Entry Requirements
National Senior Certificate NSC/SC (a) - with a minimum of 30% in English or a minimum of 33.3% in English for the Senior Certificate (SC) coupled with:
If the candidate offered six NSC/SC(a) 20 credit subjects, an achievement rating of 4 (50%) or better in four NSC/SC(a) subjects;
OR
If the candidate offered a mix of SC, NSC and SC(a) 20 credit subjects, and passes an achievement rating of 4 (50%) or better in at least four subjects, which must be Higher Grade SC and/or NSC and/or SC(a) subjects;
OR
National Certificate NC(V) – In addition, a student must (a) achieve at least 50% in three fundamental subjects and (b) achieve at least 60% in four vocational subjects, chosen from the NC (V) Level 4 subjects;
OR
Alternatively a Higher Certificate, an Advanced Certificate or Diploma in a cognate field.
A certificate of exemption issued by USAf (Universities South Africa) is required for applicants who have obtained a Senior Certificate without endorsement or equivalent foreign school-leaving qualification, who meet the requirements of the published regulations and wish to pursue first degree studies. The Office of the Registrar will facilitate, on behalf of the candidate, an application for degree admission, to USAf, once the candidate has provided proof of payment to USAf.