy) Full-time 3 years 350 365 350 See Accounting/Accountancy
(Financial Planning and Services) Part-time 2 years Part-time 5 years
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Music Diploma in Music (Curriculum 2) Full-time 3 years 290 305 290 Mathematics - 30%, or Maths Literacy - 50%,
HCert (Accountancy) Full-time 1 year 290 305 290 See Accounting/Accountancy Specialisation fields: This programme is designed for students who or Technical Maths - 30%. Admission is subject
Dip (Accountancy) Full-time 3 years 350 365 350 See Accounting/Accountancy or 2 years Recording Arts and Sciences, Music do have prior learning in music, but who do not to an audition in the candidate’s chosen First
Part-time 5 years Technology, Music Education, Jazz, qualify for entry to degree studies Instrument, during which vocal or instrumental
Choral Conducting, Musicology, Social Work Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Full-time 4 years 350 365 365 Mathematics - 40%, or Maths Literacy - 65%, or
Inventory Management AdvDip (Management Practice) or AdvDip Full-time 1 year - - - A relevant 360-credit Diploma or an equivalent musical performance ability must be successfully Technical Maths - 65%.
HCert (Accountancy) Full-time 1 year 290 305 290 See Accounting/Accountancy (Monitoring & Evaluation) Part-time 2 years qualification, with a mark of at least 60% obtained in Interdisciplinary Studies,
demonstrated. A minimum standard of musical
or 2 years the relevant majors of the previous qualification. Solo Performance,
Orchestral Music) performance equivalent to grade 2 of the external Sociology Bachelor of Arts (BA) Full-time 3 years 350 365 365 Any one NSC (Home or 1st Add Lang) – 60%, and
examining bodies for music (Unisa, ABRSM, Mathematics - 35%, or Maths Literacy - 55%, or
Dip (Inventory & Stores Management) Full-time 3 years 290 305 290 Mathematics - 30%, or Maths Literacy - 50%, Trinity Guildhall) is required for admission to First
Financial Planning BCom (Financial Planning) Full-time 3 years 390 - - Mathematics - 50% or Technical Maths - 30%. Technical Maths - 55%.
Instrument: Intermediate (MFPV131), and a minimum
or standard of musical performance equivalent to grade
BCom (Financial Planning) – Extended
Curriculum
Full-time 4 years 370 - - Mathematics - 45% J 6 of the external examining bodies for music (Unisa,
ABRSM, Trinity Guildhall) is required for admission to
Sport Management Dip (Sport Management) Full-time 3 years 330 345 345 Mathematics - 40%, or Maths Literacy - 60%, or
Technical Maths - 60%.
Active participation in a competitive sport as
or First Instrument: Advanced (MFPV101). approved by the department.
Journalism BA (Media, Communication & Culture) Full-time 3 years 350 365 365 Any one NSC (Home or 1st Add Lang) – 60%, and
Mathematics - 35%, or Maths Literacy - 55%, or Mathematics - 30%, or Maths Literacy - 50%, or
Fine Art Bachelor of Visual Art (BVA) Full-time 3 years 350 365 365 See Art & Design Technical Maths - 55%. Diploma in Music (Curriculum 1) Full-time 3 years 290 305 290 Technical Maths - 30%. No prior formal learning in Statistics BSc (Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Full-time 3 years 410 - - Mathematics – 65%
This programme is focused on the adult Mathematical Statistics and Physics)
music is required. However, admission is subject
Forensic Analyst BSc (Biochemistry, Chemistry, Full-time 3 years 410 - - Mathematics – 60% beginner.
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to an audition in the candidate’s chosen First BCom: General (Statistics) Full-time 3 years 410 - - Mathematics – 60%
Microbiology & Physiology) Instrument, during which vocal or instrumental
or musical performance ability must be successfully BCom (Economics & Statistics) Full-time 3 years 410 - - Mathematics – 60%
or demonstrated.
Language & Literature Studies Bachelor of Arts (BA) Full-time 3 years 350 365 365 Any one NSC (Home or 1st Add Lang) – 60%, and Sound/Audio Engineer BMus (Music Technology) Full-time 4 years 350 365 365 See Music
BSc (Biochemistry, Chemistry, Microbiology & Full-time 4 years 370 - - Mathematics - 50% Mathematics - 35%, or Maths Literacy - 55%, or BMus (Music Education) or BMus (Performing Full-time 4 years 350 365 365 Mathematics - 40%, or Maths Literacy - 60%, or
Physiology) – Extended Curriculum Technical Maths - 55%. Arts) or BMus (Music Technology) or BMus
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Technical Maths - 60%.Practical standard equivalent
AdvDip (Analytical Chemistry) Full-time 1 year - - - Dip (Analytical Chemistry) or BSc majoring in (Interdisciplinary Studies) or BMus (General) to Grade 6 and music theoretical standard equivalent
Chemistry in either case, the credit-weighted average Law LLB Full-time 4 years 390 - - English (Home Lang) – 65% or English (1st Add Lang) to Grade 5 is required. Admission is subject to
mark for final year academic chemistry modules must – 70% and Mathematics – 50%. departmental selection based on an audition during
be at least a 60 %. or Textile and Craft Design Bachelor of Visual Art (BVA) Full-time 3 years 350 365 365 See Art & Design
which an applicant must demonstrate an acceptable
performance standard.
Dip (Analytical Chemistry) Full-time 3 years 350 - - Mathematics - 55% and Physical Sciences – 50%. LLB – Extended Curriculum Full-time 5 years 370 385 385 English (Home Lang) – 60% or English (1st Add Lang) Tourism Management BCom: General (Tourism) Full-time 3 years 390 405 390 Mathematics - 50%, or Maths Literacy - 70%, or
– 65% and Mathematics - 45%, or Maths Literacy - Technical Maths - 50%.

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70%, or Technical Maths - 70%. *(also offered on George Campus) or
BCom (Law) + two-year post LLB degree Full-time 3 years 390 - - English (Home Lang) – 65% or English (1st Add Lang) BCom: General (Tourism) – Extended Full-time 4 years 370 385 370 Mathematics - 45%, or Maths Literacy - 65%, or
Forestry AdvDip (Forestry)* Full-time 1 year - - - Dip (Forestry) or an equivalent qualification. – 70% and Mathematics - 60%. Curriculum Technical Maths - 45%.
Part-time 2 years Candidates will only be considered if their average Nature Conservation BSc (Biological Sciences) Full-time 3 years 410 - - Mathematics - 60%
*(only offered on pass mark for the diploma is at least 60%. BA (Law) + two-year post LLB degree Full-time 3 years 390 405 405 English (Home Lang) – 65% or English (1st Add Lang)
George Campus) *(only offered on or AdvDip (Tourism Management)* Full-time 1 year - - - A relevant 360-credit Diploma or an equivalent
Dip (Forestry)* Full-time 3 years 330 345 330 Mathematics - 40%, or Maths Literacy - 60%, or – 70% and Mathematics - 50% or Maths Literacy - Part-time 2 years qualification.
75%, or Technical Maths - 75%. George Campus)
Technical Maths - 40%. BSc (Biological Sciences) – Extended Full-time 4 years 370 - - Mathematics - 50%
or
BCom: Accounting Science (Law) + two-year Full-time 4 years 410 - - English (Home Lang) – 65% or English (1st Add Lang) Curriculum
Dip (Tourism Management)* Full-time 3 years 330 345 330 Mathematics - 40%, or Maths Literacy - 60%, or
Dip (Forestry) – Extended Curriculum* Full-time 4 years 310 325 310 Mathematics - 35%, or Maths Literacy - 55%, or post LLB degree – 70% and Mathematics - 65%. Technical Maths - 40%.
Technical Maths - 35%. AdvDip (Nature Conservation) Full-time 1 years - - - A relevant 360-credit Diploma in Nature Conservation
or an equivalent qualification (e.g., Diploma in or
Law Enforcement Dip (Law Enforcement)* Full-time 3 years 330 345 345 English (Home Lang) - 55% or English (First Add Mathematics - 35%, or Maths Literacy - 55%, or
*Please note that this qualification does (block release) Lang) - 60%, or HCert (Criminal Justice) with an Game Ranch Management or Diploma in Wildlife
Management). Candidates with a cognate qualification Dip (Tourism Management) – Extended Full-time 4 years 310 325 310 Technical Maths - 35%.
not provide direct access into the LLB, LLB average mark of at least 60%. Admission is subject to Curriculum*
Food Service Manager BCom (Food Service Management) Full-time 3 years 390 - - Mathematics – 50% (extended), BA (Law) or BCom (Law). department selection. in the fields of ecology and natural resource
management (e.g., BSc with majors Botany, Zoology Mathematics - 30%, or Maths Literacy - 50%, or
HCert (Business Studies)* Full-time 1 year 290 305 290 Technical Maths - 30%.
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HCert (Criminal Justice)* Full-time 1 year 310 325 325 English (Home Lang) – 50% or English (1st Add or Ecology) can horizontally apply for this advanced
*Please note that this qualification (HCert) does Lang) – 55%. diploma. The minimum entry requirement for the
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not provide direct access into the LLB, LLB Advanced Diploma is a 60% average for the Diploma,
Game Ranch Management AdvDip (Game Ranch Management) Full-time 1 year or - - - Dip (Game Ranch Management) or an equivalent (extended), BA (Law) or BCom (Law). or 60% average for majors in the case of cognate
block release qualification. Candidates will only be considered if qualifications like a BSc.
2 years their average pass mark for the diploma is at least Veldfire Management HCert (Veldfire Management)* Full-time 1 year 310 325 310 Mathematics - 35%, or Maths Literacy - 55%, or
60%. Logistics BCom (Logistics & Transport Economics) Full-time 3 years 390 - - Mathematics – 50%. Part-time 2 years Technical Maths - 35%.
*(only offered on George Campus) (block release)
Dip (Game Ranch Management) Full-time 3 years 330 345 330 Mathematics - 40%, or Maths Literacy - 60%, or AdvDip (Logistics Management) Full-time 1 year - - - A relevant 360-credit Diploma or an equivalent
(including 1 year Technical Maths - 40%. Part-time 2 years qualification. Dip (Nature Conservation)* Full-time 3 years 330 345 330 Mathematics - 40% or Maths Lit – 60%, or Technical
Maths - 40% and Physical Sciences – 40% or Life
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in-service training)
Sciences – 50% or Technical Science – 40%.
Dip (Logistics) Full-time 3 years 330 345 330 Mathematics - 40%, or Maths Literacy - 60%, or
Geology BSc (Geosciences) Full-time 3 years 410 - - Mathematics - 60% Part-time 4 years Technical Maths - 40%. Web Design and Management BCom (Computer Science & Information Systems) Full-time 3 years 410 - - See Computer Science & Information Systems
or or
Mathematics - 35%, or Maths Literacy - 55%, or Nursing Bachelor of Nursing Full-time 4 years 370 385 385 Mathematics - 50% or Maths Lit – 65%, or Technical BSc (Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Full-time 3 years 410 - - See Computer Science & Information Systems
BSc (Geosciences) – Extended Curriculum Full-time 4 years 370 - - Mathematics - 50% Dip (Logistics) – Extended Curriculum Full-time 4 years 310 325 310 Maths - 65%, and Physical Sciences – 50% and Life Mathematical Statistics and Physics)
Technical Maths - 35%. or Sciences – 60%
HCert (Business Studies) Full-time 1 year 290 305 290 Mathematics - 30%, or Maths Literacy - 50%, or Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) Full-time 3 years 370 - 370 See Information Technology
Geography BA Full-time 3 years 350 365 365 Any one NSC Home or 1st Add Lang- 60%, and Technical Maths - 30%.
(Environmental) Mathematics - 35%, or Maths Literacy - 55%, or Bachelor of Nursing – Extended Curriculum Full-time 5 years 330 345 345 Mathematics - 35% or Maths Lit – 55%, or Technical AdvDip (Information Technology) Full-time 1 year - - - See Information Technology
Technical Maths - 55%. Maths - 55% and Physical Sciences – 40% and Life Dip: IT (Communication Networks) Full-time 3 years 330 345 330 See Information Technology
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BSc (Geosciences) Full-time 3 years 410 - - Mathematics - 60% Sciences – 50%
Dip: IT (Software Development) Full-time 3 years 330 345 330 See Information Technology
or
BSc (Geosciences) – Extended Curriculum Full-time 4 years 370 - - Mathematics - 50%
Management BCom: (Marketing & Business Management) Full-time 3 years 390 - - Mathematics - 50% O Wood Technology AdvDip (Wood Technology)* Full-time 1 year or - - - Dip (Wood Technology) or an equivalent
Graphic Design Bachelor of Visual Art (BVA) Full-time 3 years 350 365 365 See Art & Design *(also offered BCom: General (Business Management)* Full-time 3 years 390 - - Mathematics - 50% Operations Management AdvDip (Operations Management) Part-time 1 year - - - Students must have a 65% average for any relevant block release qualification. Candidates will only be considered if
National Diploma, Diploma or Degree qualification, *(only offered on 2 years their average pass mark for the diploma is at least
on George Campus) Part-time 5 years at the discretion of the Head of Department, or George Campus) 60%.
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60% average with at least two years relevant post
diploma/degree working experience. Mathematics Dip (Wood Technology)* Full-time 3 years 330 345 330 Mathematics - 40%, or Maths Literacy - 60%, or
BCom: General (Business Management) - Full-time 4 years 370 - - Mathematics - 45% I or equivalent at NQF Level 5. Employment in a Technical Maths - 40% and Physical Sciences – 40%
Extended Curriculum* relevant field is required for the Project modules
or or Technical Science – 40%.
History Bachelor of Arts (BA) Full-time 3 years 350 365 365 Any one NSC Home or 1st Add Lang – 60% and
Mathematics - 35%,or Maths Literacy - 55%, or or Dip (Operations Management) Part-time 3 years 310 325 310 Mathematics - 40%, or Maths Lit – 60%, or
Technical Maths - 55%. Mathematics - 50% Technical Maths – 40%. Dip (Wood Technology) – Extended Full-time 4 years 310 325 310 Mathematics - 35%, or Maths Literacy - 55%, or
BCom: General (Business Management and Full-time 3 years 390 - - Full-time employment in a related field and Curriculum* Technical Maths - 35% and Physical Sciences – 30%
comprehensive CV. Applicants will also be required or Technical Science – 30%.
Hospitality Management BCom (Hospitality Management) Full-time 3 years 390 405 390 Mathematics – 50% or Maths Literacy - 70%, or Industrial & Organisational Psychology)** to write the National Benchmark Test (Academic

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Technical Maths - 50% and Quantitative Literacy Test). Admission is subject
to departmental selection.
Human Movement Science Bachelor of Health Sciences (Biokinetics) Full-time 4 years 370 385 385 See Biokinetics **(only offered on George Campus) AdvDip (Management Practice)* Full-time 1 year - - - A relevant 360-credit Diploma or an equivalent
Part-time 2 years qualification.
(also see Biokinetics) Bachelor of Human Movement Science (BHMS) Full-time 3 years 350 365 365 Mathematics - 45%, or Maths Literacy - 65%, or
Technical Maths - 65%.
P Zoology BSc (Biological Sciences)
or
Full-time 3 years 410 - - Mathematics - 60%

Dip (Management)* Full-time 3 years 330 345 330 Mathematics - 40%, or Maths Literacy - 60%, or
Part-time 4 years Technical Maths - 40%. Pharmacy* Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) *(Online Full-time 4 years 410 - - NSC achievement rating of a least 50% for Home BSc (Biological Sciences) – Extended Full-time 4 years 370 - - Mathematics - 50%
Human Resource BA (Human Resource Management) Full-time 3 years 350 365 350 Mathematics - 40%, or Maths Literacy - 70%, or or applications close 30 June) language or language of instruction. Curriculum
Management Technical Maths - 40%. Mathematics – 60%
Dip (Management) - Extended Curriculum* Full-time 4 years 310 325 310 Mathematics - 35%, or Maths Literacy - 55%, or Physical Sciences – 60% BSc (Environmental Sciences) Full-time 3 years 410 - - Mathematics - 60%
BCom (Industrial Psychology & Human Resource Full-time 3 years 390 - - Mathematics – 50% Technical Maths - 35%. Admission is subject to departmental selection.
Management) or
AdvDip: Business Studies (Human Resource Full-time 1 year - - - Dip (HRM) or an equivalent qualification. BSc (Environmental Sciences) - Extended Full-time 4 years 370 - - Mathematics - 50%
HCert (Business Studies)* Full-time 1 year 290 305 290 Mathematics - 30%, or Maths Literacy - 50%, or Paramedic/ Emergency Medical Bachelor of Emergency Medical Care (BEMC) Full-time 4 years 370 385 385 Mathematics – 50% or Maths Lit – 65%, or Technical Curriculum
Management) Part-time 2 years Technical Maths - 30%. Care Maths - 65% and Physical Sciences – 50%, Life
Sciences – 60%
Dip (Human Resource Management) Full-time 3 years 330 345 330 Mathematics - 35%, or Maths Literacy - 55%, or Admission is subject to departmental selection, that
Part-time 4 years Technical Maths - 35%. includes an interview, as well as a medical fitness
or Marine Biology BSc (Biological Sciences) Full-time 3 years 410 - - Mathematics - 60% report and satisfactory physical assessment.

Dip (Human Resource Management) – Extended Full-time 4 years 310 325 310 Mathematics - 30%, or Maths Literacy - 50%, or or
Philosophy Bachelor of Arts (BA) Full-time 3 years 350 365 365 Any one NSC Home or 1st Add Lang) – 60%,
Curriculum Technical Maths - 30%. Mathematics - 35%, or Maths Literacy - 55%, or
BSc (Biological Sciences) – Extended Full-time 4 years 370 - - Mathematics - 50% Technical Maths - 55%.
Human Settlement Development Bachelor of Human Settlement Development (BHSD) Full-time 4 years 370 385 370 Mathematics - 50%, or Maths Literacy - 70%, or Curriculum
Part-time 6 years Technical Maths - 50%.
Marine Engineering Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Marine Full-time 3 years 370 - 370 Mathematics - 60% or Technical Maths - 60% and Photography Bachelor of Visual Art (BVA) Full-time 3 years 350 365 365 See Art & Design
Engineering) Physical Science – 50% or Technical Science – 50%.
Physics BSc (Physical Science and Mathematics) Full-time 3 years 410 - - Mathematics – 65%
Alternatively: A Higher Certificate in Mechatronics
Engineering with an average of 60% and a minimum Politics Bachelor of Arts (BA) Full-time 3 years 350 365 365 Any one NSC (Home or 1st Add Lang) – 60% and
of 60% for Mathematics (MAT1011). Mathematics - 35%, or Maths Literacy - 55%, or
Technical Maths - 55%.
BAdmin (Public Administration) Full-time 3 years 350 365 365 Mathematics - 35%, or Maths Literacy - 55%, or Disclaimer: All reasonable steps have been taken to ensure that the information contained in this document was correct at the date of publication. All information listed is subject to change and may be updated
Technical Maths - 55%. without prior notification. Nelson Mandela University reserves the right to make changes to the programme details, rules, admission requirements, duration and delivery of courses as published. Prospective
applicants are advised to consult the Student Access & Enrolment Office, the University website or relevant faculties prior to applying.