Cornerstone Institute ( is a fully registered private higher education institution with the South African Department of Higher Education and Training (registration number 2001/HE08/006). Campuses are located in Cape Town.
Programmes offered span the following fields of study: Business & Management, Creative Arts & Design, Education & Teaching, Social Sciences & Humanities, Theology & Religion.
All programmes are accredited by DHET and recognised under the National Qualifications Framework (NQF). Click any programme below to see entry requirements.
National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a bachelor’s pass or equivalent
A Matriculation Certificate (with university exemption) or equivalent
A Higher Certificate or Advanced Certificate or Diploma in a cognate field
Matriculation Certificate (with university exemption) or equivalent
National Benchmark Test (NBT) results
National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a bachelor’s pass or equivalent
A Matriculation Certificate (with university exemption) or equivalent
A Higher Certificate or an Advanced Certificate or Diploma in a cognate field
National Benchmark Test (NBT) results
The prior qualification must include a minimum of 50% in Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy.
National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a bachelor’s pass or equivalent
A Matriculation Certificate (with university exemption) or equivalent
A Higher Certificate or Advanced Certificate or Diploma in a cognate field
Matriculation Certificate (with university exemption) or equivalent
National Benchmark Test (NBT) results
National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a bachelor’s pass or equivalent
A Matriculation Certificate (with university exemption) or equivalent
A Higher Certificate or Advanced Certificate or Diploma in a cognate field
Matriculation Certificate (with university exemption) or equivalent
National Benchmark Test (NBT) results
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A National Senior Certificate or National Certificate Vocational (with certificate pass)
A Matriculation Certificate or equivalent
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) portfolio of evidence provided where required.
The National Benchmark Test (NBT) results.
A National Senior Certificate or National Certificate Vocational (with certificate pass)
A Matriculation Certificate or equivalent
Mature age of 45 years can be admitted, determined by the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) portfolio of evidence provided
The National Benchmark Test (NBT) results.
A National Senior Certificate or National Certificate Vocational (with certificate pass)
A Matriculation Certificate or equivalent
Mature age of 45 years can be admitted, determined by the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) portfolio of evidence provided
The National Benchmark Test (NBT) results.
A National Senior Certificate or National Certificate Vocational (with certificate pass)
A Matriculation Certificate or equivalent
Mature age of 45 years can be admitted, determined by the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) portfolio of evidence provided
The National Benchmark Test (NBT) results.
A minimum of 4 years of experience in the area of community development.
A three year Bachelor of Arts degree (or equivalent) with social science as a major subject
Minimum of 60% average in third year key modules in social science.
A candidate must have complied with all the requirements of an appropriate undergraduate degree, or equivalent, before the beginning of the academic year for which he/she has been selected
Third year in Psychology must have been passed with a minimum of 70%
As per the RPL Policy, no more than 10% of applicants who do not have the necessary 70% grade for third year in Psychology (or equivalent) can be admitted into the programme, if they have obtained work or life experience which qualifies them to be admitted as post-graduate students. Those applicants who have a 65-69% Psychology III (3) average will need to complete and submit a written academic assignment as part of their application to be considered for acceptance to the programme.