2012 General Information For First Year Enrolment

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General Information
For first year enrolment
2012
Live your life. Create your destiny.
Vision
To be a quality-driven university of technology at the cutting edge of innovation.
Mission Value statements

As a progressive institution of higher education, the To attain its vision, the Tshwane University of Technology
Tshwane University of Technology’s mission is to contribute is critically dependent on the committed efforts of all
innovatively to the socio-economic development of South members of the TUT stakeholder community, especially staff
Africa by – and students.
• We value the diversity of views, knowledge and ability
• offering a portfolio of relevant, recognised and career- each member of the TUT stakeholder community brings
focused programmes; to our quest for excellence in advancing and applying
• producing well-rounded graduates who are attuned to knowledge.
the needs of the economy; • We respect the right of all to be heard, without
• being a research hub responsive to the challenges of denigrating the dignity of others.
the continent; • We support progressive thinking and encourage
• acting as an incubator for postgraduate study in clearly innovation, creativity and teamwork.
defined areas of strength; • We recognise professional competence and hard work.
• generating, integrating and applying knowledge to • We respond to the needs and challenges of our country
stimulate socio-economic development; and continent.
• partnering communities in sustainable development; • We foster an organisational culture of caring, openness,
and honesty and fairness.
• being student-centred and quality-driven in everything • We conduct our business in a sustainable,
we do. environmentally friendly way.
• Our academic integrity is not negotiable.
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All information in this publication is subject to change without further notice. Printed January 2011. Tshwane University of Technology.
Table of contents
Mission ...............................................................................................................2 Accommodation, Residence Life and Catering.............................................12

Vision...................................................................................................................2 Our Residences..................................................................................................12
Value statements...............................................................................................2 Important information....................................................................................13
Residence accommodation: General information......................................13
There is a sign of quality................................................................................7 Student Affairs and Residence Operations.................................................14
Faculties and learning sites ........................................................................7
Geographic footprints and maps..................................................................7 Directorate of Sport and Recreation..........................................................14
Academic information......................................................................................8 Visit our Open Days..........................................................................................14

Hierarchy of qualifications............................................................................8 Venues..................................................................................................................14
Programme information..................................................................................8 TUT contact details...........................................................................................15
Alternative and international qualifications............................................8 Student Recruitment Team..............................................................................18
Application..........................................................................................................9 Services offered by the Recruitment Office...............................................18
Closing dates for applications ....................................................................9
Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy........................................................10 Faculty of Economics and Finance................................................................19
NATIONAL HIGHER CERTIFICATE: ACCOUNTANCY (HCAT04)...................................19
Financial Aid Directorate.................................................................................10 NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ACCOUNTING (NDAT05).......................................................19
Application procedure.....................................................................................10 NATIONAL DIPLOMA: COST AND MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING (NDCM05).............19
Bursaries and scholarships...........................................................................10 NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ECONOMIC MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS (NDEB03)..................20
Loans....................................................................................................................10 NATIONAL DIPLOMA: FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING (PUBLIC) (NDFA99)..................20
Student insurance............................................................................................11 NATIONAL HIGHER CERTIFICATE: FINANCIAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS (HCFI04)...20
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: FINANCIAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS (NDFI07).....................21
Career counselling and study guidance.....................................................11 NATIONAL DIPLOMA: INTERNAL AUDITING (ndia05).............................................21
Transport...........................................................................................................12 NATIONAL DIPLOMA: LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCE (NDLG99)............................21
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Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment...................................22 NATIONAL DIPLOMA: PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGEMENT (NDPR03).....................35
SECTION A: THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT..................................................................22 NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ROAD TRAFFIC AND MUNICIPAL POLICE MANAGEMENT: ....35
Generic requirements for all qualifications offered by this MUNICIPAL AND TRAFFIC POLICING (NDRY03).......................................................35
department:........................................................................................................22 NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ROAD TRAFFIC AND MUNICIPAL POLICE MANAGEMENT:
BACCALAUREUS TECHNOLOGIAE: ARCHITECTURE: PROFESSIONAL (BTPS09).......22 ROAD SAFETY (NDRS03)........................................................................................36
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: BUILDING (NDBU04)............................................................22 BACCALAUREUS EDUCATIONIS: (FET): SPECIALISATION (BEEDS2,
SECTION B: ENGINEERING ENVIRONMENT.............................................................23 BEEDS3, BEEDS4, BEEDS5).............................................................................36
GENERIC STIPULATIONS WITH REGARDS TO THE NATIONAL DIPLOMAS...............23 BACCALAUREUS EDUCATIONIS (GET): INTERMEDIATE/SENIOR PHASE
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ENGINEERING: CHEMICAL (NDCE03)....................................25 (BEIS02)................................................................................................. 37
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ENGINEERING: CIVIL (NDCI03).............................................26 BACCALAUREUS EDUCATIONIS (GET): FOUNDATION PHASE (BEFP02).............. 37
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ENGINEERING: ELECTRICAL (NDEE03).................................26 Baccalaureus Educationis: (FET): Specialisation (BEEDS6, BEEDS7,
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ENGINEERING: INDUSTRIAL (NDEI03)..................................27 BEEDS8, BEEDS9)..................................................................................................38
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ENGINEERING: MECHANICAL (NDME05)...............................27
Faculty of Information and Communication Technology........................39
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ENGINEERING: mechatronics (NDMR06)..........................27
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE: WEBMASTER (NCWE03)..................................................39
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ENGINEERING: METALLURGY (NDMY03)..............................27
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: COMPUTER STUDIES (NDCS04)...........................................39
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ENGINEERING: polymer TECHNOLOGY (NDPY03)..............28
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ENGINEERING: COMPUTER SYSTEMS (NDCY03)..................40
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ENGINEERING: SURVEYING (NDSU03).................................28
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: BUSINESs
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: THREE-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN (NDDI08)..............................29
APPLICATIONS (NDIB04)........................................................................................40
Faculty of Humanities......................................................................................30 NATIONAL DIPLOMA: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: COMMUNICATION
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE: VERSATILE BROADCASTING (NCVB01)............................30 NETWORKS (NDIK04).............................................................................................41
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: BUSINESS COMMUNICATION (NDBC03)...............................30 NATIONAL DIPLOMA: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: INTELLIGENT
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: CORRECTIONAL SERVICES MANAGEMENT (NDGV98)...........31 INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS (NDII04).............................................................................42
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION (NDIC03).......................31 NATIONAL DIPLOMA: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: MULTIMEDIA (NDIU04)..........42
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: JOURNALISM (NDJR01).........................................................32 NATIONAL DIPLOMA: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: SOFTWARE
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: LANGUAGE PRACTICE (NDLP00)..........................................32 DEVELOPMENT (NDIS04).......................................................................................43
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: LEGAL ASSISTANCE (NDLE00)..............................................33 NATIONAL DIPLOMA: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: SUPPORT SERVICES
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: LOCAL GOVERNMENT MANAGEMENT (NDLM08)..................33 (NDIP04)................................................................................................................44
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: POLICING (NDP099).............................................................34 NATIONAL DIPLOMA: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: TECHNICAL
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: PUBLIC MANAGEMENT (NDPA01).........................................34 APPLICATIONS (NDIL04)........................................................................................44
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NATIONAL DIPLOMA: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: WEB AND APPLICATION NATIONAL DIPLOMA: AGRICULTURE: COMMERCIAL MIXED FARMING (NDMX04)...54
DEVELOPMENT (NDIW04)......................................................................................45 NATIONAL DIPLOMA: AGRICULTURE: CROP PRODUCTION (NDAR04).....................54
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: AGRICULTURE: DEVELOPMENT AND EXTENSION (NDDX04).55
Faculty of Management Sciences...................................................................46
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (NDAC03)......................................55
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT: FINANCIAL (NDAF98).......46
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: BIOMEDICAL TECHNOLOGY (NDBM01).................................56
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT: GENERAL (NDAG98)........46
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: BIOTECHNOLOGY (NDBT03).................................................56
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ADVENTURE TOURISM MANAGEMENT (NDAV01).................46
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: CLINICAL TECHNOLOGY (NDCT00).......................................57
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: CONTACT CENTRE MANAGEMENT (NDCC01)........................47
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: DENTAL TECHNOLOGY (NDDT96).........................................57
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: CREDIT MANAGEMENT (NDCR02)........................................47
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ECOTOURISM (NDEK01).......................................................58
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ECOTOURISM MANAGEMENT (NDEK01)...............................47
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH (NDEH95) ................................58
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ENTREPRENEURSHIP (NDEU05)...........................................48
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES (NDEV02)................................59
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: EVENT MANAGEMENT (NDVM09).........................................48
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: EQUINE SCIENCE (NDEQ04).................................................59
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT (NDHM04)..............................48
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: FIRE TECHNOLOGY (NDFY01)...............................................60
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (NDHR96)...................48
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: FOOD TECHNOLOGY (NDFT03) ..........................................60
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: LOGISTICS (NDLO01)............................................................49
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: GAME RANCH MANAGEMENT (NDGR04)..............................61
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: MANAGEMENT (NDMG98)....................................................49
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: GEOLOGY (NDGE04) ........................................................61
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: MANAGEMENT SERVICES (NDMS98)....................................49
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: HORTICULTURE (NDHO04)...................................................62
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: MARKETING (NDMK95)........................................................49
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: LANDSCAPE TECHNOLOGY (NDLT04)...................................62
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: OFFICE MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY (NDOM03).........50
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: MEDICAL ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS (NDOP04)...........63
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT (NDOS04)...............................50
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: NATURE CONSERVATION (NDNA04).....................................63
National Diploma: Organisational Leadership (NDOL01)...........................50
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: OFFICIATING AND COACHING SCIENCE (NDOC01)................64
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: RECREATION MANAGEMENT (NDRC04)................................50
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: RADIOGRAPHY: DIAGNOSTIC (NDRG96) .............................65
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: RETAIL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (NDRB97)........................51
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: SOMATOLOGY (NDSY97)......................................................65
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: SPORT MANAGEMENT (NDSM01).........................................51
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: SPORT AND EXERCISE TECHNOLOGY (NDSX05)..................66
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: TOURISM MANAGEMENT (NDTM02)....................................51
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY (NDVE96)..................................66
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: WATER CARE (NDWC10).......................................................67
Faculty of Science.............................................................................................52
BACCALAUREUS TECHNOLOGIAE: NURSING SCIENCE (BTNS01)............................67
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE: DENTAL ASSISTING (NCDS91).........................................52
BACCALAUREUS: PHARMACIAE (B PHARM)...........................................................68
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANTS (NCOY97)..........53
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: AGRICULTURE: ANIMAL PRODUCTION (NDAP04)..................53
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Faculty of the Arts...........................................................................................70
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: DANCE (NDDA96).................................................................70
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: DRAMA (NDDR03)................................................................70
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: FASHION (NDFH03)..............................................................71
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: FILM AND TELEVISION PRODUCTION (NDFM08)..................71
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: FINE ART (NDFE96)..............................................................71
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: GRAPHIC DESIGN (NDGD04)................................................72
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: INTERIOR DESIGN (NDTD04)...............................................72
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: JEWELLERY DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE (NDJD99).............72
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: MULTIMEDIA: VISUAL ARTS-BASED (NDUM04)....................73
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: MUSIC (NDMU05)................................................................73
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: MUSICAL THEATRE (NDMT02)..............................................73
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: PERFORMING ARTS TECHNOLOGY (NDUK01).......................74
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: PHOTOGRAPHY (NDPG96)...................................................74
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: TEXTILE DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY (NDTD97)...................74
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: VOCAL ART: CHORAL TRAINING (NDVC04)...........................75
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: VOCAL ART: PEDAGOGY (NDVP04).......................................75
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: VOCAL ART: PERFORMANCE (NDVF04).................................75
Maps.....................................................................................................................76
Geographic footprints and maps..................................................................76
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with trade and industry. In this way, we can ensure that courses are affordable and
TUT as a university of technology that curricula have definite vocational and professional links. To promote readiness
to practise a career, a system of cooperative education is in place at the institution.
The strategic focus of TUT as a university of technology is on the development
This exposes students to a period of learning in the labour market and promotes
of the human resources of South Africa. Learning programmes are developed, in
their readiness to practise their chosen careers. Academically, TUT is divided into
collaboration with industry and professional bodies, around specific cutting-edge
seven faculties (the seat of each faculty is indicated in brackets):
work-related competencies and specifications. The primary focus is thus profes-
sional and career focused education. To promote readiness to practise the career,
a system of cooperative education is in place at the institution, which allows the Faculties and learning sites
student to be exposed to a period of learning in the labour market. Academic offer-
ings are also designed with the latest technological advances in mind, are student- • Faculty of Economics and Finance (Ga-Rankuwa Campus)
centred and are intent on the development of the student in totality. • Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment (Pretoria Campus)
At TUT, the emphasis is on: • Faculty of Humanities (Soshanguve Campus)
• Cutting-edge technology • Faculty of Information and Communication Technology (Soshanguve Campus)
• Innovation through to commercialisation • Faculty of Management Sciences (Pretoria Campus)
• Problem-solving skills • Faculty of Science – incorporating Natural Sciences, Health Sciences and
• Research and innovation Agriculture (Arcadia Campus, Pretoria CBD)
• Partnerships and networks • Faculty of the Arts (Arts Campus, Pretoria CBD)
• Technological incubators, technology stations, centres and institutes
• Community engagement
The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) aims at being the largest residential Geographic footprints and maps
educational institution in South Africa. It is well on its way to becoming one of the
most technologically advanced institutions in the country. This unique institution Its geographic footprint covers three of South Africa’s nine provinces – Gauteng,
has a student body which is one of the most demographically representative in the Mpumalanga and Limpopo, with campuses located in Tshwane (Pretoria,
country in terms of both race and gender, reflecting the Rainbow Nation in all its Soshanguve and Ga-Rankuwa), Mbombela, eMalahleni (previously called Witbank)
diversity. It has 28 rated researchers. and Polokwane (previously called Pietersburg). Large numbers of students are also
drawn from other provinces, as well as neighboring countries such as Botswana,
Zimbabwe, Namibia and Swaziland.
There is a sign of quality
As a dynamic university of technology, the Tshwane University of Technology Campus GPS coordinates to campuses
will provide you with unlimited opportunities for professional and personal Arts (25º44’26.16”S 28º11’45.99”E)
development, while equipping you with skills and knowledge to live your life to eMalahleni (25º52’44.40”S 29º14’09.89”E)
the fullest and to create your own destiny. At TUT, we value the diversity of views, Ga-Rankuwa (25º37’05.92”S 28º00’08.31”E)
knowledge and abilities each member of the TUT stakeholder community brings to Mbombela (25º30’01.11”S 30º57’17.03”E)
the University’s quest for excellence in advancing and applying knowledge. Since Polokwane (23°54’50.81”S 29°26’58.94”E)
the University supports progressive thinking and encourages innovation, TUT’s Pretoria (25º43’53.55”S 28º09’40.38”E)
seven faculties offer a broad spectrum of widely recognised programmes, many Soshanguve South (25º32’26.88”S 28º05’46.16”E)
of which are unique to TUT, to choose from. With such a choice, you are bound Soshanguve North (25º31’13.08”S 28º06’46.44”E)
to find a career just for you! While we excel in the cultural and sporting arena
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programmes/ courses could change from year to year. Prospective students will
Academic information not be admitted to any qualification without prior evaluation.
d. For some programmes/courses, students will be required to write an admission
Hierarchy of qualifications test, which will determine whether they will be admitted to the programme/
course, or whether it will be recommended to them that they enroll for a
The basic qualifications the institution confers are the National Diploma (N Dip) and
relevant foundation course.
the Bachelor’s Degree in Technology (B Tech). Possibilities for further studies are the
e. The following table indicates the levels of performance required for entry to
Master’s Degree in Technology (M Tech) and the Doctorate in Technology (D Tech).
specific levels of study:
Different exit levels exist.
Results format for the new NSC-G and the minimum admission requirements for
D TECH DEGREE 7 years TUT:
M TECH DEGREE 5 years
RATING CODE RATING MARKS
B TECH DEGREE 4 years
7 Outstanding achievement 80 – 100
NATIONAL DIPLOMA 3 years
6 Meritorious achievement 70 – 79
NATIONAL HIGHER CERTIFICATE 2 years 5 = Degree Substantial achievement 60 – 69
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE 1 year 4 = Diploma Adequate achievement 50 – 59
3 = Foundation Moderate achievement 40 – 49
Programme information 2 Elementary achievement 30 – 39
1 Not achieved 0 – 29
Minimum admission requirements
TUT admission requirements for entry-level programmes adhere to national legisla-
tion and therefore the following are required: Alternative and international qualifications
• BEd degrees at least four subjects at a performance level 4. (Substantial ACCEPTANCE IS SUBJECT TO AVAILABLE CAPACITY ACCORDING TO THE STUDENT
achievement 60 – 69%). ENROLMENT PLAN (SEP).
• National Diplomas: at least four subjects at performance level 3. (Adequate
achievement 50 – 59%). Alternative and international qualifications (e.g. HIGSCE, IGCSE, NSSC A&O Level, IB
• Acceptance is subject to available capacity according to the Student Enrolment Higher and Standard Level) will be assessed on the equivalent basis by the South
Plan (SEP). African Qualifications Authority, and a full or conditional exemption certificate will be
Please verify specific and additional requirements per programme as indicated issued.
in the brochure. This exemption certificate is a prerequisite for all students who want to enroll
No person may be registered as a student in a programme/course of TUT for undergraduate studies. The Tshwane University of Technology cannot obtain this
unless he or she complies with the following: certificate on your behalf.
General admission requirements for TUT South African Qualifications Authority
a. A pass mark in English at Senior Certificate level (minimum additional SAQA House, 1067 Arcadia Street, Hatfield, Pretoria,0083.
language; certain programmes/courses may require first or home language PostNet Suite 248, Private BagX06, Waterkloof, Pretoria,0145
status). Tel: 012 4315170 Fax: 012 4315174
b. Each programme/course has its own specific admission requirements. SAQA Helpdesk: 086010 3188 www.saqa.org.za
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Recognition of prior learning dates. Application is received and sorted according to faculty, programme/course
Candidates may also apply for recognition of prior learning at the Office of the and date received. Applicant’s information is captured and a reference number is
Registrar. The specific relevant documentation will be requested from these created. The Grade 11 results are calculated to ensure that applicant meets TUT
applicants, and these cases will be handled on an individual basis. Candidates programme/course requirements. The outcome of the Grade 11 results can result
from private schools in South Africa (who did not write any of the examinations in the following:
mentioned above) may apply to the Office of the Registrar for admission via the • If the applicant is accepted for programme/course applied for, a letter is sent to
Senate’s discretionary route. Tel: 012 382 5579 him/her, inviting him/her for potential assessment, applicant phones to make
appointment, applicant writes an assessment, applicant is accepted or denied.
• If the applicant is denied on the Grade 11 results for that specific programme/
Application course, the second choice is processed. Letter is sent to applicant.
Prospective students are required to complete an Application for Admission form Accepted applicant registers in January with Grade 12 results (must be equal to or
and post or deliver it to the Tshwane University of Technology, Private Bag X680, better than Grade 11 results).
PRETORIA 0001. Please note, however, that improved results do not automatically guarantee
an applicant a place in the programme/course of his/her choice. Should an
How to apply for 2012 applicant qualify for admission, acceptance would still depend on the availability
Prospective students are required to complete an Application for Admission form and of space in that programme/course. Phone the Application Department at 012 382
submit it to the Tshwane University of Technology, Private Bag X680, PRETORIA 0001. 5780/5994/5855 after July to find out whether the applicant has been accepted.
• A fully completed application form and certified copies of your identity Application fee: R200
document and Grade 11 results and/or highest academic results, as well as This fee covers the administration cost of processing application forms and is
the administration fee of R200, must reach the institution before the specified non-refundable in the event of an application being unsuccessful.
closing dates. The administration fee may be deposited at:
The application form can be downloaded from the website. ABSA Bank, account number 040000003. Please write the applicant’s identity
http://www.tut.ac.za/Students/enrol/apply/Pages/default.aspx number in the reference column.
The application can only be processed as soon as the certified documents (identity Send the deposit slip with the application form.
document, Grade 11/12 results and proof of payment) are received. These documents
must be posted, as only the original application forms can be processed.
• Late applications will be considered only if more students can still be accom-
Closing dates for applications
modated in the programmes/courses concerned. TUT can only accommodate a
• 15 May: For programmes that start in July of the same year. Closing dates for
limited number of students per programme/course.
applications for programmes that start in the following year
In a case where an applicant’s application is unsuccessful, due to the fact that • 15 June: For Nature Conservation, Radiography, Dental Assisting and Dental
his/her school symbols submitted with his/her application did not meet the Technology.
requirements for admission to the programme/course he/she applied for, and • 15 August: For all other programmes/courses.
his/her latest symbols are an improvement on the symbols submitted, he/she is The closing date for applications for admission to first-semester and year
welcome to bring the letter notifying him/her that the application was unsuccessful, courses is 15 August of the preceding year, except for certain courses of which
as well as proof of the improved results, to the Admissions Office for the application the closing date is 15 June. The closing date for second-semester courses is 15
to be reconsidered. May of the year concerned.
• 15 September: For all international applications.
Processing of applications Reference number
Please bear with the Application Department for not processing the application When the application has been processed, the applicant will be allocated a unique
immediately, due to the large number of applications and considering the closing reference number for identification.
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Academic merit bursaries for new entrant first-year students
Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy? These bursaries are made available to newcomer students who enroll for a National
• All learners are required to take one of the two subjects for NSC-G purposes Diploma or B Tech at the University for the first time after Grade 12. Only South
TUT position: Mathematics is relevant to programmes/courses that require a African citizens may apply for these bursaries. Students who enroll for special
prior knowledge of Mathematics. courses, short learning programmes and foundation programmes do not qualify for
• It is compulsory for the faculties of Science, Engineering and the Built Environ- these bursaries. A student only qualifies for the bursary if he/she registers for all the
modules of a specific course. Students who have studied at other universities and
ment and Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
students who have already studied at the TUT and who are undergraduate students
• Mathematical Literacy is optional for the faculties of The Arts and Humanities.
again do not qualify for these bursaries. Eligibility is determined by the average
• The following faculties require either one of the two: Management Sciences
percentage of the rating score obtained on the Grade 12 certificate. Only the six (6)
and Economics and Finance. subjects with the highest rating will be taken into consideration.
Learners can improve their Mathematics or Science symbols after Grade 12 at TUT.
RATING CODE AVERAGE %
• Full-time Grade 12 Mathematics and Science program from January to November.
• Monday to Friday: Full-day classes at Soshanguve North Campus in Soshanguve 7 85
(Aubrey Matlala Road) building 10, room G17. 6 75
• R7000 class fee for Mathemathics and Physical Science, books included.
5 65
• Learners must arrange their own accommodation.
Telephone enquiries: 012 382 9382 from 08:00 - 16:00 4 55
3 45
Financial Aid Directorate Criteria and the value of bursaries to be determined by the Financial Aid Committee
(FAC) annually:
Application procedure VALUE OF BURSARY
Prospective students must indicate on their Application for Admission Form whether CRITERIA
SET Course* Other Courses
they want to be considered for financial assistance. Returning students must
reapply annually at their local Financial Aid Offices. Financial assistance is generally 7 and more subjects with a rating score of 7 R7 000 R7 000
awarded to South African citizens whose eligibility is tested by accessing their 6 and more subjects with a rating score of 7 R6 000 R3 000
academic performance and financial neediness. 6 and more subjects with a rating score of 6 R4 000 R2 000
CLOSING DATE: 15 October (returning students) 31 January (new students)
6 and more subjects with a rating score of 5 R2 000 R1 000
Bursaries and scholarships * Specific courses identified as being part of Science; Engineering and Technology
Private and government funding (SET).
These awards are non-repayable and could cover a portion or all study costs. Various
types of private or government funding are allocated to deserving students through Loans
interaction with the specific donor.
Loans are repayable with interest over a fixed term determined by the lender.
University merit bursaries
Merit bursaries are allocated to a range of students from first-time entering students NSFAS (National Student Financial Aid Scheme)
to postgraduate students. Its intention is to attract and retain quality students The National Student Financial Aid Scheme provides study loans to academically
through the rewarding of prior or current performance excellence of an academic deserving and financially needy students who wish to study at tertiary education
and a non-academic nature. institutions.
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What are the qualifying criteria? Contact Details:
Pretoria Campus 012 382 4465 Soshanguve Campus 012 382 9082
Financial need
Arcadia Campus 012 382 6295 Mbombela Campus 013 745 3559
A National Means Test will be applied to determine your Expected Family Contribu-
Ga-Rankuwa Campus 012 382 9950 eMalahleni Campus 013 653 3111
tion (EFC).
Soshanguve Campus 012 382 9082 Polokwane Campus 015 287 0722
The following formula is used to allocate the award:
Award = Costs- Bursaries – Expected Family Contribution (EFC) PAYMENT OF FEES AFTER PROGRAMME SELECTION
All fees indicated in this brochure are subject to change, as the fees were not yet
Academic assessment approved when going to print. The first-year class fees mentioned in the course
Senior students: Your full academic record at the University will be considered to information are approximate amounts.
assess your academic performance. Students must pass the equivalent average of
0,60 SAPSE credits (combined subject credits) per annum to qualify, and complete Confirmation deposit
a three-year qualification in five years (N+2). • A confirmation deposit of R500 must be paid within three weeks after the
receipt of the evaluation letter, in order for us to reserve the student’s place in
General the programme/course.
• The NSFAS interest rate is linked to the repo rate as determined by the South • The deposit, less R200, will be refunded only if a prospective student is
African Reserve Bank. prevented from registering by valid reasons, for instance, if he or she fails
• You will be expected to make an own family contribution towards the total cost Grade 12.
of your studies.
• Providing false information will cancel your application. Class fees
• Any attempt to abuse the system to obtain assistance will be dealt with Quotation of programme/course fee
severely. Contact the number 086 110 2421 and request the quotation per e-mail or send
• Your academic performance in the year of allocation will earn you a bursary an e-mail to general@tut.ac.za. It is the applicant’s responsibility to find out about
conversion up to 40% of the loan amount. additional costs for every programme/course.
• Any credit balance on your account will be returned to NSFAS as your first loan
repayment. Newcomer students pay R1 500 and senior students pay R1 500 on registration at
• Repayment commences after completion or termination of your studies. the start of the year or semester. If a student cancels during the registration period,
he or she gets 100% credit and forfeits R500 of the class deposit.
NB: The allocation of any funding is subject to the availability of funds.
Student insurance Career counselling and study guidance

All registered students are covered as follows: The Directorate of Student Development and Support offers a comprehensive CAREER
Death: R7 300 COUNSELLING service. This service is available to all who would like to make an
informed decision when choosing a course to study or a career. The course and
Disability: R7 300 cover for students who become totally and perma-
careers recommendations are not restricted to the Tshwane University of Technology
nently disabled.
only, but are directed at addressing the needs of the individual. The following
Death by accident: R7 300 additional cover if a member should die as a result specialised services are available to all prospective students:
of an accident and Sanlam has approved the claim. • Career counselling interviews for basic information and the verification of study
Funeral: R7 300 cover is payable within 24 hours after a certified and career options as well as basic career planning (available at all learning sites
copy of the death certificate has been provided. at no cost).
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• Full psychometric assessment, detailed feedback with recommendations on
suitable study and career options and a comprehensive written report. This Accommodation, Residence Life and Catering
process is recommended to prospective students who are uncertain about their
abilities, interests, personality and appropriate career options (available at The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) aims at being the largest residential
specific learning sites; costs involved). educational institution in South Africa.
Please phone the applicable number for further information and to make arrange-
ments: Our Residences
eMalahleni (Witbank): 013 653 3109/10 Ga-Rankuwa: 012 382 0754
Mbombela: 013 745 3572 Polokwane: 015 287 0753 The quality of our residences is first priority. On entering any residence, you will
Pretoria: 012 382 5010/4826/5273 Soshanguve: 012 382 9863 immediately notice the efforts made to keep it neat and tidy. We offer basic, quality
Building 6, Room 361 E-mail: stopfortht@tut.ac.za or malanl@tut.ac.za accommodation to students at affordable rates. Being accommodated must not be
regarded as a right but a privilege and residents should respect their environment,
Prospective students with disabilities facilities and fellow residents in order to ensure that facilities remain up to
Contact the campus where you wish to enrol or the TUT Disability Coordinator at standard. Vandalism is regarded as a serious act of misconduct and a resident will
the Pretoria Campus, tel. 012 382 5072. face immediate expulsion if found guilty of vandalism. Each residence provides
basic facilities, but certain specialised facilities are unique to specific residences.
CAMPUS Names of residences Estimate annual cost for

2012 first-year students
Transport PRETORIA CAMPUS
Female residences: Polonaise, Minjonet, R12 320 – R14 080
For residence students Denise, Heidehof, Astra
The intercampus shuttle service between Pretoria Campus and Arcadia, including
Male residences: Monitor, Magalies, Lezard R13 200 - R15 290
all residences, is as follows:
• Arcadia to Pretoria Campus Mixed residences: Orion, The Heights, R12 540 - R15 290
• Tempo and Legae Residence to Pretoria Campus Kollegehof, Tempo, Legae
• Kollegehof Residence to Pretoria Campus
SOSHANGUVE CAMPUS
• The Heights Residence to Pretoria Campus
• Monitor Residence to Pretoria Campus Male residences: SOS 2, SOS 4 R7 700 - R8 800
Soshanguve Campus Female residences: SOS I, SOS 3 R7 700 - R9 900
Soshanguve South and North residences, including Telkom Residence
Mixed residences: SOS 5, Town, CCT, TCE1, R6 600 - R11 880
Ga-Rankuwa Campus
TCE 2, Telkom
Hebron Residence to Ga-Rankuwa Campus.
eMalahleni Campus GA-RANKUWA CAMPUS
Mabalaleng Residence to eMalahleni Campus
Male residence: Legae R7 150 - R7 700
Mbombela campus
Mebala Residence to Mbombela Campus Female residences: Gaetsho, Skierlik R7 150 - R8 250
For non-residence students Mixed residences: East, Hebron R7 480 - R9 130
Buses will be available on the following routes at the determined fixed costs:
Mbombela CAMPUS Mebala R11 550 - R14 080
• Between Pretoria and Arcadia
• Between Soshanguve North and South campuses eMALAHLENI CAMPUS Mabaleng R12 100 - R13 860
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1. Obtain a TUT application form and select “Yes” under Section C.
Important information 2. Only TUT forms submitted on time (before 15 August) will be taken into
consideration.
Meals 3. Residence admission, depending on the availability of space, is only possible
Students may obtain meal cards with a minimum initial payment of R150 and may after successful academic acceptance.
start using the card immediately: they do not need to have cash at hand. Catering 4. Successful applicants will be notified, via mail, from November.
companies specialise in diverse menus, including special diet menus on presenta 5. Late applications will not be considered for placement.
tion of a medical certificate.
Security
For more information
Security is of the utmost importance to staff and students. There are 24-hour
security staff on duty at the residences at all times. Residence Accommodation
Transport Pretoria Campus 012 382 5511/14 resadminp@tut.ac.za
Free bus transport is available to residents to and from classes. Services are avail- Soshanguve Campus 012 382 9274/9715 resadmins@tut.ac.za
able per campus. Ga-Rankuwa Campus 012 382 0564 resadming@tut.ac.za
Disability facilities Mbombela Residence 013 752 3215 resadminm@tut.ac.za
Some residences are equipped to accommodate disabled students. Disabilities eMalahleni Residence 013 656 4893 resadmine@tut.ac.za
must clearly be indicated on your application form to ensure admission to the most Visit us at www.tut.ac.za for more information or send an e-mail to the relevant
suitable residence. e-mail address should you require more information.
Sport Additional services
All major sport facilities are available to residents on the various campuses. Guesthouses 012 341 0890 guesthouses@tut.ac.za
Residents also have access to gymnasiums (reasonable rates) at the various Flats 012 343 0666 badenhorstfj@tut.ac.za
campuses. Holiday accommodation 012 382 5976 residencecentre@tut.ac.za
Laundry facilities
Use of washing machines and tumble dryers available to residents at some
residences.
Parking Residence accommodation: General information
Parking is available to residents. A compulsory, fixed annual rate is payable in
1. Tariffs may change without prior notification.
advance.
2. Residence tariffs do not include any meals. A minimum initial amount of R150
Student Life and Development
(including R15 card fee), is payable at Student Accounts or at Standard Bank
Student life programmes in residences are organised to meet the out-of-class needs on an M65.
of all residents. Student development programmes will also be presented in your 3. Meal credits will not be granted upon submission of a sponsorship letter:
residence environment. Upfront payment is required.
Mentorship programme 4. Electronic payments take four days before reflecting on the meal card or
Since it is compulsory for ALL first-years to participate in the mentorship programme, student account.
you will be placed in a specific residence. 5. R1 200 residence advance payment (payable at least one week before confirmed
How to apply for residence accommondation applicants report at the residence) is separate from any payments towards
Our existing residences can only accommodate approximately 22% of all TUT class fees. If not paid, the system is blocked, NO residence registration is
students. It is therefore in your own interest to act promptly, keeping admission possible and NO occupation of a room is allowed.
rules in mind. 6. Sponsored applicants should submit an original sponsorship letter or make
the required payments themselves.
Please note that applying for accommodation at TUT is done by completing Section 7. Interest (at prime rate) is charged on all amounts in arrears or not paid
C of the TUT application form. according to the payment agreement.
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8. Applicants with accounts in arrears will not be readmitted to ANY residence for Soshanguve Campus Tel: 012 382 9018/9183/9847/9073/9091/9073
the following year. Karate, basketball, dance sport, rugby, squash, aerobics, darts, netball, tennis,
9. Residents are initially registered and charged for the whole year but kept liable body building, football, softball, athletics, chess, cricket, supa-pool, badminton,
on a pro rata scale. handball, table tennis, volleyball,
10. Semester fees equals 50% of the annual fees.
11. The resident is liable for the full monthly fee for the month in which Director of Sport and Recreation
admission or cancellation takes place, irrespective of the date of occupation or Tel: 012 382 5399 Fax: 012 382 5993
cancellation. Faxes serve as notification only. E-mail: croukampfc@tut.ac.za Room No: 51-124
12. A pro rata credit is granted on system cancellations up to and including 30 Tel: 012 382 5392/4121 Fax: 012 382 5993
September only.
13. No discount is granted on residence fees.
14. Electronic payments should reflect on the student account BEFORE registration Visit our Open Days
or readmission action may occur. Proof of payment is not sufficient.
15. All residences must be evacuated during December. Venues
Pretoria Campus, Staatsartillerie Road, Pretoria West
086 110 2421
Student Affairs and Residence Operations (Saturday, 14 May 2011 from 08:00 – 14:00)
Directorate of Sport and Recreation Arts Campus, cor. Du Toit and Edmund Streets
012 382 6175
eMalahleni Campus Tel: 013 653 3163 Fax: 085 519 1544 (14 May 2011 from 08:00 – 14:00)
Netball, football, chess, volleyball, rugby, tennis, cricket, hockey, karate and
basketball Ga-Rankuwa Campus, 2827 Zone 2, Botsi Street
012 382 0500
Ga-Rankuwa Campus Tel: 012 382 0575/0575/0614/0604 Fax: 012 382 0816 (Saturday, 14 May 2011 from 08:00 – 14:00)
Bodybuilding, aerobics, netball, volleyball, softball, basketball, dance sport,
football, darts, chess, supa-pool, table tennis Polokwane Campus, 109 Market Street
015 287 0700
Mbombela Campus Fax 086 752 3487/013 745 3569 Tel:013 7453571 (Saturday, 14 May 2011 from 08:00 – 14:00)
Athletics, basketball, chess, netball, soccer, table tennis, volleyball, karate
Soshanguve Campus, 2 Aubrey Matlala Road, Block K
Polokwane Campus Tel: 015 287 0778 Tel: 015 287 0734 012 382 9000
Athletics, basketball, chess, darts, netball, soccer, table tennis, ring tennis, softball, (Saturday, 14 May 2011 from 08:00 – 14:00)
pool, volleyball
Mbombela Campus, Madiba Drive
Pretoria Campus Tel: 012 382 5397/545/5662/5053/5077/5398/5393/4429 013 745 3500
Squash, golf, scuba sport, hockey, cricket, football, chess, softball, rugby, (Open Day: 14 May 2011 from 08:00 – 14:00)
dance sport, special projects, netball, tennis, cycling, athletics, cross country,
road running, aerobics, basketball, karate, volleyball, table tennis, gymnasium , eMalahleni Campus, 19 OR Tambo Avenue
badminton, dance sport 013 653 3100
(Open Day: 14 May 2011 from 08:00 – 14:00)
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TUT contact details
Website: www.tut.ac.za GA-RANKUWA CAMPUS
Private Bag X680 2827, Zone 2, Botsi Street
Contact Centre PRETORIA 0001 GA-RANKUWA
Tel. 012 382 0500
Tel: 086 110 2421/012 382 5533
E-mail: general@tut.ac.za PRETORIA CAMPUS
SMS: For TUT information sms the word TUT, your name, Private Bag X680 Staatsartillerie Road
course, and address to 41794 PRETORIA 0001 PRETORIA WEST
Tel. 012 382 5911
The application form: SOSHANGUVE CAMPUS

http://www.tut.ac.za/Students/enrol/apply/Pages/default.aspx Private Bag X680 2 Aubrey Matlala Road, Block K
PRETORIA 0001 SOSHANGUVE
Tel. 012 382 9000
Admission Enquiries Tel: 012 382 5750/5780/4388
The Registrar MBOMBELA CAMPUS
Private Bag X680 The Campus Director
PRETORIA 0001 Private Bag X11312 Madiba Drive
Tel. 012 382 5911 MBOMBELA 1200 MBOMBELA
Tel. 013 745 3500/3603
ARCADIA CAMPUS POLOKWANE CAMPUS

Private Bag X680 175 Nelson Mandela Drive The Campus Director
PRETORIA 0001 PRETORIA Private Bag X9496 cnr. Market and Excelsior Streets
Tel. 012 382 5911 POLOKWANE 0700 POLOKWANE
Tel. 015 287 0700
ARTS CAMPUS
Private Bag X680 24 Du Toit Street
PRETORIA 0001 PRETORIA
Tel. 012 382 5911
EMALAHLENI CAMPUS
The Campus Director
PO Box 3211 19 OR Tambo Avenue
EMALAHLENI 1035 EMALAHLENI
Tel. 013 653 3100
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FACULTY DEAN DEAN’S SECRETARY FACULTY FACULTY MARKETER ASSISTANT
ADMINISTRATOR REGISTRARS
ECONOMICS AND Dr Clever Mumbengegwi Ms Gwen Zimba Mr Mashudu Sibara Ms Kgomotso Mokoena Mr Thomas Lebese
FINANCE MumbengegwiC@tut. zimbagq@tut.ac.za sibaram@tut.ac.za MokoenaKM@tut.ac.za lebesetb@tut.ac.za
ac.za Tel: 012 382 0693 Tel: 012 382 0733 Tel: 012 382 0646 Tel: 012 382 0511
Tel: 012 382 0530
ENGINEERING AND THE Prof Ben van Wyk Ms Boitumelo Moshime Ms Annette Venter Ms Zelda Janse Van Ms Annabie van Wyk
BUILT ENVIRONMENT VanWykB@tut.ac.za MoshimeB@tut.ac.za ventera@tut.ac.za Rensburg vanwykae@tut.ac.za
Tel: 012 382 5328 Tel: 012 382 5148 Tel: 012 382 5708 JanseVanRensburgZ@ Tel: 012 - 382 4357
tut.ac.za
Tel: 012 382 5250
HUMANITIES Dr Stanley Mukhola Ms Magda du Preez Ms Elsie Ngobeni Ms Simonia Magardie Mr Gerrie Scholtz
mukholams@tut.ac.za DupreezMM@tut.ac.za ngobenime@tut.ac.za magardiesja@tut.ac.za scholtzgd@tut.ac.za
Tel: 012 382 9042 Tel: 012 382 9240 Tel: 012 382 9703 Tel: 012 382 9228 Tel: 012 382 9800
INFORMATION AND Prof Sunday Ojo Ms Marietjie Booysen Ms Sophie Maake Ms Yvette Legoabe Ms Sannah Mokgatlle
COMMUNICATION OjoSO@tut.ac.za BooysenMC@tut.ac.za maakems@tut.ac.za legoabeymk@tut.ac.za mokgatlesl@tut.ac.za
TECHNOLOGY Tel: 012 382-9088 Tel: 012 382-9689 Tel: 012 382 9399 Tel: 012 382 9731 Tel: 012 382 9048
MANAGEMENT SCIENCES Dr Edgar Nesamvuni Ms Amanda Hartzenberg Ms Corrie Ferreira Ms Suzette Landman Ms Rentia van Wyk
NesamvuniAE@tut.ac.za hartzenbergac@tut.ac.za ferreiracm@tut.ac.za LandmanS@tut.ac.za vanwykr@tut.ac.za
Tel: 012 382-6518 Tel: 012 382 5581 Tel: 012 382 5574 Tel: 012 382 5570 Tel: 012 382 5625
SCIENCE Prof Pieter Marais Ms Titia de Beer Ms Petra Andrione Mr Mario Smit Ms Lynette Kruger
maraispjj@tut.ac.za debeeraj@tut.ac.za Andrionep@tut.ac.za SmitM@tut.ac.za krugerl1@tut.ac.za
THE ARTS Dr Mzo Sirayi Ms Daleen Neethling Mr Albert Mogiba Ms Irene Botes Ms Adelaide Kgetse
sirayim@tut.ac.za artsinfo@tut.ac.za mogibaar@tut.ac.za BotesJC@TUT.AC.ZA KgetseAM@tut.ac.za
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Student Recruitment Team
NAME TEL E-MAIL
Melien Rossouw: 012 382 5321 rossouwm1@tut.ac.za

Head of Recruitment 012 382 5358
Junior Tshabangu 012 382 5841 tshabangunj@tut.ac.za
Solomon Mathebula 012 382 5975 mathebulas@tut.ac.za
Steven Kekana 012 382 5089 kekanas@tut.ac.za
Clifton Khoza 013 745 3561 KhozaMC@tut.ac.za
Nicholas Masango: 012 382 5189 masangozn@tut.ac.za

Snr. Recruiter
Postgraduate Studies
Fax 012 382 5744
Services offered by the Recruitment Office:

• We visit secondary schools, colleges and libraries, primarily in Northern
Gauteng and in the Mbombela, eMalahleni and Polokwane regions, but also in
all other regions.
• During these visits, we address Grade 9, 11 and 12 learners in group context
and individually by invitation or appointment.
• We attend parents’ evenings at schools in our footprint area, where we hold
talks and/or put up exhibitions.
• We attend SET (Science, Engineering and Technology), CEIA (Career Exhibition
and Information Association) and Info 21 exhibitions.
• We attend other career and industrial exhibitions.
Contact number:
We work in partnership with SAASTA and DTI at the science camps.
• In collaboration with the faculty marketers, we arrange SET campus visits for
prospective students. 086 110 2421
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Faculty of Economics and Finance NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ACCOUNTING (NDAT05)
Admission requirement(s): A National Higher Certificate: Accountancy or an equivalent
National Higher Certificate: Accountancy qualification. A student who is still studying for a National Higher Certificate: Accountancy
National Diploma: Accounting may, at the discretion of the Head of the Department, be allowed to continue with the
National Diploma: Cost And Management Accounting National Diploma, on condition that 80% of the subjects at National Higher Certificate
National Diploma: Economic Management Analysis level have been passed.
National Diploma: Finance And Accounting (Public) Selection criteria: All applications are subject to selection.
National Higher Certificate: Financial Information Systems Minimum duration: One year.
National Diploma: Financial Information Systems Presentation and campus: Ga-Rankuwa and Mbombela campuses (day classes).
National Diploma: Internal Auditing Intake for the qualification: January and July.
National Diploma: Local Government Finance Approximate first-year class fees: R18 502.
Additional costs: Please enquire at the department.
Possible further studies: B Tech: Internal Auditing; B Tech: Cost and Management
economics and finance

NATIONAL HIGHER CERTIFICATE: ACCOUNTANCY (HCAT04)
Accounting.
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualifica-
Possible careers: Financial accountant, auditor, asset manager, administrative
tion, with English, Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy.
services manager.
SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM
SCORE NATIONAL DIPLOMA: COST AND MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING (NDCM05)
Specifically required subjects: Admission requirement(s): A National Higher Certificate: Accountancy or an equiva-
English - home language or first additional language 4 lent qualification. A student who is still busy with the National Higher Certificate:
Mathematics or 3 Accountancy may, at the discretion of the head of the department, be allowed to
Mathematical Literacy 4 study for the National Diploma, subject to having passed 80% of his or her subjects
Additional subjects: at the National Higher Certificate level.
Option 1: any four other subjects with a final score of 13 for applicants with Admission criteria: All applications are subject to selection.
Mathematics Minimum duration: One year.
Option 2: any four other subjects with a final score of 12 for applicants with Presentation and campus: Ga-Rankuwa, Mbombela and Polokwane campuses (day
Mathematical Literacy classes).
TOTAL APS SCORE (six subjects, excluding Life Orientation) 20 Intake for the qualification January only.
Approximate first-year class fees: R20 141.
Assessment procedures: No further assessment will be done. Candidates who achieve Additional costs: Please enquire at the department.
the minimum APS score of 20 will be accepted on the basis of first come, first accepted, Possible further studies: B Tech: Cost and Management Accounting
until the programme complement is full. Possible careers: Cost and management accountant or financial accountant in
Minimum duration: Two years. service industries, trading institutions, manufacturing industries and semi-govern-
Presentation and campus: Ga-Rankuwa, Mbombela and Polokwane campuses (day ment or government institutions.
classes).
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Possible further studies: NDip: Accounting, NDip: Internal Auditing, NDip: Cost and
Management Accounting.
Possible careers: Accounting technician, bookkeeper, accounts clerk, tax consultant,
financial accountant.
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NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ECONOMIC MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS (NDEB03) Assessment procedures: No further assessment will be done. Candidates who achieve
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualifica- the minimum APS score of 20 will be accepted on the basis of first come, first accepted,
tion, with English, Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy. until the programme complement is full.
SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM Minimum duration: Three years.
SCORE Presentation and campus: Ga-Rankuwa, Mbombela and Polokwane campuses (day
Specifically required subjects: classes).
English – home language or first additional language 4 Intake for the qualification: January only.
Mathematics or 3 Approximate first-year class fees: R17 919.
Mathematical Literacy 4 Additional costs: Please enquire at the department.
Additional subjects: Possible further studies: B Tech: Finance and Accounting (Public)
Option 1: any four other subjects with a final score of 13 for applicants with Possible careers: State accountant and accountant in central and provincial govern-
Mathematics ment sectors, as well as statutory government institutions.
Option 2: any four other subjects with a final score of 12 for applicants with
Mathematical Literacy NATIONAL HIGHER CERTIFICATE: FINANCIAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS (HCFI04)

TOTAL APS SCORE (six subjects, excluding Life Orientation) 20 Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualifica-
Assessment procedures: No further assessment will be done. Candidates who achieve tion, with English, Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy.
the minimum APS score of 20 will be accepted on the basis of first come, first accepted,
until the programme complement is full. SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM
Minimum duration: Three years. SCORE
Presentation and campus: Ga-Rankuwa Campus (day classes). Specifically required subjects:
Intake for the qualification: January only. English – home language or first additional language 4
Mathematics or 3
Possible further studies: B Tech: Economic Management Analysis Mathematical Literacy 4
Possible careers: Consultant, financial analyst, entrepreneur, economist, banking, Additional subjects:
insurance, investment, public sectors in economics and financial management, Option 1: any four other subjects with a final score of 13 for applicants with
financial and management consultant. Mathematics
Option 2: any four other subjects with a final score of 12 for applicants with
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING (PUBLIC) (NDFA99) Mathematical Literacy
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification, TOTAL APS SCORE (six subjects, excluding Life Orientation) 20
with English and Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy.
Assessment procedures: No further assessment will be done. Candidates who achieve
SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM the minimum APS score of 20 will be accepted on the basis of first come, first accepted,
SCORE until the programme complement is full.
Specifically required subjects:
Minimum duration: Two years.
English – home language or first additional language 4
Presentation and campus: Ga-Rankuwa and Mbombela campuses (day classes).
Mathematics or 3
Mathematical Literacy 4 Intake for the qualification: January only.
Additional subjects: Approximate first-year class fees: R18 656.
Option 1: any four other subjects with a final score of 13 for applicants with Additional costs: Please enquire at the department.
Mathematics Possible further studies: National Diploma: Financial Information Systems, B Tech:
Option 2: any four other subjects with a final score of 12 for applicants with Financial Information Systems
Mathematical Literacy Possible careers: Accounting and business analyst in commercial data processing,
TOTAL APS SCORE (six subjects, excluding Life Orientation) 20 computer auditor.
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NATIONAL DIPLOMA: FINANCIAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS (NDFI07) NATIONAL DIPLOMA: LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCE (NDLG99)
Admission requirement(s): A National Higher Certificate: Financial Information Systems Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification,
or an equivalent qualification. A student who is still busy with the National Higher with English and Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy.
Certificate: Financial Information Systems may, at the discretion of the head of the
department, be allowed to study for the National Diploma, subject to having passed SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM
80% of his or her subjects at the National Higher Certificate level. SCORE
Selection criteria: All applications are subject to selection. Specifically required subjects:
Minimum duration: One year. English - home language or first additional language 4
Presentation and campus: Ga-Rankuwa and Mbombela campuses (day classes). Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy 3
Intake for the qualification: January and July. Additional subjects:
Approximate first-year class fees: R18 656. Any four other subjects with a final score of 12
Additional costs: Please enquire at the department. TOTAL APS SCORE (six subjects, excluding Life Orientation) 19
Possible further studies: B Tech: Financial Information Systems

Possible careers: Accounting and business analyst in commercial data processing, Assessment procedures: No further assessment will be done. Candidates who
computer auditor. achieve the minimum APS score of 19 will be accepted on the basis of first come,
first accepted, until the programme complement is full.
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: INTERNAL AUDITING (ndia05) Minimum duration: Three years.
Admission requirement(s): A National Higher Certificate: Accountancy or an equiva- Presentation and campus: Ga-Rankuwa Campus (day classes).
lent qualification. A student who is still studying for a National Higher Certificate: Intake for the qualification: January only.
Accountancy may, at the discretion of the Head of the Department, be allowed Approximate first-year class fees: R17 490.
to continue with the National Diploma, on condition that 80% of the subjects at Additional costs: Please enquire at the department.
National Higher Certificate level have been passed. Possible further studies: B Tech: Local Government Finance
Selection criteria: All applications are subject to selection. Possible careers: Accountant at a local government.
Minimum duration: One year.
Presentation and campus: Ga-Rankuwa, Mbombela and Polo-kwane campuses (day Please note that meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place in
classes). courses where demand exceeds the available seats.
Possible further studies: B Tech, M Tech and D Tech: Internal Auditing.
Possible careers: Auditor.
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Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM
PERFORMANCE
Baccalaureus Technologiae: Architecture: Professional LEVEL/SCORE
National Diploma: Building Specifically required subjects:
National Diploma: Engineering: Chemical English – home language or first additional language 4
National Diploma: Engineering: Civil
engineering and the built environment
Mathematics or 3
National Diploma: Engineering: Electrical Mathematical Literacy 5
National Diploma: Engineering: Industrial Additional subjects (excluding Life Orientation):
National Diploma: Engineering: Mechanical Any three other subjects with a final score of 16
National Diploma: Engineering: Mechatronics TOTAL APS SCORE (with Mathematics): 23
National Diploma: Engineering: Metallurgy TOTAL APS SCORE (with Mathematical Literacy): 25
National Diploma: Polymer Technology
National Diploma: Surveying Minimum duration: Four years.
Presentation and campus: Pretoria Campus (first three years: day classes, fourth
National Diploma: Three-Dimensional Design (field of specialisation: Engineering year: day and block-based classes).
and Related Design) Intake for the qualification: January only.
Accreditation by: This qualification has been accredited by the South African profes-
SECTION A: THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
sional body: Council for the Architecture Profession (SACAP).
Generic requirements for all qualifications offered by this department: Approximate first-year class fees: R31 042
The subjects taught in each year have been put together in order to provide the Additional costs: Please enquire at the department.
student with the necessary platform of skills, knowledge and mindset to enable them Possible further studies: BTech, M Tech and D Tech: Architecture.
to solve the problems that they will encounter during that year of study. It is one Possible careers: Architectural technologist, property inspector, building product
package designed to work together to promote horisontal ingegration. If any part of consultant, specialising in architectural technology, self-employed and private archi-
that package of knowledge, skills and mindset is missing or lacking, the platform to tect.
progress to the next level of complexity is flawed and will eventually have a detrimen-
tal effect on subsequent develoment. The head of the academic department must
give permission before a student may register for any subject. Students wishing to
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: BUILDING (NDBU04)
enrol only a partial number of subjects for a specific year are subject to the combin-
Admission requirement(s) For 2011: A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent
tions and sequences as explained of the curriculum of each year. Students should
qualification, with English (4), Mathematics (4) and Physical Sciences (3).
attempt to enrol for all subjects offered in a particular year for reasons of horisontal
As from 2012: A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification, with
integration. A student, who cannot enrol for all subjects in any particular year, must
English (4), Mathematics (3).
contact the Head of Department.
Recommended subject(s): None.
Selection criteria: Candidates with an APS of 30 and more will automatically be
BACCALAUREUS TECHNOLOGIAE: ARCHITECTURE: PROFESSIONAL (BTPS09) accepted to the qualification. Candidates with an APS of 23 to 29 will be required
A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification, with English (4) and to undergo additional assessment (potential assessment) to gain access to the
Mathematics (3) or Mathematical Literacy (5). National Diploma. A maximum of 120 new students per year will be admitted.
Selection criteria: Admission Point Score (APS) and assessment procedures: All candi-
dates after passing the initial administrative screening, will sit for additional assess-
ment, arrange with the Department of Architecture.
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SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM
PERFORMANCE PERFORMANCE
LEVEL/SCORE LEVEL/SCORE
Specifically required subjects: Specifically required subjects:
English – home language or first additional language 4 English – home language or first additional language 4

Mathematics 3 Mathematics 4
Additional subjects (excluding Life Orientation): Physical Sciences 3
For 2011: Physical Science (with a minimum score of 3) and any three other Additional subjects (excluding Life Orientation):
subjects with a final score of 12 For 2011: Any three other subjects with a final score of 13
For 2012: Any four other subjects with a final score of 16 For 2012: Any three other subjects with a final score of 12
TOTAL APS SCORE (with Mathematics) 23 TOTAL APS SCORE 23
Minimum duration: Three years GENERIC STIPULATIONS WITH REGARDS TO THE NATIONAL DIPLOMAS (refer to the
Presentation and campus: Pretoria Campus (day classes). registered qualifications standard SAQA ID: 49744)
Intake for this qualification: January and July.
Readmission: See Chapter 3 of Students’ Rules and Regulations. The purpose of the National Diploma: Engineering
Accreditation by: This qualification has been accredited by the Council for profes- The purpose of this type of qualification is to develop the necessary knowledge,
sional body: Quantity Surveying Profession (SACQSP). understanding and skills required for a learner’s further learning towards becom-
Approximate first-year class fees: R16 346. ing a competent practicing engineering technician. It is intended to subsequently
Additional costs: Please enquire at the department. empower a candidate engineering technician to demonstrate capability of applying
Possible further studies: B Tech, M Tech and D Tech: Construction Management, B required knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and values in the different
Tech, M Tech and D Tech: Quantity Surveying. work environments in South Africa. It is also designed to add value to the qualifying
Possible careers: Construction manager, technician quality surveyor, clerk of works, learner in terms of enrichment of the person, status and recognition.
building inspector.
A person achieving this type of qualification will be able to:
• Competently apply an integration of theory, principles, proven techniques,
practical experience and appropriate skills to well defined problems in the
field of engineering while operating within the relevant standards and codes.
SECTION B: ENGINEERING ENVIRONMENT • Demonstrate a comprehensive general engineering knowledge, as well as
The following qualifications are applicable: systematic knowledge, of the main terms, procedures, principles and opera-
National Diploma and Baccalaureus Technologiae: Engineering: Chemical tions of one of the disciplines of engineering.
National Diploma and Baccalaureus Technologiae: Engineering: Civil • Gather evidence from the relevant sources and journals using advanced retriev-
National Diploma and Baccalaureus Technologiae: Engineering: Electrical al skills, and organise, synthesise and present the information professionally in
National Diploma and Baccalaureus Technologiae: Engineering: Industrial a mode appropriate to the audience.
National Diploma and Baccalaureus Technologiae: Engineering: Mechanical • Apply the knowledge gained to new situations, both concrete and abstract, in
National Diploma and Baccalaureus Technologiae: Engineering: Mechatronics the workplace/community.
National Diploma and Baccalaureus Technologiae: Engineering: Metallury • Identify, analyse, conduct and manage a project.
• Make independent decisions/judgements taking into account the relevant
The selection criteria for the above courses are the same: technical, economic, social and environmental factors.
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• Work independently, as a member of a team, and as a team leader. A person achieving this type of qualification will be able to:
• Relate engineering activity to health, safety and environment, cultural and • Competently apply an integration of theory, principles, proven techniques,
economic sustainability. practical experience and appropriate skills to the solution of broadly
• Meet the requirements for registration with the Engineering Council of South defined problems in the field of engineering while operating within the
Africa (ECSA) as a Candidate Engineering Technician. relevant standards and codes.
• Demonstrate the capacity to explore and exploit educational, and career • Demonstrate well-rounded general engineering knowledge, as well as
opportunities, and to develop himself/herself professionally. systematic knowledge, of the main terms, procedures, principles and
operations of one of the disciplines of engineering.
Generic outcomes of the National Diploma: Engineering • Gather evidence from primary sources and journals using advanced retrieval
Exit-level outcome 1: Problem-solving skills, and organise, synthesise and present the information professionally
Apply engineering principles to systematically diagnose and solve well-defined in a mode appropriate to the audience.
engineering problems. • Apply the knowledge gained to new situations, both concrete and abstract,
Exit-level outcome 2: Application of scientific and engineering knowledge in the workplace/community.
Demonstrate the application of mathematical, scientific and engineering • Identify, analyse, conduct and manage a project.
knowledge in an engineering environment. • Make independent decisions/judgements taking into account the relevant
Exit-level outcome 3: Engineering design technical, economic, social and environmental factors.
Perform procedural design of well-defined components, systems, works, products • Work independently, as a member of a team, and as a team leader.
or processes to meet desired needs within applicable standards, codes of practice • Relate engineering activity to health, safety and environment, cultural and
and legislation. economic sustainability.
Exit-level outcome 4: Communication • Meet the requirements for registration with the Engineering Council of South
Communicate technical, supervisory and general management information Africa (ECSA) as a Candidate Engineering Technologists.
effectively, both orally and in writing, by using appropriate language and • Demonstrate the capacity to explore and exploit educational, and career
terminology, structure, style and graphical support. opportunities, and to develop himself/herself professionally.
Exit-level outcome 5: Engineering management • Proceed to postgraduate studies, both course-based and research-based.
Apply self-management principles and concepts to the development of projects
and/or operations in an engineering environment. Generic Exit-level outcomes of the Baccalaureus Technologiae: Engineering
Exit-level outcome 6: Application of complementary knowledge Exit-level outcome 1: Problem-solving
Demonstrate a critical awareness of the impact of engineering activity on the Apply engineering principles to systematically diagnose and solve broadly defined
social, industrial and physical environment, and of the need to act professionally engineering problems.
within own limits of competence. Exit-level outcome 2: Application of scientific and engineering knowledge
Demonstrate the application of mathematical, scientific and engineering
GENERIC STIPULATIONS WITH REGARDS TO THE BACCALAUREUS TECHNOLOGIAE: knowledge in an engineering environment.
ENGINEERING (Refer to registered qualification standard SAQA ID: 49509) Exit-level outcome 3: Engineering design
The purpose of the Baccalaureus Technologiae: Engineering Perform procedural and non-procedural design of broadly defined components,
The purpose of this type of qualification is to develop the necessary knowledge, systems, works, products or processes to meet desired needs within applicable
understanding and skills required for a learner’s further learning towards standards, codes of practice and legislation.
becoming a competent practicing engineering technologist. It is intended to Exit-level outcome 4: Communication
subsequently empower a candidate engineering technologist to demonstrate the Communicate technical, supervisory and general management information
capability of applying required knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and effectively, both orally and in writing, by using appropriate language and
values in the different work environments in South Africa. It is also designed to terminology, structure, style and graphical support.
add value to the qualifying learner in terms of enrichment of the person, status Exit-level outcome 5: Engineering management
and recognition. Apply engineering management principles and concepts to engineering activities.
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Exit-level outcome 6: Project development cooperative agreements with specific companies in the industrial and service
Identify, analyse, conduct and manage a project. sectors in South Africa. Each programme-specific accreditation status will be
Exit-level outcome 7: Application of complementary knowledge published under each programme‘s information.
Demonstrate a critical awareness of the impact of engineering activity on the Stage 2
social, industrial and physical environment, and of the need to act professionally Industrial experience of three years for diploma students (candidate technicians),
within own limits of competence. and four years for degree students (candidate technologists), under the supervision

of an ECSA registered professional in the workplace, after the completion of the
CRITICAL CROSS-FIELD OUTCOMES: academic qualification. All students may register with ECSA as candidate technicians
The National Diploma and the Baccalaureus Technologiae: Engineering have the after they have registered for their second year of study. (After completion of the
following critical cross-field outcomes: first- and second-semester subjects of the first year).
• Identify and solve problems that display responsible decisions, using critical After a student has successfully completed these two stages in his/her career, he/
and creative thinking she may apply for professional registration at ECSA. Registration with ECSA gives
• Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation and the qualification international status and recognition in other countries through the
community current Sydney and Dublin Accords.
• Organise and manage one’s activities responsibly and effectively
• Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ENGINEERING: CHEMICAL (NDCE03)
• Communicate effectively, using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualifica-
the modes of oral and/or written persuasion tion, with English (4), Mathematics (4) and Physical Sciences (3).
• Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility Recommended subject(s): None.
towards the environment and health of others Selection criteria: Admission Point Score (APS) and assessment procedures: Candi-
• Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by
dates with an APS score of 23+ will be admitted to the National Diploma or the
recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation
National Diploma (Extended Curriculum). A candidate’s performance in an academic
• Contributing to the full personal development of each learner and the social
and economic development of society at large, by making it an underlying placement test written in January as part of the Faculty’s orientation programme will
intention of the programme of learning to make an individual aware of: determine whether he or she will be channelled to the National Diploma or National
- Reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effec- Diploma (Extended Curriculum).
tively. Minimum duration: Three years. (Three and a half years for Extended Curriculum).
- Participating as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global Presentation and campus: Pretoria Campus (day classes).
communities. Class attendance: Subjects are offered on location (Arcadia and Pretoria campuses)
- Being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of contexts. as determined by the Head of Department.
- Exploring education and career opportunities. Intake for the qualification: January only (July for extended intake).
- Develop entrepreneurial opportunities. Accreditation by: This qualification has been accredited by the Engineering profes-
REGISTRATION WITH ECSA sional body: Council of South Africa (ECSA).
Successful registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) is Practicals: It is compulsory for students to attend 100% of the practical sessions.
based on two pillars: Students must pass the practical component of a subject to be admitted to the
Stage 1 examination.
Accredited Academic Qualification obtained from registered academic providers. Safety wear: Students are required to wear laboratory coats and other applicable
This university is a registered provider with the Department of Higher Education and protective gear during practicals. Students must purchase safety equipment and
Training. All engineering programmes were taken through a rigorous accreditation clothing themselves.
process during 2009 to obtain their accreditation status. The National Diploma Approximate first-year class fees: R29 854 (R20 493 for the Extended Curriculum).
includes an experiential learning component in industry through appropriate Textbooks: Additional textbooks and other educational material will be required.
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Possible further studies: B Tech, M Tech and D Tech: Engineering: Chemical. Diploma (Extended Curriculum).
Possible careers: Chemical engineering technician and technologist, researcher and Minimum duration: Three years. (Three and a half years for Extended Curriculum).
developer, fuel-cell technologist, consultant. Presentation and campus: eMalahleni and Pretoria campuses (day or evening class-
es, subject to a sufficient number of students).
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ENGINEERING: CIVIL (NDCI03) Intake for the qualification: January and July. (January only for Extended Curriculum).
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualifica- Accreditation by: This qualification has been accredited by the Engineering profes-
tion, with English (4), Mathematics (4) and Physical Sciences (3). sional body: Council of South Africa (ECSA).
Recommended subject(s): None. Approximate first-year class fees: R25 883 (R20 746 for the Extended Curriculum)
Selection criteria: Admission Point Score (APS) and assessment procedures: Candi- Additional costs: While it is the University’s policy to keep class fees and addition-
dates with an APS score of 23+ will be admitted to the National Diploma or the al costs as low as possible, it should be stated that students will be expected
National Diploma (Extended Curriculum). A candidate’s performance in an academic to supply and purchase their own writing paper, pencils and pens, the required
placement test written in January as part of the Faculty’s orientation programme will textbooks, multi meters, breadboards and calculators. Personal computers are
determine whether he or she will be channelled to the National Diploma or National highly recommended. Government Certificate of Competence: Enquiries: Depart-
Diploma (Extended Curriculum). ment of Electrical Engineering.
Minimum duration: Three years. (Three and a half years for Extended Curriculum). Possible further studies: B Tech, M Tech and D Tech: Engineering: Electrical.
Presentation and campus: Pretoria Campus (day classes). MSc (Electronic Engineering) MSc (Power Engineering). These qualifications are
Intake for the qualification: January and July. (January only for Extended Curriculum). offered in partnership with the ESIEE (France) and is managed by F’SATIE at the
Accreditation by professional body: This qualification has been accredited by the Tshwane University of Technology. The degree is conferred by the ESIEE (France).
Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). Possible careers: Design, planning, construction and maintenance of electrical
Approximate first-year class fees: R31 460 (R20 262 for the Extended Curriculum). engineering specialised fields.
Possible further studies: B Tech, M Tech and D Tech: Engineering: Civil SUBJECT SELECTION GUIDE
B Tech: Engineering: Civil: Construction Management To orient to a specific field in Electrical Engineering, the following is a guide to the
B Tech: Engineering: Civil: Environmental Engineering optional subjects (timetable will give priority to subjects as set out in the subject
B Tech: Engineering: Civil: Geotechnical selection guide):
B Tech: Engineering: Civil: Structural Engineering
B Tech: Engineering: Civil: Transportation Engineering CLINICAL ENGINEERING
B Tech: Engineering: Civil: Urban Engineering Field description
B Tech: Engineering: Civil: Water Engineering A career in clinical engineering relates to the maintenance, implementation and
Possible careers: Construction manager or supervisor, project manager, technician management of electrical and electronic equipment used in hospitals for the medical
in civil engineering working for a civil engineering consultant, construction compa- care and treatment of patients. The career involves finding solutions to engineer-
ny, or local, provincial or national government. ing problems and the implementation and maintenance of medical equipment, by
applying sound scientific and technical knowledge and mathematical skills.
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ENGINEERING: ELECTRICAL (NDEE03)
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualifica- DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
tion, with English (4), Mathematics (4) and Physical Sciences (3). Field description
Recommended subject(s): None. Digital technology is defined as the technology of processing and distributing data,
Selection criteria:Admission Point Score (APS) and assessment procedures: Candi- audio and video signals with equipment and in subsystems. It forms the basis of
dates with an APS score of 23+ will be admitted to the National Diploma or the modern computer technology, computer networks, all audio and video equipment
National Diploma (Extended Curriculum). A candidate’s performance in an academic and telecommunications technology. The training programme equips students with
placement test written in January as part of the Faculty’s orientation programme will a sound scientific background and mathematical skills that enable them to solve
determine whether he or she will be channelled to the National Diploma or National engineering problems and implement and maintain systems at a technical level.
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ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING dates with an APS score of 23+ will be admitted to the National Diploma or the
Field description National Diploma (Extended Curriculum). A candidate’s performance in an academic
Electronic engineering deals mainly with the implementation and maintenance of placement test written in January as part of the Faculty’s orientation programme will
electronic systems, using the accumulation of signals at the analogue level from determine whether he or she will be channelled to the National Diploma or National
signals and sensors, the amplification of these and the presentation and process- Diploma (Extended Curriculum).
ing of the data. Appropriate feedback systems may be implemented in order to Minimum duration: Three years. (Three and a half years for Extended Curriculum).

enhance the performance of systems. The discipline finds application in the audio, Presentation and campus: Pretoria Campus (day classes).
video, electronic manufacturing and electronic control fields. The discipline involves Intake for the qualification: January and July. (January only for Extended Curriculum).
sound scientific and mathematical skills at a technical level to solve engineering Accreditation by: This qualification has been accredited by the Engineering profes-
problems. sional body: Council of South Africa (ECSA).
Approximate first-year class fees: R29 953 (R20 746 for the Extended Curriculum)
POWER ENGINEERING Additional costs: Please enquire at the department.
Field description Possible further qualifications: B Tech, M Tech and D Tech: Engineering: Industrial B
Power engineering becomes more advanced in the generation and distribution of Tech: Technology Management.
power through the use of sophisticated digital and electronically controlled devices. Possible careers: Professional technologist, technician, manager, entrepreneur and
Students who have completed this qualification will be able to understand, evaluate, consultant.
plan, install, repair and maintain electrical power equipment used in the field. Possi-
ble employers are manufacturers, Eskom, mines, municipalities and general industrial NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ENGINEERING: MECHANICAL (NDME05)
manufacturers. Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualifica-
tion, with English (4), Mathematics (4) and Physical Sciences (3).
PROCESS INSTRUMENTATION Recommended subject(s): None.
Field description Selection criteria: Admission Point Score (APS) and assessment procedures: Candi-
Process instrumentation becomes more sophisticated every day with the develop- dates with an APS score of 23+ will be admitted to the National Diploma or the
ment of digital and electronic components and controlled devices. Students who National Diploma (Extended Curriculum). A candidate’s performance in an academic
have completed this qualification will be able to understand, evaluate, plan, install, placement test written in January as part of the Faculty’s orientation programme will
repair and maintain the digital, electrical and electronic equipment used in indus- determine whether he or she will be channelled to the National Diploma or National
try. Possible employers are industrial manufacturers, Eskom, mines and general Diploma (Extended Curriculum).
industrial workplaces. Minimum duration: Three years. (Three and a half years for Extended Curriculum).
Presentation and campus: Pretoria Campus (day classes).
TELECOMMUNICATION ENGINEERING Intake for the qualification: January and July. (January only for Extended Curriculum).
Field description Accreditation by This qualification has been accredited by the Engineering profes-
A student who has completed his or her studies will be skilled and competent in sional body: Council of South Africa (ECSA).
the marketing, developing and repair of electronic systems for the world market. Approximate first-year class fees: R33 737 (R20 746 for the Extended Curriculum).
Graduates will also be able to program, integrate and maintain systems. Possi- Additional costs: Please enquire at the department.
ble employers are electronic system companies and general electronic application Possible further studies: B Tech, M Tech and D Tech: Engineering: Mechanical.
companies that operate in all fields. Possible careers: Mechanical technologist, technician, manager, entrepreneur and
consultant.
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ENGINEERING: INDUSTRIAL (NDEI03)
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualifica- NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ENGINEERING: MECHATRONICS (NDMR06)
tion, with English (4), Mathematics (4) and Physical Sciences (3). Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualifica-
Recommended subject(s): None. tion, with English (4), Mathematics (4) and Physical Sciences (3).
Selection criteria: Admission Point Score (APS) and assessment procedures: Candi- Recommended subject(s): None.
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Selection criteria: Admission Point Score (APS) and assessment procedures: Candi- Textbooks: Additional textbooks and other educational material will be required.
dates with an APS score of 23+ will be admitted to the National Diploma or the Possible further studies: B Tech, M Tech and D Tech: Engineering: Metallurgy.
National Diploma (Extended Curriculum). A candidate’s performance in an academic Possible careers: Metallurgist, technician, plant manager, consultant, researcher and
placement test written in January as part of the Faculty’s orientation programme will developer.
determine whether he or she will be channelled to the National Diploma or National
Diploma (Extended Curriculum). NATIONAL DIPLOMA: POLYMER TECHNOLOGY (NDPY03)
Minimum duration: Three years. (Three and a half years for Extended Curriculum) Admission requirement(s): For students who obtained a Senior Certificate before
Presentation and campus: Pretoria Campus (day classes). 2008: A Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification, with D symbols at the
Intake for the qualification: January and July. (January only for Extended Curriculum). Higher Grade or C symbols at the Standard Grade for English and Mathematics and
Accreditation by this qualification has been provisionally accredited by the profes- an E symbol at the Higher Grade or a D symbol at the Standard Grade for Physical
sional body: Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) Science.
Approximate first-year class fees: R24 552 (R18 117 for Extended Curriculum). For students who have obtained a National Senior Certificate since 2008: A National
Additional costs: Please enquire at the department. Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification, with English (4), Mathematics (4)
Possible further studies: B Tech, M Tech and D Tech: Engineering: Mechanical. and Physical Sciences (3).
Possible careers: Mechanical technologist, technician, manager, entrepreneur and Recommended subject(s): None.
consultant. Selection criteria: Admission Point Score (APS) and assessment procedures:Candidates
with an APS score of 23+ will be admitted to the National Diploma or the National
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ENGINEERING: METALLURGY (NDMY03) Diploma (Extended Curriculum). A candidate’s performance in an academic placement
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualifica- test written in January as part of the Faculty’s orientation programme will determine
tion, with English (4), Mathematics (4) and Physical Sciences (3). whether he or she will be channelled to the National Diploma or National Diploma
Recommended subject(s): None. (Extended Curriculum).
Selection criteria: Admission Point Score (APS) and assessment procedures: Candi- Minimum duration: Three years.
dates with an APS score of 23+ will be admitted to the National Diploma or the Presentation and campus: Pretoria Campus (day classes).
National Diploma (Extended Curriculum). A candidate’s performance in an academic Intake for the qualification: January only.
placement test written in January as part of the Faculty’s orientation programme will Approximate first-year class fees: R13 695.
determine whether he or she will be channelled to the National Diploma or National Additional costs: Please enquire at the department.
Diploma (Extended Curriculum). Possible further studies: B Tech, M Tech and D Tech: Polymer Technology
Minimum duration: Three years. (Three and a half years for Extended Curricu- Possible careers: Production supervisor, quality control inspector, production
lum). planner, mould designer.
Class attendance:Subjects are offered on location (Arcadia and Pretoria campuses) NATIONAL DIPLOMA: SURVEYING (NDSU03)
as determined by the Head of Department. Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualifica-
Intake for the qualification: January only. Accreditation by This qualification has tion, with English (4), Mathematics (4) and Physical Sciences (3).
been accredited by the Engineering professional body: Council of South Africa Recommended subject(s): None.
(ECSA). Selection criteria: Admission Point Score (APS) and assessment procedures: Candi-
Approximate first-year class fees: R28 842 (R23 254for Extended Curriculum). dates with an APS score of 23+ will be accepted on condition that the marks they
Additional costs: Please enquire at the department. obtained in the final school examination (Grade 12 examination) are the same as
Practicals: It is compulsory for students to attend 100% of the practicals. Students or higher than the marks used for the conditional selection process. Applicants
must pass the practical component of a subject to be admitted to the examination. with an APS score from 20 to 23 will be required to undergo additional assessment
Safety wear: Students are required to wear laboratory coats and other applicable (potential assessment) to gain access to a National Diploma.
protective gear during practicals. Students must purchase safety equipment and Minimum duration: Three years.
clothing themselves. Presentation and campus: Pretoria Campus (day classes).
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Intake for the qualification: January only. Registration with This qualification has SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM MINIMUM
been accredited by the South African professional body: Council of Professional PERFORMANCE PERFORMANCE
and Technical Surveyors (PLATO). It is compulsory for students who register for LEVEL/SCORE LEVEL/SCORE
the National Diploma: Surveying to register as technicians-in-training with the This
qualification has been accredited by the South African Council of Professional and
Technical Surveyors (PLATO). A National Diploma: Surveying is required for registra- English – home language or first additional 4 4

tion as a surveyor. Contact the Head of the Department in that regard. Students are language
also strongly advised to register with the South African Geomatics Institute (SAGI). Mathematics (for 2011 Mathematical Literacy 4 3
Approximate first-year class fees: R17 226. will still be accepted)
Additional costs: Please enquire at the department. Additional subjects (excluding Life Orientation):
Possible further studies: B Tech: Surveying. For 2011: Any four other subjects with a final score of 16
Possible careers: Surveying technician, surveyor and professional topographic or
For 2012: Any four other subjects with a final score of 14
engineering surveyor, GIS/LIS, photogrammer.
TOTAL APS SCORE 24 21
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: THREE-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN (NDDI08)
(Field of specialisation: Engineering and Related Design)
Please note that meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place
Admission requirement(s) for 2011: A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent
in courses where demand exceeds the available seats.
qualification with English (4) and Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy (4).
As from 2012: A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification, with
English (4) and Mathematics (3).
Selection criteria: Candidates with an APS of 21+ will be required to submit a
portfolio. Submit the prescribed portfolio of work to the Department of Mechanical
Engineering in order to be considered for selection. (Places are limited as class
sizes are small; make sure your portfolio is submitted before the deadline. The
department’s selection decision is final and no discussion with unsuccessful appli-
cants will be allowed). Please consult the website of the Faculty of Engineering and
the Built Environment for the latest Three-Dimensional Design brochure for portfolio
requirments. Students who were conditionally admitted based on their APS will be
re-evaluated on their final Grade 12 results. The portfolio will account 60% and the
APS of 40% of the total score.
Minimum duration: Three years.
Intake for the qualification: January and July
Possible further studies: B Tech, M Tech and D Tech: Engineering: Mechanical.
Possible careers: Junior industrial designer, member of design and development
team, junior design entrepreneur, design skills can be applied across diverse fields
of business.
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Faculty of Humanities SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM
SCORE
National Certificate: Versatile Broadcasting Specifically required subjects:
National Diploma: Business Communication
Any additional language 4
National Diploma: Correctional Services Management Additional subjects:
National Diploma: International Communication Any four other subjects (including Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy) with a
final score of 12
National Diploma: Journalism
TOTAL APS SCORE (six subjects, excluding Life Orientation) 20
National Diploma: Language Practice
Assessment procedures: No further assessment will be done. Candidates who
National Diploma: Legal Assistance
achieve the minimum APS score will be considered until the programme comple-
National Diploma: Local Government Management ment is full.
National Diploma: Policing
Presentation and campus: Soshanguve South Campus (day classes).
National Diploma: Public Management Intake for the qualification: January only.
humanities

National Diploma: Public Relations Management Additional costs: Please enquire at the department.
National Diploma: Road Traffic and Municipal Police Management: Municipal and Possible careers: Broadcaster/DJ.
Traffic Policing

National Diploma: Road Traffic and Municipal Police Management: Road Safety NATIONAL DIPLOMA: BUSINESS COMMUNICATION (NDBC03)
Baccalaureus Educationis: (FET): Specialisation (BEEDS2, BEEDS3, BEEDS4, Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification,
BEEDS5) with English and Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy.
Baccalaureus Educationis: (GET): Intermediate/Senior Phase (BEIS02) SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM

SCORE
Baccalaureus Educationis: (GET): Foundation Phase (BEFP02) Specifically required subjects:
Baccalaureus Educationis: (FET): Speciaisation (BEEDS6, BEEDS7, BEEDS8, English – home language or first additional language 4*
BEEDS9) Mathematics or 3
Mathematical Literacy 4
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE: VERSATILE BROADCASTING (NCVB01) Additional subjects:
Any four other subjects with a final score of 13
tion, with English, one further additional language and any four other subjects
(including Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy). TOTAL APS SCORE (with Mathematics and five other subjects,
excluding Life Orientation) 20
TOTAL APS SCORE (with Mathematical Literacy and five other
subjects, excluding Life Orientation) 21
Key to asterisks:
*Preference will be given to candidates with a score of 5 or more for English.
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Assessment procedures: Candidates who achieve the minimum APS score may be Approximate first-year class fees: R29 414.
required to sit for a potential assessment test and possibly attend an interview with a Additional costs: Please enquire at the department.
panel to indentify specific skills needed in the communication industry and for capacity Possible further studies: N Dip: Correctional Services Management.
building purposes. General knowledge, language proficiency and a critical disposition will Possible careers: Correctional services official, skills development officer, manager, securi-
feature in the potential assessment test, as these are of the utmost importance in the ty official.
communication industry. Factors such as academic and practical performance, personal
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION (NDIC03)
drive and motivation, attitude and outlook, potential, readiness to benefit from more Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification,
advanced training, and career suitability will also be taken into consideration. with English and Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy.
Minimum duration: Three years. Recommended subject(s): Computer Applications Technology, Economics, Geogra-
Presentation and campus: Soshanguve North Campus (day classes). phy, History and official languages.
Additional costs: Please enquire at the department. SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM
Possible further studies: B Tech: Business Communication; M Tech and D Tech: SCORE
Strategic Communication. Specifically required subjects:
Possible careers: Marketing communication specialist/strategist, industrial journal- English – home language or first additional language 4*
ist, public relations officer, media planner, publicity coordinator, account planner/ Mathematics or 3
humanities
manager. Mathematical Literacy 4
Additional subjects:
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: CORRECTIONAL SERVICES MANAGEMENT (NDGV98) Any four other subjects with a final score of 13
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification,
TOTAL APS SCORE (with Mathematics and five other subjects,
SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM TOTAL APS SCORE (with Mathematical Literacy and five other
SCORE subjects, excluding Life Orientation) 21
Key to asterisks:
* Preference will be given to candidates with a score of 5 or more for English.
Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy 3 Assessment procedures: Candidates who achieve the minimum APS score may be
Additional subjects: required to sit for a potential assessment test and possibly attend an interview with
Any four other subjects with a final score of 14 a panel to indentify specific skills needed in the communication industry and for
TOTAL APS SCORE (six subjects, excluding Life Orientation) 20 capacity building purposes. General knowledge, language proficiency and a critical
disposition will feature in the potential assessment test, as these are of the utmost
Assessment procedures: No further assessment will be done. Candidates who importance in the communication industry. Factors such as academic and practical
achieve the minimum APS score will be considered until the programme comple- performance, personal drive and motivation, attitude and outlook, potential, readi-
ment is full. ness to benefit from more advanced training, and career suitability will also be
Minimum duration: Three years. taken into consideration.
Presentation and campus: Soshanguve South Campus (day and evening classes). Minimum duration: Three years.
Distance education (with limited contact classes per subject per semester in Cape Presentation and campus: Soshanguve North Campus (day classes).
Town or Durban). Intake for the qualification: January only.
Intake for the qualification: January only. Approximate first-year class fees: R20 548.
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Additional costs: Please enquire at the department. Re-registration: Students may re-register for the subject Media Practice III only with
Possible further studies: B Tech: International Communication; M Tech and D Tech: the permission of the Head of Department. The purpose of the re-registration is to
Strategic Communication. provide students with an opportunity to complete incomplete projects.
Possible careers: International public relations practitioner, international liaison in Equipment: Students who have been selected should note that cameras are
government departments, international tourism officer, communication practitioner compulsory for the subject, Photojournalism I. However, students should not buy
in multinational organisations, media liaison officer. cameras before the lecturer concerned asks them to do so.
Promotion: A student may carry over modules or subjects to the following year,
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: JOURNALISM (NDJR01) provided that such modules or subjects fit in with the timetable, or that the Depart-
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualifica- ment of Journalism be prepared to make special arrangements.
tion with English and any other five subjects (including Mathematics or Mathemati- Additional rules: Students should take English at the A level, and as a second
cal Literacy). language at the A level. However, the Head of Department may, due to previous
Recommended subject(s): A third language, Geography, History and any art-related subject selections, make other proposals and arrangements regarding the latter. The
subject (e.g. Dramatic Arts, Music, etc.). qualification is presented as a package and the University reserves the right to limit
or alter subject selections and combinations, should they, for example, lead to uneco-
SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM nomical class groupings.
SCORE Approximate first-year class fees: R37 785.
Specifically required subjects: Additional costs: Please enquire at the department.
English – home language or first additional language 4 Possible further studies: B Tech, M Tech and D Tech: Journalism.
humanities
Additional subjects: Possible careers: Journalist in print media, broadcasting, industrial and online
Any five other subjects (including Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy) with a journalism.
final score of 18
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: LANGUAGE PRACTICE (NDLP00)
TOTAL APS SCORE (six other subjects, excluding Life Orientation) 22 Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification,
with English, one further additional language and any other four other subjects (includ-
Assessment procedures: Candidates who meet these minimum requirements will ing Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy).
be invited for the selection process, which includes a departmental questionnaire
and possibly an interview. Preference will be given to candidates with a perform- SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM
ance level of 5 or more in English. Candidates will also receive an additional credit PERFORMANCE
point for a pass in any of the recommended subjects listed above. General knowl- LEVEL/SCORE
edge and language proficiency are extremely important in journalism and special Specifically required subjects:
emphasis will therefore be placed on these aspects during selection. Prospective
students are advised to prepare themselves accordingly by, for example, reading
books on journalism and the political system in South Africa, reading newspapers Any additional language 4
regularly and consulting professional journalists about the nature and requirements Additional subjects:
of the profession. Any four other subjects (including Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy) with a
All prospective students should contact the Department of Journalism of the Univer- final score of 12
sity by telephone by August of the year preceding the year of proposed study to TOTAL APS SCORE (six subjects, excluding Life Orientation) 20
make arrangements for selection.
Minimum duration: Three years. Assessment procedures: No further assessment will be done. Candidates who
Presentation and campus: Soshanguve North Campus. First two years: day classes. achieve the minimum APS score will be considered until the programme comple-
Third year: block-based classes and experiential learning. ment is full.
Intake for the qualification: January only. Minimum duration: Three years.
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Presentation and campus: Soshanguve South Campus (day classes). Hours of Approximate first-year class fees: R14 157.
attendance and the form of presentation will be determined by the Department. Additional costs: Please enquire at the department.
This qualification is offered as a package, and the Head of Department reserves the Possible further studies: -
right to limit or alter the selection and clustering of subjects, for example, in the Possible careers:Real estate agent, legal assistant, community advice centre
case of uneconomical class groups. The formal and experiential learning compo- manager, community legal service programmes manager legal assistant.
nents are fully integrated, i.e. practical work may be done in-house or students may
be placed in the industry for experiential learning. NATIONAL DIPLOMA: LOCAL GOVERNMENT MANAGEMENT (NDLM08)
Intake for the qualification: January only. Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualifica-
Approximate first-year class fees: R13 090. tion, with English and Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy.
Additional costs: Please enquire at the department. Recommended subject(s): Business Studies, Geography, History and any additional
Possible further studies: B Tech, M Tech and D Tech: Language Practice. languages.
Possible careers: General language practitioner, translator, editor or proof reader,
language adviser, consultant, technologist, broadcaster, editor/publisher, columnist, SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM
writer, teacher, interpreter, language planner. SCORE
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: LEGAL ASSISTANCE (NDLE00) English – home language or first additional language 3
Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy 3
humanities
tion, with English, any other additional language and four other subjects (including
Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy). Additional subjects:
SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM TOTAL APS SCORE (six subjects, excluding Life Orientation) 20
SCORE
Specifically required subjects: Assessment procedures: No further assessment will be done. Candidates who
English – home language or first additional language 3 achieve the minimum APS score will be considered until the programme comple-
Any additional language 3 ment is full.
Presentation and campus: Soshanguve South campus (day classes).
Any four other subjects (including Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy) with a Intake for the qualification: January only.
final score of 14 Approximate first-year class fees: R26 532.
TOTAL APS SCORE (six subjects, excluding Life Orientation) 20 Additional costs: Please enquire at the department.
Assessment procedures: No further assessment will be done. Candidates who Possible careers: Manager at a local government.
ment is full.
Presentation and campus: Soshanguve South and Mbombela campuses (day class-
es).
Assignment: The assignment for Legal Research and Writing I should be submitted
on or before the end of August of the applicable year. In exceptional cases, the
Head of Department may, on request by the lecturer of the subject, approve the
extension of the submission date.
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NATIONAL DIPLOMA: POLICING (NDP099) NATIONAL DIPLOMA: PUBLIC MANAGEMENT (NDPA01)
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualifica- Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualifica-
tion, with English and Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy. tion, with English and Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy.
Recommended subject(s): None. Recommended subject(s): Business Studies, Geography, History and any additional
languages.
SCORE SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM
Specifically required subjects: SCORE
Additional subjects: Additional subjects:
Any four other subjects with a final score of 14 Any four other subjects with a final score of 14
TOTAL APS SCORE (six subjects, excluding Life Orientation) 20 TOTAL APS SCORE (six subjects, excluding Life Orientation) 20
Assessment procedures: No further assessment will be done. Candidates who Assessment procedures: No further assessment will be done. Candidates who
humanities
achieve the minimum APS score will be considered until the programme comple- achieve the minimum APS score will be considered until the programme comple-
ment is full. ment is full.
Minimum duration: Three years. Minimum duration: Three years.
Presentation and campus: Soshanguve South Campus (day and evening classes). Presentation and campus: Soshanguve South, Mbombela and Polokwane campuses
Distance education (with limited contact classes, per subject per year, at Cape (day classes).
Town or Durban). Mbombela Campus (block-based classes and/or evening classes). Intake for the qualification: January only.
Polokwane Campus (day classes). Approximate first-year class fees: R10 824.
Intake for the qualification: January only. Additional costs: Please enquire at the department.
Approximate first-year class fees: R13 321. Possible further studies: B Tech, M Tech and D Tech: Public Management.
Additional costs: Please enquire at the department. Possible careers: Clerk, official manager.
Possible further studies: B Tech, M Tech and D Tech: Policing.
Possible careers: Employee of SAPS, reservist, security occupation community
policing, municipal and metro police, private investigator.
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NATIONAL DIPLOMA: PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGEMENT (NDPR03) NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ROAD TRAFFIC AND MUNICIPAL POLICE MANAGEMENT:
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualifica- MUNICIPAL AND TRAFFIC POLICING (NDRY03)
tion, with English and Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy. Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualifica-
Recommended subject(s): Computer Applications Technology, Economics, Geogra- tion, with English and Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy.
phy, History and official languages.
SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM SCORE
SCORE Specifically required subjects:
Specifically required subjects: English – home language or first additional language 3
English – home language or first additional language 4* Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy 3
Mathematics or 3 Additional subjects:
Mathematical Literacy 4 Any four other subjects with a final score of 14
Additional subjects: TOTAL APS SCORE (six subjects, excluding Life Orientation) 20
TOTAL APS SCORE (with Mathematics and five other subjects, Assessment procedures: No further assessment will be done. Candidates who
excluding Life Orientation) 20 achieve the minimum APS score will be considered until the programme comple-
humanities
TOTAL APS SCORE (with Mathematical Literacy and five other ment is full.
subjects, excluding Life Orientation) 21 Minimum duration: Three years.
Presentation and campus: Soshanguve South Campus (block-based classes).
Key to asterisks: Distance education (with limited contact classes, per subject per semester, in Cape
* Preference will be given to candidates with a score of 5 or more for English. Town and Durban.
Assessment procedures: Candidates who achieve the minimum APS score may be Intake for the qualification: January only.
required to sit for a potential assessment test and possibly attend an interview Approximate first-year class fees: R5 995.
with a panel to identify specific skills needed in the communication industry and for Additional costs: Please enquire at the department.
capacity building purposes. General knowledge, language proficiency and a critical Possible further studies: B Tech: Road Traffic and Municipal Police Management:
disposition will feature in the potential assessment test, as these are of the utmost Municipal and Traffic Policing; M Tech: Traffic Safety Management
importance in the communication industry. Factors such as academic and practical Possible careers: Road traffic and municipal police official, licensing and registra-
performance, personal drive and motivation, attitude and outlook, potential, readi- tion, road safety, senior position in traffic safety division, traffic chief, metro or
ness to benefit from more advanced training, and career suitability will also be municipal police official.
taken into consideration.
Presentation and campus: Soshanguve North Campus (day classes).
Possible further studies: B Tech, M Tech and D Tech: Public Relations Management
M Tech and D Tech: Strategic Communication.
Possible careers: Public relations practitioner, media officer, communication officer,
promotion officer, fund-raiser, industrial journalist, strategist, events co-ordinator,
media liaison officer.
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NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ROAD TRAFFIC AND MUNICIPAL POLICE MANAGEMENT: ROAD BACCALAUREUS EDUCATIONIS: (FET): SPECIALISATION (BEEDS2, BEEDS3,
SAFETY (NDRS03) BEEDS4, BEEDS5)
tion, with English and Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy. tion, with English, a second language and Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy.
SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM Recommended subject(s): In order for students to be successful in their chosen
SCORE subjects, they should meet the following subject-specific prerequisites in the FET/
Senior Certificate:
Specialisation subjects Specific prerequisite(s) on NQF level 4
Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy 3 offered in the Programme
Additional subjects: Accounting Accounting or an equivalent subject with a
Any four other subjects with a final score of 14 minimum score of 3
TOTAL APS SCORE (six subjects, excluding Life Orientation) 20 Business Management and Business Studies or Economics or an equivalent
Economics subject with a minimum score of 3
achieve the minimum APS score will be considered until the programme comple- Computer Science Mathematics with a minimum score of 3
humanities
ment is full.
Minimum duration: Three years. Mathematics Mathematics with a minimum score of 4
Presentation and campus: Soshanguve South Campus (block-based classes).
Distance education (with limited contact classes, per subject per semester, in Cape Mathematical Literacy Mathematics with a minimum score of 3 or
Town and Durban). Mathematical Literacy with a minimum score of 4
Approximate first-year class fees: R8 833. Selection criteria: Admission Points Score (APS):
Possible further studies: B Tech: Road Traffic and Municipal Police Management: SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM
Road Safety; M Tech: Traffic Safety Management SCORE
Possible careers: Road traffic and municipal police official, licensing and registra- Specifically required subjects:
tion, road safety, senior position in traffic safety division, traffic chief, metro or
municipal police official. English – home language or first additional language 4
Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy 3**
Any second language 3
Additional subjects (excluding Life Orientation):
Any three other subjects with a final score of 12
TOTAL APS SCORE (six*** subjects) 22

ment is full. The Department will rank applicants to determine admission.
Minimum duration: Four years.
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Presentation and campus: Soshanguve North Campus (day classes). BACCALAUREUS EDUCATIONIS (GET): FOUNDATION PHASE (BEFP02)
Intake for the qualification: January only. Admission requirement (s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualifica-
Possible further studies: Baccalaureus Educationis: (Hons): (FET) Specialisation tion, with English and Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy.
Possible careers: Educator/lecturer, school inspector, representative of Department Recommended subject(s): None.
of Education, life-skills facilitator, guidance counsellor Selection criteria: Admission Points Score (APS):
Approximate first-year class fees: R35 376
SUBJECTS MINIMUM
BACCALAUREUS EDUCATIONIS (GET): INTERMEDIATE/SENIOR PHASE (BEIS02)
score
tion, with English, Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy and one further additional Specifically required subjects:
language. English – home language or first additional language 4
Recommended subject(s): Biology, Business Studies, Computer Applications
Technology, Geography, History, Physical Sciences, technology-related subjects.
Selection criteria: Admission Points Score (APS): Any second language 3
Additional subjects (excluding Life Orientation):
SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM Any three other subjects with a final score of 12
SCORE TOTAL APS SCORE: 22
humanities
English – home language or first additional language 4 Assessment procedures: No further assessment will be done. Candidates who
Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy 3 ment is full.
Minimum duration: Four years.
Any second language 3 Presentation and campus: Soshanguve North Campus (day classes).
Additional subjects (excluding Life Orientation): Intake for the qualification: January only.
Readmission: See Chapter 3 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
Any three other subjects with a final score of 12 Subject credits: Subject credits are shown in brackets after each subject. The total
TOTAL APS SCORE (six** subjects): 22 number of credits required for this qualification is 4,000.
Possible further studies: Baccalaureus Educationis: (Hons): (GET) Intermediate/
Assessment procedures: No further assessment will be done. Candidates who Senior Phase.
achieve the minimum APS score will be considered until the programme comple- Possible careers: Educator/lecturer, school inspector, representative of Department
ment is full. The Department will rank applicants to determine admission. of Education, life-skills facilitator, guidance counsellor
Minimum duration: Four years. Approximate first-year class fees: R23 716.
Possible further studies: Baccalaureus Educationis: (Hons): (GET) Intermediate/
Senior Phase
Possible careers: Educator/lecturer, school inspector, representative of Department
of Education, life-skills facilitator, guidance counsellor
Approximate first-year class fees: R20 702
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Baccalaureus Educationis: (FET): Specialisation (BEEDS6, BEEDS7, BEEDS8, Selection criteria: Admission Points Score (APS):
BEEDS9)
FIELD(S) OF SPECIALISATION:
• Consumer Studies
PERFORMANCE
• Technical
• Technology
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualifica- LEVEL/SCORE
tion, with English and Mathematics. Mathematical Literacy will be considered for Specifically required subjects:
the Consumer Studies specialisation field. English – home language or first additional language 3
Recommended subject(s): Agricultural Sciences, Consumer Studies, Engineering
Graphics and Design, Information Technology, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences. Mathematics 4
Selection criteria: Admission Points Score (APS): Life Science 4
Physical Sciences 4
SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM Additional subjects (excluding Life orientation):
PERFORMANCE
Any two other subjects (including a second language) with a final score of 7
LEVEL/SCORE
TOTAL APS SCORE: 22
humanities
English – home language or first additional language 4 Assessment procedures: No further assessment will be done. Candidates who
Mathematics or 3 achieve the minimum APS will be considered until the programme complement is
Mathematical Literacy (will only be considered for Consumer 4 full. The Department will rank applicants to determine admission.
Studies specialisation Field) Minimum duration: Four years.
Additional subjects (excluding Life orientation): Intake for the qualification: January only.
Any four other subjects with a final score of 14 Possible further studies: Baccalaureus Educationis: (Hons): (FET) Specialisation
TOTAL APS SCORE (with Mathematics and five other subjects): 20 Possible careers: Educator/lecturer, school inspector, representative of Department
of Education, life-skills facilitator, guidance counsellor
TOTAL APS SCORE (with Mathematical Literacy and five other 21 Approximate first-year class fees: R35 365.
subjects):
FIELD(S) OF SPECIALISATION:
• Natural Sciences
tion, with English, Mathematics, Life Sciences and Physical Sciences and any further
additional language.
Recommended subject(s): Life Sciences and Physical Sciences.
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Faculty of Information and Communication Technology Minimum duration: One year.
Presentation and campus: Pretoria Campus (evening classes).
National Certificate: Webmaster Intake for this qualification: January and July.
National Diploma: Computer Studies Approximate first-year class fees: R20 152.
information and communication technology

National Diploma: Engineering: Computer Systems Possible further studies: N Dip, B Tech and M Tech: Information Technology: Web
National Diploma: Information Technology: Business Applications and Application Development, D Tech: Computer Science and Data Processing (field
National Diploma: Information Technology: Communication Networks of specialisation: Web and Application Development)
Possible Careers: Web master.
National Diploma: Information Technology: Intelligent Industrial Systems
National Diploma: Information Technology: Multimedia NATIONAL DIPLOMA: COMPUTER STUDIES (NDCS04)
National Diploma: Information Technology: Software Development Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualifica-
tion, with English and Mathematics. Candidates with Mathematical Literacy will be
National Diploma: Information Technology: Support Services considered for certain programmes if the required score is achieved.
National Diploma: Information Technology: Technical Applications
National Diploma: Information Technology: Web and Application Development SCORE
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE: WEBMASTER (NCWE03) Specifically required subjects:
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualifi- English – home language or first additional language 3
cation, with English and Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy. Candidates who Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy (for Foundation 3
successfully completed the FET or vocational certificate: National Certificate: Infor- Programme only) 5
mation Technology and Computer Science will be allowed to enrol for the National Additional subjects:
Diploma: Information Technology without an Admission Points Score or an assess- Any four other subjects with a final score of 12
ment test. TOTAL APS SCORE (with Mathematics and five other subjects,
Recommended subject(s): Computer Applications Technology, Information Technol- excluding Life Orientation) 18
ogy and Physical Sciences. TOTAL APS SCORE (with Mathematical Literacy and five other
SCORE Assessment procedures: Candidates who meet these minimum requirements will
Specifically required subjects: be considered for admission to either the National Diploma.
English – home language or first additional language 4 Minimum duration: Three years.
Mathematics or 3 Presentation and campus: Pretoria Campus (evening classes). Polokwane Campus
Mathematical Literacy 5 (day classes).
Recommended subjects: Intake for the qualification: January and July (Pretoria Campus).January only (Polok-
Computer Applications Technology 3 wane Campus).
Information Technology 3 Approximate first-year class fees: R23 496.
Physical Sciences 3 Additional costs: Please enquire at the department.
Any other subject 3 Possible further studies: B Tech: Computer Studies, M Tech: Information Networks
TOTAL APS SCORE (six subjects, excluding Life Orientation) 19 (Structured), M Tech: Information Networks, D Tech: Computer Science and Data
Processing (field of specialisation: Information Networks)
Assessment procedures: Candidates who meet these minimum requirements will be Possible Careers: Human Resources Assistant, Human Resources Coordinators, Job
considered for admission to the National Diploma. Analysts, Career Planner Assistant, Operations Manager Assistant, Administrative
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Coordinator, Marketing Sales Assistang, Project Coordinator, Group Leader, NATIONAL DIPLOMA: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: BUSINESs APPLICATIONS (NDIB04)
Education Manager, Community Leadership. Description of field of specialisation
One of the most fundamental and challenging information technology posts is that
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ENGINEERING: COMPUTER SYSTEMS (NDCY03) of the business and systems analyst. Business and systems analysts drive a project
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualifica- from its initial state of uncertainty, through a clearly defined and agreed upon set
tion, with English, Mathematics and Physical Sciences or an equivalent subject of requirements, to an information system which would solve specific business
considered by the Faculty. problems. The analyst is responsible for analysing business needs through a careful
study of business processes and communication with clients. Once the analysis
SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM is completed, the analyst should communicate the results to the programmers,
SCORE who will code and implement the solution. He or she acts as a link between the
Specifically required subjects: programmers and clients through the entire development and installation process.
English – home language or first additional language 4 The analyst is the key to ensuring a good fit between the information system and
Mathematics 4 the organisation. His or her role is integral to the success of the information system,
Physical Sciences 3 and thus to the success of the organisation. Students are trained in information
Additional subjects (excluding Life Orientation): technology skills, business skills and interpersonal relationship skills.
Any three other subjects with a final score of 13 Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualifica-
TOTAL APS SCORE 24 tion, with English and Mathematics. Candidates with Mathematical Literacy will be
considered for certain programmes if the required score is achieved.
Assessment procedures: All prospective candidates with an APS score of 24+ are
required to make an appointment with the Department Secretary for an Assessment
Test. The results of this test together with the school results are used for the final
SCORE
admission decision into the National Diploma. This rule applies to all prospective
students, as well as to students who are already registered at other institutions.
Presentation and campus: Soshanguve South Campus (day classes). Mathematics or 3
Intake for the qualification: January and July. Mathematical Literacy (for Foundation Programme only) 5
Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA): The National Diploma: Engineering: Additional subjects:
Computer Systems is accredited by the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), Any four other subjects with a final score of 12
and students completing the qualification will be able to register with that Council. TOTAL APS SCORE (with Mathematics and five other subjects,
The Department or ECSA can be contacted for additional information and registration excluding Life Orientation) 18
purposes. TOTAL APS SCORE (with Mathematical Literacy and five other
Approximate first-year class fees: R27 973. subjects, excluding Life Orientation) 20
Additional costs: Please enquire at the department. Assessment procedures: Candidates who meet these minimum requirements will
Purpose of qualification: Students who have completed this qualification will be be considered for admission to either the National Diploma or the Foundation
qualified to apply the theoretical and practical knowledge and skills pertaining to Programme (See the Department of End-User Computing). Of these candidates,
hardware, software, networking and basic engineering to the computer engineering those with a score of more than 3 in Mathematics will be admitted directly to the
environment. National Diploma. Upon admission and before registration the rest of the candidates
Possible further studies: B Tech and M Tech: Computer Systems. D Tech: Computer may be admitted directly to the Foundation Programme option, or be required to
Science and Data Processing (field of specialisation: Computer Systems) do an academic proficiency (risk profiling) placement test. Based on these results,
Possible Careers: Systems analyst, network technologist, systems manager, candidates will be placed in the National Diploma or Foundation Programme.
programmer. Minimum duration: Three years.
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Intake for the qualification: January only. Assessment procedures:Candidates who meet these minimum requirements will
Approximate first-year class fees: R22 440. be considered for admission to either the National Diploma or the Foundation
Additional costs: Please enquire at the department. Programme (See the Department of End-User Computing). Of these candidates,
Possible further studies: B Tech: Information Technology: Business Applications, M those with a score of more than 3 in Mathematics will be admitted directly to the

Tech: Information Technology: Business Applications, D Tech: Computer Science and National Diploma. Upon admission and before registration the rest of the candidates
Data Processing: Business Applications, B Tech: Information Technology: Informa- may be admitted directly to the Foundation Programme option, or be required to
tion Management, M Tech: Information Technology: Information Management, D do an academic proficiency (risk profiling) placement test. Based on these results,
Tech: Computer Science and Data Processing: IT Management, B Tech and M Tech: candidates will be placed in the National Diploma or Foundation Programme.
Knowledge Management, D Tech: Computer Science and Data Processing: Know- Minimum duration: Three years.
ledge Management. Presentation and campus: Soshanguve South Campus (day classes).
Possible Careers: Computer studies programmer, software development, database Intake for the qualification: January only.
administrator, systems analyst, web developer, network specialist, helpdesk opera- Approximate first-year class fees: R22 440.
tor, project manager, multimedia specialist. Additional costs: Please enquire at the department.
Possible further studies: B Tech and M Tech: Information Technology: Communica-
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: COMMUNICATION NETWORKS (NDIK04) tion Networks, D Tech: Computer Science and Data Processing (field of specialisa-
Description of field of specialisation tion: Communication Networks).
This field of specialisation focuses on network systems, including the latest Possible Careers: Programmer, systems analyst, database administrator, network
technologies that are available, such as wireless and virtual networks. Students specialist, web developer, helpdesk operator, project manager, multimedia specialist.
will receive training in all aspects of communication networks, such as network
security and management, the design, development and maintenance of networks, NATIONAL DIPLOMA: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: INTELLIGENT INDUSTRIAL
troubleshooting, routers and network support. Students who obtain this qualifica- SYSTEMS (NDII04)
tion will be able to work in any area of communication networks; for example, Description of field of specialisation
as network designers, network security specialists, network managers or network Students will be qualified to follow careers in the design, development and mainte-
administrators. nance of intelligent industrial systems. This qualification includes extensive training
Please note: Students register for the first year (NDIT04), during which they are intro- in the areas of artificial intelligence, games programming and electronics in the IT
duced to the basic principles of computers and information technology skills. field. Students will also receive training in robotics, which includes the program-
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualifica- ming, electronic design and mechanical construction of a “rover-bot” project.
tion, with English and Mathematics. Candidates with Mathematical Literacy will be On obtaining this qualification, students will be able to follow careers in factory
considered for certain programmes if the required score is achieved. automation, computer hardware engineering, PLC technology, embedded program-
SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM ming and entertainment software.
SCORE Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualifica-
Specifically required subjects: tion, with English, Mathematics and Physical Sciences.
Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy (for Foundation Pro- 3
gramme only) 5
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SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM use of multimedia. We focus on multimedia design, technology and programming.
SCORE Graduates not only enjoy all the career choices of other information technology
Specifically required subjects: graduates in the IT industry, but can also expect to be in demand for very sophis-
English – home language or first additional language 3 ticated software development in the multimedia industry. Examples of careers are
multimedia programmer, multimedia designer and games programmer.

Mathematics 3
Physical Sciences (or an equivalent subject considered by the 3
Faculty)
TOTAL APS SCORE (six subjects, excluding Life Orientation) 18 SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM
SCORE
Assessment procedures: Candidates who meet these minimum requirements will Specifically required subjects:
be considered for admission to either the National Diploma or the Foundation English – home language or first additional language 3
Programme (See the Department of End-User Computing). Of these candidates, Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy (for Foundation Programme only) 3
those with a score of more than 3 in Mathematics will be admitted directly to the 5
National Diploma. Upon admission and before registration the rest of the candidates Additional subjects:
may be admitted directly to the Foundation Programme option, or be required to Any four other subjects with a final score of 12
do an academic proficiency (risk profiling) placement test. Based on these results, TOTAL APS SCORE (with Mathematics and five other subjects,
candidates will be placed in the National Diploma or Foundation Programme. excluding Life Orientation) 18
Minimum duration: Three years. TOTAL APS SCORE (with Mathematical Literacy and five other
Presentation and campus: Soshanguve South Campus (day classes). subjects, excluding Life Orientation) 20
Approximate first-year class fees: R22 440. Assessment procedures: Candidates who meet these minimum requirements will
Additional costs: Please enquire at the department. be considered for admission to either the National Diploma or the Foundation
Possible further studies: B Tech and M Tech: Information Technology: Intelligent Programme (See the Department of End-User Computing). Of these candidates,
Industrial Systems, D Tech: Computer Science And Data Processing (field of speciali- those with a score of more than 3 in Mathematics will be admitted directly to the
sation: Intelligent Industrial Systems) National Diploma. Upon admission and before registration the rest of the candidates
Possible Careers: Programmer, systems analyst, database administrator, network may be admitted directly to the Foundation Programme option, or be required to
specialist, web developer, helpdesk operator, project manager, multimedia specialist. do an academic proficiency (risk profiling) placement test. Based on these results,
candidates will be placed in the National Diploma or Foundation Programme.
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: MULTIMEDIA (NDIU04) Minimum duration: Three years.
Description of field of specialisation Presentation and campus: Soshanguve South Campus (day classes).
The objectives of the Multimedia programme are to provide – the knowledge and Intake for the qualification: January only.
skills required to become a multimedia programmer; a foundation in the technical Approximate first-year class fees: R22 440.
aspects of multimedia software development through knowledge of the fundamen- Additional costs: Please enquire at the department.
tal areas of databases, data communications, multimedia systems and software Possible further studies: B Tech and M Tech: Information Technology: Multimedia,
development; and the skills and knowledge to facilitate the development of differ- D Tech: Computer Science and Data Processing (field of specialisation: Multimedia)
ent types of media, including 3-D animations and interactive simulations incorpo- Possible Careers: Webmaster, internet applications developer, internet programmer,
rating game engines and virtual reality. web content manager, web designer, web systems developer, e-commerce solutions
This qualification will equip students with the necessary skills to pursue a career developer, web manager.
in the design, implementation and maintenance of IT systems that make extensive
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NATIONAL DIPLOMA: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT (NDIS04) National Diploma. Upon admission and before registration the rest of the candidates
Description of qualifications: The computers have little to offer on their own. It is the may be admitted directly to the Foundation Programme option, or be required to
software that enables computers to do a variety of things such as web pages to pay do an academic proficiency (risk profiling) placement test. Based on these results,
traffic fines. Developing such software requires a number of skills: systems analysis, candidates will be placed in the National Diploma or Foundation Programme.

programming, testing and project management. Before one can start to program a Minimum duration: Three years.
software system, it is important to understand and analyse exactly what the system Presentation and campus: eMalahleni Campus and Soshanguve South Campus (day
should do. Programming is translating what the system should do into a program that classes).
will instruct the computer to do the required task. Errors can be made in developing Intake for the qualification: January only.
a system and it is important to develop skills in finding these errors and correcting Approximate first-year class fees: R22 440.
them. Developing systems can involve a number of different people and has different Additional costs: Please enquire at the department.
parts to it. Someone needs to manage the project. On completion of this diploma Possible further studies: B Tech and M Tech: Information Technology: Software
a student should have skills in developing a software system. This programme will Development, D Tech: Computer Science and Data Processing (Field of Specialisa-
prepare students for a number of careers: IT systems analyst, systems designer, tion: Software Development)
programmer, systems developer, systems tester and project manager. Possible Careers: Programmers, analyst programmers, systems developers, systems
Description of field of specialisation: Students who have successfully completed the testers, and systems analysts and designers.
Software Development qualification will have the skills to develop and maintain IT
applications on various platforms, and to apply themselves as IT systems analysts NATIONAL DIPLOMA: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: SUPPORT SERVICES (NDIP04)
and designers. Career opportunities include programmers, analyst programmers, Description of field of specialisation
systems developers, systems testers, and systems analysts and designers. Students On successful completion of the support services qualification, students will have the
acquire the necessary skills to provide IT solutions to any IT business problem. knowledge and skills to solve hardware and software problems, to set up networks,
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualifica- to give support to end-users and to manage call centres. Career opportunities include
tion, with English and Mathematics. Candidates with Mathematical Literacy will be computer technician, helpdesk analyst, network analyst, information centre manager
considered for certain programmes if the required score is achieved. and systems administrator.
SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM tion, with English and Mathematics. Candidates with Mathematical Literacy will be
SCORE considered for certain programmes if the required score is achieved.
Specifically required subjects: SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM
English – home language or first additional language 3 SCORE
Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy (for Foundation 3 Specifically required subjects:
Programme only) 5 English – home language or first additional language 3
Additional subjects: Mathematics or 3
Any four other subjects with a final score of 12 Mathematical Literacy (for Foundation Programme only) 5
TOTAL APS SCORE (with Mathematics and five other subjects, Additional subjects:
excluding Life Orientation) 18 Any four other subjects with a final score of 12
TOTAL APS SCORE (with Mathematical Literacy and five other TOTAL APS SCORE (with Mathematics and five other subjects,
subjects, excluding Life Orientation) 20 excluding Life Orientation) 18
Assessment procedures: Candidates who meet these minimum requirements will subjects, excluding Life Orientation) 20
be considered for admission to either the National Diploma or the Foundation
Programme (See the Department of End-User Computing). Of these candidates,
those with a score of more than 3 in Mathematics will be admitted directly to the
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Assessment procedures: Candidates who meet these minimum requirements will NATIONAL DIPLOMA: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: TECHNICAL APPLICATIONS (NDIL04)
be considered for admission to either the National Diploma or the Foundation Description of field of specialisation
Programme (See the Department of End-User Computing). Of these candidates, This programme is aimed at equipping candidates with specialised programming
those with a score of more than 3 in Mathematics will be admitted directly to the skills to solve specific non-mainstream problems. These skills include component
National Diploma. Upon admission and before registration the rest of the candidates and systems programming, as well as systems configuration. Subjects will include
may be admitted directly to the Foundation Programme option, or be required to interface programs between major systems and protocol and device programming.
do an academic proficiency (risk profiling) placement test. Based on these results, Please note: Students will register for the first year (NDIT04), during which they are
candidates will be placed in the National Diploma or Foundation Programme. introduced to the basic principles of computers and information technology skills.
Minimum duration: Three years. Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualifica-
Presentation and campus: Soshanguve South Campus (day classes). tion, with English and Mathematics. Candidates with Mathematical Literacy will be
Intake for the qualification: January only. considered for certain programmes if the required score is achieved.
Additional costs: Please enquire at the department. SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM
Possible further studies: B Tech Information Technology: Support Services. SCORE
Possible Careers: Programmer, systems analyst, database administrator, network
specialist, web developer, helpdesk operator, project manager, multimedia special-
ist. Computer technician, helpdesk analyst, network analyst, information centre
Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy (for Foundation 3
manager and systems administrator.
Programme only) 5
Assessment procedures: Candidates who meet these minimum requirements will

National Diploma. Upon admission and before registration the rest of the candidates
may be admitted directly to the Foundation Programme option, or be required to
do an academic proficiency (risk profiling) placement test. Based on these results,
candidates will be placed in the National Diploma or Foundation Programme.
Possible further studies: B Tech and M Tech: Information Technology: Technical
Applications, D Tech: Computer Science and Data Processing (field of specialisation:
Technical Applications), B Tech and M Tech: Professional Practice In Information
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Technology, D Tech: Computer Science and Data Processing (field of specialisation: do an academic proficiency (risk profiling) placement test. Based on these results,
Professional Practice In Information Technology) candidates will be placed in the National Diploma or Foundation Programme.
Possible Careers: Mobile Programmers, Java developers, analyst programmers, Minimum duration: Three years.
systems developers, systems testers, systems analysts and designers, wireless Presentation and campus: Soshanguve South Campus (day classes).

network specialist and wireless network analyst. Intake for the qualification: January only
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: WEB AND APPLICATION Additional costs: Please enquire at the department.
DEVELOPMENT (NDIW04) Possible further studies: B Tech and M Tech: Information Technology: Web and
Description of field of specialisation Application Development, D Tech: Computer Science and Data Processing (field of
The purpose of this qualification is to equip students with the necessary skills to specialisation: Web and Application Development).
pursue careers in IT by creating, building, maintaining and managing web solutions. Possible Careers: Webmaster, Internet Applications Developer, Internet Program-
On completion of this qualification, students should be able to apply – mer, Web Content Manager, Web Designer, Web Systems Developer, E-Commerce
• modern analysis and design techniques and methodologies in the development Solutions Developer, Web Manager
of IT software systems;
• user-interface design principles; and
• the appropriate software programming language and development environments
to implement designed Internet solutions.
We focus on website design and administration and Internet programming by using
various scripting languages and GUI programming environments.
SCORE
Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy (for Foundation 3
Programme only) 5
Assessment procedures: Candidates who meet these minimum requirements will

National Diploma. Upon admission and before registration the rest of the candidates Please note that meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place
may be admitted directly to the Foundation Programme option, or be required to in courses where demand exceeds the available seats.
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Faculty of Management Sciences NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT: FINANCIAL (NDAF98)
tion, with English and Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy.
National Diploma: Administrative Management: Financial Recommended subject(s):None.
National Diploma: Administrative Management: General Selection criteria: Admission Points Score (APS)
National Diploma: Adventure Tourism Management Assessment procedures: Candidates with a final APS score of 22+ will be admitted
National Diploma: Contact Centre Management to the programme. Candidates with a score of 18-21 will be invited to do the TUT
potential assessment (PA) and could be considered for the Foundation Programme,
National Diploma: Credit Management
as determined by the Head of Department.
National Diploma: Ecotourism Management Minimum duration: Three years.
National Diploma: Entrepreneurship Presentation and campus: Pretoria Campus (day classes).
National Diploma: Event Management Intake for the qualification: January only.
National Diploma: Hospitality Management Approximate first-year class fees: R16 401.
management sciences

National Diploma: Human Resources Management
Possible further studies: B Tech, M Tech and D Tech: Business Administration.
National Diploma: Logistics Possible careers: Information manager, assets manager, business consultant.
National Diploma: Management
National Diploma: Management Services
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT: GENERAL (NDAG98)
National Diploma: Marketing
National Diploma: Office Management And Technology tion, with English and Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy.
National Diploma: Operations Management Recommended subject(s): None.
National Diploma: Organisational Leadership Selection criteria: Admission Points Score (APS):
National Diploma: Recreation Management Assessment procedures: Candidates with a final APS score of 22+ will be admitted
to the programme. Candidates with a score of 18-21 will be invited to do the TUT
National Diploma: Retail Business Management
potential assessment (PA) and could be considered for the Foundation Programme,
National Diploma: Sport Management as determined by the Head of Department.
National Diploma: Tourism Management Minimum duration: Three years.
Admission Points Score (APS): The selection criteria for all the courses are the Approximate first-year class fees: R15 928.
same:
SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM Possible further studies: B Tech, M Tech and D Tech: Business Administration.
PERFORMANCE Possible careers: Administrative service manager, data-processing manager, word-
LEVEL/SCORE processing manager.
English – home language or first additional language 3 NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ADVENTURE TOURISM MANAGEMENT (NDAV01)
Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy 3 Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualifica-
Additional subjects: tion, with English and Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy.
Any four other subjects with a final score of 12 Recommended subject(s): None.
TOTAL APS SCORE (six subjects, excluding Life Orientation) 18 Selection criteria: Admission Points Score (APS):
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Assessment procedures: Candidates with a final APS score of 22+ will be admitted Assessment procedures: Candidates with a final APS score of 22+ will be admitted
to the programme. Candidates with a score of 18-21 will be invited to do the TUT to the programme. Candidates with a score of 18-21 will be invited to do the TUT
potential assessment (PA) test. potential assessment (PA) and could be considered for the Foundation Programme.
Presentation and campus: Pretoria Campus (day classes). Presentation and campus: Pretoria Campus (day classes).
Intake for the qualification: January only. Intake for the qualification: January only.
Approximate first-year class fees: R26 829. Approximate first-year class fees: R15 972.
Additional costs: Please enquire at the department. Additional costs: Please enquire at the department.
Field trips: Compulsory field trips are scheduled in the training period. These field Possible further studies: B Tech: Credit Management.
trips form an integral part of the programme content at different levels of study. The Possible careers: Credit/debtor clerk in banking sector and financial analyst.
cost of the field trips normally includes all expenses, excluding those of a personal
nature. Students will be fully informed in this regard.
Please note: Dates, duration, venues and costs of field trips are subject to change. NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ECOTOURISM MANAGEMENT (NDEK01)
THIS QUALIFICATION IS OFFERED BY THE FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND THE FACULTY
management sciences
Possible further studies: B Tech, M Tech and D Tech: Adventure Tourism Management.
Possible careers: Adventure specialist, planning and presenting outdoor activities OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES.
(e.g. rafting, mountain climbing, bungee jumping), providing outdoor equipment, Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualifica-
tourism operator, entrepreneur. tion, with English and Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy.
Selection criteria: Admission Points Score (APS):
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: CONTACT CENTRE MANAGEMENT (NDCC01) Assessment procedures: Candidates with a final APS score of 22+ will be admitted
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualifica- to the programme. Candidates with a score of 18 to 21 will be invited to do the TUT
tion, with English and Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy. potential assessment (PA) test.
Recommended subject(s): None. Minimum duration: Three years.
Selection criteria: Admission Points Score (APS): Presentation and campus: Pretoria Campus (day classes).
Assessment procedures: Candidates with a final APS score of 22+ will be admitted Intake for the qualification: January only.
to the programme. Candidates with a score of 18-21 will be admitted to the Founda- Approximate first-year class fees: R22 495.
tion Programme for Human Resources Management. Additional costs: Please enquire at the department. Training excursions, field Train-
Minimum duration: Three years. ing excursions, field trips and practicals are compulsory trips and practicals: and
Presentation and campus: Pretoria Campus (block-based classes, offered on involve additional expenses, over and above the class fees. Basic camping equip-
weekdays or Saturdays). ment is also required. Students will be provided with further details at registration.
Approximate first-year class fees: R17 798. General: It is compulsory to wear the required uniform during certain practicals.
Additional costs: Please enquire at the department. Uniforms may also be worn to class and practicals. Students will be provided with
Possible further studies: B Tech, M Tech and D Tech: Contact Centre Management. details about uniforms at registration. Membership of the Pretoria Campus Wildlife
Possible careers: Team leader, supervisor, functional leader, strategic manager, Society is strongly recommended for all students. The nature of the training
agent, call centre representative, call centre officer. involves a degree of risk, although all reasonable precautions are taken by the
University and the Department to prevent accidents and injuries. It is recommended
that students take out insurance. More information will be available at registration.
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: CREDIT MANAGEMENT (NDCR02) Possible further studies: B Tech and M Tech: Ecotourism Management.
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualifica- Possible careers: Field guide, ecotourism guide, tour operator, planner, developer,
tion, with English and Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy. manager, entrepreneur, eco-destination planner, manager at eco-lodges.
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NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ENTREPRENEURSHIP (NDEU05) NATIONAL DIPLOMA: HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT (NDHM04)
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualifica- Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualifi-
tion, with English and Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy. cation, with English and Mathematical Literacy. Applicants with Mathematics or
Recommended subject(s): None. Accounting will be given preference.
Selection criteria: Admission Points Score (APS): Recommended subject(s): None.
Assessment procedures: Candidates with a final APS score of 22+ will be admitted Selection criteria: Admission Points Score (APS):
to the programme. Candidates with a score of 18-21 will be invited to do the TUT Assessment procedures: Candidates with a final APS score of 22+ will be admitted
potential assessment (PA) and could be considered for the Foundation Programme. to the programme. Candidates with a score of 18-21 will be invited to do the TUT
Minimum duration: Three years. (Four years for the Foundation Programme). potential assessment (PA) test. Candidates will be required to attend an interview
Presentation and campus: Pretoria and Polokwane campuses (day classes). with a departmental panel.
Intake for the qualification: January only. Minimum duration: Three years.
Approximate first-year class fees: R18 942 (R15 928 for the Extended Curriculum / Presentation and campus: Pretoria Campus (day classes).
Foundation Programme. Intake for the qualification: January only.
management sciences
Additional costs: Please enquire at the department. Approximate first-year class fees: R33 726.
Possible further studies: B Tech and M Tech: Entrepreneurship. B Tech: Credit Additional costs: Please enquire at the department.
Management Class attendance: Students may be absent from a maximum of two practicals per
Possible careers: Creating and building a business. year only and must attend at least 85% of the theoretical lectures. Students must
pass both the practical and the theoretical components of subjects
Textbooks: Students are required to purchase textbooks.
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: EVENT MANAGEMENT (NDVM09) Other requirements: The following must be submitted before the diploma will be
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification, issued:
with English and Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy. • Wine Service Certificate • Preliminary Wine Course Certificate
Recommended subject(s): None. • Wines of the World Certificate • First-Aid Certificate
Selection criteria: Admission Points Score (APS): Subjects and practicals: Students will be required to attend certain activities and
Assessment procedures: Candidates with a final APS score of 22+ will be admitted practicals in the evenings and on Saturdays and Sundays. Owing to the unique
to the programme. Candidates with a score of 18-21 will be invited to do the TUT character and requirements of the hospitality industry, it is compulsory for students
potential assessment (PA) test. to work for a required number of weeks, according to the official timetable, at
Minimum duration: Three years. any of the practical training facilities of the Department, regardless of weekends,
Presentation and campus: Pretoria (day classes). University holidays or public holidays. Students have to arrange their own transport
Intake for the qualification: January only. to and from training facilities that are not situated at the Pretoria and Soshanguve
Approximate first-year class fees: R19 349. campuses.
Additional costs: Please enquire at the department. Possible further studies: B Tech, M Tech: Tourism and Hospitality Management.
Field trips: Compulsory field trips are scheduled in the training period. These field Possible careers: Manager in the hospitality industry (hotels, guesthouses), entre-
trips form an integral part of the programme content at different levels of study. The preneur, researcher, chef, food and beverage manager, industrial catering service
cost of the field trips normally includes all expenses, excluding those of a personal manager, accommodation manager.
nature. Students will be fully informed in this regard.
Please note: Dates, duration, venues and costs of field trips are subject to change.
Certificates: Compulsory first-aid programmes are offered at the University in the NATIONAL DIPLOMA: HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (NDHR96)
third year of study. Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualifica-
Possible further studies: B Tech: Tourism Management. M Tech: Tourism and Hospi- tion, with English and Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy.
tality Management. Recommended subject(s): None.
Possible careers: Events coordinator, events planner, events manager. Selection criteria: Admission Points Score (APS):
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Assessment procedures: Candidates with a final APS score of 22+ will be admit- Intake for the qualification: January only.
ted to the programme. Candidates with a score of 18-21 will be admitted to the Approximate first-year class fees: R18 799 (R14 443 for the Extended Curriculum)
Foundation Programme. Additional costs: Please enquire at the department.
Minimum duration: Three years. (Three and a half years: block-based classes or four Possible further studies: B Tech and M Tech: Management MBA
years: day classes for the Foundation Programme) Possible careers: Entrepreneur, general manager, own business.
Presentation and campus: Pretoria Campus (day and block-based classes),
eMalahleni and Polokwane Campuses (day classes). NATIONAL DIPLOMA: MANAGEMENT SERVICES (NDMS98)
Intake for the qualification: January only. Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification,
Approximate first-year class fees: R29 172 (R15 697 for the Extended Curriculum). with English and Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy.
Additional costs: Please enquire at the department. Recommended subject(s): None.
Possible further studies: B Tech, M Tech and D Tech: Human Resources. B Tech, M Selection criteria: Admission Points Score (APS):
Tech and D Tech: Human Resource Development Assessment procedures: Candidates with a final APS score of 22+ will be admitted
Possible careers: Training officer, personnel officer, personnel manager, training to the programme. Candidates with a score of 18-21 will be invited to do the TUT
management sciences
officer, labour relations officer. potential assessment (PA) test.
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: LOGISTICS (NDLO01) Presentation and campus: Pretoria Campus (day classes). Organisational Effectiveness
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification, IIIA and IIIB are offered in the form of evening classes. Evening classes will be offered
with English and Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy. only if there is a sufficient number of students.
Recommended subject(s): None. Intake for the qualification: January only.
Selection criteria: Admission Points Score (APS): Approximate first-year class fees: R15 136.
Assessment procedures: Candidates with a final APS score of 22+ will be admitted Additional costs: Please enquire at the department.
to the programme. Candidates with a score of 18 to 21 will be invited to do the TUT Possible further studies: B Tech: Management Services. M Tech and D Tech:
potential assessment (PA). Business Administration.
Minimum duration: Three years. Possible careers: Work-study practitioner, management services practitioner,
Presentation and campus: Pretoria Campus (day classes). business analyst, value-chain consultant.
Approximate first-year class fees: R18 315. NATIONAL DIPLOMA: MARKETING (NDMK95)
Additional costs: Please enquire at the department. Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualifica-
Possible further studies: B Tech, M Tech and D Tech: Logistics. tion, with English and Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy.
Possible careers: Buyer, materials manager, logistics manager. Recommended subject(s): None.
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: MANAGEMENT (NDMG98) Assessment procedures: Candidates with a final APS score of 22+ will be admitted
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualifica- to the programme. Candidates with a score of 18 to 21 will be invited to do the TUT
tion, with English and Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy. potential assessment (PA) and could be considered for the Foundation Programme.
Recommended subject(s): None. Minimum duration: Three years.(Four years for the Extended Curriculum)
Selection criteria: Admission Points Score (APS): Presentation and campus: eMalahleni, Mbombela and Pretoria Campuses (day
Assessment procedures: Candidates with a final APS score of 22+ will be admitted classes).
to the programme. Candidates with a score of 18-21 will be invited to do the TUT Approximate first-year class fees: R18 502 (R12 166 for the Extended Curriculum)
potential assessment (PA) and could be considered for the Foundation Programme. Additional costs: Please enquire at the department.
Minimum duration: Three years. (Four years for the Foundation Programme). Possible further studies: B Tech, M Tech and D Tech: Marketing.
Presentation and campus: Polokwane Campus (day classes). Pretoria Campus (day Possible careers: Sales consultant, sales manager, marketing manager, advertising
and block-based classes). manager, researcher.
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NATIONAL DIPLOMA: OFFICE MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY (NDOM03) Intake for the qualification: January only.
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualifica- Approximate first-year class fees: R13 486.
tion, with English and Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy. Additional costs: Please enquire at the department.
Recommended subject(s): None. Possible further studies: B Tech: Project Management. B Tech and M Tech: Opera-
Selection criteria: Admission Points Score (APS): tions Management.
Assessment procedures: Candidates with a final APS score of 22+ will be admitted Possible careers: Inventory controller, materials manager, operations manager.
to the programme. Candidates with a score of 18 to 21 will be invited to do the TUT
potential assessment (PA).
Minimum duration: Three years. National Diploma: Organisational Leadership (NDOL01)
Presentation and campus: eMalahleni, Pretoria, and Polokwane Campuses (day Insert information on “National Diploma: Organisational Leadership” between
classes). the National Diploma: Operations Management and National Diploma: Recreation
Intake for the qualification: January only. Management as follows:
Approximate first-year class fees: R24 739. Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualifica-
management sciences

Possible further studies: B Tech and M Tech: Office Management and Technology. Assessment procedures: Candidates with a final APS of 22 and more will be
Possible careers: Secretary, administration officer, personal assistant, office manager admitted to the programme. Candidates with a score of 18 to 21 will be admitted
to the Foundation Programme for Human Resources Management.
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT (NDOS04) Minimum duration: Three years.
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualifica- Presentation and campus: Pretoria Campus (block-based classes). This qualifica-
tion, With English, Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy. tion is offered only in collaboration with employers.
Recommended subject(s): None. Intake for the qualification: January only.
Selection criteria: Admission Points Score (APS): Approximate first-year class fees: R12 100
Possible further studies: BTech: Organisational Leadership
PERFORMANCE
Possible careers: Human Resources assistant, Human Resources Coordinators, Job
LEVEL/SCORE
Analysts, Career Planner Assistant, Operations Manager Assistant, Administrative
Coordinator, Marketing Sales Assistant, Project Coordinator, Group Leader, Educa-
tion Manager, Community Leadership.
Mathematics or 3
Additional subjects: NATIONAL DIPLOMA: RECREATION MANAGEMENT (NDRC04)
Any four other subjects with a final score of 12 Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualifica-
TOTAL APS SCORE (with Mathematics and five other subjects, 18 tion, with English and Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy.
excluding Life Orientation) Recommended subject(s): None.
TOTAL APS SCORE (with Mathematical Literacy and five other 20 Selection criteria: Admission Points Score (APS).
subjects, excluding Life Orientation) Assessment procedures: Candidates with a final APS score of 22+ will be admitted
to the programme. Candidates with a score of 18 to 21 will be invited to do the TUT
Assessment procedures: Candidates with a final APS score of 22+ will be admitted
potential assessment (PA).
to the programme. Candidates with a score of 18-21 will be invited to do the TUT
potential assessment (PA) test.
Presentation and campus: Pretoria Campus (first two years – day classes. Third year
– evening classes). The subjects OMA10AT and OMA10BT are offered as day classes.
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Additional costs: Please enquire at the department. hours’ practicals per week will be scheduled. Enquiries: Francois Viljoen, cell: 072
Possible further studies: B Tech: Recreation Management. 224 2456 (Golf Academy).
Possible careers: Manager, recreational service guide, entrepreneur, consultant. Approximate first-year class fees: R37 631.
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: RETAIL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (NDRB97) Possible further studies: B Tech: Sport Management.
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualifica- Possible careers: Sports administrator, club manager, sports marketing agent,
tion, with English and Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy. sports development officer, promoter, commentator, entrepreneur, sales consultant,
Recommended subject(s): None. market researcher.
Assessment procedures: Candidates with a final APS score of 22+ will be admitted NATIONAL DIPLOMA: TOURISM MANAGEMENT (NDTM02)
to the programme. Candidates with a score of 18-21 will be invited to do the TUT Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification,
potential assessment (PA). with English and Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy.
Minimum duration: Three years. Recommended subject(s): None.
management sciences
Presentation and campus: Pretoria Campus (day classes). Selection criteria: Admission Points Score (APS):
Intake for the qualification: January only. Assessment procedures: Candidates with a final APS score of 22+ will be admitted
Approximate first-year class fees: R15 785. to the programme. Candidates with a score of 18-21 will be invited to do the TUT
Additional costs: Please enquire at the department. potential assessment (PA) test.
Possible further studies: B Tech, M Tech and D Tech: Retail Business Management Minimum duration: Three years.
Possible careers: Merchandising and sales representative for retail suppliers and Presentation and campus: Pretoria and Mbombela campuses (day classes).
wholesalers. Intake for the qualification: January only.
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: SPORT MANAGEMENT (NDSM01) Field trips: Compulsory field trips are scheduled in the training period. These field
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualifica- trips form an integral part of the programme content at different levels of study. The
tion, with English and Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy. cost of the field trips normally includes all expenses, excluding those of a personal
Recommended subject(s): None. nature. Students will be fully informed in this regard.
Selection criteria: Admission Points Score (APS): Please note: Dates, duration, venues and costs of field trips are subject to change.
Assessment procedures: Candidates with a final APS score of 22+ will be admitted Possible further studies: B Tech: Tourism Management. M Tech: Tourism and
to the programme. Candidates with a score of 18 to 21 will be invited to do the TUT Hospitality Management
potential assessment (PA). Possible careers: Travel agent, tour operator, guest services, sightseeing tours and
Minimum duration: Three years. recreation, tourism information services.
Intake for the qualification: January only. Golf specialisation (only for Golf enthusi-
asts who wish to qualify as professional players, Golf Academy students): coaches,
golf club managers or directors of golf may enrol simultaneously at the Professional
Golfers Association (PGA) for an accredited qualification. The following PGA subjects
must be taken additional subjects: Golf Coaching, Business Finance, Equipment
Technology, Rules, Tournament Organisation, Golf World, Swing Theory and Golf
Psychology. The Golf Academy facilitates the PGA programme and students will be
enrolled at the Golf Academy. Selection criteria are based on an academic assess-
ment, a personal interview and a playing ability test. Golfing ability will be evalu-
ated on a practical assessment that includes a portfolio of competency. Twenty
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Faculty of Science NATIONAL CERTIFICATE: DENTAL ASSISTING (NCDS91)
tion, with English, Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy.
National Certificate: Dental Assisting
National Certificate: Occupational Therapy Assistant SCORE
National Diploma: Agriculture: Animal Production Specifically required subjects:
National Diploma: Agriculture: Commercial Mixed Farming English – home language or first additional language 3
National Diploma: Agriculture: Crop Production Mathematics or 3
National Diploma: Agriculture: Development and Extension Mathematical Literacy 4
National Diploma: Analytical Chemistry Additional subjects:
National Diploma: Biomedical Technology Any three other subjects with a final score of 12
National Diploma: Biotechnology TOTAL APS SCORE (with Mathematics and five other subjects, 18
National Diploma: Clinical Technology excluding Life Orientation)
National Diploma: Dental Technology TOTAL APS SCORE (with Mathematical Literacy and five other 19
National Diploma: Ecotourism Management subjects, excluding Life Orientation)
National Diploma: Environmental Health
National Diploma: Environmental Sciences Assessment procedures: Candidates with an APS score of 17+ (16 if with Mathemat-
National Diploma: Equine Science ics) will be required to do an admission test and will be invited for an interview
with the departmental panel. Candidates with a minimum of two years relevant
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National Diploma: Fire Technology

National Diploma: Food Technology working experience in the Dental field and/or a Dental Assisting qualification from
another institution will also be considered even if the APS score is below 18/19,
National Diploma: Game Ranch Management
but not lower than 16/17
National Diploma: Geology
National Diploma: Horticulture
Presentation and campus: Polokwane and Pretoria Campus (one year: day classes,
National Diploma: Landscape Technology or two years: block-based classes – only applicable to students already employed
National Diploma: Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics. in dental practice).
National Diploma: Nature Conservation Intake for the qualification: January only.
National Diploma: Officiating and Coaching Science Approximate first-year class fees: R17 314.
National Diploma: Radiography: Diagnostic Additional costs: Please enquire at the department.
National Diploma: Somatology Other requirements: A valid first-aid certificate. First-aid programmes are arranged
National
Please Diploma:
note Sport and
that meeting the Exercise
minimum Technology
requirements does not guarantee a place by the University. Immunisation against Hepatitis B is compulsory.
inNational
coursesDiploma: Turfgrass
where demand Management
exceeds the available seats. Possible further studies: National Diploma: Dental Technology (Extended Curriculum
National Diploma: Veterinary Technology Programme with Foundation Provision).
National Diploma: Water Care Possible careers: Assisting in a dental practice, assisting a dentist, infection control,
Baccalaureus: Pharmaciae (B Pharm) stock control and accounts.
Baccalaureus Technologiae: Nursing Science
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NATIONAL CERTIFICATE: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANTS (NCOY97) NATIONAL DIPLOMA: AGRICULTURE: ANIMAL PRODUCTION (NDAP04)
tion, with English, Life Sciences, Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy and any tion, with English and Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy.
other second language. Recommended subject(s): Life Sciences and Physical Sciences.
SCORE SCORE
Mathematics or 3 Mathematics or 3
Mathematical Literacy 4 Mathematical Literacy 4
Life Sciences 3 Additional subjects:
Any other second language 3 Any four other subjects with a final score of 12
Additional subjects: TOTAL APS SCORE (with Mathematics and five other subjects,
Any two other subjects with a final score of 6 excluding Life Orientation) 19
TOTAL APS SCORE (with Mathematics and five other subjects, 19 TOTAL APS SCORE (with Mathematical Literacy and five other
excluding Life Orientation) subjects, excluding Life Orientation) 20
TOTAL APS SCORE (with Mathematical Literacy and five other 20
subjects, excluding Life Orientation) Assessment procedures: No further assessment will be done. Candidates who
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achieve the minimum APS score will be considered for admission to the National
Assessment procedures: Candidates who obtained an APS score of 19+ will be
Diploma. The University reserves the right to select the most suitable candidates
considered for unconditional admission, provided that the maximum number of
for the programme.
students has not been reached. If there are more candidates than the maximum
intake allows, candidates with the highest APS scores will be given preference until
the maximum number is reached.
Presentation and campus: Pretoria Campus (day or block-based classes offered over
a period of two years).
Possible further studies: B Tech Agriculture: Animal Production, M Tech Agriculture,
D Tech: Agriculture
Purpose of qualification: The qualifying student will be able to facilitate the
Possible careers: Animal production manager, animal production representative,
functional participation of clients in various settings in which occupational thera-
animal production technician, researcher farmer, feedlot manager, lecturer, agricul-
py is required. He or she will function as a member of a multidisciplinary team,
tural journalist.
under the supervision of a qualified occupational therapist. On completion of this
programme, students will be able to register with the Health Professionals Council
of South Africa (HPCSA).
Possible careers: Occupational therapy assistant.
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NATIONAL DIPLOMA: AGRICULTURE: COMMERCIAL MIXED FARMING (NDMX04) NATIONAL DIPLOMA: AGRICULTURE: CROP PRODUCTION (NDAR04)
tion, with English and Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy. tion, with English and Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy.
Recommended subject(s): Life Sciences and Physical Sciences. Recommended subject(s): Life Sciences and Physical Sciences.

SCORE SCORE
Mathematics or 3 Mathematics or 3
Mathematical Literacy 4 Mathematical Literacy 4
Any four other subjects with a final score of 12 Any four other subjects with a final score of 12
TOTAL APS SCORE (with Mathematics and five other subjects, TOTAL APS SCORE (with Mathematics and five other subjects,
excluding Life Orientation) 19 excluding Life Orientation) 19
TOTAL APS SCORE (with Mathematical Literacy and five other TOTAL APS SCORE (with Mathematical Literacy and five other
subjects, excluding Life Orientation) 20 subjects, excluding Life Orientation) 20
Assessment procedures: No further assessment will be done. Candidates who achieve the Assessment procedures: No further assessment will be done. Candidates who achieve
the minimum APS score will be considered until the programme complement is full.
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minimum APS score will be considered until the programme complement is full.
Presentation and campus: Pretoria Campus (day classes). Presentation and campus: Pretoria Campus (day classes).
Approximate first-year class fees: R20 647. Approximate first-year class fees: R20 647.
Possible further studies: B Tech: Agriculture: Development and Extension. B Tech: General: The nature of the training involves a degree of risk, although all reasonable
Agriculture: Agricultural Management, M Tech and D Tech: Agriculture precautions are taken by the University and the Department to prevent accidents
Possible careers: Agricultural producer, manager, farmer, representative. and injuries. It is recommended that students take out insurance. Further informa-
tion is obtainable during registration.
Possible further studies: B Tech: Agriculture: Crop Production. M Tech and D Tech:
Agriculture
Possible careers: Commercial crop producer, production manager, extension service
worker.
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NATIONAL DIPLOMA: AGRICULTURE: DEVELOPMENT AND EXTENSION (NDDX04) NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (NDAC03)
tion, with English and Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy. tion, with English, Mathematics and Physical Sciences.
English – home language or first additional language 4 Mathematics 4
Mathematics or 3 Physical Sciences 4
Mathematical Literacy 4 Additional subjects:
Additional subjects: Any three other subjects with a final score of 9
Any four other subjects with a final score of 12 TOTAL APS SCORE (six subjects, excluding Life Orientation) 21
TOTAL APS SCORE (with Mathematics and 5 other subjects,
excluding Life Orientation) 19 Assessment procedures: Candidates who meet these minimum requirements will
TOTAL APS SCORE (with Mathematical Literacy and 5 other be considered for admission to the National Diploma or the National Diploma
subjects, excluding Life Orientation) 20 (Extended Curriculum). A candidate’s performance in an academic proficiency test
written in January as part of the Faculty’s orientation programme will determine
Assessment procedures: No further assessment will be done. Candidates who achieve whether he or she will be channelled to the National Diploma or to the National
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the minimum APS score will be considered until the programme complement is full. Diploma (Extended Curriculum).
Minimum duration: Three years. Minimum duration: Three years. (Three and a half years for the Extended Curriculum).
Presentation and campus: Pretoria Campus (day classes). Presentation and campus: Arcadia Campus (day classes).
Approximate first-year class fees: R20 647. Approximate first-year class fees: R24 970 (R20 050 for the Extended Curriculum).
Possible further studies: B Tech: Agriculture: Development and Extension , B Tech: Possible further studies: B Tech, M Tech and D Tech: Chemistry
Agriculture: Agricultural Management, M Tech and D Tech: Agriculture Possible careers: Analytical chemist, technologist. Opportunities in laboratories,
Possible careers: Agricultural developer. manufacturing industries (e.g. oil refineries) or research industries, chemical analyst
at forensic departments, SAB, Eskom, CSIR, Mintec.
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NATIONAL DIPLOMA: BIOMEDICAL TECHNOLOGY (NDBM01) Possible further studies: B Tech, M Tech and D Tech: Biomedical Technology.
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualifica- Possible careers: Medical technologist, work in medical field, analysing human tissue
tion, with English, Life Sciences, Mathematics and Physical Sciences. and blood, pathology, histology, virology, blood transfusion and laboratory work.
SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM NATIONAL DIPLOMA: BIOTECHNOLOGY (NDBT03)

SCORE Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualifica-
Specifically required subjects: tion, with English, Mathematics and Physical Sciences.
English – home language or first additional language 4 Recommended subject(s): Life Sciences.
Life Sciences 3
Mathematics 3
SCORE
Physical Sciences 3
Any two other subjects with a final score of 6
Mathematics 4
Physical Sciences 4
Assessment procedures: Candidates with a score of 26 will be invited for an inter- Additional subjects:
view. The APS score will contribute 90% to the final admission score and the inter- Any three other subjects with a final score of 9
view will contribute 10%. Candidates with a score of 19-25 will be invited to do TOTAL APS SCORE (six subjects, excluding Life Orientation) 21
the TUT potential assessment and an interview. The APS score will contribute 40%
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to the final admission score and the potential assessment and the interview will Assessment procedures: Candidates who meet these minimum requirements will
contribute 60%. be considered for admission to the National Diploma or the National Diploma
Minimum duration: Three years. (Extended Curriculum). A candidate’s performance in an academic proficiency test
Presentation and campus: Arcadia Campus (day classes). written in January as part of the Faculty’s orientation programme will determine
Intake for the qualification: January only. whether he or she will be channelled to the National Diploma or the National
Approximate first-year class fees: R18 557. Diploma (Extended Curriculum).
Additional costs: Please enquire at the department. Minimum duration: Three years. (Four years for the Extended Curriculum).
Practicals: 100% attendance is compulsory for all practicals. Students must pass Presentation and campus: Arcadia Campus (day classes).
the practical component of a subject to obtain admission to sit for the examination. Intake for the qualification: January only.
Safety wear: Specific safety wear is compulsory and must be purchased by the Approximate first-year class fees: R18 557 ( R17 000 for the Extended Curriculum).
student. Additional costs: Please enquire at the department.
Other requirements: Vaccination against Hepatitis B is compulsory. Registration as Possible further studies: B Tech, M Tech and D Tech: Biotechnology.
a student medical technologist: Registration with the Health Professions Council Possible careers: Biotechnologist or microbiologist, work in the industry or research
of South Africa (HPCSA) as a student medical technologist is compulsory. Foreign labs, microbiology, waste management, beverage production, food production,
students will be allowed to register at the HPCSA as student technologists only for research.
the duration of the relevant qualification. They will however not be able to register
with the HPCSA as medical technologists.
Professional registration as a medical technologist: Registration as a qualified
medical technologist takes place four years after registration as a student medical
technologist, provided that the candidate has completed the first three academic
years successfully. The candidate must also have worked in a laboratory approved
by the HPCSA for at least 14 months and must have passed the Board examination
of the Society of Medical Laboratory Technologists of South Africa (SMLTSA).
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NATIONAL DIPLOMA: CLINICAL TECHNOLOGY (NDCT00) NATIONAL DIPLOMA: DENTAL TECHNOLOGY (NDDT96)
tion, with English, Life Sciences, Mathematics and Physical Sciences. tion, with English, Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy and Life Sciences or Physical
Sciences.
SCORE SCORE
Life Sciences 3 Mathematics or 3
Mathematics 3 Mathematical Literacy 4
Physical Sciences 3 Life Sciences or Physical Sciences 3
Any two other subjects with a final score of 6 Any three other subjects with a final score of 9
TOTAL APS SCORE (six subjects, excluding Life Orientation) 19 TOTAL APS SCORE (with Mathematics and five other subjects, 19
Assessment procedures: Candidates with a score of 26 will be invited for an inter- excluding Life Orientation)
view. The APS score will contribute 90% to the final admission score and the inter- TOTAL APS SCORE (with Mathematical Literacy and five other 20
view will contribute 10%. Candidates with a score of 19-25 will be invited to do subjects, excluding Life Orientation)
the TUT potential assessment and an interview. The APS score will contribute 40% Assessment procedures: Candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be
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to the final admission score and the potential assessment and the interview will invited to do the TUT potential assessment and a practical assessment. The candi-
contribute 60%. dates with the top scores will be invited for an interview.
Minimum duration: Three years. Minimum duration: Three years. (Four years for the Extended Curriculum).
Presentation and campus: Arcadia Campus (four semesters of day classes and two Presentation and campus: Pretoria Campus (day classes).
semesters of appropriate clinical training in a clinical unit accredited by the Health Intake for the qualification: January only.
Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and approved by the Department). Approximate first-year class fees: R23 243 (R16 588 for the Extended Curriculum).
Intake for the qualification: January only. Professional registration Foreign students
Other requirements: Immunisation against Hepatitis B is compulsory. Students
will be allowed to register at the HPCSA as student technologists only for the
should have access to computers and the Internet. Students should register with
duration of the relevant qualification. They will however not be able to register with
the South African Dental Technicians Council; this will be done by the Depart-
the HPCSA as clinical technologists.
ment. Students must obtain approved first-aid certificates to be admitted to the
third-year examinations of the National Diploma. First-aid programmes are usually
arranged by the Department. Faculty and statutory rules and regulations will apply
Possible further studies: B Tech, M Tech and D Tech: Clinical Technology.
to students who register for this qualification. It is the responsibility of the students
Possible careers: Clinical technologist, private hospitals and private practices,
to familiarise themselves with these rules and regulations. In addition to tuition
opportunities in cardiology, nephrology, reproduction, the respiratory system and
fees, textbooks, equipment, other educational material and an amount of approxi-
neurophysiology, cardiovascular perfusion, pulmonology.
mately R20 000 for personal instruments will be required in the first year of study.
These will remain the property of the student. Students are responsible year for
purchasing these instruments themselves.
Possible further studies: B Tech, M Tech and D Tech: Dental Technology.
Possible careers: Dental technician, making and repairing bridges, crowns and
dentures, work in dental labs.
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NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ECOTOURISM MANAGEMENT (NDEK01) NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH (NDEH95)
THIS QUALIFICATION IS OFFERED BY THE FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND THE FACULTY Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualifica-
OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES. tion, with English, Life Sciences, Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy and Physical
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualifica- Sciences.
tion, with English and Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy. SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM
English – home language or first additional language 3 Mathematics or 3
Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy 3 Mathematical Literacy 4
Additional subjects: Life Sciences 3
Physical Science 3
Assessment procedures: Candidates with a final APS score of 22+ will be admitted Any two other subjects with a final score of 6
to the programme. Candidates with a score of 18 to 21 will be invited to do the TUT TOTAL APS SCORE (with Mathematics and five other subjects,
potential assessment (PA) test. excluding Life Orientation) 19
Minimum duration: Three years. TOTAL APS SCORE (with Mathematical Literacy and five other
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Approximate first-year class fees: R22 495. Assessment procedures: No further assessment will be done. Candidates who
Additional costs: Please enquire at the department. Training excursions, field trips achieve the minimum APS will be considered until the programme complement
and practicals: Training excursions, field trips and practicals are compulsory and is full.
involve additional expenses, over and above the class fees. Basic camping equip- Minimum duration: Three years.
ment is also required. Students will be provided with further details at registration. Presentation and campus: Pretoria Campus (day classes: formal and cooperative
General: It is compulsory to wear the required uniform during certain practicals. training).
Uniforms may also be worn to class and practicals. Students will be provided with Intake for the qualification: January only.
details about uniforms at registration. Membership of the Pretoria Campus Wildlife Approximate first-year class fees: R15 169.
Society is strongly recommended for all students. The nature of the training Additional costs: Please enquire at the department.
involves a degree of risk, although all reasonable precautions are taken by the Possible further studies: B Tech, M Tech and D Tech: Environmental Health.
University and the Department to prevent accidents and injuries. It is recommended Possible careers: Environmental health practitioner, health adviser, air-pollution
that students take out insurance. More information will be available at registration. control officer, meat inspector, occupational hygienist, consultant, inspector,
Possible further studies: B Tech and M Tech: Ecotourism Management environmental officer/auditor, food safety auditor, risk officer.
Possible careers: Eco-destination planner, researcher, tour operator and guide.
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NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES (NDEV02) NATIONAL DIPLOMA: EQUINE SCIENCE (NDEQ04)
tion, with English, Mathematics and Physical Sciences. tion, with English and Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy.
Recommended subject(s): Geography and Life Sciences. Recommended subject(s): Life Sciences and Physical Sciences.

SCORE SCORE
Mathematics 4 Mathematics or 3
Physical Sciences 4 Mathematical Literacy 4
Any three other subjects with a final score of 9 Any four other subjects with a final score of 12
TOTAL APS SCORE (six subjects, excluding Life Orientation) 21 TOTAL APS SCORE (with Mathematics and five other subjects,
Assessment procedures: Candidates who meet these minimum requirements will TOTAL APS SCORE (with Mathematical Literacy and five other
be considered for admission to the National Diploma or the National Diploma subjects, excluding Life Orientation) 20
(Extended Curriculum). A candidate’s performance in an academic proficiency test
written in January as part of the Faculty’s orientation programme will determine Assessment procedures: No further assessment will be done. Candidates who
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whether he or she will be channelled to the National Diploma or to the National achieve the minimum APS score will be considered for admission to the National
Diploma (Extended Curriculum). Diploma. The University reserves the right to select the most suitable candidates
Minimum duration: Three years. for the programme.
Presentation and campus: Arcadia Campus (day classes). Minimum duration: Three years.
Intake for the qualification: January only. Presentation and campus: Pretoria Campus (day classes).
Approximate first-year class fees: R24 475. Intake for the qualification: January only.
Additional costs: Please enquire at the department. Approximate first-year class fees: R16 555.
Possible further studies: B Tech: Environmental Sciences, M Tech and D Tech: Additional costs: Please enquire at the department.
Environmental Management Possible further studies: B Tech: Equine Science, M Tech and D Tech: Agriculture
Possible careers: Environmental manager, technologist, monitoring the impact of Possible careers: Horse-stud manager, horse seller, riding-school owner, equine
products on the environment, e.g. at SASOL, NECSA, Nissan, Dept. of Environmental breeder .
Affairs and Forestry, mining companies.
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NATIONAL DIPLOMA: FIRE TECHNOLOGY (NDFY01) NATIONAL DIPLOMA: FOOD TECHNOLOGY (NDFT03)
tion, with English and Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy and Physical Sciences. tion, with English, Mathematics and Physical Sciences.
Recommended subject(s): Life Sciences.
SCORE SCORE
Mathematics or 3 Mathematics 4
Physical Sciences 4
Physical Sciences 3
TOTAL APS SCORE (with Mathematics and five other subjects, 18
excluding Life Orientation) Assessment procedures: Candidates who meet these minimum requirements will
TOTAL APS SCORE (with Mathematical Literacy and five other 19 be considered for admission to the National Diploma or the National Diploma
subjects, excluding Life Orientation) (Extended Curriculum). A candidate’s performance in an academic proficiency test
Assessment procedures: Candidates who meet the minimum APS requirements will
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whether he or she will be channelled to the National Diploma or the National

be considered for admission to the National Diploma on condition that they are Diploma (Extended Curriculum).
employed by an approved fire or emergency service. A number of students not Minimum duration: Three years. (Four years for the Extended Curriculum)
employed by the emergency services will also be considered, subject to the avail- Presentation and campus: Arcadia Campus (day classes).
ability of training space at the Tshwane Metro. These students will be required to Intake for the qualification: January only.
pass the physical and medical fitness tests prescribed by the emergency service Approximate first-year class fees:R22 363 ( R16 830 for the Extended Curriculum).
establishment. Additional costs: Please enquire at the department.
Minimum duration: Three years. Possible further studies: B Tech, M Tech and D Tech: Food Technology.
Presentation and campus: Arcadia Campus (block-based classes). Possible careers: Food technologist, quality controller, researcher, developer of new
Intake for the qualification: January only. products, opportunities in food processing, canning, meat or fish factories, food
Approximate first-year class fees:R14 014. quality and hygiene.
Possible further studies: B Tech and M Tech: Fire Technology
Possible careers: Fire fighter, fire prevention officer, fire safety officer, station
officer, divisional officer, emergency services manager, officer in the SANDF.
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NATIONAL DIPLOMA: GAME RANCH MANAGEMENT (NDGR04) The nature of the training involves a degree of risk, although all reasonable precau-
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualifications are taken by the University and the Department to prevent accidents and
tion, with English and Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy. injuries. It is recommended that students take out insurance. More information will
Recommended subject(s): Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Agricultural Sciences be available at registration.
and Geography. Financial support, loans and bursaries: The University administers the National
Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) for financial support and the Department
SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM currently administers three bursaries (for senior students only), namely the Robbie
SCORE Cooper Memorial Trust Bursary, the Lycaon Bursary, and the South African Hunters’
Specifically required subjects: Association Bursary. Information is available at the Department.
English – home language or first additional language 4 Possible further studies: B Tech, M Tech and D Tech: Game Ranch Management
Mathematics or 3 Possible careers: Game-farm or ranch manager, adviser, professional hunter, ranch
Mathematical Literacy 4 planner, game capturist.
Any four other subjects with a final score of 12 NATIONAL DIPLOMA: GEOLOGY (NDGE04)
TOTAL APS SCORE (with Mathematics and five other subjects, 19 Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualifica-
excluding Life Orientation) tion, with English, Mathematics and Physical Sciences.
TOTAL APS SCORE (with Mathematical Literacy and five other 20 Recommended subject(s): Computer Applications Technology, Geography and Infor-
subjects, excluding Life Orientation) mation Technology.
science
Assessment procedures: Candidates with a score of 20+ (19 with Mathematics) will
be considered for the second phase of the selection process. Candidates who were SCORE
successful in phase 2 with a score of 20-24 will be invited for the TUT potential Specifically required subjects:
assessment. The assessment result will contribute 40% to the total score and will English – home language or first additional language 4
then be considered in the selection pool. Candidates with a score of more than 25 Mathematics 4
will be placed in the selection pool from where the best candidates will be selected Physical Science 4
as per predetermined quota. Additional subjects:
Minimum duration: Three years. Any three other subjects with a final score of 9
Presentation and campus: Pretoria Campus (day classes). TOTAL APS SCORE (six subjects, excluding Life Orientation) 21
Approximate first-year class fees:R19 987. Assessment procedures: Candidates who meet these minimum requirements will
Additional costs: Please enquire at the department. Training excursions, field trips be considered for admission to the National Diploma or the National Diploma
and practicals: Training excursions, field trips and practicals are compulsory and (Extended Curriculum). A candidate’s performance in an academic proficiency test
involve additional expenses, over and above the class fees. written in January as part of the Faculty’s orientation programme will determine
Basic camping equipment is also required. Students will be provided with further whether he or she will be channelled to the National Diploma or to the National
details at registration. Diploma (Extended Curriculum).
General: It is compulsory to wear the required uniform during certain practicals. Minimum duration: Three years.
Uniforms may also be worn to class and to practicals. Students will be provided Presentation and campus: Arcadia Campus (day classes).
with details about uniforms at registration. Intake for the qualification: January only.
Membership of the Pretoria Campus Wildlife Society is strongly recommended for Approximate first-year class fees: R25 938.
all students. Additional costs: Please enquire at the department.
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Possible further studies: B Tech, M Tech and D Tech: Geology NATIONAL DIPLOMA: LANDSCAPE TECHNOLOGY (NDLT04)
Possible careers: Engineering geologist, geological technician or technologist, Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualifica-
hydro-geological consultant, mining companies, Department of Minerals and tion, with English and Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy and Life Sciences or
Energy, Department of Water Affairs and Forestry. Physical Sciences.
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: HORTICULTURE (NDHO04) SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM

Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualifica- SCORE
tion, with English and Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy and Life Sciences or Specifically required subjects:
Physical Sciences. English – home language or first additional language 4
Mathematics or 3
SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM Mathematical Literacy 4
SCORE Life Sciences or Physical Sciences 3
Specifically required subjects: Additional subjects:
English – home language or first additional language 4 Any three other subjects with a final score of 9
Mathematics or 3 TOTAL APS SCORE (with Mathematics and five other subjects,
Mathematical Literacy 4 excluding Life Orientation) 19
Life Sciences or Physical Sciences 3 TOTAL APS SCORE (with Mathematical Literacy and five other
Additional subjects: subjects, excluding Life Orientation) 20
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TOTAL APS SCORE (with Mathematics and five other subjects, Assessment procedures: Candidates who achieve the minimum APS score will be
excluding Life Orientation) 19 considered for admission. Candidates may be required to write an admission test and
TOTAL APS SCORE (with Mathematical Literacy and five other attend an interview with a departmental panel.
subjects, excluding Life Orientation) 20 Minimum duration: Three years.
Assessment procedures: Candidates who achieve the minimum APS score will be Intake for the qualification: January only.
considered for admission. Candidates may be required to write an admission test and Approximate first-year class fees: R20 790.
attend an interview with a departmental panel. Additional costs: Please enquire at the department.
Minimum duration: Three years. Possible further studies: B Tech: Landscape Technology
Presentation and campus: Pretoria Campus (day classes). Possible careers: Landscape design and construction, consultant in private and
Intake for the qualification: January only. public sector, entrepreneur
Possible further studies: B Tech, M Tech and D Tech: Horticulture.
Possible careers: Horticulturist, work in the wholesale trade (production), retail
trade (sales), researcher, grounds superintendent, green keeper, manufacturing/
sales.
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NATIONAL DIPLOMA: MEDICAL ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS (NDOP04) Prosthetics or the Baccalaureus Technologiae: Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics, a
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualifica- student has to complete an internship of 12 months at an HPCSA-accredited train-
tion, with English, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences and Mathematics or Mathemati- ing centre before he or she may register with the Council as a medical orthotics and
cal Literacy. prosthetics practitioner. At the end of the internship, year students may register as
medical orthotists and prosthetists with the HPCSA. The year of internship will be
SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM completed under the auspices of the HPCSA, and any enquiries in this regard should
SCORE be addressed to that Council.
Specifically required subjects: Approximate first-year class fees: R14 267.
English – home language or first additional language 4 Additional costs: Please enquire at the department.
Mathematics or 3 Possible further studies: B Tech: Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics
Mathematical Literacy 4 Possible careers: Medical orthotist or prosthetist, own practice, medical representa-
Life Sciences 3 tive (orthopaedic rehabilitation by assessing, measuring, designing, manufacturing,
Physical Sciences 3 maintaining and fitting orthoses and prostheses).
Any two other subjects with a final score of 6
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: NATURE CONSERVATION (NDNA04)
Admission requirement(s): National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification,
excluding Life Orientation)
TOTAL APS SCORE (with Mathematical Literacy and five other 20 Recommended subject(s): Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Agricultural Sciences
subjects, excluding Life Orientation) and Geography.
science
Assessment procedures: Candidates who obtained an APS score of 25+ will be
considered for unconditional admission, provided that the maximum number of SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM
students has not been reached. If there are more candidates than the maximum SCORE
intake allows, all candidates will have to attend a personal interview. Candidates Specifically required subjects:
with a score of 19 to 24 will be invited to an interview and to do the TUT poten- English – home language or first additional language 4
tial assessment and dexterity test. The APS score will contribute 30% to the final Mathematics or 3
admission score, the potential assessment test will contribute 40%, the dexterity Mathematical Literacy 4
test will contribute 20% and the interview will contribute 10%. Additional subjects:
Minimum duration: Three years. Any four other subjects with a final score of 12
Presentation and campus: Pretoria Campus (four semesters of day classes and two
semesters of experiential learning at an institution approved by the Health Profes-
sions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). Students are placed by TUT for experiential
learning and internship.
subjects, excluding Life Orientation)
Professional registration (as a student): Registration with the HPCSA via the Depart- Assessment procedures: Candidates with a score of 20+ (19 with Mathematics) will
ment is compulsory. be considered for the second phase of the selection process. Candidates who were
Other requirements: Immunisation against Hepatitis B is compulsory. A valid first- successful in phase 2 with a score of 20-24 will be invited for the TUT potential
aid certificate. A first-aid programme will be arranged by the University in the first assessment. The assessment result will contribute 40% to the total score and then
year. International students will be assessed by the Department to determine enrol- be considered in the selection pool. Candidates with a score of more than 25 will
ment for this qualification. be place in the selection pool from where the best candidates will be selected as
Registration as a medical orthotist and prosthetist with the HPCSA: On meeting per predetermined quota.
the qualification requirements of either the National Diploma: Medical Orthotics and Minimum duration: Three years.
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Presentation and campus: Pretoria Campus (day classes: two years of formal NATIONAL DIPLOMA: OFFICIATING AND COACHING SCIENCE (NDOC01)
day-classes, followed by one year of experiential learning; or block-based classes Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification,
offered over a period of three years, during which students attend classes in three with English and Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy.
formal one-week blocks per semester, followed by one year of experiential learn- Recommended subject(s): Life Sciences.
ing).
Intake for the qualification: January only. SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM
Approximate first-year class fees: R21 439. SCORE
Additional costs: Please enquire at the department. Training excursions, field trips Specifically required subjects:
and practicals: Training excursions, field trips and practicals are compulsory and English – home language or first additional language 3
involve additional expenses, over and above the class fees. Basic camping equip- Mathematics or 3
ment is also required. Students will be provided with further details at registration. Mathematical Literacy 4
General: It is compulsory to wear the required uniform during certain practicals. Additional subjects:
Uniforms may also be worn to class and to practicals. Students will be provided Any four other subjects with a final score of 12
with details about uniforms at registration. Membership of the Pretoria Campus TOTAL APS SCORE (with Mathematics and five other subjects, 18
Wildlife Society is strongly recommended for all students. The nature of the train-
ing involves a degree of risk, although all reasonable precautions are taken by the
subjects, excluding Life Orientation)
University and the Department to prevent accidents and injuries. It is recommended
that students take out insurance. More information is available at registration. Assessment procedures: No further assessment will be done. Candidates who
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Financial support, loans and bursaries: The University administers the National achieve the minimum APS score will be considered until the programme comple-
Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) for financial aid, and the Department current- ment is full. Candidates may be required to write an academic proficiency test in
ly administers five bursaries (for senior students only), namely the Robbie Cooper January as part of the admission process.
Memorial Trust Bursary, the Lycaon Bursary, the Shikar Safari Club Bursary, the Minimum duration: Three years.
Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium Bursary, and the South African Hunters’ Association Presentation and campus: Pretoria Campus (day classes).
Bursary. Information is available at the Department. Intake for the qualification: January only.
Possible further studies: B Tech, M Tech and D Tech: Nature Conservation. Golf Specialisation (only for Golf Academy students): Golf enthusiasts who wish to
Possible careers: Conservation manager, conservation researcher, environmental qualify as professional players, coaches, golf club managers or directors of golf may
educationist, eco-destination planner, guide, nature conservator, hunting operator. enrol simultaneously at the Professional Golfers Association (PGA) for an accredited
qualification. The following PGA subjects must be taken additionally: Golf Coach-
ing, Business Finance, Equipment Technology, Rules, Tournament Organisation, Golf
World, Swing Theory and Golf Psychology. The Golf Academy facilitates the PGA
programme and students will be enrolled at the Golf Academy. Selection criteria are
based on an academic assessment, a personal interview and a playing ability test.
Golfing ability will be evaluated on a practical assessment that includes a portfolio
of competency. Twenty hours’ practicals per week will be scheduled.
Coaching practicals: Students have an opportunity to gain practical experience in
different types of sport at schools and clubs The head coach of the school or club,
as well as lecturers from TUT, will be responsible for Assessment. A portfolio of
competency will be drawn up. Two hours of practicals per week will be scheduled.
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Additional costs: Please enquire at the department. NATIONAL DIPLOMA: SOMATOLOGY (NDSY97)
Possible further studies: B Tech: Officiating and Coaching Science Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualifica-
Possible careers: Technical sport assistant, gymnasium manager and instructor, tion, with English, Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy and Life Sciences or Physical
sports technician, specific sports coaching,sport-technological practitioner, fitness Sciences.
specialist, official umpire, official linesman, coach. Recommended subject(s): Economics.
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: RADIOGRAPHY: DIAGNOSTIC (NDRG96) SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM

Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualifica- SCORE
tion, with English, Life Sciences, Mathematics and Physical Sciences. Specifically required subjects:
Mathematics or 3
SCORE
Life Sciences or Physical Sciences 3
Life Sciences 3
Mathematics 3
Physical Sciences 3 excluding Life Orientation)
Additional subjects: TOTAL APS SCORE (with Mathematical Literacy and five other 19
Any two other subjects with a final score of 6 subjects, excluding Life Orientation)
science
Assessment procedures: Candidates with a score of 19+ will be invited to do the Assessment procedures: Candidates with an APS score of 24+ will be considered
TUT potential assessment. Depending on the outcome of the potential assessment, for unconditional admission. Candidates with a score of 19 (or 18 with Mathemat-
a candidate might be invited for an interview. The admission process will consist ics), but not more than 23, will be required to write an admission test and attend
of three phases, Phase 1: Administrative screening (40%), Phase 2: TUT potential an interview with a departmental panel.
assessment (20%) and Phase 3: Interview (40%). Minimum duration: Three years.
Minimum duration: Three years. Presentation and campus: Arcadia Campus (day classes).
Presentation and campus: Arcadia Campus (day classes). Intake for the qualification: January only.
Professional registration: Compulsory once-only registration with the Health Profes- Additional costs: Please enquire at the department.
sions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a student radiographer. Uniforms: A specific uniform is compulsory and must be purchased by the student.
Approximate first-year class fees: R17 754. Access to classes will be refused to students who do not wear their uniforms.
Additional costs: Please enquire at the department. Possible further studies: B Tech and M Tech: Somatology
Possible further studies: B Tech: Radiography: Diagnostic, M Tech and D Tech: Possible careers: Health and skin care professional as a somatologist, aromath-
Radiography. erapist, reflexiologist, stress-relief and relaxation therapist at health spa or stress
Possible careers: Radiographer, radiation control officer and medical and pharma- clinic, representative of cosmetic firm or own business.
ceutical representative
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NATIONAL DIPLOMA: SPORT AND EXERCISE TECHNOLOGY (NDSX05) NATIONAL DIPLOMA: VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY (NDVE96)
tion, with English and Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy. tion, with English, Life Sciences, Mathematics and Physical Sciences.
English – home language or first additional language 3 Life Sciences 3
Mathematics or 3 Mathematics 3
Mathematical Literacy 4 Physical Sciences 3
Any four other subjects with a final score of 12 Any two other subjects with a final score of 6
TOTAL APS SCORE (with Mathematics and five other subjects, 19 TOTAL APS SCORE (six subjects, excluding Life Orientation) 19
TOTAL APS SCORE (with Mathematical Literacy and five other 20 Assessment procedures: Candidates with a score of 26 will be invited for an inter-
subjects, excluding Life Orientation) view. The APS score will contribute 90% to the final admission score and the inter-
view will contribute 10%. Candidates with a score of 19-25 will be invited to do
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the TUT potential assessment and an interview. The APS score will contribute 40%
achieve the minimum APS score will be considered until the programme comple- to the final admission score and the potential assessment and the interview will
ment is full. Candidates may be required to write an academic proficiency test in contribute 60%.
January as part of the admission process. Minimum duration: Three years.
Minimum duration: Three years. Presentation and campus: Arcadia Campus (day classes).
Presentation and campus: Pretoria Campus (day classes). Intake for the qualification: January only.
Approximate first-year class fees: R38 291. Additional costs: Please enquire at the department.
Additional costs: Please enquire at the department. Possible further studies: B Tech, M Tech and D Tech: Veterinary Technology
Possible further studies: B Tech: Sport And Exercise Technology, B Tech: Biokinetics Possible careers: Veterinary technologist (activities include the collection and
Possible careers: Technical sport assistant, gymnasium manager/instructor, sports processing of samples, diagnostic work, research and vaccine production).
technician, specific sport coaching, sport-technological practitioner, fitness special-
ist, sport coach, sport researcher.
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NATIONAL DIPLOMA: WATER CARE (NDWC10) BACCALAUREUS TECHNOLOGIAE: NURSING SCIENCE (BTNS01)
tion, with English, Mathematics and Physical Sciences. tion, with English and Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy and Life Sciences
Recommended subject(s): Geography and Life Sciences. or Physical Sciences. Alternative and international qualifications will be assessed
SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM according to the equivalent issued by the South African Qualifications Authority
SCORE (SAQA). Please note that the minimum requirements for registration at the South
Specifically required subjects: African Nursing Council as a learner nurse is an A-level or a Senior Certificate.
Mathematics 4 SCORE
Physical Sciences 4 Specifically required subjects:
Additional subjects: English – home language or first additional language 4
Any three other subjects with a final score of 9 Mathematics or 3
TOTAL APS SCORE (six subjects, excluding Life Orientation) 21 Mathematical Literacy 4
Life Sciences or Physical Sciences 3
Assessment procedures: Candidates who meet these minimum requirements will Additional subjects:
be considered for admission to the National Diploma or the National Diploma Any three other subjects with a final score of 9
(Extended Curriculum). A candidate’s performance in an academic proficiency test TOTAL APS SCORE (with Mathematics and five other subjects,
science
whether he or she will be channelled to the National Diploma or to the National TOTAL APS SCORE (with Mathematical Literacy and five other
Diploma (Extended Curriculum). subjects, excluding Life Orientation) 20
Minimum duration: Three years. (Four years for the Extended Curriculum).
Presentation and campus: Arcadia Campus (day classes only). Assessment procedures: Candidates with an APS score of 26+ will be invited for
Intake for the qualification: January only. the departmental selection. Candidates with an APS score of 19 to 25 will be invited
Approximate first-year class fees:R22 000 (R14 680 for the Extended Curriculum). to do the TUT potential assessment.
Additional costs: Please enquire at the department. Minimum duration: Four years (Five years for extended curriculum).
Possible further studies: B Tech, M Tech and D Tech: Water Care Presentation and campus: Pretoria Campus (day classes).
Possible careers: Water Care technician, water care technologist, process controller. Intake for the qualification: January only.
Possible further studies: M Tech and D Tech: Nursing
Possible careers: This qualification is intended for candidates who wish to register
as nurses (general, psychiatric, community) and midwives. Independent nursing
practitioners and midwives will be able to apply scientific nursing and midwifery
skills and technologies in the rendering and management of a comprehensive
nursing service, based on research findings.
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BACCALAUREUS: PHARMACIAE (B PHARM) presented in English only. The B Pharm curriculum will be updated continuously
THIS QUALIFICATION IS OFFERED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF to reflect statutory requirements. B Pharm students will receive dual identification,
LIMPOPO (MEDUNSA CAMPUS). which will give them full access to all the facilities of both institutions. Academic
The degree will be conferred by the University of Limpopo. The rules of the Univer- support for students is available at both institutions. General information for regis-
sity of Limpopo therefore apply to this programme. tration with the SAPC: All students admitted to the second year of study must regis-
FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE OBTAINED A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE SINCE 2008 ter with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) before 31 March of the relevant
(AS PUBLISHED IN THE CALENDAR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF LIMPOPO): year. Registration as a pharmacist’s assistant may also take place from the second
Admission requirement(s): (i) Applications will be considered from candidates who year of study. The SAPC requires the following documents and fee before registra-
are in possession of, or are about to receive • A Matriculation Exemption Certificate tion can be effected: (i) Birth certificate (ii) Matriculation/Matriculation Exemption
of the Matriculation Board, OR • A Certificate of Exemption from the Matriculation Certificate. (If this certificate does not indicate a pass in Mathematics, a further
Examination granted by the Matriculation Board, OR • A Senior Certificate with certificate to the effect that an examination in Mathematics of a standard at least
University Exemption. (ii) Candidates will be required to have passed Mathemat- equivalent to the Standard Grade in the Matriculation examination has been passed,
ics and two of the following subjects in the Higher Grade at matric level: Biology, is required). (iii) Certificate of having commenced professional study for the degree.
Botany, Physical Sciences and Physiology. (Candidates with Mathematics in the (iv) Registration fee as determined by the SAPC. After qualification, graduates are
Standard Grade who have achieved an A or B rating may be considered). (iii) required to undertake a one-year period of internship during which they must satis-
Applications will also be considered from candidates who have completed appropri- factorily complete a pre-registration examination for entry-level pharmacists. They
ate training within the requirements of the National Qualifications Framework. (iv) are then required to complete one year in the public sector as a community service
Because of the nature of the programme and the teaching/learning and assessment pharmacist, before proceeding to full registration as a pharmacist.
methods, admission to the B Pharm programme is at first-year level only.
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Exit points: In terms of regulations relating to the Pharmacy Act, 1974 (Act No. 53
SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM of 1974), as amended, students who leave the programme after completion of Year
SCORE 1 may register with the SAPC as Basic-Level Pharmacists’ Assistants. Students who
Life Sciences 4 leave the programme after satisfying the requirements for Year 2 may register as
Mathematics 4 Post-Basic-Level Pharmacists’ Assistants.
Physical Sciences 4
Language of Learning 4 Note: These rules must comply with the proposed regulations of the South African
Life Orientation 3 Pharmacy Council, as promulgated in terms of the Pharmacy Act, as amended.
Two additional subjects (Accounting and Economics) 3X2
Minimum duration: (i) The minimum duration of the degree is four years of day
TOTAL POINTS 25
classes. (ii) The maximum permitted duration of the four-year degree programme
The B Pharm Selection Committee will screen all candidates who comply with (i) will be six years. Any year of the B Pharm may be repeated once only, i.e. failure
above and provide a list for potential testing and interview. • After the potential of any year at the second attempt leads to exclusion from the programme. Accom-
testing and interview, a list of conditional acceptances will be developed, as well modation and transport: Accommodation is available at the student residences of
as a reserve list, for replacement of non-acceptances. the Medunsa Campus (University of Limpopo) or at the TUT campuses. A student
Presentation and campus: Arcadia Campus and the Medunsa Campus (University bus service operates between the University of Limpopo (Medunsa Campus) and
of Limpopo). The Baccalaureus Pharmaciae (B Pharm) is conferred on successful TUT (Arcadia Campus).
completion of the study period. It is a degree of the Medunsa Campus (University
of Limpopo), offered in partnership with the Tshwane University of Technology
(TUT). Students are registered at the University of Limpopo (Medunsa Campus)
and enrolled at a TUT campus. The B Pharm is presented in semester format, with
one semester of each year of study offered at each institution. This programme is
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Information for applications:
UNIVERSITY OF LIMPOPO TSHWANE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

(Medunsa Campus) The Registrar
The Registrar Private Bag X680
PO Box 143 PRETORIA
MEDUNSA 0204 0001
Tel. 012 521 4135 Tel. 012 382 5533
or
TSHWANE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (Arcadia Campus)

Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Tel. 012 382 6303
Please note: Information on subject fees is available at the University of Limpopo
science
(Medunsa Campus).
Possible further studies: Baccalaureus Pharmaciae (B Pharm), M Tech and D Tech:
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Possible careers: Pharmacist.
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Faculty of the Arts to the final admission score, the physique will contribute 35%, movement quality
will contribute 25%, and communication skills will contribute 20%.
National Diploma: Dance Minimum duration: Three years.
National Diploma: Drama Presentation and campus: Arts Campus (day classes).
National Diploma: Fashion Approximate first-year class fees: R29 480.
National Diploma: Film And Television Production Additional costs: R4 647.50 -R6 710. Please enquire at the department.
National Diploma: Fine Art Possible further studies: B Tech, M Tech and D Tech: Dance
National Diploma: Graphic Design Possible careers: A career as a professional dancer or dance teacher, performer,
National Diploma: Interior Design choreographer, self-employed.
National Diploma: Jewellery Design and Manufacture NATIONAL DIPLOMA: DRAMA (NDDR03)
National Diploma: Multimedia: Visual Arts-Based Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualifica-
National Diploma: Music tion, with English and Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy.
National Diploma: Musical Theatre
National Diploma: Performing Arts Technology SCORE
National Diploma: Photography Specifically required subjects:
National Diploma: Textile Design And Technology English – home language or first additional language 4
the arts
National Diploma: Vocal Art: Choral Training Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy 3

National Diploma: Vocal Art: Pedagogy Additional subjects:
National Diploma: Vocal Art: Performance
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: DANCE (NDDA96)
Assessment procedures: Candidates with an APS score of 19+ will be invited to an
Admission requirement(s): A Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification and a
audition and a structured interview with a panel. The APS score will contribute 30%
talent for dancing. An age limit of 25 years on admission.
to the final admission score and the practical audition will contribute 70%.
Selection criteria: Selection is based on an audition, potential assessment and a
personal interview.
Presentation and campus: Arts Campus (day classes).
SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM Additional costs: Please enquire at the department.
SCORE Possible further studies: B Tech, M Tech and D Tech: Drama
Specifically required subjects: Possible careers: Professional performing artist, opportunities in cabaret, film,
English – home language or first additional language 3 stage, radio, television, educational theatre, industrial theatre, stage administra-
Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy 3 tion, children’s theatre and puppet theatre, teaching.
Assessment procedures: Candidates with an APS score of 18+ will be invited for an
audition and a structured interview with a panel. The APS score will contribute 20%
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NATIONAL DIPLOMA: FASHION (NDFH03) Assessment procedures: Candidates with an APS score of 18+ will be invited for a
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualifica- structured interview with a panel. The APS score will contribute 50% to the final
tion, with English and Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy. admission score and the interview will contribute 50%.
SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM Presentation and campus: Pretoria Campus (day classes).
SCORE Class attendance: Subjects are offered at the venue (Premos) determined by the
Head of the Department.
Intake for the course: January only.
Additional subjects: Possible further studies: B Tech: Film and Television Production; M Tech and D Tech:
Any four other subjects with a final score of 12 Motion Picture Production.
TOTAL APS SCORE (six subjects, excluding Life Orientation) 18 Possible careers: Film/video producer, scriptwriter, director, sound editor, film
marketing manager, critic, motion picture director, producer, editor, sound editor,
Assessment procedure: Candidates with an APS score of 18+ will be requested
lighting and camera man/woman, commercial director, self-employed.
to prepare a portfolio of practical work and to attend a structured interview with
a panel where they will be required to give a demonstration. The APS score will
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: FINE ART (NDFE96)
contribute 30% to the final admission score, the interview and demonstration will
contribute 30% and the portfolio will contribute 40%.
with English and five other subjects (including Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy).
the arts
Presentation and campus: Arts Campus (day classes). SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM
Intake for the qualification: January only. SCORE
Approximate first-year class fees: R22 858. Specifically required subjects:
Additional costs: R1 000 Please enquire at the department. English – home language or first additional language 3
Possible further studies: B Tech, M Tech and D Tech: Fashion Additional subjects:
Possible careers: Fashion designer, pattern maker, pattern grader, costume design- Any five other subjects (including Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy) with a
er, coordinator, buyer, illustrator, editor, presenter, CAD grader, quality controller, final score of 14
broker, entrepreneur, educator. TOTAL APS SCORE (six subjects, excluding Life Orientation) 17
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: FILM AND TELEVISION PRODUCTION (NDFM08) Assessment procedures: Candidates with an APS score of 17+ will be invited to
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualifica- submit a portfolio and complete a questionnaire. The APS score will contribute
tion, with English and Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy. 20% to the final admission score, the questionnaire will contribute 30% and the
portfolio will contribute 50%.
SCORE Presentation and campus: Arts Campus (day classes).
Specifically required subjects: Intake for the qualification: January only.
English – home language or first additional language 3 Approximate first-year class fees: R17 490.
Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy 3 Additional costs: R8 800 Please enquire at the department.
Additional subjects: Possible further studies: B Tech, M Tech and D Tech: Fine Art
Any four other subjects with a final score of 12 Possible careers: Professional artist, curator, manufacturing designer, teacher,
TOTAL APS SCORE (six subjects, excluding Life Orientation) 18 multimedia and computer artist, sculptor, painter, printmaker, glass artist, ceramics
artist, photographer, sign painter, animator, cartoonist .
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NATIONAL DIPLOMA: GRAPHIC DESIGN (NDGD04) submit a portfolio and attend a structured interview with a panel, where they will
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualifica- be required to give a demonstration. The portfolio will contribute 60% to the final
tion, with English and Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy. admission score and the demonstration will contribute 40%.
Additional costs: R6 600. Please enquire at the department.
Possible further studies: B Tech, M Tech and D Tech: Interior Design.
Additional subjects: Possible careers: Display designer, model builder, technical draughtsman, interior
Any four other subjects with a final score of 12 draughtsman, architectural illustrator, furniture designer, shop designer, window
TOTAL APS SCORE (six subjects, excluding Life Orientation) 19 display designer, interior photographer.
Assessment procedures: Candidates with an APS score of 19+ will be required
to submit a portfolio of work to the Department (details will be provided when NATIONAL DIPLOMA: JEWELLERY DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE (NDJD99)
TUT has received the application). The successfully evaluated candidates will be Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification,
invited for a structured interview with a panel, where they will be required to give with English and Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy.
a demonstration. The portfolio will contribute 60% to the final admission score,
and the interview and demonstration will contribute 40%.
SCORE
the arts
Presentation and campus: Arts Campus (day classes). Specifically required subjects:
Intake for the qualification: January only. English – home language or first additional language 3
Approximate first-year class fees: R26 840. Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy 3
Additional costs: R4 400 Please enquire at the department. Additional subjects:
Possible further studies: B Tech, M Tech and D Tech: Graphic Design. Any four other subjects with a final score of 12
Possible careers: Design artist in the public and private sectors, e.g. layout artist, TOTAL APS SCORE (six subjects, excluding Life Orientation) 18
visualiser, illustrator, package designer, publishing industry. Assessment procedures: Candidates with an APS score of 18+ will be invited to
submit a portfolio, give a demonstration and attend a structured interview with a
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: INTERIOR DESIGN (NDTD04) panel. The portfolio will contribute 35% to the final admission score, the demon-
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualifica- stration will contribute 35% and the interview will contribute 30%.
tion, with English and Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy. Minimum duration: Three years.
SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM Intake for the qualification: January only.
Specifically required subjects: Additional costs: R6 000. Please enquire at the department.
English – home language or first additional language 3 Possible further studies: B Tech: Jewellery Design and Manufacture.
Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy 3 Possible careers: Manufacturing jeweller and jewellery designer, artist jeweller,
Additional subjects: sales representative, sales staff.
Assessment procedures: Candidates with an APS score of 18+ will be invited to
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NATIONAL DIPLOMA: MULTIMEDIA: VISUAL ARTS-BASED (NDUM04) Assessment procedures: Candidates with an APS score of 18+ will be invited for
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification, an audition and a structured interview with a panel. The APS score will contribute
with English and Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy. 10% to the final admission score, theoretical proficiency 20%, musicality 60%, and
SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM communication skills will contribute 10%.
SCORE Minimum duration: Three years.
Additional subjects: Possible further studies: B Tech: Music.
Any four other subjects with a final score of 12 Possible careers: Performer, arranger for film, TV and radio, freelance musician,
TOTAL APS SCORE (six subjects, excluding Life Orientation) 19 sound engineer, composer, musical director, record producer, music teacher,
Assessment procedures: Candidates with an APS score of 19+ will be required to performing/multimedia artist, researcher, music programme compiler.
apply for admission to the National Certificate: Fine Art, the National Certificate:
Graphic Design or the National Certificate: Photography, or an equivalent qualifi- NATIONAL DIPLOMA: MUSICAL THEATRE (NDMT02)
cation. Prospective students are encouraged to enrol for the National Certificate: Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification,
Graphic Design. Students who successfully complete any of the above certificates with English and Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy.
may apply to the Head of the Visual Communication Section for admission the
National Diploma: Multimedia: Visual Arts-based. After a performance review and a SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM
the arts
successful structured interview with a panel, the candidate will be finally accepted SCORE
into the programme. Specifically required subjects:
Minimum duration: Two years. English – home language or first additional language 3
Presentation and campus: Arts Campus (day classes). Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy 3
Intake for the qualification: January only. Additional subjects:
Approximate first-year class fees: R20 438. Any four other subjects with a final score of 12
Additional costs: R4 400. Please enquire at the department. TOTAL APS SCORE (six subjects, excluding Life Orientation) 18
Possible further studies: B Tech: Multimedia.
Possible careers: Design artist in the public and private sectors, e.g. layout artist, Assessment procedures: Candidates with an APS score of 18+ will be invited for an
visualiser, illustrator, package designer, publishing industry. audition and a structured interview with a panel.The APS score will contribute 20% to
the final admission score, the physique 35%, movement quality 25%, and communica-
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: MUSIC (NDMU05)
tion skills will contribute 20%.
Admission requirement(s): National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualifica-
SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM Intake for the qualification: January only.
Specifically required subjects: Additional costs: R4 647.50 – R6 710. Please enquire at the department.
English – home language or first additional language 3 Possible further studies: B Tech and M Tech: Musical Theatre
Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy 3 Possible careers: Professional career in musical theatre (on stage and TV), perform-
Additional subjects: er/teacher in entertainment industry, advertising and promotion companies.
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NATIONAL DIPLOMA: PERFORMING ARTS TECHNOLOGY (NDUK01) Assessment procedures: Candidates with an APS score of 18+ will be invited to
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification, prepare documentation, give a demonstration, and attend a structured interview
with English and Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy. with a panel. Particulars of the portfolio and interview will be provided when TUT
SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM has received the application.
SCORE Minimum duration: Three years.
Additional costs: R11 000 – R20 000 (Basic camera equipment), R600 (Material fee per
Additional subjects: month) and R2 500 – R3 000 for text books. Please enquire at the department.
Any four other subjects with a final score of 12 Possible further studies: B Tech and M Tech: Photography
TOTAL APS SCORE (six subjects, excluding Life Orientation) 18 Possible careers: Photographer employed by an organisation or doing freelance work:
Assessment procedures: Candidates with an APS score of 18+ will be invited for a portraiture, advertising, fashion, press, editorial, industrial, architecture, fine art.
structured interview with a panel and give a demonstration to lecturers. The APS
score will contribute 20% to the final admission score, the interview will contrib- NATIONAL DIPLOMA: TEXTILE DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY (NDTD97)
ute 20% and the demonstration of skills will contribute 60%. Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification,
Minimum duration: Three years. with English and five other subjects (including Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy).
Intake for the qualification: January only. SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM
the arts
Approximate first-year class fees: R46 497. SCORE

Additional costs: Please enquire at the department. Specifically required subjects:
Possible further studies: B Tech, M Tech and D Tech: Performing Arts Technology. English – home language or first additional language 3
Possible careers: Entertainment industry, theatre, film and TV, advertising and Additional subjects:
promotion companies, sound-recording studios, film-related industries, produc-
Any five other subjects (including Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy) with a
tion houses and the display industry. Fashion designer, pattern maker, pattern
final score of 14
grader, costume designer, coordinator, buyer, illustrator, editor, presenter, CAD
grader, quality controller, broker, entrepreneur, educator. TOTAL APS SCORE (six subjects, excluding Life Orientation) 17
Assessment procedures: Candidates with an APS score of 17+ will be invited to

NATIONAL DIPLOMA: PHOTOGRAPHY (NDPG96)
submit a portfolio and complete a questionnaire.The APS score will contribute
20% to the final admission score, the questionnaire will contribute 30% and the
portfolio will contribute 50%.
Specifically required subjects: Intake for the qualification: January only.
English – home language or first additional language 3 Approximate first-year class fees: R14 157.
Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy 3 Additional costs: R8 800. Please enquire at the department.
Additional subjects: Possible further studies: B Tech, M Tech and D Tech: Textile Design and Technology
Any four other subjects with a final score of 12 Possible careers: Textile designer/producer, theatre textile technician, costume
designer and producer, fashion illustrator, developer and sales person, textile
studio manager, adviser, stylist and exhibitor, entrepreneur.
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NATIONAL DIPLOMA: VOCAL ART: CHORAL TRAINING (NDVC04) Assessment procedures: Candidates with an APS score of 18+ will be invited for
Admission requirement(s): National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification, an audition and a structured interview with a panel. The APS score will contribute
with English and Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy. 50% to the final admission score, vocal potential 35%, performance quality 25%
and communication skills will contribute 20%.
Additional costs: R1 650 Please enquire at the department.
Possible further studies: B Tech Vocal Art: Pedagogy.
Additional subjects: Possible careers: Choir leader, entrepreneur, classically trained opera singer, singer/
Any four other subjects with a final score of 12 choral conductor, singer/voice pedagogue, professional solo singer, teacher, entre-
TOTAL APS SCORE (six subjects, excluding Life Orientation) 18 preneur.
Assessment procedures: Candidates with an APS score of 18+ will be invited for
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: VOCAL ART: PERFORMANCE (NDVF04)
an audition and a structured interview with a panel. The APS score will contribute
50% to the final admission score, vocal potential 35%, performance quality 25%,
Minimum duration: Three years. SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM
the arts
Presentation and campus: Arts Campus (day classes). SCORE
Intake for the qualification: January only. Specifically required subjects:
Approximate first-year class fees: R36 773. English – home language or first additional language 3
Additional costs: Please enquire at the department. Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy 3
Possible further studies: B Tech Vocal Art: Choral Training Additional subjects (excluding Life Orientation):
Possible careers: Choir leader, entrepreneur, classically trained opera singer, singer/ Any four other subjects with a final score of 12
choral conductor, singer/voice pedagogue, professional solo singer, teacher, entre- TOTAL APS SCORE (six subjects, excluding Life Orientation) 18
preneur.
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: VOCAL ART: PEDAGOGY (NDVP04) Assessment procedures: Candidates with an APS score of 18+ will be invited for
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualifica- an audition and a structured interview with a panel. The APS score will contribute
tion, with English and Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy. 50% to the final admission score, vocal potential 35%, performance quality 25%
Possible further studies: B Tech Vocal Art: Performance
Additional subjects (excluding Life Orientation): Possible careers: Choir leader, entrepreneur, classically trained opera singer, singer/
Any four other subjects with a final score of 12 choral conductor, singer/voice pedagogue, professional solo singer, teacher, entre-
TOTAL APS SCORE (six subjects, excluding Life Orientation) 18 preneur.
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Maps Geographic footprints and maps
Its geographic footprint covers three of South Africa’s nine provinces – Gauteng,
Mpumalanga and Limpopo, with campuses located in Tshwane (Pretoria,
Soshanguve and Ga-Rankuwa), Mbombela, eMalahleni (previously called Witbank)
and Polokwane (previously called Pietersburg). Large numbers of students are also
drawn from other provinces, as well as neighboring countries such as Botswana,
Zimbabwe, Namibia and Swaziland.
Campus GPS coordinates to campuses

Arts (25º44’26.16”S 28º11’45.99”E)
eMalahleni (25º52’44.40”S 29º14’09.89”E)
Ga-Rankuwa (25º37’05.92”S 28º00’08.31”E)
Mbombela (25º30’01.11”S 30º57’17.03”E)
Polokwane (23°54’50.81”S 29°26’58.94”E)
Pretoria (25º43’53.55”S 28º09’40.38”E)
Soshanguve South (25º32’26.88”S 28º05’46.16”E)
Soshanguve North (25º31’13.08”S 28º06’46.44”E)
To view TUT campuses on Google Earth
Step 1: Download Google Earth

DISTANCES TO CAMPUSES Step 2: Install the TUT campus data file
From Pretoria Campus to Soshanguve South Campus: 36 km
From Pretoria Campus to Ga-Rankuwa Campus: 34 km
From Pretoria Campus to Arcadia Campus: 6 km
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Junior Tshabangu 012 382 5841 tshabangunj@tut.ac.za

Solomon Mathebula 012 382 5975 mathebulas@tut.ac.za

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Fax 012 382 5744

Services offered by the Recruitment Office:

economics and finance

Mathematical Literacy NATIONAL HIGHER CERTIFICATE: FINANCIAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS (HCFI04)

economics and finance

engineering and the built environment

engineering and the built environment

engineering and the built environment

engineering and the built environment

Approximate first-year class fees: R11 715.

Baccalaureus Educationis: (GET): Intermediate/Senior Phase (BEIS02) SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM

Assessment procedures: No further assessment will be done. Candidates who

information and communication technology

information and communication technology

multimedia programmer, multimedia designer and games programmer.

information and communication technology

Assessment procedures: Candidates who meet these minimum requirements will

information and communication technology

Assessment procedures: Candidates who meet these minimum requirements will

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Additional costs: Please enquire at the department.

National Diploma: Fire Technology

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SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM NATIONAL DIPLOMA: BIOTECHNOLOGY (NDBT03)

Presentation and campus: Pretoria Campus (day classes).

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whether he or she will be channelled to the National Diploma or the National

SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM

NATIONAL DIPLOMA: HORTICULTURE (NDHO04) SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM

NATIONAL DIPLOMA: RADIOGRAPHY: DIAGNOSTIC (NDRG96) SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM

UNIVERSITY OF LIMPOPO TSHWANE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

TSHWANE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (Arcadia Campus)

Please note: Information on subject fees is available at the University of Limpopo

National Diploma: Vocal Art: Choral Training Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy 3

Assessment procedures: Candidates with an APS score of 18+ will be invited to

Approximate first-year class fees: R46 497. SCORE

Assessment procedures: Candidates with an APS score of 17+ will be invited to

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