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WELCOME TO WALTER SISULU UNIVERSITY
MTHATHA CAMPUS
Minimum Entrance Requirements 2020 Academic Year
We offer tuition in 5 Faculties:
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Commerce and Administration Faculty of Educational Sciences
Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law Faculty of Natural Sciences
ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE: Applications received by the published due date (dates on the application form) will be ranked according to the APS scores achieved. The highest ranked applicants will be accepted to fill the approved spaces/quota. The remainder of the successful applicants will be kept on the waiting list and will be used to fill vacancies created by students who fail to register on the published registration dates or when space is still available.
Please note: Although information in this brochure has been compiled as accurately as possible, the Council and Senate of Walter Sisulu University accepts no responsibility for errors and omissions. WSU reserves the right to make any necessary alterations to this brochure as and when the need arises. *This brochure is only applicable for the 2019 academic year*
FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION DURATION OF
STUDY
CAMPUS MINIMUM ADMISSION/ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery 6 Mthatha All candidates shall be subjected to selection process
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY ENDORSEMENT SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption Full exemption with overall C aggregate symbol (higher) at first attempt with: English HG-D or SG-C, Physical Science HG-D or SG-C, Mathematics HG-D or SG-C , Biology HG-D or SG-C
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE Bachelor
Compulsory subjects: Achievement rating of: 5 (60-69%) in English at Home Language or First Additional Language Level, 5 (60-69%) in Mathematics, 5 (60-69%) in Physical Science, 5 (60-69%) in Life Sciences, Not compulsory subjects: 4 (50-
59%) in IsiXhosa, 4 (50-59%) in Life Orientation
Bachelor of Nursing 4 Mthatha All candidates shall be subjected to selection process
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY ENDORSEMENT SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption
Matriculation exemption; Conditional/Mature age exemption if candidate is 23 years old in the year of registration. English HG-E or SG-D, Biology HG-E or SG-D, Physical Science HG-E or SG-D (E-SG will be considered if one of the above subjects is HG-D)
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE Bachelor
Achievement rating of: 4 (50-59%) in English at Home Language Level, 5 (60-69%) in isiXhosa at a Home or First African Language Level, 4 (50-59%) in Mathematical Literacy or 3 (40-49%) in Mathematics, 4 (50-59%) in Life Science, 4 (50-
59%) in Physical Science, 4 (50-59%) in Information Technology,
4 (50-59%) in Life Orientation
Bachelor of Science - Health Promotion
(Allied Health Professions) 3 Mthatha
All candidates shall be subjected to selection process
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY ENDORSEMENT SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption
Full exemption with overall C aggregate symbol (higher) at first attempt with: English HG-D or SG-C, Physical Science HG- D or SG-C, Mathematics HG-D or SG-C, Biology HG-D or SG-C
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE Bachelor
Achievement rating of: 4 (50-59%) in English at First Additional Language Level, 4 (50-59%) in isiXhosa both at Home or First Additional Language Level, 3 (40-49%) in Mathematical Literacy, 4 (50-59%) in Life Sciences, 4 (50-59%) in Life
Orientation, 4 (50-59%) in Physical Science, 4 (50-59%) in Agricultural Science
Bachelor of Medicine in Clinical Practice 3 Mthatha All candidates shall be subjected to selection process
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY ENDORSEMENT SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption Matriculation Exemption or Conditional Exemption or Mature-Age Exemption
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE Bachelor
Achievement rating of: 4 (50-59%) in English at Home Language or First Additional Language, 4 (50-59%) in Mathematics, 5 (60-69%) in Physical Science, 5 (60-69%) in Life Sciences, 4 (50-59%) in isiXhosa,
4 (50-59%) in Life Orientation
Bachelor of Health Sciences in Orthotics and Prosthetics 4 Mthatha All candidates shall be subjected to selection process
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY ENDORSEMENT SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption Matriculation Exemption or Conditional Exemption or Mature-Age Exemption
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE Bachelor
Achievement rating of: 4 (50-59%) in English at Home Language or First Additional Language, 4 (50-59%) in Mathematics, 4 (50-59%) in Physical Science, 4 (50-59%) in Life Sciences
NCV(4) = NATIONAL CERTIFICATE
VOCATIONAL LEVEL 4 Bachelor
Engineering subjects that may be considered: Engineering Science, Physical Science 4(50-59%), Agricultural Science, Life Science 4(50-49)
Bachelor of Medical Sciences 3 Mthatha All candidates shall be subjected to selection process
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY ENDORSEMENT SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption Matriculation Exemption or Conditional Exemption or Mature-Age Exemption
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE Bachelor
Achievement rating of: 4 (50-59%) in English at Home Language or First Additional Language, 4 (50-59%) in Mathematics, 4 (50-59%) in Physical Science, 4 (50-59%) in Life Sciences
FACULTY OF COMMERCE AND ADMINISTRATION PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION DURATION OF
STUDY
CAMPUS MINIMUM ADMISSION/ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor of Accounting Science 4 Mthatha All candidates shall be subjected to selection process
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY
ENDORSEMENT
SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption
Grade 12 pass with a University Endorsement. Admission point score of 32. (HG points: A=8, B=7, C=6, D=5, E=4, F=3)
(SG points: A=7, B=6, C=5, D=4, E=3, F=2), Minimum point score of 6 for Mathematics at both HG and SG. Compulsory grade 12 subjects: English and Mathematics
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE Bachelor
National Senior Certificate categorized pass. Admission Point Score (APS) of 32 excluding Life Orientation Skills. Minimum point score of 5 for both English and Mathematics (Not Mathematics Literacy). Compulsory NSC subjects: English and Mathematics (Not Mathematics Literacy)
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Bachelor of Accounting 4 Mthatha All candidates shall be subjected to selection process
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY
ENDORSEMENT
SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption Admission point score of 32. (HG points: A=8, B=7, C=6, D=5, E=4, F=3), (SG points: A=7, B=6, C=5, D=4, E=3, F=2). Minimum point score of 6 for Mathematics at both HG and SG. Compulsory grade 12 subjects: English and Mathematics
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE Bachelor Admission Point Score (APS) of 28 excluding Life Orientation Skills. Minimum point score of 5 for both English and Mathematics (Not Mathematics Literacy). Compulsory NSC subjects: English and Mathematics (Not Mathematics Literacy)
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Bachelor of Administration 3 Mthatha All candidates shall be subjected to selection process
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY
ENDORSEMENT
SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption English pass: HG-E or SG-D, Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy is not compulsory
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE Bachelor Achievement rating of at least: 4 (50-59%) in English or better, 4 (50-59%) in three (3) recognised subjects or better. Compulsory grade 12 subject : English and Mathematics (Mathematical Literacy is not compulsory)
NCV(4) = NATIONAL CERTIFICATE
VOCATIONAL LEVEL 4 Bachelor
Meet statutory requirements: 60% pass in three (3) fundamental subjects including LOTL, 70% pass in three (3) compulsory vocational subjects, 60% or more for Mathematics or 70% or more for Mathematics Literacy
Bachelor of Commerce
Specializations: General, Economics, Business Management
3 Mthatha
All candidates shall be subjected to selection process
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY
ENDORSEMENT
SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption Matriculation Exemption: English: HG-E or SG-D and Mathematics: HG-E or SG-D
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE Bachelor Achievement rating of at least: Mathematics 4 (50-59%) or better, English 3 (40-49%) or better. No Maths Literacy
NCV(4) = NATIONAL CERTIFICATE
VOCATIONAL LEVEL 4 Bachelor
Meet statutory requirements 60% pass in three (3) fundamental subjects including LOTL, 70% pass in three (3) compulsory vocational subjects, 50% or better for Mathematics
Diploma: Human Resources Management (Main) 3 Mthatha
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY ENDORSEMENT
SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption/School leaving
English HG- E , Mathematics pass SG- E OR Accounting SG- E, AND
SG-E in any THREE of the following: Agricultural Science, Biblical Studies, Biology, Business Economics, Economics, Geography, History, Home Language, Mercantile Law, Physical Science
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE Bachelor/Diploma
Achievement rating of at least: 4 (50 - 59%) in English, 3 (40 - 49%) in Mathematics OR, 4 (50 - 59%) in Mathematical Literacy OR
3 (40 - 49%) in Accounting, AND 3 (40 - 49%) in any THREE of the following recommended subjects:
Agricultural Science, Business Studies, Computer Applications Technology (CAT), Consumer Studies, Economics, Home Language,Geography, History, Life science, Physical Science
NCV(4) = NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL LEVEL 4
Diploma
Pass all 3 Fundamental subjects with 50% and above (English, Life Orientation and Mathematics). Pass with 60% and above in 3 of the Vocational subjects: Achievement of 60% in THREE compulsory vocational subjects from either of the following streams: Management Stream: Financial Management, Management Practice, Operations Management, Project Management Administration Stream: Business Practice, Office Data Processing, Office Practice
Finance, Economics & Accounting Stream: Applied Accounting, Economic Environment, Financial Management, New Venture Creation
National Diploma: Office Management & Technology 3
Mthatha
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY ENDORSEMENT
SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption/School leaving
Pass with HG-E or SG-D in English. Passes in Accounting, Business Studies, Computer Typing and Economics will be an added advantage but not compulsory. Learners only with a minimum aggregate of 950 will be considered.
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE
Bachelor/Diploma
English (Additional Language) 4 (50-59), OR 3 (40-49%) in English Home Language, Achievement rating of 4 (50-59) in one or more of the following school subjects (not compulsory but an advantage): Accounting, Business Studies, Computer Applications Technology, Economics and Information Technology. Also an achievement rating of 4 (50-59) in the following subjects will be considered: Agricultural Science, Agricultural Technology, Consumer Studies, Geography, History, Hospitality Studies, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences and Tourism. Preference will be given to learners with 2 (33-39%) Mathematics Or 4 (50-59%) Mathematical Literacy
NCV(4) = NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL LEVEL 4
Diploma
NCV(4) = NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL LEVEL 4 Diploma Pass all 3 Fundamental subjects with 50% and above (English, Life Orientation and Mathematics or 70% for Mathematical Literacy). Pass with 60% and above in 3 of the Vocational subjects Office Practice, Finance, Economics & Accounting Stream: Applied Accounting, Economic Environment, Financial Management, New Venture Creation
National Diploma: Hospitality Management 3
Mthatha
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY ENDORSEMENT
SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption/School leaving
Pass with HG-E or SG-D in English, and E in any three (3) of the following: Tourism, Life Orientation, Accounting, Home Economics, Business Economics, Mathematics
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE Bachelor/Diploma
English (Home or Additional Language) 4 (50-59), Life Orientation 3 (40-49), Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy 3 (40-49). Achievement rating of 3 (40-49) in any 3 of the following school subjects: Accounting, Home Economics, Hospitality Management, Consumer Studies, Hotel Keeping and Catering and Economics, Tourism.
NCV(4) = NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL LEVEL 4
Diploma
Pass all 3 Fundamental subjects with 50% and above (English, Life Orientation and Mathematics/Mathematical Literacy). Pass with 60% and above in 3 of the Vocational subjects: Hospitality Generics L4, Food Preparation L4, Client Service and Human Relations L4 and Hospitality Service L4.
National Higher Certificate: Accountancy (ECP) 3 Mthatha
National Higher Certificate: Accountancy (Main) 2
CERTIFICATE TYPE
STATUTORY
ENDORSEMENT
SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS
APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption/ School leaving
Pass with HG-E or SG-D in English and Accounting OR Mathematics
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE Bachelor/Diploma English (Home or Additional Language) 3 (40-49) and Accounting 3 (40-49) OR Mathematics 3 (40-49) OR Mathematical Literacy
5 (60-69).
NCV(4) = NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL LEVEL 4
Diploma Pass all 3 Fundamental subjects with 50% and above (English, Life Orientation and Mathematics or 70% Mathematical Literacy). Pass with 60% and above in 3 of the Vocational subjects: Applied Accounting, Economic Environment and Financial Management
National Diploma: Public Relations (ECP) 4
Mthatha
Applicants will be subjected to an interview and/or written test National Diploma: Public Relations
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CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY ENDORSEMENT
SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption/School leaving
English HG D or C in 2nd Language
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE Bachelor/Diploma Achievement rating of at least: 4 (50-59) in any other 4 subjects. In the 4 subjects, 2 must be languages (English, Afrikaans, Xhosa)
NCV(4) = NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL LEVEL 4
Bachelor/Diploma Meet statutory requirements 50% pass in three (3) fundamental subjects including LOTL (50% or more for Mathematics or 70% or more for Mathematics Literacy) 60% pass in three (3) compulsory vocational subjects
FACULTY OF EDUCATIONAL SCIENCES PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION DURATION OF
STUDY
CAMPUS MINIMUM ADMISSION/ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
University Licentiate in Music Education 3 Mthatha All candidates shall be subjected to selection process
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY
ENDORSEMENT
SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption Senior Certificate: Aggregate E-S
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE Bachelor 3 (40-49%) in Music, 4 (50-59) for any other subject to be taken as a Major. Candidates who did not learn Music at school will be interviewed/auditioned.
NCV(4) = NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL
LEVEL 4 / Other additional/alternative requirements
Bachelor Grade V Theory Certificate from any recognised Music institution e.g. UNISA, Trinity College, and the Associated Board of the Royal School of Music.
Bachelor of Education (FET) Arts and Culture 4 Mthatha All candidates shall be subjected to selection process
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY
ENDORSEMENT SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption At least two subjects with E (HG) and two subjects with D (SG) from the Arts and Culture Learning Field and a pass in any other two school subjects.
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE
Bachelor
Achievement rating of at least 4 (50 – 59%) for Mathematics and
4 (50 – 59%) for either Life Sciences, Physical Sciences or Geography provided two of them will not be taken as major. The ones that will not be taken as a major may be 3 (40 – 49%).
A requirement for all the majors to be taken is at least 4 (50- 59%).
NSC rating of at least 3 (40 – 49%) for English which is the language of learning and teaching at WSU and a pass in any other two or three school subjects
Bachelor of Education (FET) Humanities 4 Mthatha All candidates shall be subjected to selection process
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY
ENDORSEMENT SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption
At least E (HG) in two subjects, D (SG) in two other subjects and a pass (40%) in any other two school subjects from languages, History and Geography. Only applicants with a Matriculation Exemption endorsement will be considered for admission.
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE Bachelor
Achievement rating of at least 4 (50 – 59%) in any four NSC Subjects, two of which should be any language except English, History and Geography, NCS rating of at least 5 (60 - 69%) for English if it is to be taken as a Major subject and NSC rating of at least 3 (40 – 49%) if not to be taken as a Major and a pass in any other school subject. Only candidates whose NSC results indicate that the learner has met the requirements for Bachelor admission.
Bachelor of Education (FET) Economic and Management Sciences 4 Mthatha All candidates shall be subjected to selection process
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY
ENDORSEMENT SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption
At least two subjects with E (HG) and two subjects with D (SG) in any of the Business, Commerce and Management Science field and a pass in any other one or two school subjects
A pass in Mathematics is a requirement.
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE
Bachelor
Achievement rating of 4 (50 – 59%) in any four NSC subjects, two of which should be from BCM learning field (Accounting, Business Studies, Computer Applications Technology and Economics) and are taken as Majors for the programme. NSC rating of 2 (30—39 %) for Mathematics or NSC rating of 4 (50-59 %) in Mathematical Literacy. NSC rating of 4 (50 – 59%) for English as it is the language of learning and teaching (LOLT) at WSU and a pass in any other two or three school subjects.
Bachelor of Education (FET) Natural Sciences 4 Mthatha All candidates shall be subjected to selection process
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY
ENDORSEMENT SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption HG-E or SG-D in Mathematics and in any other two (2) Science subjects (Geography, Life Science, Biology, Physical Science and a pass in any other two (2) or three (3) school subjects and a pass at least HG-E or SG-D in English.
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE Bachelor
Achievement rating of at least: 4 (50-59) in Mathematics and 4 (50-59) in Life Sciences, 4 (50-59) in Physical Science, or Geography provided two of them will not be taken as major. The ones that will not be taken as a major may be 3 (40-49). A requirement for all majors to be taken at least 4 (50-59). NSC rating of 3 (40-49) in English which is the language of learning and teaching at WSU and a pass in any other two (2) or three (3) school subjects
Bachelor of Education (FET): Consumer Science 4 Mthatha All candidates shall be subjected to selection process
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY
ENDORSEMENT SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption At least two subjects with E (HG) and two subjects with D (SG) from Consumer Studies, Hospitality Studies, Tourism, Home Economics and Needlework and Clothing and a pass in any other one or two school subjects.
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE Bachelor Achievement rating of at least 4 (50 – 59%) in any four NSC subjects, one of which should be from the Service Learning Field (Consumer Studies, Hospitality Studies, Tourism) and will be taken as a Major, together with one other subject from the same Field, for the programme.
NSC rating of at least 3 (40 – 49%) for English which is the language of learning and teaching at WSU and a pass in any other school subject.
Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching 4 Mthatha All candidates shall be subjected to selection process
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY
ENDORSEMENT SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption
In the case of the old Senior Certificate, applicants with a Matriculation Exemption endorsement will be considered for admission. At least At least two subjects with E (HG) and two subjects with D (SG) from IsiXhosa HL, English FAL or HM, Mathematics and a pass in any other one or two school subjects
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NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE
Bachelor
Applicants whose National Senior Certificate (NSC) results indicate that the learner has met the requirements for admission
into Bachelor’s Degree, that is Bachelors’ endorsement, may be admitted.
National Senior Certificate (NSC) of at least level 2 (30-39%) in Mathematics, or level 4 (50-59%) in Mathematical Literacy. At least level 4 (50-59%) in English and IsiXhosa, at least level 5 (60-69%) in Life Orientation. Any other 2 subjects at, at least level 3 (40-49%). Proficiency in the languages of learning and teaching, namely IsiXhosa and English is a requirement.
Applicants with Level 5 EDTP SETA qualifications for FP or ECD Diploma will be considered. Teachers who are in possession of a recognized certificate or diploma in education or another relevant field, may also present their qualifications for entry into a B Ed (FP Teaching) programme with a possibility of transfer of credits, for cognate previous studies.
NCV(4) = NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL
LEVEL 4 / Other additional/alternative
requirements
Bachelor
A student must have achieved at least 60% in three Fundamental subjects including English and IsiXhosa; and at least 70%
in four compulsory vocational subjects
National Diploma: Adult Basic Education & Training 3 Mthatha All candidates shall be subjected to selection process
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY
ENDORSEMENT SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption/School At least E (HG) and D (SG) in English and
a pass (40% & above) in any other three school subjects.
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NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE Bachelor/Diploma
Achieving rating of at least 3 (40 – 49%) in English and 2 (30-39) in Mathematics or 3 (40-49) in Mathematical Literacy. A pass at level 3 in any three of the following subjects: History, Geography,
Agriculture, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Accounting, Business Studies & Economics.
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NCV(4) = NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL
LEVEL 4 / Other additional/alternative
requirements
Bachelor/Diploma
National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4 issued by Council for General and Further Education and Training. A candidate must have achieved at least 50% in three Fundamental subjects including English and at least 60% in three compulsory vocational subjects
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES SOCIAL SCIENCE & LAW PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION DURATION
OF STUDY
CAMPUS MINIMUM ADMISSION/ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor of Laws 4 Mthatha All candidates shall be subjected to selection process
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY ENDORSEMENT SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption Matriculation Exemption with minimum pass: HG-E or SG-D in English
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE Bachelor Achievement rating of at least: 4 (50-59%) or better in English, Administration of APS as proposed by HESA
Bachelor of Social Science (ECP) 4 Mthatha All candidates shall be subjected to selection process
Bachelor of Social Science Main 3
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY ENDORSEMENT SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption At least two in Humanities with two (2) HG-E and two (2) SG-D and a pass in any other two (2) school subjects Candidates will be subjected to further selection processes.
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE Bachelor Achievement rating of at least: 4 (50-59) in any four (4) NSC subjects, 3 (40-49) in English if not a major or , 5 (50-59) in English if taken as a Major Candidates will be subjected to further selection processes
Bachelor of Arts 3 Mthatha All candidates shall be subjected to selection process
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY ENDORSEMENT SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption At least two in Humanities with two (2) HG-E and two (2) SG-D and a pass in any other two (2) school subjects
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE Bachelor Achievement rating of at least: 4 (50-59) in any four (4) NSC Subjects, two of which shall be from the Humanities and Social Sciences learning field or any other relevant subject. 5 (60-69) for English if it is to be taken as a Major
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Bachelor of Psychology 4 Mthatha All candidates shall be subjected to selection process
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY ENDORSEMENT
SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption At least two subjects in Humanities with two (2) HG-E and two (2) SG-D and a pass in any other two (2) school subjects
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE Bachelor Achievement rating of at least: 4 (50-59) in any four (4) NSC subjects, 5 (60-69) in English if taken as a Major or, 3 (40-49) in English if not a major
FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION DURATION OF
STUDY
CAMPUS MINIMUM ADMISSION/ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
Diploma in Pest Management 3 Mthatha All candidates shall be subjected to selection process
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY ENDORSEMENT SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption Matric Exemption or equivalent qualification with a minimum SG-D or HG-E symbol in Mathematics, Physical Science and English
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE Diploma 4 (50 % and above) in Life Sciences AND 3 (40% and above) in the following subjects: Mathematics, Physical, Science and English
Bachelor of Science (Extended Curriculum Programme)
Specialisations: Biological Sciences, Environmental Studies
4
Mthatha
All candidates shall be subjected to selection process Bachelor of Science (Main):
Specialisations: Biological Sciences, Environmental Studies,
Pest Management
3
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY ENDORSEMENT SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption Matric Exemption or equivalent qualification with a minimum SG-D or HG-E symbol in Mathematics, Physical Science, English and one major subject. A candidate may qualify admission if s/he attain at most one SG-E or HG-F symbol in any of the major subjects.
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ECP
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR
CERTIFICATE
Bachelor The certificate must indicate “The candidate qualifies for NSC and has met the minimum requirements for admission to a
bachelor’s degree study. Additional requirements include a minimum achievement rating of level 4 (50) in: English, Mathematics and Physical Science and one other major subject. A candidate who has attained a level 3 in any of the major subjects may qualify for admission into Extended or Main stream programme provided s/he has achieved a minimum APS of 12 or 13 respectively.
THE APS SCORE IS BASED ON 3 SUBJECTS: MATHEMATICS, PHYSICAL SCIENCE AND ENGLISH
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Main
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES
Bachelor of Science (Extended Curriculum Programme)
Specialisations: Chemistry, Physics
4
Mthatha
All candidates shall be subjected to selection process
Bachelor of Science (Main):
Specialisations: Chemistry, Physics
3
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY ENDORSEMENT SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption Matric Exemption or equivalent qualification with a minimum SG-D or HG-E symbol in Mathematics, Physical Science, English and one major subject. A candidate may qualify admission if s/he attain at most one SG-E or HG-F symbol in any of the major subjects.
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR
CERTIFICATE
Bachelor The certificate must indicate “The candidate qualifies for NSC and has met the minimum requirements for admission to a
bachelor’s degree study. Additional requirements include a minimum achievement rating of level 4 (50) in: English, Mathematics and Physical Science and one other major subject. A candidate who has attained a level 3 in any of the major subjects may qualify for admission into Extended or Main stream programme provided s/he has achieved a minimum APS of 12 or 13 respectively.
THE APS SCORE IS BASED ON 3 SUBJECTS: MATHEMATICS, PHYSICAL SCIENCE AND ENGLISH
DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES AND COMPUTING
Bachelor of Science (Extended Curriculum Programme)
Specialisations: Mathematics, Applied Mathematics,
Computer Science, Applied Statistical Science
4
Mthatha
All candidates shall be subjected to selection process
Bachelor of Science (Main):
Specialisations: Mathematics, Applied Mathematics,
Computer Science, Applied Statistical Science
3
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY ENDORSEMENT SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption Matric Exemption or equivalent qualification with a minimum SG-D or HG-E symbol in Mathematics, Physical Science, English and one major subject. A candidate may qualify admission if s/he attain at most one SG-E or HG-F symbol in any of the major subjects.
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR
CERTIFICATE
Bachelor The certificate must indicate “The candidate qualifies for NSC and has met the minimum requirements for admission to a
bachelor’s degree study. Additional requirements include a minimum achievement rating of level 4 (50) in: English, Mathematics and Physical Science and one other major subject. A candidate who has attained a level 3 in any of the major subjects may qualify for admission into Extended or Main stream programme provided s/he has achieved a minimum APS of 12 or 13 respectively.
THE APS SCORE IS BASED ON 3 SUBJECTS: MATHEMATICS, PHYSICAL SCIENCE AND ENGLISH.
WELCOME TO WALTER SISULU UNIVERSITY
BUFFALO CITY CAMPUS
Minimum Entrance Requirements 2020 Academic Year
We offer tuition in 2 Faculties:
Faculty of Business Sciences
Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology
ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE: Applications received by the published due date (dates on the application form) will be ranked according to the APS scores achieved. The highest ranked applicants will be accepted to fill the approved spaces/quota. The remainder of the successful applicants will be kept on the waiting list and will be used to fill vacancies created by students who fail to register on the published registration dates or when space is still available.
Please note: Although information in this brochure has been compiled as accurately as possible, the Council and Senate of Walter Sisulu University accepts no responsibility for errors and omissions. WSU reserves the right to make any necessary alterations to this brochure as and when the need arises. *This brochure is only applicable for the 2019 academic year*
FACULTY OF BUSINESS SCEINCES COURSE DESCRIPTION DURATION OF
STUDY
CAMPUS MINIMUM ADMISSION/ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
National Diploma: Management (ECP) 3
4
Buffalo City
National Diploma: Management (Main)
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY ENDORSEMENT SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption/School leaving English HG-E or SG-D, Mathematics HG-E or SG-D or Accounting HG-E
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE Bachelor/Diploma English (Home or Additional Language) 3 (40-49). Achievement rating of 3 (40-49) for Accounting or Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy 4 (50-59) and any other TWO subjects from the following school subjects with a minimum rating of 3 (40-49): Economics, Business Studies, Physical Science, Life Science, Geography and History
NCV(4) = NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL LEVEL 4
Diploma Pass all 3 Fundamental subjects with 50% and above (English, Life Orientation and Mathematics). Pass with 60% and above in 3 of the Vocational subjects: Business Practice, Office Data Processing, Office Practice, Financial Management, Management Practice, Operations Management, Project Management
National Diploma: Public Management 3 Buffalo City
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY ENDORSEMENT SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption/School leaving English HG-E or SG-D, Any other four subjects: Economics HG- E, Business Economics HG- E, Accounting HG – E, Physical Science HG – E, Geography HG – E
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE Bachelor/Diploma 3(40-49%) English and 3 (40-49%) in other FOUR subjects: Physical Science, Life science, Business Studies, Economics, Geography, History
NCV(4) = NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL LEVEL 4
Diploma Pass all 3Fundamental subjects with 50% and above (English, Life Orientation and Mathematics). Pass with 60% and above in 3 of the Vocational subjects: Business Practice, Office Data Processing, Office Practice, Financial Management, Management Practice, Operations Management, Project Management
National Diploma: Policing 3 Buffalo City For those who are currently in South African Police Services or any
relevant Institutions English HG- E and SG E will be considered.
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY ENDORSEMENT SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption/School leaving English HG-E or SG-D
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE Bachelor/Diploma English (Home or Additional Language) 3 (40-49). Achievement rating of 3 (40-49) in four (4) of the following subjects:
Life orientation, Life science, Business Studies, Economics, Geography, History, Tourism
NCV(4) = NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL LEVEL 4
Diploma Pass all 3 Fundamental subjects with 50% and above (English, Life Orientation and Mathematics). Pass with 60% and above in 3 of the Vocational subjects: Business Practice, Office Data Processing, Office Practice, Financial Management, Management Practice, Operations Management, Project Management
National Diploma: Small Business Management 3 Buffalo City
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY ENDORSEMENT SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption/School leaving English HG-E or SG-D
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE Bachelor/Diploma English (Home or Additional Language) 4 (40-49). Achievement rating of 3 (40-49) in commercial business related subjects, 3 (40-49) in Mathematics Literacy or 2 (30-39) in Mathematics
NCV(4) = NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL LEVEL 4
Diploma Pass all 3 Fundamental subjects with 50% and above (English, Life Orientation and Mathematics). Pass with 60% and above in 3 of the Vocational subjects: Business Practice, Office Data Processing, Office Practice, Financial Management, Management Practice, Operations Management, Project Management
National Diploma: Local Government Finance (ECP) 4
3
Buffalo City
National Diploma: Local Government Finance (Main)
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY ENDORSEMENT SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption/School leaving English HG-E or SG-D, Mathematics HG-E or SG-D or Accounting HG-E
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE Bachelor/Diploma Achievement rating of at least :
1st Option
3(40-49%) English, Accounting OR Mathematics AND 3(40- 49) in other two subjects: Physical Science, Life science, Business Studies, Economics, Geography, History
2nd Option
3 (40- 49%) English, 4(50-59%) Mathematics Literacy, 3(40- 49%) Accounting AND 3(40- 49) in other two subjects: Physical Science, Life science, Business Studies, Economics, Geography, History
NCV(4) = NATIONAL CERTIFICATE
VOCATIONAL LEVEL 4
Diploma Pass all 3 Fundamental subjects with 50% and above (English, Life Orientation and Mathematics). Pass with 60% and above in 3 of the Vocational subjects: Business Practice, Office Data Processing, Office Practice, Financial Management, Management Practice, Operations Management, Project Management
Diploma: Human Resources Management (Main)
3
Buffalo City
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY ENDORSEMENT SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption/School leaving English HG- E , Mathematics pass SG- E OR Accounting SG- E, AND
SG-E in any THREE of the following: Agricultural Science, Biblical Studies, Biology, Business Economics, Economics, Geography, History, Home Language, Mercantile Law, Physical Science
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE Bachelor/Diploma Achievement rating of at least: 4 (50 - 59%) in English, 3 (40 - 49%) in Mathematics OR, 4 (50 - 59%) in Mathematical Literacy OR 3 (40 - 49%) in Accounting, AND 3 (40 - 49%) in any THREE of the following recommended subjects:
Agricultural Science, Business Studies, Computer Applications Technology (CAT), Consumer Studies, Economics, Home Language,Geography, History, Life science, Physical Science
NCV(4) = NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL LEVEL 4
Diploma Pass all 3 Fundamental subjects with 50% and above (English, Life Orientation and Mathematics). Pass with 60% and above in 3 of the Vocational subjects: Achievement of 60% in THREE compulsory vocational subjects from either of the following streams:
Management Stream: Financial Management, Management Practice, Operations Management, Project Management
Administration Stream: Business Practice, Office Data Processing, Office Practice
Finance, Economics & Accounting Stream: Applied Accounting, Economic Environment, Financial Management, New Venture Creation
National Diploma: Office Management & Technology 3
Buffalo City
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY ENDORSEMENT SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption/School leaving Pass with HG-E or SG-D in English. Passes in Accounting, Business Studies, Computer Typing and Economics will be an added advantage but not compulsory. Learners only with a minimum aggregate of 950 will be considered.
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE Bachelor/Diploma English (Additional Language) 4 (50-59), OR 3 (40-49%) in English Home Language, Achievement rating of 4 (50-
59) in one or more of the following school subjects (not compulsory but an advantage): Accounting, Business Studies, Computer Applications Technology, Economics and Information Technology. Also an achievement rating of 4 (50-59) in the following subjects will be considered: Agricultural Science, Agricultural Technology, Consumer Studies, Geography, History, Hospitality Studies, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences and Tourism. Preference will be given to learners with 2 (33-39%) Mathematics Or 4 (50-59%) Mathematical Literacy
NCV(4) = NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL LEVEL 4
Diploma NCV(4) = NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL LEVEL 4 Diploma: Pass all 3 Fundamental subjects with 50% and above (English, Life Orientation and Mathematics or 70% for Mathematical Literacy). Pass with 60% and above in 3 of the Vocational subjects Office Practice, Finance, Economics & Accounting Stream: Applied Accounting, Economic Environment, Financial Management, New Venture Creation
National Diploma: Administrative Management
3 Buffalo City
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY ENDORSEMENT SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption/School leaving English HG-E or SG-D, and 3 (40-49) at least one of the following school subjects: Business Studies, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE Bachelor/Diploma Achievement rating of English (Home Language) 3 (40-49), English (Additional Language) 4 (50-59), 3 (40-49) for Life Orientation, Accounting OR Mathematics 2 (30-39) OR Mathematical Literacy 3 (40-49) and at least one (1) of the following subjects with a minimum rating of 3 (40-49): Economics, Business Studies
NCV(4) = NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL LEVEL 4
Diploma Pass all 3 Fundamental subjects with 50% and above (English, Life Orientation and Mathematics or 70% for Mathematical Literacy). Pass with 60% and above in 3 of the Vocational subjects and at least 50% for the fourth subject. The certificate must be in any of the following fields: management, marketing, hospitality, tourism, office administration, information technology, computer science, finance, economics or accounting.
National Diploma: Sport Management 3 Buffalo City Sport Record must be attached on the application form
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY ENDORSEMENT SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption/School leaving Pass with HG-E or SG-D in English, and E in any three (3) of the following: History, Geography, Tourism, Agriculture, Life Orientation, Physical Sciences, Accounting, Economics, Business Economics, Mathematics
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE Bachelor/Diploma English (Home or Additional Language) 3 (40-49), Achievement rating of 3 (40-49) in any 3 of the following school subjects: History, Geography, Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy, Tourism, Agriculture, Life Orientation, Physical Science, Life Science, Accounting, Business Studies and Economics.
NCV(4) = NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL LEVEL 4
Diploma Pass all 3 Fundamental subjects with 50% and above (English, Life Orientation and Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy). Pass with 60% and above in 3 of the Vocational subjects.
National Diploma: Tourism Management 3 Buffalo City
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY ENDORSEMENT SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption/School leaving Pass with HG-E or SG-D in English, and in any three (3) of the following: History, Geography, Tourism, Accounting, Economics, Business Economics, Mathematics
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE Bachelor/Diploma English (Home or Additional Language) 3 (40-49), Achievement rating of 3 (40-49) in any 3 of the following school subjects: History, Geography, Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy, Tourism, Accounting, Business Studies and Economics.
NCV(4) = NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL LEVEL 4
Diploma Pass all 3 Fundamental subjects with 50% and above (English, Life Orientation and Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy). Pass with 60% and above in 3 of the Vocational subjects: Client Service and Human
Relations L4, Science of Tourism L4, Sustainable Tourism in SA & International Travel L4 and Tourism Operations
L4.
National Diploma: Hospitality Management 3 Buffalo City
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY ENDORSEMENT SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption/School leaving Pass with HG-E or SG-D in English, and in any three (3) of the following: Tourism, Life Orientation, Accounting, Home Economics, Business Economics, Mathematics
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE Bachelor/Diploma English (Home or Additional Language) 4 (50-59), Life Orientation 3 (40-49), Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy 3 (40-49). Achievement rating of 3 (40-49) in any 3 of the following school subjects: Accounting, Home Economics, Hospitality Management, Consumer Studies, Hotel Keeping and Catering and Economics, Tourism.
NCV(4) = NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL LEVEL 4
Diploma Pass all 3 Fundamental subjects with 50% and above (English, Life Orientation and Mathematics/Mathematical Literacy). Pass with 60% and above in 3 of the Vocational subjects: Hospitality Generics L4, Food Preparation L4, Client Service and Human Relations L4 and Hospitality Service L4.
National Higher Certificate: Accountancy (ECP) 3
2
Buffalo City
National Higher Certificate: Accountancy (Main)
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY ENDORSEMENT SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption/School leaving Pass with HG-E or SG-D in English and Accounting OR Mathematics
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE Bachelor/Diploma English (Home or Additional Language) 3 (40-49) and Accounting 3 (40-49) OR Mathematics 3 (40-49) OR
Mathematical Literacy 5 (60-69).
NCV(4) = NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL LEVEL 4
Diploma Pass all 3 Fundamental subjects with 50% and above (English, Life Orientation and Mathematics or 70% Mathematical Literacy). Pass with 60% and above in 3 of the Vocational subjects: Applied Accounting, Economic Environment and Financial Management.
National Higher Certificate: Financial Information Systems 2 Buffalo City
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY ENDORSEMENT SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption/School leaving Pass with HG-E or SG-D in English and Accounting OR Mathematics
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE Bachelor/Diploma English (Home or Additional Language) 3 (40-49) and Accounting 3 (40-49) OR Mathematics 3 (40-49) OR
Mathematical Literacy 5 (60-69).
NCV(4) = NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL LEVEL 4
Diploma Pass all 3 Fundamental subjects with 50% and above (English, Life Orientation and Mathematics or 70% Mathematical Literacy). Pass with 60% and above in 3 of the Vocational subjects: Applied Accounting, Economic Environment and Financial Management.
National Diploma: Marketing 3 Buffalo City
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY ENDORSEMENT SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption/School leaving English HG- E or SG-D With passes in the following subjects:
Accounting E-HG or D-SG, Mathematics E-HG or D-SG, Business Studies E-HG or D-SG, Economics E-HG or D-S
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE Bachelor/Diploma Achievement rating of at least: 3 (40-49) in English, 3 (40-49) in four (4) recognised 20-credit subjects, 3 (40-49) in Mathematics Literacy or 2 (30-39) in Mathematics plus Accounting/Business Studies
NCV(4) = NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL LEVEL 4
Bachelor/Diploma Meet statutory requirements 50% pass in three (3) fundamental subjects including LOTL 60% pass in three (3) compulsory vocational subjects
National Certificate: Broadcasting 1 Buffalo City Applicants will be subjected to an interview and/or written test
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY ENDORSEMENT SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption/School leaving English HG D or C in 2nd Language, 50% pass in 3 other subjects.
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE Bachelor/Diploma/Certificate Achievement rating of at least: 4 (50-59) in English Home or Additional language, 3 (40-49) or better in 3 NSC 20 credit subjects
NCV(4) = NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL LEVEL 4
Bachelor/Diploma Meet statutory requirements
50% pass in three (3) fundamental subjects including LOTL (50% or more for Mathematics or 70% or more for Mathematics Literacy) 60% pass in three (3) compulsory vocational subjects
National Diploma: Journalism 3 Buffalo City Applicants will be subjected to an interview and/or written test
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY ENDORSEMENT SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption/School leaving English HG D or C 2nd Language, 50 % pass in 3 other subjects
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE
Bachelor/Diploma Achievement rating of at least:
4 (50-59) in English Home Language OR 5 (60-69) in English First Additional Language
NCV(4) = NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL LEVEL 4
Bachelor/Diploma Meet statutory requirements 50% pass in three (3) fundamental subjects including LOTL (50% or more for Mathematics or 70% or more for Mathematics Literacy) 60% pass in three (3) compulsory vocational subjects
National Diploma: Public Relations (ECP) National Diploma: Public Relations
1
3
Buffalo City
Applicants will be subjected to an interview and/or written test
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY ENDORSEMENT SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption/School leaving English HG D or C in 2nd Language
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE
Bachelor/Diploma Achievement rating of at least: 4 (50-59) in any other 4 subjects. In the 4 subjects, 2 must be languages (English, Afrikaans, Xhosa)
NCV(4) = NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL LEVEL 4
Bachelor/Diploma Meet statutory requirements 50% pass in three (3) fundamental subjects including LOTL (50% or more for Mathematics or 70% or more for Mathematics Literacy) 60% pass in three (3) compulsory vocational subjects
FACULTY OF SCEINCE, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION DURATION OF
STUDY
CAMPUS MINIMUM ADMISSION/ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
National Diploma: Engineering: Electrical (ECP) 4
Buffalo City
Applicants are required to produce NBT results or may be required to participate and perform satisfactorily in the Placement tests
National Diploma: Engineering: Electrical (Main) 3
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORYENDORSEMENT SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS &SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption/School leaving English HG-E or SG-D, Mathematics HG-E or SG-D, Physical Science HG-E or SG-D
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE Bachelor/Diploma English (Home or Additional Language) 4 (50-59), Mathematics 4 (50-59), Physical Science 4 (50-59)
N3 CERTIFICATE (FET) School leaving An N3 certificate with C-symbols for at least four (4) subject including Mathematics and Engineering Science OR D- symbol for 3 Electrical Engineering subjects + Mathematics at N4 level as well as the language requirements for Senior certificate
NCV(L4) = NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL LEVEL 4
Bachelor/Diploma Pass all 3 Fundamental subjects with 50% and above (English, Life Orientation and Mathematics). Pass with 60% and above in 3 of the Vocational subjects: Physical Science, Electrical Principles and Practice, Electrical workmanship, Electronic Control and Digital Electronics, Electrical Systems and Construction or Electro-Technology
National Diploma: Engineering: Mechanical (ECP) 4
Buffalo City Applicants are required to produce NBT results or may be required to participate and
perform satisfactorily in the Placement tests National Diploma: Engineering: Mechanical (Main)
3
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY ENDORSEMENT SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption/School leaving English HG-E or SG-D, Mathematics HG-E or SG-D, Physical Science HG-E or SG-D
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE Bachelor/Diploma English (Home or Additional Language) 4 (50-59), Mathematics 4 (50-59), Physical Science 4 (50-59)
N3 CERTIFICATE (FET) School leaving An N3 certificate with C-symbols for at least four (4) subject including Mathematics and Engineering Science OR a D-
symbol at N4 level as well as the language requirements for Senior certificate
NCV(4) = NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL LEVEL 4
Bachelor/Diploma Pass all 3 Fundamental subjects with 50% and above (English, Life Orientation and Mathematics). Pass with 60% and above in 3 of the Vocational subjects: Engineering Processes, Engineering Technology, Fitting and Turning, Automotive Repair, Engine Fabrication-Boiler Making or Sheet Metal worker, Welding, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Process, Electro-Technology, Computer Integrated Manufacturing, or Mechatronics Systems
National Diploma: Engineering: Civil (ECP) 4
Buffalo City
Applicants are required to produce NBT results or may be required to participate and perform satisfactorily in the Placement tests
National Diploma: Engineering: Civil (Main) 3
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY ENDORSEMENT SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption/School leaving English HG-E or SG-D, Mathematics HG-E or SG-D, Physical Science HG-E or SG-D
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE Bachelor/Diploma English (Home or Additional Language) 4 (50-49), Mathematics 4 (50-59), Physical Science 4 (50-59)
N3 CERTIFICATE (FET) School leaving An N3 certificate with C-symbols for at least four (4) subject including Mathematics and Engineering Science
or D-symbol at N4 level of 3 Civil Engineering subjects + Mathematics, as well as the language requirements
for Senior certificate.
NCV(4) = NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL LEVEL 4
Diploma Pass all 3 Fundamental subjects with 50% and above (English, Life Orientation and Mathematics). Pass with 60% and above in 3 of the Vocational subjects: Construction Planning, Construction Supervision, Materials, Concrete Structure, Roads
National Diploma: Building Technology (ECP) 4
Buffalo City
Applicants are required to produce NBT results or may be required to participate and perform satisfactorily in the Placement tests
National Diploma: Building Technology (Main) 3
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY ENDORSEMENT SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption/School leaving English HG-E or SG-D, Mathematics HG-E or SG-D, Physical Science HG-E or SG-D
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE Bachelor/Diploma English (Home or Additional Language) 4 (50-59), Mathematics 3 (40-49), Physical Science 3 (40-49)
N3 CERTIFICATE (FET) School leaving An N3 certificate with C-symbols (60-69)for at least four (4) subjects including Mathematics and Engineering or Building Science, 4 Building/Civil Engineering subjects at D-symbol (50-59) at N4 & N5 level, E-symbol (40-
49) at N6 level as well as the language requirements for Senior certificate
NCV(4) = NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL LEVEL 4
Diploma Pass all 3 Fundamental subjects with 50% and above (English, Life Orientation and Mathematics). Pass with 60% and above in 3 of the Vocational subjects: Construction Planning, Construction Supervision, Materials, Concrete Structure, Carpentry and roof work, Masonry, Plumbing
National Diploma in Information Technology (ECP)
4
Buffalo City
Applicants may be required to produce NBT results or may be required to participate and perform satisfactorily in the Placement tests
National Diploma in Information Technology (Main) Specializations: Applications Development, Business Analysis,
Communication Networks, Support Services
3
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY ENDORSEMENT SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption/School leaving English First language HG-E or SG-D OR English second language HG-D or SG-C , Mathematics HG-E or SG-D
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE Bachelor/Diploma English (Home or Additional Language) 4 (50-59), Mathematics 3 (40-49) or Mathematical Literacy 5(60-69)
NCV(4) = NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL LEVEL 4
Diploma Pass all 3 Fundamental subjects with 50% and above for English, and Life Orientation and 50% for Mathematics OR 60% for Mathematical Literacy). Pass with 60% and above in any 3 of the Vocational subjects: Systems Analysis and Design, Data Communication and networking, Computer programming, Physical Science
National Diploma: Fashion Design 3 Buffalo City Applicants may be required to produce NBT results or may be required to participate and perform satisfactorily in the Placement tests
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY ENDORSEMENT SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption/School leaving English HG-E or SG-D, Mathematics HG-E or SG-D
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE Bachelor/Diploma Achievement rating of at least: 4 (40-49) in English as Home Language or Additional Language 3 (40-49) in Mathematics Literacy or 2 (30-39) in Mathematics or Accountancy for costing fabric and garment and promotion purposes. Recommended subjects but not compulsory: Technology, CAT and Design and Art
N3 CERTIFICATE (FET) School leaving Graduates for FET colleges with N6 qualification in related field of which all N5 and N6 obtained a minimum of 50%, are allowed to submit their academic records and apply for credits for first year study D Fashion Design
NCV(4) = NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL LEVEL 4
Diploma Pass all 3 Fundamental subjects with 50% and above (English, Life Orientation and Mathematics). Pass with 60% and above in 3 of the Vocational subjects
National Diploma: Fine Art 3
Buffalo City Applicants may be required to produce NBT results or may be required to participate and perform satisfactorily in the Placement tests
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY ENDORSEMENT SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption/School leaving Senior Certificate: English HG-E
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE Bachelor/Diploma Achievement rating of at least: 3 (40-49) in English Home or Additional language
N3 CERTIFICATE (FET) School Leaving Graduates for FET colleges with N6 qualification in related field of which all N5 and N6 obtained a minimum of 50%
are allowed to submit their academic record and apply for credits for first year study ND: Fine Art
NCV(4) = NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL LEVEL 4
Diploma Meet statutory requirements for NC(V) level
National Diploma: Analytical Chemistry (ECP)
4
Buffalo City
Applicants are required to produce NBT results or may be required to participate and perform satisfactorily in the Placement tests
APS
National Diploma: Analytical Chemistry (Main) 3
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY ENDORSEMENT SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption/School leaving A Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification with a minimum of a D-symbol in Mathematics, Physical Science and English (SG or HG) or, E-symbol in Mathematics, Physical Science and English(HG).
30
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE
Bachelor/Diploma A prospective student must have an NSC achievement rating of at least 3 (40 % to 49%) in each of the subjects English (as a home language or first additional language level), Mathematics and Physical Science. However applicants with an APS of between 23-29 will be invited for standardised assessment tests
National Diploma: Consumer Science: (Food and Nutrition) (ECP) 4
Buffalo City
It must be noted that all selected applicants will be subjected to interviews including those with an APS of between 23-27
National Diploma: Consumer Science : (Food and Nutrition) (Main) 3
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY ENDORSEMENT SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption/School leaving A Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification with a minimum of E – symbol or (3-4)(HG) in English (Second Language), D – symbol (SG) or (3-4)E – symbol (HG) in Life Sciences/Biology and D – symbol (SG) or (3-4)E – symbol (HG) in Physical Sciences
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR
CERTIFICATE
Bachelor/Diploma Compulsory) -NSC achievement rating of at least English (4), Life Sciences(3),Physical Science(3) Recommended NSC
Subjects (Not compulsory) - Consumer/Hospitality studies (3), Mathematics/ Maths literacy (3)/ Accounting
N3 CERTIFICATE (FET) Diploma Graduates from FET College with a N6 qualification in the related field of which all N5 and N6 obtained a minimum of
50%, are allowed to submit their academic records and apply for the credits of first year of study in the ND Consumer
Sciences: Food and Nutrition
WELCOME TO WALTER SISULU UNIVERSITY
BUTTERWORTH CAMPUS
Minimum Entrance Requirements 2020 Academic Year
We offer tuition in 3 Faculties:
Faculty of Management Sciences Faculty of Education Butterworth Faculty of Engineering and Technology
ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE: Applications received by the published due date (dates on the application form) will be ranked according to the APS scores achieved. The highest ranked applicants will be accepted to fill the approved spaces/quota. The remainder of the successful applicants will be kept on the waiting list and will be used to fill vacancies created by students who fail to register on the published registration dates or when space is still available.
Please note: Although information in this brochure has been compiled as accurately as possible, the Council and Senate of Walter Sisulu University accepts no responsibility for errors and omissions. WSU reserves the right to make any necessary alterations to this brochure as and when the need arises. *This brochure is only applicable for the 2019 academic year*
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES COURSE DESCRIPTION DURATION OF
STUDY
CAMPUS MINIMUM ADMISSION/ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
National Diploma: Management (ECP) 3
4
Butterworth
National Diploma: Management (Main)
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORYENDORSEMENT SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption/School leaving English HG-E or SG-D, Mathematics HG-E or SG-D or Accounting HG-E
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE Bachelor/Diploma
English (Home or Additional Language) 3 (40-49). Achievement rating of 3 (40-49) for Accounting or Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy 4 (50-59) and any other TWO subjects from the following school subjects with a minimum rating of 3 (40-49): Economics, Business Studies, Physical Science, Life Science, Geography and History
NCV(4) = NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL LEVEL 4
Diploma
Pass all 3 Fundamental subjects with 50% and above (English, Life Orientation and Mathematics). Pass with 60% and above in 3 of the Vocational subjects: Business Practice, Office Data Processing, Office Practice, Financial Management, Management Practice, Operations Management, Project Management
National Diploma: Public Management
3
Butterworth
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY ENDORSEMENT SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption/School leaving
English HG-E or SG-D, Any other four subjects: Economics HG- E, Business Economics HG- E, Accounting HG – E, Physical Science HG – E, Geography HG – E
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE Bachelor/Diploma
3(40-49%) English and 3 (40-49%) in other FOUR subjects: Physical Science, Life science, Business Studies, Economics, Geography, History
NCV(4) = NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL LEVEL 4
Diploma
Pass all 3 Fundamental subjects with 50% and above (English, Life Orientation and Mathematics). Pass with 60% and above in 3 of the Vocational subjects: Business Practice, Office Data Processing, Office Practice, Financial Management, Management Practice, Operations Management, Project Management
Diploma: Human Resources Management (Main)
3
Butterworth
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY ENDORSEMENT SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption/School leaving
English HG- E , Mathematics pass SG- E OR Accounting SG- E, AND
SG-E in any THREE of the following: Agricultural Science, Biblical Studies, Biology, Business Economics, Economics, Geography, History, Home Language, Mercantile Law, Physical Science
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE
Bachelor/Diploma
Achievement rating of at least: 4 (50 - 59%) in English, 3 (40 - 49%) in Mathematics OR, 4 (50 - 59%) in Mathematical Literacy OR 3 (40 - 49%) in Accounting, AND 3 (40 - 49%) in any THREE of the following recommended subjects:
Agricultural Science, Business Studies, Computer Applications Technology (CAT), Consumer Studies, Economics, Home Language,Geography, History, Life science, Physical Science
NCV(4) = NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL
LEVEL 4
Diploma
Pass all 3 Fundamental subjects with 50% and above (English, Life Orientation and Mathematics). Pass with 60% and above in 3 of the Vocational subjects: Achievement of 60% in THREE compulsory vocational subjects from either of the following streams: Management Stream: Financial Management, Management Practice, Operations Management, Project Management Administration Stream: Business Practice, Office Data Processing, Office Practice
Finance, Economics & Accounting Stream: Applied Accounting, Economic Environment, Financial Management, New Venture Creation
National Diploma: Office Management & Technology
3
Butterworth
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY ENDORSEMENT SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE
Exemption/School leaving Pass with HG-E or SG-D in English. Passes in Accounting, Business Studies, Computer Typing and Economics will be an added advantage but not compulsory. Learners only with a minimum aggregate of 950 will be considered.
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE
Bachelor/Diploma
English (Additional Language) 4 (50-59), OR 3 (40-49%) in English Home Language, Achievement rating of 4 (50-59) in one or more of the following school subjects (not compulsory but an advantage): Accounting, Business Studies, Computer Applications Technology, Economics and Information Technology. Also an achievement rating of 4 (50-59) in the following subjects will be considered: Agricultural Science, Agricultural Technology, Consumer Studies, Geography, History, Hospitality Studies, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences and Tourism. Preference will be given to learners with 2 (33-39%) Mathematics Or 4 (50-59%) Mathematical Literacy
NCV(4) = NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL
LEVEL 4
Diploma
NCV(4) = NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL LEVEL 4 Diploma: Pass all 3 Fundamental subjects with 50% and above (English, Life Orientation and Mathematics or 70% for Mathematical Literacy). Pass with 60% and above in 3 of the Vocational subjects Office Practice, Finance, Economics & Accounting Stream: Applied Accounting, Economic Environment, Financial Management, New Venture Creation
National Diploma: Tourism Management
3
Butterworth
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY ENDORSEMENT SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption/School leaving
Pass with HG-E or SG-D in English, and in any three (3) of the following: History, Geography, Tourism, Accounting, Economics, Business Economics, Mathematics
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE Bachelor/Diploma
English (Home or Additional Language) 3 (40-49), Achievement rating of 3 (40-49) in any 3 of the following school subjects: History, Geography, Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy, Tourism, Accounting, Business Studies and Economics.
NCV(4) = NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL LEVEL 4
Diploma
Pass all 3 Fundamental subjects with 50% and above (English, Life Orientation and Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy). Pass with 60% and above in 3 of the Vocational subjects: Client Service and Human Relations L4, Science of Tourism L4, Sustainable Tourism in SA & International Travel L4 and Tourism Operations L4.
National Diploma: Hospitality Management
3
Butterworth
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY ENDORSEMENT SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption/School leaving
Pass with HG-E or SG-D in English, and in any three (3) of the following: Tourism, Life Orientation, Accounting, Home Economics, Business Economics, Mathematics
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE
Bachelor/Diploma
English (Home or Additional Language) 4 (50-59), Life Orientation 3 (40-49), Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy 3 (40-49). Achievement rating of 3 (40-49) in any 3 of the following school subjects: Accounting, Home Economics, Hospitality Management, Consumer Studies, Hotel Keeping and Catering and Economics, Tourism.
NCV(4) = NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL LEVEL 4
Diploma
Pass all 3 Fundamental subjects with 50% and above (English, Life Orientation and Mathematics/Mathematical Literacy). Pass with 60% and above in 3 of the Vocational subjects: Hospitality Generics L4, Food Preparation L4, Client Service and Human Relations L4 and Hospitality Service L4.
National Higher Certificate: Accountancy (ECP) 3
2
Butterworth
National Higher Certificate: Accountancy (Main)
CERTIFICATE TYPE
STATUTORY ENDORSEMENT SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS
APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption/School leaving Pass with HG-E or SG-D in English and Accounting OR Mathematics
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE
Bachelor/Diploma English (Home or Additional Language) 3 (40-49) and Accounting 3 (40-49) OR Mathematics 3 (40-49) OR Mathematical
Literacy 5 (60-69).
NCV(4) = NATIONAL CERTIFICATE
VOCATIONAL LEVEL 4
Diploma Pass all 3 Fundamental subjects with 50% and above (English, Life Orientation and Mathematics or 70% Mathematical Literacy). Pass with 60% and above in 3 of the Vocational subjects: Applied Accounting, Economic Environment and Financial Management.
National Higher Certificate: Financial Information Systems 2 Butterworth
CERTIFICATE TYPE
STATUTORY ENDORSEMENT SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS
APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption/School leaving Pass with HG-E or SG-D in English and Accounting OR Mathematics
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE Bachelor/Diploma
English (Home or Additional Language) 3 (40-49) and Accounting 3 (40-49) OR Mathematics 3 (40-49) OR Mathematical
Literacy 5 (60-69).
NCV(4) = NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL LEVEL 4
Diploma
Pass all 3 Fundamental subjects with 50% and above (English, Life Orientation and Mathematics or 70% Mathematical Literacy). Pass with 60% and above in 3 of the Vocational subjects: Applied Accounting, Economic Environment and Financial Management.
FACULTY OF EDUCATION BUTTERWORTH PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION DURATION OF
STUDY
CAMPUS MINIMUM ADMISSION/ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor of Education (FET) Economic and Management Sciences 4 Butterworth All candidates shall be subjected to selection process
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY ENDORSEMENT SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption At least two subjects with E (HG) and two subjects with D (SG) in any of the Business, Commerce and Management Science field and a pass in any other one or two school subjects
A pass in Mathematics is a requirement.
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE Bachelor achievement rating of 4 (50 – 59%) in any four NSC subjects, two of which should be from BCM learning field (Accounting, Business Studies, Computer Applications Technology and Economics) and are taken as Majors for the programme. NSC rating of 2 (30—39 %) for Mathematics or NSC rating of 4 (50-59 %) in Mathematical Literacy. NSC rating of 4 (50 – 59%) for English as it is the language of learning and teaching (LOLT) at WSU and a pass in any other two or three school subjects.
National Diploma: Adult Basic Education & Training 3 Butterworth All candidates shall be subjected to selection process
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY ENDORSEMENT
SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE School leaving At least E (HG) and D (SG) in English and
a pass of (40% & above) in any other three school subjects.
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE Diploma Achieving rating of at least 3 (40 – 49%) in English and 2 (30-39%) in Mathematics or 3 (40-49%) in mathematical Literacy. A pass of at least level 3 in any three of the following subjects: History, Geography,
Agriculture, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Accounting, Business Studies & Economics.
NCV(4) = NATIONAL CERTIFICATE
VOCATIONAL LEVEL 4 / Other
additional/alternative requirements
Bachelor National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4 issued by Council for General and Further Education and Training. A candidate must have achieved at least 50% in three Fundamental subjects including English and at least 60% in three compulsory vocational subjects
Bachelor of Education (FET): Technical Education 4 Butterworth All candidates shall be subjected to selection process
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY ENDORSEMENT SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption Pass with HG-E or SG-D in English, Mechanical Technology, Civil Technology, Electrical Technology, Engineering and Graphic
Design.
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE Bachelor English (Home or Additional Language) 3 (40-49), Mathematics 3 (40-49), Physical Science 3 (40-49),.Achievement rating of 4 (50-59) in any 4 of the following subjects: Mechanical Technology, Civil Technology, Electrical Technology, Engineering and Graphic Design.
NCV(4) = NATIONAL CERTIFICATE
VOCATIONAL LEVEL 4 / Other
additional/alternative requirements
Bachelor Pass all 3 Fundamental subjects with 60% and above (English, Life Orientation and Mathematics). Pass with 70% and above in 4 of the Vocational subjects: Civil Engineering & Building Construction, Electrical Infrastructure & Construction, Engineering & Related Design and Mathematics.
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION DURATION OF
STUDY
CAMPUS MINIMUM ADMISSION/ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
National Diploma: Engineering: Electrical (ECP) 4
Butterworth
Applicants are required to produce NBT results or may be required to participate and perform satisfactorily in the Placement tests
National Diploma: Engineering: Electrical (Main) 3
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORYENDORSEMENT SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS &SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption/School leaving English HG-E or SG-D, Mathematics HG-E or SG-D, Physical Science HG-E or SG-D
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE Bachelor/Diploma English (Home or Additional Language) 4 (50-59), Mathematics 4 (50-59), Physical Science 4 (50-59)
N3 CERTIFICATE (FET) School leaving An N3 certificate with C-symbols for at least four (4) subject including Mathematics and Engineering Science OR D- symbol for 3 Electrical Engineering subjects + Mathematics at N4 level as well as the language requirements for Senior certificate
NCV(L4) = NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL LEVEL 4
Bachelor/Diploma Pass all 3 Fundamental subjects with 50% and above (English, Life Orientation and Mathematics). Pass with 60% and above in 3 of the Vocational subjects: Physical Science, Electrical Principles and Practice, Electrical workmanship, Electronic Control and Digital Electronics, Electrical Systems and Construction or Electro-Technology
National Diploma: Engineering: Mechanical (ECP) 4 Butterworth
Applicants are required to produce NBT results or may be required to participate and perform satisfactorily in the Placement tests
National Diploma: Engineering: Mechanical (Main) 3
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY ENDORSEMENT SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption/School leaving English HG-E or SG-D, Mathematics HG-E or SG-D, Physical Science HG-E or SG-D
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE Bachelor/Diploma English (Home or Additional Language) 4 (50-59), Mathematics 4 (50-59), Physical Science 4 (50-59)
N3 CERTIFICATE (FET) School leaving An N3 certificate with C-symbols for at least four (4) subject including Mathematics and Engineering Science OR a D-
symbol at N4 level as well as the language requirements for Senior certificate
NCV(4) = NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL LEVEL 4
Bachelor/Diploma Pass all 3 Fundamental subjects with 50% and above (English, Life Orientation and Mathematics). Pass with 60% and above in 3 of the Vocational subjects: Engineering Processes, Engineering Technology, Fitting and Turning, Automotive Repair, Engine Fabrication-Boiler Making or Sheet Metal worker, Welding, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Process, Electro-Technology, Computer Integrated Manufacturing, or Mechatronics Systems
National Diploma: Engineering: Civil (ECP) 4
Butterworth
Applicants are required to produce NBT results or may be required to participate and perform satisfactorily in the Placement tests
National Diploma: Engineering: Civil (Main) 3
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY ENDORSEMENT SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption/School leaving English HG-E or SG-D, Mathematics HG-E or SG-D, Physical Science HG-E or SG-D
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE Bachelor/Diploma English (Home or Additional Language) 4 (50-59), Mathematics 4 (50-59), Physical Science 4 (50-59)
N3 CERTIFICATE (FET) School leaving An N3 certificate with C-symbols for at least four (4) subject including Mathematics and Engineering Science
or D-symbol at N4 level of 3 Civil Engineering subjects + Mathematics, as well as the language requirements
for Senior certificate.
NCV(4) = NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL LEVEL 4
Diploma Pass all 3 Fundamental subjects with 50% and above (English, Life Orientation and Mathematics). Pass with 60% and above in 3 of the Vocational subjects: Construction Planning, Construction Supervision, Materials, Concrete Structure, Roads
Diploma: Building Technology (ECP) 4
Butterworth
Applicants are required to produce NBT results or may be required to participate and perform satisfactorily in the Placement tests
Diploma: Building Technology (Main) 3
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY ENDORSEMENT SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption/School leaving English HG-E or SG-D, Mathematics HG-E or SG-D, Physical Science HG-E or SG-D
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE Bachelor/Diploma English (Home or Additional Language) 4 (50-59), Mathematics 3 (40-49), Physical Science 3 (40-49)
N3 CERTIFICATE (FET) School leaving An N3 certificate with C-symbols (60-69)for at least four (4) subjects including Mathematics and Engineering or Building Science, 4 Building/Civil Engineering subjects at D-symbol (50-59) at N4 & N5 level, E-symbol (40-
49) at N6 level as well as the language requirements for Senior certificate
NCV(4) = NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL LEVEL 4
Diploma Pass all 3 Fundamental subjects with 50% and above (English, Life Orientation and Mathematics). Pass with 60% and above in 3 of the Vocational subjects: Construction Planning, Construction Supervision, Materials, Concrete Structure, Carpentry and roof work, Masonry, Plumbing
National Diploma in Information Technology (ECP) 4
Butterworth
Applicants are required to produce NBT results or may be required to participate and perform satisfactorily in the Placement tests
National Diploma in Information Technology (Main) Specializations: Applications Development, Business Analysis,
Communication Networks, Support Services
3
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY ENDORSEMENT SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption/School leaving English First language HG-E or SG-D OR English second language HG-D or SG-C , Mathematics HG-E or SG-D
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE Bachelor/Diploma English (Home or Additional Language) 4 (50-59), Mathematics 3 (40-49) or Mathematical Literacy 5 (60-69)
NCV(4) = NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL LEVEL 4
Diploma Pass all 3 Fundamental subjects with 50% and above (English, Life Orientation and Mathematics OR 60% for Mathematical Literacy). Pass with 60% and above in 3 of the Vocational subjects: Systems Analysis and Design, Data Communication and networking, Computer programming, Physical Science
Diploma: Fashion Design 3
Butterworth Applicants may be required to produce NBT results or may be required to participate and perform satisfactorily in the Placement tests
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY ENDORSEMENT SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption/School leaving English HG-E or SG-D, Mathematics HG-E or SG-D
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE Bachelor/Diploma Achievement rating of at least: 4 (40-49) in English as Home Language or Additional Language 3 (40-49) in Mathematics Literacy or 2 (30-39) in Mathematics or Accountancy for costing fabric and garment and promotion purposes.
Recommended subjects but not compulsory: Technology, CAT and Design and Art
N3 CERTIFICATE (FET) School leaving Graduates for FET colleges with N6 qualification in related field of which all N5 and N6 obtained a minimum of 50%, are allowed to submit their academic records and apply for credits for first year study D Fashion Design
NCV(4) = NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL LEVEL 4
Diploma Pass all 3 Fundamental subjects with 50% and above (English, Life Orientation and Mathematics). Pass with 60% and above in 3 of the Vocational subjects
WELCOME TO WALTER SISULU UNIVERSITY
QUEENSTOWN CAMPUS
Minimum Entrance Requirements 2019 Academic Year
We offer tuition in 2 Faculties:
Faculty of Economics & Information Systems Technology Faculty of Education
ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE: Applications received by the published due date (dates on the application form) will be ranked according to the APS scores achieved. The highest ranked applicants will be accepted to fill the approved spaces/quota. The remainder of the successful applicants will be kept on the waiting list and will be used to fill vacancies created by students who fail to register on the published registration dates or when space is still available.
Please note: Although information in this brochure has been compiled as accurately as possible, the Council and Senate of Walter Sisulu University accepts no responsibility for errors and omissions. WSU reserves the right to make any necessary alterations to this brochure as and when the need arises. *This brochure is only applicable for the 2019 academic year*
FACULTY OF ECONOMICS & INFORMATION SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY COURSE DESCRIPTION DURATION OF
STUDY
CAMPUS MINIMUM ADMISSION/ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY ENDORSEMENT SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
National Diploma: Public Management 3 Queenstown
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY ENDORSEMENT SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption/School leaving English HG-E or SG-D, Any other four subjects: Economics HG- E, Business Economics HG- E, Accounting HG – E, Physical Science HG – E, Geography HG – E
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE Bachelor/Diploma 3(40-49%) English and 3 (40-49%) in other FOUR subjects: Physical Science, Life science, Business Studies, Economics, Geography, History
NCV(4) = NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL LEVEL 4
Diploma Pass all 3Fundamental subjects with 50% and above (English, Life Orientation and Mathematics). Pass with 60% and above in 3 of the Vocational subjects: Business Practice, Office Data Processing, Office Practice, Financial Management, Management Practice, Operations Management, Project Management
National Diploma: Local Government Finance (ECP) 4
3
Queenstown
National Diploma: Local Government Finance (Main)
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY ENDORSEMENT SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption/School leaving English HG-E or SG-D, Mathematics HG-E or SG-D or Accounting HG-E
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE
Bachelor/Diploma Achievement rating of at least :
1st Option
3(40-49%) English, Accounting OR Mathematics AND 3(40- 49) in other two subjects: Physical Science, Life science, Business Studies, Economics, Geography, History
2nd Option
3 (40- 49%) English, 4(50-59%) Mathematics Literacy, 3(40- 49%) Accounting AND 3(40- 49) in other two subjects: Physical Science, Life science, Business Studies, Economics, Geography, History
NCV(4) = NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL LEVEL 4
Diploma Pass all 3 Fundamental subjects with 50% and above (English, Life Orientation and Mathematics). Pass with 60% and above in 3 of the Vocational subjects: Business Practice, Office Data Processing, Office Practice, Financial Management, Management Practice, Operations Management, Project Management
Diploma: Human Resources Management (Main)
3
Queenstown
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY ENDORSEMENT SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption/School leaving English HG- E , Mathematics pass SG- E OR Accounting SG- E, AND
SG-E in any THREE of the following: Agricultural Science, Biblical Studies, Biology, Business Economics, Economics, Geography, History, Home Language, Mercantile Law, Physical Science
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE
Bachelor/Diploma Achievement rating of at least: 4 (50 - 59%) in English, 3 (40 - 49%) in Mathematics OR, 4 (50 - 59%) in Mathematical Literacy OR 3 (40 - 49%) in Accounting, AND 3 (40 - 49%) in any THREE of the following recommended subjects:
Agricultural Science, Business Studies, Computer Applications Technology (CAT), Consumer Studies, Economics, Home Language,Geography, History, Life science, Physical Science
NCV(4) = NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL LEVEL 4
Diploma Pass all 3 Fundamental subjects with 50% and above (English, Life Orientation and Mathematics). Pass with 60% and above in 3 of the Vocational subjects: Achievement of 60% in THREE compulsory vocational subjects from either of the following streams:
Management Stream: Financial Management, Management Practice, Operations Management, Project Management
Administration Stream: Business Practice, Office Data Processing, Office Practice
Finance, Economics & Accounting Stream: Applied Accounting, Economic Environment, Financial Management, New Venture Creation
National Higher Certificate: Accountancy (ECP) 3
2
Queenstown
National Higher Certificate: Accountancy (Main)
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY ENDORSEMENT SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption/School leaving Pass with HG-E or SG-D in English and Accounting OR Mathematics
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE
Bachelor/Diploma English (Home or Additional Language) 3 (40-49) and Accounting 3 (40-49) OR Mathematics 3 (40-49) OR
Mathematical Literacy 5 (60-69).
NCV(4) = NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL LEVEL 4
Diploma Pass all 3 Fundamental subjects with 50% and above (English, Life Orientation and Mathematics or 70% Mathematical Literacy). Pass with 60% and above in 3 of the Vocational subjects: Applied Accounting, Economic Environment and Financial Management.
National Higher Certificate: Financial Information Systems 2 Queenstown
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY ENDORSEMENT SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption/School leaving Pass with HG-E or SG-D in English and Accounting OR Mathematics
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE
Bachelor/Diploma English (Home or Additional Language) 3 (40-49) and Accounting 3 (40-49) OR Mathematics 3 (40-49) OR
Mathematical Literacy 5 (60-69).
NCV(4) = NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL LEVEL 4
Diploma Pass all 3 Fundamental subjects with 50% and above (English, Life Orientation and Mathematics or 70% Mathematical Literacy). Pass with 60% and above in 3 of the Vocational subjects: Applied Accounting, Economic Environment and Financial Management.
National Diploma in Information Technology (ECP) 4
Queenstown
Applicants may be required to produce NBT results or may be required to participate and perform satisfactorily in the Placement tests
National Diploma in Information Technology (Main) Specializations: Applications Development, Business Analysis,
Communication Networks, Support Services
3
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY ENDORSEMENT SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption/School leaving English First language HG-E or SG-D OR English second language HG-D or SG-C , Mathematics HG-E or SG-D
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE Bachelor/Diploma English (Home or Additional Language) 4 (50-59), Mathematics 3 (40-49) or Mathematical Literacy 5(60-69)
NCV(4) = NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL LEVEL 4
Diploma Pass all 3 Fundamental subjects with 50% and above for English, and Life Orientation and 50% for Mathematics OR 60% for Mathematical Literacy). Pass with 60% and above in any 3 of the Vocational subjects: Systems Analysis and Design, Data Communication and networking, Computer programming, Physical Science
Bachelor of Commerce
Specializations: General, Economics, Business Management
3 Queenstown
All candidates shall be subjected to selection process
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY
ENDORSEMENT
SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption Matriculation Exemption: English: HG-E or SG-D and Mathematics: HG-E or SG-D
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE Bachelor Achievement rating of at least: Mathematics 4 (50-59%) or better, English 3 (40-49%) or better. No Maths Literacy
NCV(4) = NATIONAL CERTIFICATE
VOCATIONAL LEVEL 4 Bachelor
Meet statutory requirements 60% pass in three (3) fundamental subjects including LOTL, 70% pass in three (3) compulsory vocational subjects, 50% or better for Mathematics
FACULTY OF EDUCATION Bachelor of Education (FET) Economic and Management Sciences
4 Queenstown All candidates shall be subjected to selection process
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY
ENDORSEMENT SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption
At least two subjects with E (HG) and two subjects with D (SG) in any of the Business, Commerce and Management Science field and a pass in any other one or two school subjects
A pass in Mathematics is a requirement.
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE
Bachelor
Achievement rating of 4 (50 – 59%) in any four NSC subjects, two of which should be from BCM learning field (Accounting, Business Studies, Computer Applications Technology and Economics) and are taken as Majors for the programme. NSC rating of 2 (30—39 %) for Mathematics or NSC rating of 4 (50-59 %) in Mathematical Literacy. NSC rating of 4 (50 – 59%) for English as it is the language of learning and teaching (LOLT) at WSU and a pass in any other two or three school subjects.
Bachelor of Education (FET) Natural Sciences 4 Queenstown All candidates shall be subjected to selection process
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY
ENDORSEMENT SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption HG-E or SG-D in Mathematics and in any other two (2) Science subjects (Geography, Life Science, Biology, Physical Science and a pass in any other two (2) or three (3) school subjects and a pass at least HG-E or SG-D in English.
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE Bachelor
Achievement rating of at least: 4 (50-59) in Mathematics and 4 (50-59) in Life Sciences, 4 (50-59) in Physical Science, or Geography provided two of them will not be taken as major. The ones that will not be taken as a major may be 3 (40-49). A requirement for all majors to be taken at least 4 (50-59). NSC rating of 3 (40-49) in English which is the language of learning and teaching at WSU and a pass in any other two (2) or three (3) school subjects
Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching 4 Queenstown All candidates shall be subjected to selection process
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY
ENDORSEMENT SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption
In the case of the old Senior Certificate, applicants with a Matriculation Exemption endorsement will be considered for admission. At least At least two subjects with E (HG) and two subjects with D (SG) from IsiXhosa HL, English FAL or HM, Mathematics and a pass in any other one or two school subjects
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE
Bachelor
Applicants whose National Senior Certificate (NSC) results indicate that the learner has met the requirements for admission
into Bachelor’s Degree, that is Bachelors’ endorsement, may be admitted.
National Senior Certificate (NSC) of at least level 2 (30-39%) in Mathematics, or level 4 (50-59%) in Mathematical Literacy. At least level 4 (50-59%) in English and IsiXhosa, at least level 5 (60-69%) in Life Orientation. Any other 2 subjects at, at least level 3 (40-49%). Proficiency in the languages of learning and teaching, namely IsiXhosa and English is a requirement.
Applicants with Level 5 EDTP SETA qualifications for FP or ECD Diploma will be considered. Teachers who are in possession of a recognized certificate or diploma in education or another relevant field, may also present their qualifications for entry into a B Ed (FP Teaching) programme with a possibility of transfer of credits, for cognate previous studies.
Bachelor of Education (FET) Humanities 4 Queenstown All candidates shall be subjected to selection process
CERTIFICATE TYPE STATUTORY
ENDORSEMENT SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS & SYMBOL OR PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS APS
SC = (OLD) SENIOR CERTIFICATE Exemption
At least E (HG) in two subjects, D (SG) in two other subjects and a pass (40%) in any other two school subjects from languages, History and Geography. Only applicants with a Matriculation Exemption endorsement will be considered for admission.
NSC = NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE Bachelor
Achievement rating of at least 4 (50 – 59%) in any four NSC Subjects, two of which should be any language except English, History and Geography, NCS rating of at least 5 (60 - 69%) for English if it is to be taken as a Major subject and NSC rating of at least 3 (40 – 49%) if not to be taken as a Major and a pass in any other school subject. Only candidates whose NSC results indicate that the learner has met the requirements for Bachelor admission.