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1 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS MAFIKENG CAMPUS (This document is subject to change) ( closing DATE FOR APPLICATION FORMS: 30 SEPTEMBER INTRODUCTION This document guides the student regarding the ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS of the NWU, MAFIKENG CAMPUS . Remember that this is only a guide and students are requested to refer back to the policy (Act 101 of 97) for full explanation of the REQUIREMENTS . There are several types of Grade 12 certificates in South Africa. The 3 most common ones are: The Senior Certificate (prior 2008) The National Senior Certificate (2008 onwards) Other curriculums When you want to enroll for a degree/diploma the following pointers are important: Do I have 50%, HG (for degree studies), 40%, HG (for diploma studies) or more, for English Do I have full endorsement to enter for a B-degree OR do I have endorsement to enter for a Diploma Programme. (This information is indicated at the bottom of your grade 12 certificate.) Do I comply with the university/faculty REQUIREMENTS of the university BUT the candidate must fully understand that although s/he complies with the REQUIREMENTS , it does not necessarily mean that the student will be accepted as selection of students still takes place according to availability in different programmes.)

2 There are only 3 diploma courses offered at the university and only in the Faculty of Agriculture, Science and Technology: Diploma in Animal Healtlh Diploma AGRIC in Animal Science Diploma AGRIC in Crop Science The Extended Programmes are only offered in the Faculty of Commerce and Administration and in the Faculty of Agricultural, Science and Technology. Now we are going to look at the different types of Grade 12 curriculums and give you some guidance: DOCUMENTS TO BE PROVIDED (ALL COPIES MUST BE CERTIFIED) A certified copy of your ID A certified copy of your most recent school report An application fee of R150 is payable prove thereof INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ONLY: A certified copy of your passport and prove of medical aid BANKING DETAILS ARE AS FOLLOW STANDARD BANK MAFIKENG ACCOUNT NUMBER: 030876052 BRANCH CODE: 050040 THE SENIOR CERTIFICATE (PRIOR 2008) For the SC we use the M-Score. The M-Score is calculated according to a prescribed method per faculty/programme FACULTY M SCORE DEGREE M SCORE DIPLOMA M-SCORE EXTENDED PROGRAMMES EDUCATION M=15 No diplomas offered No extended programmes offered SOCIAL SCIENCES M=15 No diplomas offered No extended programmes offered FACULTY OF LAW M=16 No diplomas No extended ~ 2 ~ MAFIKENG CAMPUS Private Bag X2046, Mmabatho, 2735 Tel.

3 018 389 2252 Fax 018 3892485 offered programmes offered FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY M=15 Maths: at least a 40% SG Any other Science subject: at least a 40% SG M = 8 M = 8 FACULTY OF COMMERCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE M=14 Maths: at least a 40% SG No diplomas offered M = 8 In order to qualify for a diploma or extended programmes, the student must adhere to the following: DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES 40% (E) or more for English (HG) A pass in Maths (Commerce and Administration) A pass in Maths and Science (Agri Science, Science and Technology) EXTENDED PROGRAMMES 40% or more for English A pass in Maths/Maths Literacy Write a selection test (SATAP) THE NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE (FROM 2008 ONWARDS) The NSC is calculated on your APS. When calculating your APS you must keep the following in mind: You must have passed 7 subjects according to prescribed REQUIREMENTS . Your score for LO is not taken into consideration thus, only the score of the 6 prescribed subjects are added together.

4 They are: 2 Languages (English is compulsory) Maths/Maths Literacy And 3 subjects from the designated list. DESIGNATED LIST Business Studies Dramatic Art Economics Physical Sciences (Natural Sciences) Geography History Religious Studies Engineering Graphics and Design Information Technology Agricultural Science Life Sciences Music Accounting Languages (One (1) language of learning and teaching as used at higher education) Consumer Studies Visual Art The APS per faculty/programme and additional REQUIREMENTS are as follow: ~ 3 ~ MAFIKENG CAMPUS Private Bag X2046, Mmabatho, 2735 Tel. 018 389 2252 Fax 018 3892485 FACULTY PROGRAMMES OFFERED WITHIN THE FACULTY MINIMUM APS (DEGREE) MINIMUM APS (DIPLOMA) MINIMUM APS (EXTENDED) DURATION + ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT COMMERCE AND ADMINISTRATION BADMIN ECONOMICS 21 3 ENGLISH L3, Maths 3/Math Lit3 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 21 3 ENGLISH L3, Maths 3/Math Lit3 LOCAL GOVERNMENT DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT 21 3 ENGLISH L3, Maths 3/Math Lit3 INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY 21 3 ENGLISH L3, Maths 3/Math Lit3 PUBLIC ADMINISTRATIONS 21 3 ENGLISH L3, Maths 3/Math Lit3 BCOM ECONOMICS 21 3 ENGLISH L4, Maths3 / Math Lit4 LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT 21 3 ENGLISH L4, Maths3 / Math Lit4 TRANSPORT ECONOMICS 21 3 ENGLISH L4, Maths3 / Math Lit4 INFORMATION SYSTEMS 21 3 ENGLISH L4, Maths L4 STATISTICS 21 3 ENGLISH L4, Maths L4 OPERATIONS RESEARCH 21 3 ENGLISH L4, Maths L4 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT & INDUSTRIAL PSHCHOLOGY 21 3 ENGLISH L4, Maths3 / Math Lit4 MARKETING MANAGEMENT 21 3 ENGLISH L4, Maths3 / Math Lit4 MANAGEMENT 21 3 ENGLISH L4, Maths3 / Math Lit4 BCOM FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING 24 3 ENGLISH L4.

5 Maths L4 CARTERED ACCOUNTANCY 26 3 BCOM EXTENDED FINANCIAL ACCOUNTIG 15 4 English L3, Maths Lit L3 Selection Test ECONOMICS 15 4 INFORMATION SYSTEMS 15 4 MARKETING MANAGEMENT 15 4 STATISTICS 15 4 ~ 4 ~ MAFIKENG CAMPUS Private Bag X2046, Mmabatho, 2735 Tel. 018 389 2252 Fax 018 3892485 BADMIN EXTENDED ECONOMICS 15 4 English L3 Maths Lit L3/ Selection Test HR MANAGEMENT PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION 15 4 FACULTY PROGRAMMES OFFERED WITHIN THE FACULTY MINIMUM APS (DEGREE) MINIMUM APS (DIPLOMA) MINIMUM APS (EXTENDED) DURATION + ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT AGRICULTURE, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY BSc / BSc EXTENDED STATISTICS 20 15 4 BSc EXTENDED ENGLISH L3 MATHS L3 PHYSICAL SCIENCE L3 SELECTION TEST BSC GENERIC ENGLISH L4 MATHS L4 PHYSICAL SCIENCE L4 APPLIED MATHEMATICS 20 15 4 BIOLOGY 20 15 4 CHEMISTRY 20 15 4 ELECTRONICS GEOGRAPY 20 15 4 MATHEMATICS 20 15 4 PHYSICS 20 15 4 COMPUTER SCIENCE 20 15 4 BSC IN AGRICULTURE AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS 20 4 ENGLISH L4 MATHS L4 PHYSICAL SCIENCE L4 ANIMAL HEALTH 20 4 ANIMAL SCIENCE 20 4 CROP SCIENCE 20 4 ANIMAL SCIENCE 15 3 English L3 Maths L3 PHYSICAL SCIENCE L4 ANIMAL HEALTH 15 3 English L3 Maths L3 (Maths Lit can unfortunately not be accepted) Physical Science/Biology L3 CROP SCIENCE 15 3 English L3 Maths L2 PHYSICAL ~ 5 ~ MAFIKENG CAMPUS Private Bag X2046, Mmabatho, 2735 Tel.

6 018 389 2252 Fax 018 3892485 SCIENCE L4 BACHELOR OF NURSING NONE 3 PROFESSIONAL NURSES ONLY DIPLOMA IN GENERAL NURSING BACHELOR OF NURSING SCIENCE 20 4 ENGLISH L4 MATHS LITERACY L4/MATHS L3 PHYSICAL SCIENCE L4/LIFE SCIENCES L4 FACULTY PROGRAMMES OFFERED WITHIN THE FACULTY MINIMUM APS (DEGREE) MINIMUM APS (DIPLOMA) MINIMUM APS (EXTENDED) DURATION + ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT SOCIAL SCIENCES COMMUNICATION (BROADCAST/JOURNALISM / PUBLIC RELATIONS, MARKETING AND ADVERTISING 20 3 ENGLISH L4 INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY 20 3 ENGLISH L4 SOCIAL WORK 20 3 ENGLISH L4 INDIGENOU KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS 20 3 ENGLISH L4 LAND REFORM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 20 3 ENGLISH L4 PEACE STUDIES AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS 20 3 ENGLISH L4 SOCIAL SCIENCES INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS POLLITICAL SCIENCCE POPULATION STUDIES SOCIOLOGY PSYCHOLOGY DEVELOPMENT STUDIES 20 3 ENGLISH L4 FACULTY PROGRAMMES OFFERED WITHIN THE FACULTY MINIMUM APS (DEGREE) DURATION + ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT EDUCATION FOUNDATION PHASE 19 4 ENGLISH L4 SNR/FET PHASE 19 4 ENGLISH L4 ~ 6 ~ MAFIKENG CAMPUS Private Bag X2046, Mmabatho, 2735 Tel.)

7 018 389 2252 Fax 018 3892485 FACULTY PROGRAMMES OFFERED WITHIN THE FACULTY MINIMUM APS (DEGREE) MINIMUM APS (DIPLOMA) MINIMUM APS (EXTENDED) DURATION + ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT LAW LAW 21 4 ENGLISH L4 OTHER CURRICULUMS AND MATURE AGE UNDERGRADUATE REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS International students who have written a non-South African Matriculation examination have to obtain Clearance (Exemption) from the Matriculation Board (HESA) before the University is permitted to register them. Four subjects passed at GCE O-Level (Symbols A,B,C or Grade 1-6) at least three of the subjects must have been passed at the same examination sitting. In addition the applicant must have reached the age 23 on or before 31 December of the year of registration. A pass in English Language is a requirement or must have passed 1 year post-school qualification in the English Medium. Students who have written and passed GCE O-level together with A-Level passed a total of 5A and O-Level Symbols A_/O-Level Symbols A-C or 1-6.

8 IGSCE HIGSCE O-LEVELS A-LEVELS MATURE AGE 23 HIGSCE/IGCSE The Matriculation Board (HESA) will issue a certificate of full exemption if the following REQUIREMENTS are met: Must pass 5 subjects o Must pass in: 4 x HIGCSE (=HG) 1 x IGSCE (=SG) Must have English 1st or 2nd language At least one subject from group 1 or 2 At least two subjects from groups 3,4 and 5 (Must have at least 4 different groups). Must pass at least Mathematics on IGSCE to get any subject from group 5 recognised as HIGSCE. GROUP 1 A first language approved by the Committee of Principals GROUP II A second language approved by the Committee of Principals GROUP III A third language not offered in Group1 or II Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physcial Science or Physics GROUP IV Art and Design, Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Geography, History, Mathematics, Music, Physical Science or Physics GROUP V Accounting, Business Studies, Computer Studies or Design and Technology ~ 7 ~ MAFIKENG CAMPUS Private Bag X2046, Mmabatho, 2735 Tel.

9 018 389 2252 Fax 018 3892485 A-LEVELS For matriculation exemption a person must at one or more sittings for the examination obtain a pass in a minimum of either five subjects approved by the Committee of Principals for this purpose, at least two of which shall be approved Advanced Level subjects and the remainder approved Ordinary Level subjects, or four approved subjects, three of which shall be approved Advanced Level subjects and the remaining subject an approved Ordinary Level subject. Such person included in the four or five subjects at least one subject selected from each of the following groups: GROUP l English Language GROUP ll Afrikaans, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Latin, Nederlands, Portuguese or any other language approved by the Committee of Principals. GROUP lll Biology, Botany, Chemistry, French (if not offered under Group ll), General Science, Geology, German (if not offered under Group ll), Greek (if not offered under Group ll), Hebrew (if not offered under Group ll), Italian (if not offered under Group ll), Latin (if not offered under Group ll), Mathematics, Nederlands (if not offered under Group ll), Physics, Physics-with-Chemistry, Portuguese (if not offered under Group ll) and Zoology, or any other language approved by the Committee of Principals (if not offered under Group ll).

10 O LEVELS It is recommended that these students should apply directly to HESA to see whether they qualify for full exemption. CONVERSION TABLE M SCORE RSA HG RSA SG A-levels = Gr 13 HIGCSE AS-levels IGCSE = Gr 11 O-level = Gr 11 7 A 6 A B 1 A 5 B A C 2 B 4 C B D 3 C 3 D C D A A 2 E D E B B 1 F E 4 Converted to a pass at IGSCE level C C MATURE AGE EXEMPTION 23 YEARS You qualify for Mature Age exemption if you attained the age of 23 years before or during the year in which you wish to enroll for a B-degree degree with a minimum prescribed full-time duration of three years. You must have passed with at least 40% in at least four HG or SG subjects if at least 40% is obtained. NOTE: ~ 8 ~ MAFIKENG CAMPUS Private Bag X2046, Mmabatho, 2735 Tel. 018 389 2252 Fax 018 3892485 A certificate of conditional exemption may be issued to a person whose general educational qualifications satisfy the Board. **