ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS MAFIKENG CAMPUS (CLOSING DATE FOR

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. 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 M – SCORE DEGREE

FACULTY

M – SCORE DIPLOMA

EDUCATION

M=15

No diplomas offered

SOCIAL SCIENCES

M=15

No diplomas offered

FACULTY OF LAW

M=16

No

diplomas

M-SCORE EXTENDED PROGRAMMES No extended programmes offered No extended programmes offered No extended

~2~ offered FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FACULTY OF COMMERCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE

M=15 Maths: at least a 40% SG Any other Science subject: at least a 40% SG M=14 Maths: at least a 40% SG

M=8

No diplomas offered

programmes offered M=8

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. 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:

MAFIKENG CAMPUS Private Bag X2046, Mmabatho, 2735 Tel. 018 389 2252 Fax 018 3892485 [email protected]

BADMIN

DURATION

COMMERCE AND ADMINISTRATION

+ ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT

MINIMUM APS (EXTENDED)

PROGRAMMES OFFERED WITHIN THE FACULTY

MINIMUM APS (DIPLOMA)

FACULTY

MINIMUM APS (DEGREE)

~3~

ECONOMICS

21

3

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT LOCAL GOVERNMENT DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY

21

3

21

3

21

3

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATIONS

21

3

BCOM ECONOMICS

21

3

LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT

21

3

TRANSPORT ECONOMICS

21

3

INFORMATION SYSTEMS

21

3

STATISTICS

21

3

OPERATIONS RESEARCH

21

3

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT & INDUSTRIAL PSHCHOLOGY MARKETING MANAGEMENT

21

3

21

3

MANAGEMENT

21

3

24 26

3 3

ENGLISH L4, Maths L4

15

4

15 15 15 15

4 4 4 4

English L3, Maths Lit L3 Selection Test

BCOM FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING CARTERED ACCOUNTANCY BCOM EXTENDED FINANCIAL ACCOUNTIG ECONOMICS INFORMATION SYSTEMS MARKETING MANAGEMENT STATISTICS


ENGLISH L3, Maths 3/Math Lit3 ENGLISH L3, Maths 3/Math Lit3 ENGLISH L3, Maths 3/Math Lit3 ENGLISH L3, Maths 3/Math Lit3 ENGLISH L3, Maths 3/Math Lit3 ENGLISH L4, Maths3 / Math Lit4 ENGLISH L4, Maths3 / Math Lit4 ENGLISH L4, Maths3 / Math Lit4 ENGLISH L4, Maths L4 ENGLISH L4, Maths L4 ENGLISH L4, Maths L4 ENGLISH L4, Maths3 / Math Lit4 ENGLISH L4, Maths3 / Math Lit4 ENGLISH L4, Maths3 / Math Lit4

~4~ BADMIN EXTENDED ECONOMICS HR MANAGEMENT PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

AGRICULTURE, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

BSc / BSc EXTENDED

15

4

English L3 Maths Lit L3/ Selection Test


20

15

4

APPLIED MATHEMATICS

20

15

4

BIOLOGY

20

15

4

CHEMISTRY

20

15

4


STATISTICS


DURATION


4


FACULTY

15

ELECTRONICS GEOGRAPY

20

15

4

MATHEMATICS

20

15

4

PHYSICS

20

15

4

COMPUTER SCIENCE BSC IN AGRICULTURE AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS

20

15

4

20

4

ANIMAL HEALTH

20

4

ANIMAL SCIENCE

20

4

CROP SCIENCE ANIMAL SCIENCE

20 15

4 3

ANIMAL HEALTH

15

3

CROP SCIENCE

15

3


BSc EXTENDED ENGLISH L3 MATHS L3 PHYSICAL SCIENCE L3 SELECTION TEST BSC GENERIC ENGLISH L4 MATHS L4 PHYSICAL SCIENCE L4

ENGLISH L4 MATHS L4 PHYSICAL SCIENCE L4

English L3 Maths L3 PHYSICAL SCIENCE L4 English L3 Maths L3 (Maths Lit can unfortunately not be accepted) Physical Science/Biology L3 English L3 Maths L2 PHYSICAL

~5~

FACULTY

EDUCATION

BACHELOR OF NURSING SCIENCE

20

4

COMMUNICATION (BROADCAST/JOURNALISM / PUBLIC RELATIONS, MARKETING AND ADVERTISING INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY SOCIAL WORK INDIGENOU KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS LAND REFORM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT PEACE STUDIES AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS SOCIAL SCIENCES INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS POLLITICAL SCIENCCE POPULATION STUDIES SOCIOLOGY PSYCHOLOGY DEVELOPMENT STUDIES PROGRAMMES OFFERED WITHIN THE FACULTY

FOUNDATION PHASE SNR/FET PHASE

SCIENCE L4 PROFESSIONAL NURSES ONLY DIPLOMA IN GENERAL NURSING ENGLISH L4 MATHS LITERACY L4/MATHS L3 PHYSICAL SCIENCE L4/LIFE SCIENCES L4 + ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT

DURATION





3

20

3

ENGLISH L4

20 20 20

3 3 3

ENGLISH L4 ENGLISH L4 ENGLISH L4

20

3

ENGLISH L4

20

3

ENGLISH L4

20

3

ENGLISH L4


DURATION

SOCIAL SCIENCES

NO NE


FACULTY

BACHELOR OF NURSING

19 19

4 4


ENGLISH L4 ENGLISH L4

LAW

LAW


MINIMUM APS (EXTENDED) DURATION



FACULTY


~6~

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 postschool qualification in the English Medium. Students who have written and passed GCE O-level together with A-Level i.e. passed a total of 5A and O-Level Symbols A_/O-Level Symbols A-C or 1-6.     

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) st nd Must have English 1 or 2 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 Art and Design, Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Geography, History, Mathematics, Music, Physical Science or Physics Accounting, Business Studies, Computer Studies or Design and Technology

GROUP IV GROUP V


~7~ 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).

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

RSA

A-levels

HG

SG

= Gr 13

7

HIGCSE

ASlevels

B

1

A

IGCSE

O-level

= Gr 11

= Gr 11

A

6

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

C

C

1

F

E

4 Converted to a pass at IGSCE level

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~ A certificate of conditional exemption may be issued to a person whose general educational qualifications satisfy the Board. ****


ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS MAFIKENG CAMPUS (CLOSING DATE FOR

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