2020

GENERAL INFORMATION
For First Year Enrolment
Tshwane University
of Technology
We empower people
 We will support our students to achieve their Contents
highest potential in a safe, enabling and
MISSION
conducive environment by: PREAMBLE....................................................................................... 6
• Fostering a scholarship of teaching and TUT AS A UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY..................................................... 6
learning THERE IS A SIGN OF QUALITY................................................................. 6
• Providing relevant and competitive
Vision, Mission and Value Statements
FACULTIES ...................................................................................... 6
academic programmes with seamless PROGRAMME INFORMATION................................................................... 7
articulation pathways ADMISSION POINT SCORE (APS).............................................................. 7
• Investing in state-of-the-art technology ALTERNATIVE AND INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS...................................... 7
• Conducting relevant research and promoting APPLICATION.................................................................................... 8
innovation, engagement and social FORMS OF PAYMENT............................................................................ 8
enterprise
CLOSING DATES FOR APPLICATIONS ......................................................... 9
MATHEMATICS OR MATHEMATICAL LITERACY?.............................................. 9
FINANCIAL AID ................................................................................. 9
CLASS FEES...................................................................................... 10
CAREER COUNSELLING AND STUDY GUIDANCE............................................. 10
PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES............................................... 11
ACCOMMODATION, RESIDENCE LIFE AND CATERING....................................... 11
VISION Pioneering an enterprising and
transformative brand of twenty-
GROUP LIFE INSURANCE....................................................................... 12
TRANSPORT..................................................................................... 13
first century University of EXTRACURRICULAR DEVELOPMENT.......................................................... 13
Technology scholarship HEALTH AND WELLNESS....................................................................... 14
SPORT AND RECREATION...................................................................... 16
We commit to: STUDENT GOVERNANCE AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT................................ 16
VALUES • Social accountability STUDENT RECRUITMENT TEAM............................................................... 18
• Duty of care TUT CAMPUS VISITS............................................................................ 19
• Non-discrimination
• Greening the environment FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND FINANCE................................................... 20
NATIONAL HIGHER CERTIFICATE: ACCOUNTANCY ......................................... 20
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ACCOUNTING ......................................................... 20
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: COST AND MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING ........................... 21
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NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ECONOMIC MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS ............................... 21
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING (PUBLIC).............................. 21
NATIONAL HIGHER CERTIFICATE: FINANCIAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS .................. 22
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: FINANCIAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS ................................ 23
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: INTERNAL AUDITING ................................................. 23
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCE ..................................... 23
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT........................... 24
ARCHITECTURE................................................................................ 24
BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE ............................................................... 24
BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE (EXTENDED CURRICULUM PROGRAMME)............... 24
BUILDING SCIENCES........................................................................... 25
Table of contents
DIPLOMA IN BUILDING ......................................................................... 25
CHEMICAL, METALLURGICAL AND MATERIALS ENGINEERING.......................... 26
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ENGINEERING: CHEMICAL............................................ 26
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ENGINEERING: METALLURGY........................................ 27
CIVIL ENGINEERING........................................................................... 28
HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING ................................. 28
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY IN CIVIL ENGINEERING .................... 28
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING.................................................................. 29
HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING....................................... 29
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING ............ 30
GEOMATICS..................................................................................... 31
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: SURVEYING............................................................. 31
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING................................................................... 32
HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING....................................... 32
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY IN INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING ........... 33
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, MECHATRONICS AND INDUSTRIAL DESIGN............ 34
DIPLOMA IN INDUSTRIAL DESIGN............................................................. 34
HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING...................................... 34
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING .......... 35
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY IN MECHATRONIC ENGINEERING ......... 36
 FACULTY OF HUMANITIES.................................................................... 38
BACCALAUREUS EDUCATIONIS: (FET): SPECIALISATION .................................. 38
BACCALAUREUS EDUCATIONIS (GET): FOUNDATION PHASE ............................. 39
BACCALAUREUS EDUCATIONIS (GET): INTERMEDIATE/SENIOR PHASE.................. 39
DIPLOMA IN CORRECTIONAL AND REHABILITATION STUDIES.............................. 40
DIPLOMA IN LANGUAGE PRACTICE........................................................... 40
DIPLOMA IN TRAFFIC SAFETY AND MUNICIPAL POLICE MANAGEMENT .................. 41
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: BUSINESS COMMUNICATION.......................................... 41
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION.................................. 42
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: JOURNALISM........................................................... 42
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: LEGAL ASSISTANCE.................................................... 43
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: LOCAL GOVERNMENT MANAGEMENT (PROVISIONAL
Table of contents
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: MULTIMEDIA........................ 51
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: MULTIMEDIA (EXTENDED
CURRICULUM PROGRAMME WITH FOUNDATION PROVISION)............................. 51
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ....... 52
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
(EXTENDED CURRICULUM PROGRAMME WITH FOUNDATION PROVISION)............... 52
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: SUPPORT SERVICES................ 52
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: SUPPORT SERVICES
(EXTENDED CURRICULUM PROGRAMME WITH FOUNDATION PROVISION)............... 53
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES..................................................... 54
DIPLOMA IN ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION MANAGEMENT.............................. 54
DIPLOMA IN ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT................................................ 54
FACULTY OF SCIENCE......................................................................... 65
BACCALAUREUS TECHNOLOGIAE: NURSING SCIENCE ..................................... 65
BACHELOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH (QUALIFICATION TYPE: PROFESSIONAL
BACHELOR’S DEGREE)......................................................................... 65
BACHELOR OF PHARMACY (QUALIFICATION TYPE: PROFESSIONAL
BACHELOR’S DEGREE)......................................................................... 66
DIPLOMA IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY ........................................................ 66
DIPLOMA IN ANIMAL SCIENCES ............................................................... 67
DIPLOMA IN BIOTECHNOLOGY................................................................ 67
DIPLOMA IN CROP PRODUCTION ............................................................. 67
DIPLOMA IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES .................................................... 68
DIPLOMA IN EQUINE SCIENCE................................................................. 68
DIPLOMA IN FIRE TECHNOLOGY ............................................................. 69
FACULTY OF THE ARTS....................................................................... 79
DIPLOMA IN FASHION DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY.......................................... 79
DIPLOMA IN FINE AND APPLIED ARTS......................................................... 79
DIPLOMA IN JEWELLERY DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE..................................... 80
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: DANCE ................................................................. 80
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: DRAMA ................................................................. 81
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: FILM AND TELEVISION PRODUCTION ............................... 81
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: GRAPHIC DESIGN ..................................................... 82
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: INTERIOR DESIGN ..................................................... 82
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: MULTIMEDIA: VISUAL ARTS-BIASED ................................. 83
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: MUSIC .................................................................. 83
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: MUSICAL THEATRE .................................................... 84

ACCREDITED) ................................................................................... 43
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: POLICING .............................................................. 43
 NATIONAL DIPLOMA: PUBLIC MANAGEMENT................................................ 44
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGEMENT.................................. 44
FACULTY OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY................... 46
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ENGINEERING: COMPUTER SYSTEMS ............................... 46
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ENGINEERING: COMPUTER SYSTEMS (EXTENDED)................ 46
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY........................................ 47
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (EXTENDED CURRICULUM
PROGRAMME WITH FOUNDATION PROVISION).............................................. 48
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: BUSINESS APPLICATIONS.......... 49
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: BUSINESS APPLICATIONS
(EXTENDED CURRICULUM PROGRAMME WITH FOUNDATION PROVISION)............... 50
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: COMMUNICATION NETWORKS.... 50
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: COMMUNICATION NETWORKS
(EXTENDED CURRICULUM PROGRAMME WITH FOUNDATION PROVISION)............... 50
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: INTELLIGENT INDUSTRIAL
SYSTEMS......................................................................................... 51
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: INTELLIGENT INDUSTRIAL
SYSTEMS (EXTENDED CURRICULUM PROGRAMME WITH FOUNDATION
PROVISION)...................................................................................... 51
DIPLOMA IN CONTACT CENTRE MANAGEMENT.............................................. 55
DIPLOMA IN CREDIT MANAGEMENT........................................................... 55
DIPLOMA IN EVENT MANAGEMENT ........................................................... 56
DIPLOMA IN FOOD OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT............................................. 56
DIPLOMA IN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT.................................................... 57
DIPLOMA IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ............................................ 57
DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT SERVICES........................................................ 58
DIPLOMA IN MARKETING ...................................................................... 58
DIPLOMA IN OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT.................................................... 59
DIPLOMA IN RETAIL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT............................................... 59
DIPLOMA IN SPORT MANAGEMENT ........................................................... 60
DIPLOMA IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT.................................................. 60
DIPLOMA IN TOURISM MANAGEMENT......................................................... 61
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ADVENTURE TOURISM MANAGEMENT............................... 61
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ECOTOURISM MANAGEMENT......................................... 62
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ENTREPRENEURSHIP.................................................. 63
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ENTREPRENEURSHIP (EXTENDED CURRICULUM
PROGRAMME WITH FOUNDATION PROVISION).............................................. 63
Table of contents
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: PERFORMING ARTS TECHNOLOGY .................................. 84
DIPLOMA IN FOOD TECHNOLOGY............................................................. 69
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: PHOTOGRAPHY ....................................................... 85
DIPLOMA IN GEOLOGY......................................................................... 69
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: VOCAL ART: CHORAL TRAINING ..................................... 85
DIPLOMA IN INDUSTRIAL PHYSICS............................................................ 70
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: VOCAL ART: PEDAGOGY ............................................. 86
DIPLOMA IN SOMATIC THERAPY .............................................................. 70
DIPLOMA IN WATER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY .......................................... 71 NATIONAL DIPLOMA: VOCAL ART: PERFORMANCE ......................................... 86
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: BIOMEDICAL TECHNOLOGY.......................................... 71
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: CLINICAL TECHNOLOGY.............................................. 72 TUT CONTACT DETAILS........................................................................ 87
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: DENTAL TECHNOLOGY ............................................... 72
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: GAME RANCH MANAGEMENT......................................... 73
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: HORTICULTURE........................................................ 74
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: LANDSCAPE TECHNOLOGY........................................... 74
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: MEDICAL ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS .......................... 74
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: NATURE CONSERVATION.............................................. 75
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: OFFICIATING AND COACHING SCIENCE............................. 76
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: RADIOGRAPHY: DIAGNOSTIC......................................... 76
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: SPORT AND EXERCISE TECHNOLOGY................................ 77
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY (EXTENDED CURRICULUM
PROGRAMME WITH FOUNDATION PROVISION).............................................. 77
HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN DENTAL ASSISTING................................................ 78
HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN WATER TREATMENT............................................... 78

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PREAMBLE
Changes to higher education qualifications in South Africa
Government has introduced a single unified national qualification framework
for education in South Africa that applies to all higher education institutions
The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) is the largest residential educational sity will evaluate the listed qualifications as indicated. However, the Univer-
institution in South Africa. It is well on its way to becoming one of the most techno-
PROGRAMME INFORMATION sity has the right to refer any application to the formal application processes
logically advanced institutions in the country. This unique institution has a student PLEASE NOTE through the Senate.
body that is one of the most demographically representative in the country in 1. Life Orientation and an achievement level of 1 in a subject are not consid-
terms of both race and gender, reflecting the Rainbow Nation in all its diversity. ered in the calculation of the Admission Point Score (APS). IGCSE/

A-LEVEL
2. Prospective students will not be admitted to any programme without prior GCSE/

HIGCSE

IB-HL

IB-SL
NC-V
NSC
APS
and improves the ability of students to move easily and more effectively from

SAT
evaluation. NSSC
one qualification to the next, as well as between institutions. These changes THERE IS A SIGN OF QUALITY 0-LEVEL
are guided by the Revised Higher Education Qualifications Sub-Framework Minimum admission requirements
(HEQSF) as published in the Government Gazette on 2 August 2013. As a As a dynamic university of technology, the Tshwane University of Technology will TUT’s admission requirements for entry-level programmes adhere to national Gr Gr
result, all public and private higher education institutions in the country, provide you with unlimited opportunities for professional and personal devel- legislation and therefore the following are required: 11 12
including Universities of Technology, were required to revise and align existing opment, while equipping you with skills and knowledge to live your life to the • BEd degrees: at least four subjects at performance level 4. 10 A 7
qualifications or develop new qualifications that meet the requirements of the fullest and to create your own destiny. At TUT, we value the diversity of views, • National Diplomas: at least four subjects at performance level 3.
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new sub-framework. As guided by law, all higher education institutions will be knowledge and abilities each member of the TUT stakeholder community brings Please verify specific and additional requirements per programme as indicated 8 B 6
General Information

General Information
allowed to register new students for the last time in non-aligned qualifications to the University’s quest for excellence in advancing and applying knowledge. in the brochure. Alternatively, prospectus can be downloaded from the link:
in January 2019 for year courses and July 2019 for semester courses. Please Since the University supports progressive thinking and encourages innovation, 7 7 Outstanding Competent 1 A C 5 7 80–100
https://www.tut.ac.za/study-at-tut/i-want-to-study/what-to-study/prospec- (80–100) (80 – 100%)
note that this publication will be updated with new programmes as they are TUT’s seven faculties offer a broad spectrum of widely recognised programmes, tus
approved. Please check on www.tut.ac.za or call the Contact Centre on 086 110 many of which are unique to TUT, to choose from. With such a choice, you are 6 6 4-Highly Competent 2 B D 4 6 70–79
2421 to check qualifications before you apply or register. bound to find a career just for you! While we excel in the cultural and sporting (70-79) (70 – 79%)
ADMISSION POINT SCORE (APS) 5 5 3-Competent 3 C A E 3 5 60-69
arena and have a vibrant student life, TUT remains an institution focused on
academic excellence. We respond to the needs and challenges of our country (60-69) (60-69%)
Check online if you meet the requirements for consideration for admission into
TUT AS A UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY and continent, thus new market-related courses are developed continuously the programme(s) of your choice before you apply. To use this facility, please 4 4 3-Competent D B 2 4 50-59
in close collaboration with trade and industry. In this way, we can ensure that (50–59) (50-59%)
visit https://www.tut.ac.za/study-at-tut/i-want-to-study/aps.
The strategic focus of TUT as a university of technology is on the development courses are affordable and that curricula have definite vocational and profes- 3 3 Not yet Competent 4 E C 1 3 40-49
of the human resources of South Africa. Learning programmes are developed, sional links. A system of cooperative education is in place at the institution. (40–49) (40-49%)
in collaboration with industry and professional bodies, around specific cutting-
ALTERNATIVE AND INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
This exposes students to a period of learning in the labour market and promotes 2 2 Not achieved F D/E 2 30-39
edge work-related competencies and specifications. The primary focus is thus their readiness to practise their chosen careers. Academically, TUT is divided (30–39) (0-39%)
ACCEPTANCE IS SUBJECT TO AVAILABLE CAPACITY ACCORDING TO THE
professional and career-focused education. To promote readiness to practise into seven faculties: STUDENT ENROLMENT PLAN (SEP) 1 1 G F/G 1 0-29
the career, a system of cooperative education is in place at the institution, (0-29)
which allows the student to be exposed to a period of learning in the labour Alternative and international qualifications (HIGSCE, IGCSE, NSSC A&O Level, IB
market. Academic offerings are also designed with the latest technological FACULTIES Higher and Standard Level, etc) are dealt with in a specific manner: NSC National Senior Certificate
advances in mind, are student-centred and are aimed at on the development NC-V National Certificate (Vocational)
of the student in totality. • Faculty of Economics and Finance • While there is a legal imperative to submit the certificate of equivalence
(issued by SAQA or the CHE) it is recommended that the application process IGCSE International General Certificate of Secondary Education
• Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment
At TUT, the emphasis is on: be initiated while the application for certificate is in process. HIGCSE Higher International General Certificate of Secondary Education
• Faculty of Humanities • The Tshwane University of Technology cannot obtain this certificate on your
• Cutting-edge technology SAT Senior Academic Test/Senior Academic Proficiency Test
• Innovation through to commercialisation • Faculty of Information and Communication Technology behalf.
• Problem-solving skills NSSC Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate
• Faculty of Management Sciences
• Research and innovation CONVERSION OF ALTERNATIVE/EQUIVALENT RECOGNISED CERTIFICATES O-LEVEL Ordinary level
• Faculty of Science, incorporating Natural Sciences, Health Sciences and The following table and accompanying information gives an indication of how
• Partnerships and networks A-LEVEL Advanced level
Agriculture the University will evaluate the various certificates that may be offered as
• Technological incubators, technology stations, centres and institutes
• Community engagement • Faculty of the Arts equivalent to the National Senior Certificate (SA). Where possible, the Univer- IB International Baccalaureate Schools (higher and standard levels)

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 Please note: As from March 2005, a minimum score of 1500 is needed for
admission to a National Diploma, with a subminimum of not less than 460 for
Critical Reading, Mathematics and Writing. In accordance with HESA require-
ments, a minimum score of 1600 is needed for admission to a degree, with a
subminimum of not less than 500 for Critical Reading and Mathematics and 550
for Writing. The percentiles on the SAT certificate can be used to derive scores
for Mathematics and English, as indicated in the table above. The student’s
college entrance certificate (such as the certificate issued by the ACE School of
Tomorrow) or individual SAT subject tests should be used for the scores of any
other subjects required.
RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING, STATUS AND EQUIVALENCE
Candidates may also apply at the Office of the Registrar for Recognition of
Prior Learning (RPL) or for admission via the Senate’s discretionary route. The
specific relevant documentation will be requested from these applicants, and
General Information
these cases will be handled on an individual basis (see Chapter 30 of Part 1 of
the Prospectus). Tel: 012 382 4672
APPLICATION
How to apply for admission
To apply for admission, please visit www.tut.ac.za.
A valid e-mail address is required before an electronic application can be sub-
mitted.
An e-mail address can be obtained from any one of the free e-mail providers,
such as www.hotmail.com or www.yahoo.com or www.gmail.com.
A non-refundable fee of R240 for application can be deposited beforehand at:
ABSA BANK
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 04 000 000 3
• In the Reference column, please fill in your identity number.
NB. Do not use this account number for any further payments.
Reference number
When the application has been processed, the applicant will be allocated a
unique reference number (his/her student number) for identification purposes.
Admission status
• To check your status, please visit www.tut.ac.za,
• Click on MENU,
• Click on STUDY AT TUT,
• Click on I WANT TO STUDY,
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• Click on Check your admission status,
• Enter your id number,
• Click on submit.
A new screen will open with your reference number.
Your status will be displayed and you can view and print a copy of the letter
available.
FORMS OF PAYMENT
No cash payments will be accepted on any TUT campus.
Credit cards, debit cards, and bank guaranteed cheques are accepted forms of
payment which can be made at any of the University’s campuses.
ABSA STUDENT ACCOUNT (TUITION AND RESIDENCE FEES)
ACCOUNT HOLDER Tshwane University of Technology cal Chemistry, Diploma in Animal Sciences, Diploma in Crop
ACCOUNT TYPE Cheque Production, Diploma in Biotechnology, Diploma in Fine and
BANK ABSA Applied Art, Diploma in Fire Technology, Diploma in Geology,
BRANCH Church Street West Diploma in Industrial Design, Diploma in Jewellery Design and
BRANCH CODE 32 32 45 / 632005 for ACB
ACCOUNT NO. 405 314 2603 (student account)
SWIFT ADDRESS ABSAZAJJCPT
REFERENCE Registered student number
STANDARD BANK STUDENT ACCOUNT (TUITION AND RESIDENCE FEES)
ACCOUNT HOLDER Tshwane University of Technology
ACCOUNT TYPE Cheque
BANK STANDARD BANK
BRANCH West End
BRANCH CODE 01 03 45
ACCOUNT NO. 011 414 154 (student account)
011 418 893 (meal account)
SWIFT ADDRESS ABSAZAJJCPT
REFERENCE Registered student number
POST OFFICE SA (TUITION AND RESIDENCE FEES)
ACCOUNT NO. 024
BRANCH CODE 0001
REFERENCE Registered student number
Credit cards, debit cards and (bank guaranteed) cheques are still acceptable
forms of payments and can be used at any of the University’s campuses.
CLOSING DATES FOR APPLICATIONS
15 June For Bachelor of Pharmacy, B Tech: Nursing Science, Diploma
in Correctional and Rehabilitation Studies, Diploma in Traffic
Safety and Municipal Police Management, N Dip: Biomedical
Technology, N Dip: Dental Technology, N Dip: Medical Orthotics
and Prosthetics, N Dip: Policing, N Dip: Radiography: Diagnostic.
15 June For all international applicants.
31 July For Bachelor of Architecture, Bachelor of Environmental
Health, B Ed (FET) Specialisation (Consumer Studies, Economic
and Management Sciences, General, Natural Sciences, Techni-
cal), B Ed (GET) Foundation, B Ed (GET) Intermediate/Senior
Phase, B Tech: Biokinetics, B Tech: Engineering: Civil, B Tech:
Project Management, B Tech: Quality, Diploma in Analyti-
Manufacture, Diploma in Somatic Therapy, N Dip: Business
Communication, N DIP: Clinical Technology, N Dip: Dance, N
Dip: Drama, N Dip: Economic Management Analysis, N Dip:
Engineering: Chemical, N Dip: Engineering: Metallurgical, N
Dip: Film and Television Production, N Dip: Graphic Design, N
Dip: Interior Design, N Dip: International Communication, N
Dip: Journalism, N Dip: Legal Assistance, N Dip: Music, N Dip:
Musical Theatre, N Dip: Nature Conservation, N Dip: Officiating
and Coaching Science, N Dip: Performing Arts Technology, N
Dip: Photography, N Dip: Public Relations Management, N Dip:
Sport and Exercise Technology, N Dip: Veterinary Technology
(Extended), N Dip: Vocal Art (Performance), Higher Certificate
in Dental Assisting.
30 September For all other qualifications and B Techs not mentioned above.
MATHEMATICS OR MATHEMATICAL LITERACY?
• All learners are required to take one of the two subjects for NSC-G purposes.
Mathematics is relevant to programmes that require a prior know-ledge of
Mathematics.
• It is compulsory for the Faculty of Science, the Faculty of Engineering and
the Built Environment and the Faculty of Information and Communication
Technology (ICT)
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• Mathematical Literacy is optional for the Faculty of the Arts.
• The following faculties require any one of the two: Management Sciences,
Economics and Finance and Humanities.
FINANCIAL AID
GENERAL INFORMATION
To be considered for funding in any academic year, the applicant must ensure
to follow due processes and comply with the terms and conditions stipulated
and applicable to each funding category. Failing to do so will result in the
application not being considered. As a general rule, no late or incomplete
applications will be accepted.
General Information
Please consult the Financial Aid website at www.tut.ac.za/students/financial
for updated and relevant information with regards to funding opportunities and
application requirements.
AVAILABLE FUNDING
External funding
This funding refers to bursaries that are allocated to students from sources
outside of the University.
These include undergraduate and postgraduate bursaries from public, private,
corporate/industry, government, parastatals and international sources. Please
consult our website for more information on possible funding opportunities.
Internal university funding
Internal awards are allocated to any bona fide student from first time entering
students to postgraduate students who enrol at the University. It is the Univer-
sity’s intention to attract and retain quality students by rewarding excellent
academic and non-academic performance. It also serves the purpose of general
support to students on merit as outlined by the specific policy that governs the
funding category. For further detail on the application and allocation criteria
of these bursaries please refer to the financial aid website mentioned above.
National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) provides financial aid opportuni-
ties from various sources to academically deserving and financially needy students
who wish to study at tertiary education institutions. The following provides general
information on NSFAS. However, please consult the NSFAS website at
www.nsfas.org.za, as well as the University website for more information.
 Applications must be made directly to NSFAS, preferably online. Please use CONTACT DETAILS Please phone the applicable number for further information and to make • Personal support system and coping mechanisms for the person with the
the above website to apply and for general information with regards to this arrangements: disability.
process. Consult www.nsfas.org.za for future updates in this regard. CAMPUS TELEPHONE E-MAIL
Contact the Disability Coordinator at the campus where you wish to enrol.
Arcadia Campus 012 382 6295 finaidpta@tut.ac.za CAMPUS TELEPHONE
Who should apply? Please phone the applicable number above for further information.
- All new applicants (matriculates) or students who passed Grade 12 in previ- eMalahleni 013 653 3109/10
eMalahleni Campus 013 653 3121 finaidema@tut.ac.za
ous years, but never registered at any university. Ga-Rankuwa 012 382 0574
Ga-Rankuwa Campus 012 382 0616 finaidgar@tut.ac.za
- Students who have never received NSFAS funding. Mbombela 013 745 3570 ACCOMMODATION, RESIDENCE LIFE AND CATERING
Mbombela Campus 013 745 3561 finaidmbom@tut.ac.za Polokwane 015 287 0753
All students funded from the 2016 academic year onwards must register on the Polokwane Campus 015 287 0776 finaidpol@tut.ac.za The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) is the largest residential
NSFAS website to verify their details. Soshanguve 012 382 9863
Pretoria Campus 012 382 4465 finaidpta@tut.ac.za educational institution in South Africa. The quality of our residences is our first
Pretoria 012 382 5010/4826/5273
Continued funding will depend on the student’s annual academic performance. priority. We offer basic, quality accommodation to students at affordable rates.
Soshanguve Campus 012 382 9082 finaidsosh@tut.ac.za Being accommodated should not be regarded as a right, but rather a privilege
Pretoria Campus, Building 6, Room 361
Additional assistance can be provided to current and prospective students who and residents should respect their environment, facilities and fellow residents
would like to apply online, but do not have access. Please contact your local General career enquiries:
in order to ensure that facilities remain up to standard. Vandalism is regarded
CLASS FEES
General Information

General Information
Financial Aid Office for more information (see contact details below). LebeloaneT@tut.ac.za as a serious act of misconduct and a resident will face immediate expulsion if
Quotation of programme fee MalanL@tut.ac.za found guilty of vandalism. Each residence provides basic facilities, but certain
Any student who needs assistance with their application are requested to
Phone 086 110 2421 and request the quotation per e-mail or send an e-mail specialised facilities are unique to specific residences.
ensure they bring all the necessary documents to apply (consult the NSFAS Bookings for career assessments:
website for a checklist of these documents). to general@tut.ac.za. It is the applicant’s responsibility to find out about
malanl@tut.ac.za
additional costs for every programme. Residing in our residences means much more than just eating and sleeping. It
Access to any of the University campuses will only be granted on presentation LebeloaneT@tut.ac.za
bredenkampmj@tut.ac.za means meeting new people and interacting with others of diverse backgrounds,
of proof that you applied for admission at TUT. Minimum deposit for registration interests and lifestyles. It means learning in an environment conducive to study,
A minimum initial payment of R1 500 is payable before registration, as a first where academic assistance is readily available. It means stepping into your new
Parents or guardians that accompany prospective students will also be required
instalment of the total tuition fees. Payment will reflect on the student account PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS WITH DISABILTIES role as a university student with confidence.
to present a valid ID to gain access.
24 hours after a bank deposit has been made.
All applicants must have a cell phone at hand in order to receive the “one-time Non-disclosure
pin (OTP)”. This will be needed to complete the application process. CAREER COUNSELLING AND STUDY GUIDANCE The University is under no obligation to accommodate a student’s disability if Campus Names of Residences
the student wishes not to declare such disability.
All applicants need to download the consent form first. Applicants with disabil- The Directorate of Student Development and Support offers a comprehensive PRETORIA CAMPUS
ity needs to download the consent form and the disability annexure A. All CAREER COUNSELLING service. This service is available to all who would like to Application and admission
Female Residences Astra, Denise, Heidehof, Minonet, Polonaise
documents must be scanned in separately, as the system will ask you to upload make an informed decision when choosing a programme to study or a career. The Measures of accommodation will be determined by assessing the following:
individual documents. The system does not allow you to save and return, and programme and career recommendations are not restricted to the Tshwane Univer- • Physical infrastructure requirements, also specifically concerning Male Residence Monitor
you must finish the process. (You must have all your documents before start- sity of Technology only, but are directed at addressing the needs of the individual. - Accessibility of all buildings, including residences
ing the process.) Applicants must ensure to obtain and keep their reference Mixed Residences Ekhaya Junction, Kollegehof, Legae, Lezard,
The following specialised services are available to all prospective students: - Sport and recreational needs
Magalies, Muzinda, Orion, Tempo
number for use when making enquiries. • Counselling and support needs (including needs regarding selection and
• Career counselling interviews for basic information and the verification of accommodation) SOSHANGUVE CAMPUS
For more information please contact your local Financial Aid Office or NSFAS study and career options as well as basic career planning (available at all • External resources required and available
directly at 0860 067 327 or visit www.nsfas.org.za. learning sites at no cost). Female Residences Sosh1, Sosh3
• Ability of academic programme, along with the Directorate of Teaching and
The University will not make any funding decision as this will be done by • Full psychometric assessment, detailed feedback with recommendations on Learning with Technology to accommodate the disability, more specifically Male Residences Sosh2, Sosh4
NSFAS. Final confirmation of the outcome of applications will be provided suitable study and career options and a comprehensive written report. This in terms of:
by the University based on this decision by NSFAS. It is therefore imperative process is recommended to prospective students who are uncertain about - financial, Mixed Residences CCT, Sosh5, Town, TCE1, TCE2, Telkom
that applicants follow the application processes and provide the required their abilities, interests, personality and appropriate career options (avail- - logistical and
documentation before the closing dates. able at specific learning sites; costs involved). - staffing abilities

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 GA-RANKUWA CAMPUS 3. Successful applicants will be notified from November.
4. Late applications will not be considered for placement.
For more information you may contact: EXTRACURRICULAR DEVELOPMENT
Female Residences Gaetsho, Skierlik Ms Lindiwe Sikhosana Student Affairs and Extracurricular Development
Male Residence Legae Building 4-G24 Pretoria Campus This is a unit that supports and encourages a diverse selection of educational,
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Tel: 012 382 4482 cultural and social out-of-class learning programmes and activities. Our main
Mixed Residences East, Ekhaya Junction, New Residence Residence Accommodation Email: sikhosanal@tut.ac.za objective is to provide the following high-impact, student centred services
EMALAHLENI CAMPUS Pretoria Campus 012 382 5511/14 resadminp@tut.ac.za and programmes on an ongoing basis to add value to the students’ university
Mixed Residences Khayalethu, Mabaleng Soshanguve Campus 012 382 9274/9715 resadmins@tut.ac.za TRANSPORT experience.
MBOMBELA CAMPUS Ga-Rankuwa Campus 012 382 0564 resadming@tut.ac.za • Administration and support of student organisations.
For residence students
Mixed Residences Mebala, Urban Cove eMalahleni Campus 013 656 4893 resadmine@tut.ac.za • Development and facilitation of leadership and development activities and
The intercampus shuttle service between the Pretoria Campus and Arcadia,
POLOKWANE CAMPUS Mbombela Campus 013 752 3215 resadminm@tut.ac.za including all residences, is as follows: capacity development programmes.
Mixed Residences Boabab, The Landing Polokwane Campus 012 382 5511/14 resadminp@tut.ac.za • Arcadia to Pretoria Campus • Administration, support and facilitation of cultural programmes and spiritual
• Tempo and Legae Residence to Pretoria Campus centre activities.
We also provide accredited accommodation at all campuses.
General Information

General Information
Visit us at www.tut.ac.za for more information or send an e-mail to the relevant • Kollegehof Residence to Pretoria Campus • Facilitation and advice, of students on community engagement.
Security e-mail address, should you require more information. • Monitor Residence to Pretoria Campus
Security is of the utmost importance to staff and students. There are 24-hour • Muzinda to Pretoria Campus PROGRAMMES
ADDITIONAL SERVICES Culture
security staff on duty at the residences at all times. Soshanguve Campus
Disability facilities Guest Houses 012 341 0890 guesthouses@tut.ac.za • Soshanguve South and North residences, including Telkom Residence • Drama
Some residences are equipped to accommodate disabled students. Disabilities Flats 012 343 0666 badenhorstfj@tut.ac.za • Debate
must be clearly indicated on your application form to ensure admission to the eMalahleni Campus • Choir
most suitable residence. Holiday Accommodation 012 382 5769 resdirector@tut.ac.za • Mabalaleng Residence to eMalahleni Campus • Choir festivals and Competitions
Laundry facilities Accreditation accreditation@tut.ac.za
Washing machines and tumble dryers are available to residents at residences. Mbombela Campus • Art
Parking • Mebala Residence to Mbombela Campus • Poetry
GROUP LIFE INSURANCE • House of tradition
Parking is available to residents. A compulsory, fixed annual rate is payable in Polokwane Campus
advance. • Cultural workshops
Registered bona fide students have a compulsory Group life cover which is • Baobab Residence to Polokwane Campus
Student Life and Development • Cultural festivals
Student life programmes in residences are organised to meet the out-of class underwritten by SANLAM in terms of Policy 1114249x6 (Scheme code: 4689),
Free bus Transport is no more applicable • Book club
needs of all residents. Student development programmes are also presented in issued to Tshwane University of Technology for a period of either 6 or 12 months. • Residence students need not register for Bus Transport.
the residence environment. Talent
For a premium of R30 per student per annum or R15 per student per semester, • The determined once-off levy will be automatically debited from their
Mentorship programme • Mr and Miss TUT pageant
accounts.
Since it is compulsory for ALL first-year students to participate in the mentorship the benefits are as follows: • Annual talent festivals
programme, students will be placed in specific residences according to their Please note that it is the responsibility of private accredited accommodation • Annual talent search and first year’s concert
academic courses. R10 000.00 Group life cover providers (and not TUT) to provide transport from the accredited accommoda-
R10 000.00 Funeral cover tion to the relevant campus. Spiritual
When to apply for residence accommodation R20 000.00 Total cover for Natural Death • Spiritual facilities
Our existing residences can only accommodate approximately 22% of all TUT No more selling of Bus Tickets • Prayer sessions e.g. exam prayers
students. It is therefore in students’ own interest to act promptly, keeping the An additional amount of R10 000.00 will be paid out in case of Accidental Death. • Gospel Weeks/concerts
admission rules in mind. • All non-residence students who want to make use of the bus transport need
to register for Bus Transport at various Transport Offices. • Religious outreach sessions
1. Only TUT forms submitted on time will be taken into consideration. GROUP DISABILITY COVER
2. Admission to a residence is possible only after successful academic Students are also covered for permanent disability. The benefit is be determined • Once the application is done, a determined levy will be debited from Other
acceptance and depends on the availability of space. by the extent of the disability suffered by the student concerned. individual student account. • Comedy shows

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 • Talk shows
• Competitions
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
• Recruitment and Auditions
About Student Health and Wellness (H&W)
• Movie nights
The Directorate of Health and Wellness provides comprehensive and confiden-
• Heritage Tours tial health and wellness services that promote health, prevent ill-health, and
• Seminars
maintain and restore the mental and physical well-being of TUT students. The
directorate strives to promote health and wellbeing among students.
Extracurricular Development Contact Details:
Services and programmes Offered focus on health promotion and disease
Director’s office prevention
The directorate offers a range of Primary Health care services and treats minor
Mr S Maloka (Acting Director) Tel: 012 382 5103
ailments such as flu, headache, STI, wounds, ear problems. The directorate
Mrs. Faith Chokwe (Secretary to the Director & Deputy Director) also offer reproductive health services e.g. family planning methods, condom
distribution to mention a few.
General Information
Tel: 012 382 5103 E-mail: ChokweBMF@tut.ac.za
Building 4 Room G24 • Acute care – we diagnose and treat every day minor illnesses – cold and flu,
headaches, stomach problems, wound care etc.
Pretoria Campus
• Chronic care - we diagnose chronic diseases e.g. Diabetes, Hypertension,
Mr Michael Lekoloane (Senior Practitioner) Asthma, Epilepsy. We advise on management and refer to the local clinics or
Tel: 012 382 4950 E-mail: LekoloaneMK@tut.ac.za doctors for treatment.
• Sexual & Reproductive health - we offer contraceptives (family planning
Building 4 Room G08 methods), prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases,
condom distribution, pregnancy testing and referral.
Soshanguve Campus • Mental health care - we diagnose, manage and refer a variety of mental
Mr Jack Sibanyoni (Senior Practitioner) conditions such as anxiety, stress, depression, bipolar disorder etc.
Tel: 012 382 9243 E-mail: SibanyoniJS@tut.ac.za • Management of communicable/infectious diseases - we offer screening,
treatment and/or referral for those infected and affected with communica-
Building 21 Room 101 ble diseases such as TB, measles, chicken pox etc.
• Balance your Life, Alcohol and Substance abuse programme – we offer
Ga-Rankuwa Campus programmes for prevention and risk reduction, management, support and
Mrs Ntombizodwa Mahlangu (Senior Practitioner) referral for alcohol and substance abuse and smoking cessation.
Tel: 012 382 0561 E-mail: MahlanguNS@tut.ac.za • Emergency care - is provided to students through an appointed emergency
medical service.
Building 22 Room G11 • HIV/AIDS programme - we offer HIV prevention programmes, counselling
and testing, support and referral.
Polokwane, eMalahleni and Mbombela Campuses • Gender Based Violence programme - we offer collaborative approach to
Mrs Faith Chokwe education on prevention of GBV, response to the individual needs, manage-
Tel: 012 382 5103 E-mail: ChokweBMF@tut.ac.za ment and support to victims of sexual harassment and assault, rape and
domestic violence.
• Sexual diversity and Human Rights programme – we offer education and
support to men who have sex with other me, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgen-
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der and intersex community (MSM/LGBTI). values and attitudes.
• Wellness aspects - The directorate offers wellness awareness and education • Supporters - build trusting relationships with peers and provide support
through various methods such as seminars, campaigns workshops to mention regarding psychosocial problems that place students at risk of contracting
a few.
HIV and other health-related conditions.
• Focus Group interventions - we offer targeted group education and support
• Referral agents - identify learners with psychosocial problems, support them
programme e.g. Support groups, Gentlemen and Ladies Forums, Zazi female
and male empowerment programmes. and, if necessary, refer them to the Directorate of Health and Wellness or
• Blood donation drive - we hold blood donation drives as part of community community agencies such as clinics and social workers.
outreach programme. The blood donation drives aim to encourage students • Advocates - raises awareness of issues and services available and make the
and staff to donate blood in order to saves lives. Directorate of Health and Wellness aware of the health needs of students.
• Work Integrated Learning - we offer relevant opportunities for work
• Peer Educators at TUT also develop and participate in campus and commu-
integrated learning (experiential learning) opportunities to final year
nity partnerships that advance health promotion initiatives.
students.
• The directorate also engages in various activities that include and not
limited to: information sharing, health education, distribution of health and Contact us
General Information
wellness pamphlets, other health promotional materials, residence inter- Office of the Director: Health and Wellness
ventions, seminars, campaigns, workshops, community outreach projects to Building 4 Room 142/142A Pretoria Campus
mention a few.
Tel: 012 382 6611/6613
Extracurricular Programme: Peer Education
The directorate of Health and Wellness (H&W) offers extracurricular learn- eMalahleni Ga-Rankuwa Mbombela Polokwane Pretoria Soshanguve
ing and development in the form of the Peer Education Programme. The Peer
Education Programme is a student volunteer-based programme that aim at 013 6553222 012 3820572 013 7453591 015 2870706 012 3826612 012 3829184
promoting health and wellbeing among TUT students and surrounding commu-
nities. The programme is regarded as a useful strategy in promoting healthy
living. The programme empowers students with soft skills that enables them
to be developed holistically in support of the academic skills. Enrolled peer
educators assist the Health and Wellness directorate to reach more students
and community members through partnerships formed within other SAED
directorates and surrounding communities. The peer education programme
is further utilised as a strategy that promote peer to peer engagements on
various life issues. Various ways in which peer education is utilised by the
directorate serve as strengthening strategy that aims at behavioural change
among students and supported communities. The programme has evolved into
numerous H&W programmes that offer experiential opportunities to enhance
leadership, interpersonal, communication and advocacy skills.
Peer Educators at TUT are assigned with the following responsibilities:
• Educators - provide basic information about healthy living and HIV awareness
in a youth-friendly way.
• Role models - act as positive role models for students and reinforce positive
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 A large number of TUT students compete at provincial, national and • Moithuti Economic Empowerment Conference
SPORT AND RECREATION international levels. The University participates in both the Varsity Cup and • Nhwana wo hiteka Woman Empowerment Conference CONTACT NUMBERS
Varsity Sports competitions, which contribute to building the TUT brand. • Toppieshoek Adventure Race
• Leadership Awards Ceremony Director: Gugulethu Xaba
CAMPUS TELEPHONE FAX Tel: 012 382 5324
Sport bursaries
eMalahleni 013 653 3163 086 519 1544 OUR FACILITIES E-mail: XabaG@tut.ac.za
Sport bursaries are made available to athletes who participate at international,
national and provincial levels. Terms and conditions apply. The closing date for The Leadership Laboratory
Netball, football, chess, volleyball, rugby, tennis, cricket, hockey, karate Secretary: Palesa Phoku
applications is 5 March for the first semester and 20 July for the 2nd semester. • Brainstorming sessions for student organisations
and basketball Tel: 012 382 4284
(NOT ALL SPORT CODES ARE OFFERED ON EACH CAMPUS) • Top Junior Leadership programmes sessions E-mail: PhokuMP@tut.ac.za
Ga-Rankuwa 012 382 0575/0614/0604 012 382 0816 • Presentation of leadership modules
Bodybuilding, aerobics, netball, volleyball, softball, basketball, dance
STUDENT GOVERNANCE AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT • Meetings for student organisations Student Development Officers
• Individual and group activity work Lebogang Mogale
sport, football, darts, chess, supa-pool, table tennis
We offer planned opportunities for students to integrate their curricular and 012 382 6685
Toppieshoek Outdoor Recreation and Leadership Development Centre
General Information

General Information
086 752 3487 extra-mural experiences to develop the knowledge, skills and experiences E-mail: MogaleL@tut.ac.za
Mbombela 013 7453571
013 745 3569 needed to make an impact in the world. We provide a chance for students TUT’s Outdoor Classroom located near the Hartbeespoort Dam. The Outdoor
to achieve their potential by coaching them to recognise and enhance their Centre presents educational, developmental and recreational programmes and Tshepang Manyesa
Athletics, basketball, chess, netball, soccer, table tennis, volleyball, karate strengths, develop and implement creative solutions, and engage others in events for students, schools, churches, corporate groups, and other universities. 012 382 5798
accomplishing positive, substantive results. The Directorate perceives itself as E-mail: ManyesaT@tut.ac.za
Polokwane 015 287 0778 015 287 0734 • First-year integration programme
a Refinery of Leadership Potential.
• Teambuilding
Athletics, basketball, chess, darts, netball, soccer, table tennis, ring tennis, Buti Mnyakeni
PROGRAMMES • Leadership training
softball, pool, volleyball 012 382 6673
• Student Governance – Student Representative Council, Student Faculty • Diversity training
012 382 5397/5451/5662/5053 012 382 5993 Council and Political structures • High Ropes course E-mail: MnyakeniBS@tut.ac.za
Pretoria • Low Ropes course
5077/5398/5393/5396/4429 • SRC elections
• Strategic planning workshops • Paint ball Toppieshoek Outdoor Recreation and Leadership Centre
Squash, golf, scuba sport, hockey, cricket, football, chess, softball, rugby, • Roundtable sessions • Mountain Biking Bookings: Mpho Tompa
dance sport, special projects, netball, tennis, cycling, athletics, cross- • Induction sessions • Archery 012 252 8510
country, road running, aerobics, basketball, karate, volleyball, table tennis, • Top Junior Leadership programmes for first-year students • Hiking E-mail: Toppieshoek@tut.ac.za
gymnasium, badminton • Class representatives training • Camping
• Functional leadership training for all student structures • Toppieshoek Adventure Race Facility Manager: Francois de Jager
012 382 9018/9183/9847/9073 012 382 9081 • Accommodation (maximum of 90 people) 012 252 8512
Soshanguve • Educational excursions
9091/9073/9054/9181/9019 • Lapa with swimming pool, braai stands, volleyball court, soccer field
• Community outreach projects E-mail: DeJagerSHF@tut.ac.za
Karate, basketball, dance sport, rugby, squash, aerobics, darts, netball, • TUT Journal newsletter • Conference facility
tennis, body building, football, softball, athletics, chess, cricket, supa- • Hall for functions
EVENTS
pool, badminton, handball, table tennis, volleyball,
• Motlhabane Young Men Empowerment seminar Mobile Training Unit
• Ntombazana Young Women Empowerment seminar
Our Mobile Training Unit is able to travel anywhere to:
Competitions • Motivational series sessions
• Present diverse structured and customised training activities;
All clubs are registered for participation in community league competitions as • TUT Student Entrepreneur seminar
• Train facilitators and volunteers.
well as provincial and national tertiary competitions. Provision is also made for • Political summit
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 STUDENT RECRUITMENT TEAM DOCTOR MMINELE 0769167610 Radio stations: Educational JUNIOR TSHABANGU 082 851 9109 Arts Faculty NAME TEL EMAIL
MmineleMJ@tut.ac.za 012 382 5556 programmes coordinate talks TshabanguNJ@tut.ac.za 012 382 5841 Emalahleni and Arts Campuses
SERVICES OFFERED: Electronic communication to Mpumalanga Province schools and
PRETORIA CAMPUS

• We visit secondary schools, colleges and libraries, primarily in Northern all schools and educational exhibitions Poppy Bopape 012 382 5808 bopapepn@tut.ac.za
Gauteng and in the Mbombela, eMalahleni and Polokwane regions, but also departments (Databases) Swaziland
in other regions. Jack Papo 012 382 5805 papoj@tut.ac.za
Limpopo North and East Province Administrative assistance with
• During these visits, we address Grade 9, 11 and 12 learners in group
schools and exhibitions schools database SOSHANGUVE CAMPUS
context and individually by invitation or appointment.
Lesotho
• We attend parents’ evenings at schools in our footprint area, where we hold MLU MZILA 012 382 4991 Social Media Doreen Manqojane 012 382 9891 manqojanedr@tut.ac.za
talks and/or put up exhibitions. Polokwane Campus
MzilaDM@tut.ac.za 082 400 7728 ICT Faculty
• We attend SET (Science, Engineering and Technology), CEIA (Career Science and Engineering Faculties GA-RANKUWA CAMPUS
Mbombela and Soshanguve South
Exhibition and Information Association) and X2Y Career exhibitions. Science Camps/Centres
General Information

General Information
Campuses Naphtali Modisane 012 382 0839 modisanemn@tut.ac.za
• We attend other community or youth career and industrial exhibitions Techno X
provided that the budget and manpower allows it. Pretoria schools
Science projects initiated by: ARCADIA CAMPUS
• We work in partnership with SAASTA, DTI, DoE and other organisations. Mpumalanga North and KZN North
F‘SATI , Centres, institutes,
Province exhibitions Aaron Mahlangu 012 382 6377 mahlanguae@tut.ac.za
Technology Stations and Incubators
STUDENT RECRUITMENT FOOTPRINT Mozambique
EMALAHLENI CAMPUS
STEVEN KEKANA 084 321 0464 Gauteng Province: Johannesburg
KekanaSM@tut.ac.za 012 382 5089 Schools: North East West Fax 012 382 5744 Minckey Molemane 013 653 3104 molemanem@tut.ac.za
RECRUITER TEL FOOT PRINT
Ekurhuleni schools www.facebook.com/tutinspired https://twitter.com/tutinspired
NICHOLAS MASANGO 082 904 8641 Soshanguve Schools MBOMBELA CAMPUS
Free State, Eastern Cape
MasangoZN@tut.ac.za 012 382 5189 Southern Johannesburg schools and Limpopo North Province Petunia Msibi 013 745 3581 msibipn@tut.ac.za
KZN exhibitions exhibitions TUT CAMPUS VISITS POLOKWANE CAMPUS
Gauteng Province: West , South Pretoria Campus
schools Management Sciences Faculty Group bookings Mankoni Khotsa 015 287 0702 khotsamw@tut.ac.za
Limpopo South Province exhibitions All the Grade 11 and 12 learners and their facilitators are welcome to visit our
Soshanguve North Campus SOLLY MATHEBULA 072 861 3883 Ga Rankuwa and North West Schools campuses. Please plan your arrangements one month prior to the intended visit.
Humanities Faculty (Post Graduates MathebulaSC@tut.ac.za 012 382 5975 Northern Cape and Limpopo West
for Education Studies) Province exhibitions Please keep the following in mind:
Zimbabwe Botswana • Campus visits should preferably be in the mornings.
Municipalities Economics and Finance Faculty • Book campus visits telephonically and confirm by letter.
CEIA Secretary Ga-Rankuwa Campus • No campus visits will be allowed without prior arrangements.
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 Faculty of Economics and Finance
NATIONAL HIGHER CERTIFICATE: ACCOUNTANCY
(HCAT04) - NQF Level 5
Campus where offered: Ga-Rankuwa, Mbombela and Polokwane campuses
Important notification to new applicants: Students who intend to enrol for
this qualification should take note that no new applications will be accepted as
from 2020. Potential students are advised to consult the University’s website
for possible new qualifications which are aligned with the newly-implemented
Higher Education Qualification Sub-Framework.
ECONOMICS AND FINANCE
Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE IN OR
AFTER 2008:
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
degree, or a diploma, or a higher certificate endorsement, or an equiva-
lent qualification, with an achievement level of at least 4 for English (home
language or first additional language), 4 for Accounting or 3 for Mathematics or
4 for Mathematical Literacy.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Points Score (APS) of at least 20.
Assessment procedures: No further assessment will be done. Applicants who
achieve the minimum APS of 20 will be accepted on the basis of first come, first
accepted, until the programme complement is full.
• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A QUALIFICATION FROM TECHNICAL AND
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (TVET) COLLEGES:
Applicants with a National Diploma (Vocational) at NQF Level 4:
Admission requirement(s): A National Certificate (Vocational) with a bache-
lor’s degree, or a diploma, or a higher certificate endorsement, with at least 5
for English (home language or first additional language) and 4 for Mathematics
or 6 for Mathematical Literacy.
Applicants with a National N Certificate as published in Nated 191:N5/N6
(NQF Level 5):
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate (NSC) and a National
N Certificate or N Diploma in Financial Management as published in Nated 191:
N5/N6 (NQF Level 5) issue d by the Council for Quality Assurance in General and
Further Education and Training (Umalusi) with at least 50% achievement (APS
of 4) for Accounting.
Applicants will be exempted from subjects at NQF Level 5 on the grounds of
N4/N5/N6 subjects passed at an average of 50% per subject. Exemption will
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be granted for equivalent National Higher Certificate in Accountancy subjects
(including Financial Accounting I, Cost and Management Accounting I, Taxation
I and Computerised Financial Systems).
Minimum duration: Two years.
Presentation: Day classes.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 30 September.
Approximate first-year class fees: R26 220
Possible careers: Accounting technician, bookkeeper, accounts clerk, tax
consultant, financial accountant.
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ACCOUNTING
(NDAT05) - NQF Level 6
Campus where offered: Ga-Rankuwa and Mbombela campuses
Important notification to new applicants: No new applications will be accept-
ed as from 2020. Students who enrolled for this qualification for the first time
in 2017 (or thereafter), should note that it will not be possible to continue
with any Baccalaureus Technologiae as from 2020, since it is being replaced
by qualifications aligned with the newly-implemented Higher Education Quali-
fication Sub-Framework. Potential students are advised to consult the Univer-
sity’s website for any new qualifications which might not be published in this
Brochure.
Admission requirement(s): A National Higher Certificate: Accountancy or an
equivalent qualification. A student who is still in the process of studying for a
National Higher Certificate: Accountancy may, at the discretion of the Head of
the Department, be allowed to continue with the National Diploma, on condi-
tion that 80% of the subjects on the National Higher Certificate level have been
passed.
Selection criteria: All applications are subject to selection.
Minimum duration: One year.
Presentation: Day classes.
Intake for the qualification: January and July. in 2017 (or thereafter), should note that it will not be possible to continue
Closing date for application: 30 September.
Approximate third-year class fees: R30 190.
Possible careers: Financial accountant, auditor, asset manager, administrative
services manager.
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: COST AND MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING
Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE IN OR
(NDCM05) - NQF Level 6
AFTER 2008:
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
Campus where offered: Ga-Rankuwa, Mbombela and Polokwane campuses
degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an
Important notification to new applicants: No new applications will be accept-
achievement level of at least 4 for English (home language or first additional
ed as from 2020. Students who enrolled for this qualification for the first time
language) and 3 for Mathematics or 4 for Mathematical Literacy.
in 2017 (or thereafter), should note that it will not be possible to continue
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
with any Baccalaureus Technologiae as from 2020, since it is being replaced
an Admission Points Score (APS) of at least 20.
by qualifications aligned with the newly-implemented Higher Education Quali-
Assessment procedures: No further assessment will be done. Applicants who
fication Sub-Framework. Potential students are advised to consult the Univer-
achieve the minimum APS of 20 will be accepted on the basis of first come, first
sity’s website for any new qualifications which might not be published in this
accepted, until the programme complement is full.
Brochure.
ECONOMICS AND FINANCE
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL) AT NQF
Admission requirement(s): A National Higher Certificate: Accountancy or an
LEVEL 4:
equivalent qualification. A student who is still busy with the National Higher
Admission requirement(s): A National Certificate (Vocational) with a bache-
Certificate: Accountancy may, at the discretion of the Head of the Department,
lor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, with at least 5 for English (home
be allowed to continue with the National Diploma, subject to having passed 80%
language or first additional language) and 4 for Mathematics or 6 for Mathe-
of his or her subjects at the National Higher Certificate level.
matical Literacy.
Admission criteria: All applications are subject to selection.
Minimum duration: Three years.
Minimum duration: One year.
Presentation: Day classes.
Presentation: Day classes.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Intake for the qualification January only.
Closing date for application: 31 July.
Closing date for application: 30 September.
Approximate first-year class fees:R26 190.
Approximate third-year class fees: R28 260.
Possible careers: Consultant, financial analyst, entrepreneur, economist,
Possible careers: Cost and management accountant or financial accountant
banking, insurance, investment, public sectors in economics and financial
in service industries, trading institutions, manufacturing industries and semi-
management, financial and management consultant.
government or government institutions.
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING (PUBLIC)
(NDFA99) - NQF Level 6
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ECONOMIC MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS
(NDEB03) - NQF Level 6
Campus where offered: Ga-Rankuwa, Mbombela and Polokwane campuses
Important notification to new applicants: No new applications will be accept-
Campus where offered: Ga-Rankuwa Campus
ed as from 2020. Students who enrolled for this qualification for the first time
Important notification to new applicants: No new applications will be accept-
ed as from 2020. Students who enrolled for this qualification for the first time
with any Baccalaureus Technologiae as from 2020, since it is being replaced
in 2017 (or thereafter), should note that it will not be possible to continue
by qualifications aligned with the newly-implemented Higher Education Quali-
with any Baccalaureus Technologiae as from 2020, since it is being replaced
fication Sub-Framework. Potential students are advised to consult the Univer-
by qualifications aligned with the newly-implemented Higher Education Quali-
sity’s website for any new qualifications which might not be published in this
fication Sub-Framework. Potential students are advised to consult the Univer-
Brochure.
sity’s website for any new qualifications which might not be published in this
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
Brochure.
degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an
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 achievement level of at least 4 for English (home language or first additional
language) 4 for Accounting or 3 for Mathematics or 4 for Mathematical Literacy.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Points Score (APS) of at least 20.
Assessment procedures: No further assessment will be done. Applicants who
achieve a minimum APS of 20 will be accepted on the basis of first come, first
accepted, until the programme complement is full.
Minimum duration: Three years.
Presentation: Day classes.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 30 September.
Approximate first-year class fees: R23 940.
ECONOMICS AND FINANCE
Possible careers: State accountant and accountant in central and provincial
government sectors and at statutory government institutions.
NATIONAL HIGHER CERTIFICATE: FINANCIAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS
(HCFI04) - NQF Level 5
Campus where offered: Ga-Rankuwa and Mbombela campuses
Important notification to new applicants: Students who intend to enrol for
this qualification should take note that no new applications will be accepted as
from 2020. Potential students are advised to consult the University’s website
for possible new qualifications which are aligned with the newly-implemented
Higher Education Qualification Sub-Framework.
Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE IN OR
AFTER 2008:
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
degree, or a diploma, or a higher certificate endorsement, or an equivalent
qualification, with an achievement level of at least 4 for English (home language
or first additional language), 3 for Mathematics or 4 for Mathematical Literacy.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 20.
Assessment procedures: No further assessment will be done. Applicants who
achieve the minimum APS of 20 will be accepted on the basis of first come, first
accepted, until the programme complement is full.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL) AT NQF
LEVEL 4:
Admission requirement(s): A National Certificate (Vocational) with a bache-
lor’s degree, or a diploma, or a higher certificate endorsement, with at least 5
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for English (home language or first additional language) and 4 for Mathematics
or 6 for Mathematical Literacy.
Minimum duration: Two years.
Presentation: Day classes.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 30 September.
Approximate first-year class fees: R25 230.
Possible careers: Accounting and business analyst in commercial data process-
ing, computer auditor.
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: FINANCIAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS
(NDFI07) - NQF Level 5
Campus where offered: Ga-Rankuwa and Mbombela campuses
Important notification to new applicants: No new applications will be accept-
ed as from 2020. Students who enrolled for this qualification for the first time
in 2017 (or thereafter), should note that it will not be possible to continue
with any Baccalaureus Technologiae as from 2020, since it is being replaced
by qualifications aligned with the newly-implemented Higher Education Quali-
fication Sub-Framework. Potential students are advised to consult the Univer-
sity’s website for any new qualifications which might not be published in this
Brochure.
Admission requirement(s): A National Higher Certificate: Financial Informa-
tion Systems or an equivalent qualification. A student who is still busy with
the National Higher Certificate: Financial Information Systems may, at the
discretion of the Head of the Department, be allowed to study for the National
Diploma, subject to having passed 80% of his or her subjects at the National
Higher Certificate level.
Selection criteria: All applications are subject to selection.
Minimum duration: One year.
Presentation: Day classes.
Intake for the qualification: January and July.
Closing date for application: 30 September.
Approximate third-year class fees: R29 220.
Possible careers: Accounting and business analyst in commercial data process-
ing, computer auditor.
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: INTERNAL AUDITING
(NDIA05) - NQF Level 6
Campus where offered: Ga-Rankuwa, Mbombela and Polokwane campuses
Important notification to new applicants: No new applications will be accept-
ed as from 2020. Students who enrolled for this qualification for the first time
in 2017 (or thereafter), should note that it will not be possible to continue
with any Baccalaureus Technologiae as from 2020, since it is being replaced
by qualifications aligned with the newly-implemented Higher Education Quali-
fication Sub-Framework. Potential students are advised to consult the Univer-
sity’s website for any new qualifications which might not be published in this
Brochure.
Admission requirement(s): A National Higher Certificate: Accountancy or an
equivalent qualification. A student still in the process of studying for a Nation-
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al Higher Certificate: Accountancy may, at the discretion of the Head of the
Department, be allowed to continue with the National Diploma, on condition
that 80% of the subjects at the National Higher Certificate level have been
passed.
Selection criteria: All applications are subject to selection.
Minimum duration: One year.
Presentation: Day classes.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 30 September.
Approximate third-year class fees: R29 490.
Possible careers: Auditor.
ECONOMICS AND FINANCE
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCE
(NDLG99) - NQF Level 6
Campus where offered: Ga-Rankuwa Campus
Important notification to new applicants: No new applications will be accept-
ed as from 2020. Students who enrolled for this qualification for the first time
in 2017 (or thereafter), should note that it will not be possible to continue
with any Baccalaureus Technologiae as from 2020, since it is being replaced
by qualifications aligned with the newly-implemented Higher Education Quali-
fication Sub-Framework. Potential students are advised to consult the Univer-
sity’s website for any new qualifications which might not be published in this
Brochure.
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an
achievement level of at least 4 for English (home language or first additional
language), 4 for Accounting or 3 for Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Points Score (APS) of at least 19.
Assessment procedures: No further assessment will be done. Applicants who
achieve a minimum APS of 19 will be accepted on the basis of first come, first
accepted, until the programme complement is full.
Minimum duration: Three years.
Presentation: Day classes.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 30 September.
Approximate third-year class fees: R22 990.
Possible careers: Accountant at a local government.
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Environment
ARCHITECTURE
ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE
(Qualification type: Professional Bachelor’s Degree)
(BPAR17) - NQF Level 8 (480 credits)
SAQA ID: 48735, CHE NUMBER: H/H16/E013CAN
Campus where offered: Pretoria Campus
Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE IN OR
AFTER 2008:
Admission requirements: A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
degree endorsement (four subjects with a minimum score of 4 in the subjects)
or an equivalent qualification, with an achievement level of at least 4 for
English (home language or first additional language).
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 25.
• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A QUALIFICATION FROM TECHNICAL AND
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (TVET) COLLEGES (PREVIOUSLY
KNOWN AS FET COLLEGES):
Applicants with a National Certificate (Vocational) at NQF Level 4:
Admission requirement(s): A National Certificate (Vocational) at NQF Level 4,
with a bachelor’s degree endorsement, issued by the Council for Quality Assur-
ance in General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi), with at least 60%
(APS of 5) for English and Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy and at least
70% (APS of 6) for any four other vocational subjects.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 34.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH QUALIFICATIONS ON THE HIGHER EDUCATION
QUALIFICATION SUB-FRAMEWORK (HEQSF) OFFERED BY UNIVERSITIES OF
TECHNOLOGY:
The applicant will be considered for admission to the programme, if a qualifica-
tion is in Architecture or Architectural Technology or a related field of study on
NQF Level 5 or above with at least 60% for all modules completed.
Selection criteria: Admission will be based on academic performance; avail-
ability of space; and an interview.
Assessment procedure: After passing the initial administrative screening, all
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applicants will sit for additional assessment arranged with the Department of
Architecture. The purpose of the assessment is to select only those applicants
who are most likely to be successful in their studies in Architecture. The
University reserves the right to select the best candidates for this programme.
Please contact the Department for information pertaining to the assessment.
Information pertaining to the assessment is available on the Department’s
website: www.tutarchitecture.co.za.
Minimum duration: Four years.
Presentation: Day classes. Classes and assessments may take place on Friday
afternoons and/or Saturdays.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 31 July.
Approximate first-year class fees: R43 040.
Possible careers: Architectural technologist, property inspector, building
product consultant, specialising in architectural technology, self-employed and
private architect.
BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE
(Extended curriculum programme with foundation provision)
(Qualification type: Professional Bachelor’s Degree)
(BPARF1) - NQF Level 8 (480 credits)
CHE NUMBER: H16/10740/HEQSF A
Campus where offered: Pretoria Campus
Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE IN OR
AFTER 2008:
Admission requirements: A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
degree endorsement (four subjects with a minimum score of 4 in the subjects),
or an equivalent qualification, with an achievement level of at least 4 for
English (home language or first additional language).
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 25.
• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A QUALIFICATION FROM TECHNICAL AND
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (TVET) COLLEGES (PREVIOUSLY
KNOWN AS FET COLLEGES):
Applicants with a National Certificate (Vocational) at NQF Level 4:
Admission requirement(s): A National Certificate (Vocational) at NQF Level 4
with a bachelor’s degree endorsement issued by the Council for Quality Assur-
ance in General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi), with at least 60%
(APS of 5) for English and Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy and at least
70% (APS of 6) for any four other vocational subjects.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 34.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH QUALIFICATIONS ON THE HIGHER EDUCATION
QUALIFICATION SUB-FRAMEWORK (HEQSF) OFFERED BY UNIVERSITIES OF
TECHNOLOGY:
The applicant will be considered for admission to the programme, if a qualifica-
tion is in Architecture or Architectural Technology or a related field of study on
NQF Level 5 or above with at least 60% for all modules completed.
Selection criteria: Admission will be based on academic performance; avail-
ability of space; and an interview.
Assessment procedure: After passing the initial administrative screening, all
applicants will sit for additional assessment arranged with the Department of
Architecture. The purpose of the assessment is to select those applicants who
are most likely to be successful in their studies in Architecture. The University
reserves the right to select the best candidates for this programme. Please
contact the Department for information pertaining to the assessment. Informa-
tion pertaining to the assessment is available on the Department’s website:
www.tutarchitecture.co.za.
Minimum duration: Five years.
Presentation: Day classes. Classes and assessments may take place on Friday
afternoons and/or Saturdays.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 31 July.
Approximate first-year class fees: R18 510.
Possible careers: Architectural technologist, property inspector, building
product consultant, specialising in architectural technology, self-employed and
private architect.
BUILDING SCIENCES
DIPLOMA IN BUILDING
(DBSC17) - NQF Level 6 (360 credits)
SAQA ID: 96922, CHE NUMBER: H16/10744/HEQSF
Campus where offered: Pretoria Campus
Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE IN OR
AFTER 2008:
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an
achievement level of at least 4 for English (home language or first addition-
al language), 3 for Mathematics or Technical Mathematics and 3 for Physical
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Sciences or Technical Sciences.
Applicants who do not meet the requirements for Mathematics or Technical
Mathematics and/or Physical Sciences or Technical Physics, may enrol for
Mathematics N3 and/or Engineering Sciences N3 at any Technical and Vocation-
al Education and Training (TVET) college, and if these are successfully passed
ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
at a performance level of at least 50%, they may re-apply for admission to the
University.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 25 (excluding Life Orientation).
Assessment procedure: All applications received by the published due dates
will be ranked according to the APS achieved. After consideration of the
Departmental Student Enrolment Plan (SEP), only the top performing applicants
will be selected. A waiting list consisting of the remainder of the applicants
will provide an opportunity for applicants to fill places created by accepted
students failing to meet the enrolment dates.
• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A QUALIFICATION FROM TECHNICAL AND
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (TVET) COLLEGES (PREVIOUSLY
KNOWN AS FET COLLEGES):
Applicants with a National Certificate (Vocational) at NQF Level 4:
Admission requirement(s): A National Certificate (Vocational) at NQF Level
4, with a bachelor’s degree or diploma endorsement, issued by the Council for
Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi),
with at least a 50% (APS of 4) for English and Mathematics, at least 60% (APS
of 5) for Physical Sciences/Applied Engineering Technology/Materials and two
other vocational subjects, and 50% for the fourth vocational subject.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 27 (excluding Life Orientation).
• APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL N CERTIFICATE/N DIPLOMA AS PUBLISHED
IN NATED 191:N3 (NQF LEVEL 4) AND N4/N5/N6 (NQF LEVEL 5):
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate (NSC) and a National
N Certificate/N Diploma as published in Nated 191: N3 (NQF Level 4) and N4/
N5/N6 (NQF Level 5), issued by the Council for Quality Assurance in General
and Further Education and Training (Umalusi), with at least 50% (APS of 4)
for English and for all subjects passed on a National N Certificate including
Mathematics N3 and Engineering Sciences N3.
Applicants will be exempted from NQF Level 5 modules on the grounds of N4/
N5/N6 subjects passed (a maximum of 50% of the qualification’s modules).
Exemption will be granted for equivalent building sciences modules (including
Mathematics and Engineering Sciences), successfully passed with at least 50%
(APS of 4).
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
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Minimum duration: Three years.
Presentation: Day classes.
Intake for this qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 30 September.
ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Approximate first-year class fees: R23 550.
Possible careers: Construction manager technician, Quantity surveyor techni-
cian, Site agent, Building surveyor technician.
CHEMICAL, METALLURGICAL AND MATERIALS ENGINEERING
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ENGINEERING: CHEMICAL
(NDCE03) - NQF Level 6
Campus where offered: Pretoria Campus
Important notification to new applicants: No new applications will be accept-
ed as from 2020. Students who enrolled for this qualification for the first time
in 2017 (or thereafter), should note that it will not be possible to continue
with any Baccalaureus Technologiae as from 2020, since it is being replaced
by qualifications aligned with the newly-implemented Higher Education Quali-
fication Sub-Framework. Potential students are advised to consult the Univer-
sity’s website for any new qualifications which might not be published in this
Brochure.
Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE IN OR
AFTER 2008:
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an
achievement level of at least 4 for English (home language or first additional
language), 4 for Mathematics and 3 for Physical Sciences.
Applicants who do not meet the requirements for Mathematics and/or Physi-
cal Sciences, may enrol for Mathematics N4 and/or Engineering Sciences N4
at any Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) college, and if
these are successfully passed at a performance level of at least 60%, they may
re-apply for admission to the University.
Applicants who do not meet the above criteria for Mathematics and/or Physical
Sciences for admission to the National Diploma, may enrol for: Mathematics N3/
N4 and/or Engineering Sciences N3/N4, or Mathematics, Physical Sciences and
Process Chemistry, as presented as part of the National Certificate Vocational
(NCV) at NQF Level 4, at any Technical and Vocational Education and Train-
ing (TVET) College. If these subjects are successfully passed at a performance
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level of at least 60%, they may re-apply for admission to the qualification at
the University.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) (APS) of at least 23.
Assessment procedure: Applicants with a final combined score of 10 and more
for Mathematics and Physical Sciences and an APS of 28 and more will be ranked
according to APS achieved. Those with a combined score of less than 10 for
Mathematics and Physical Sciences and an APS of between 23 and 27 will write
an Academic Placement Test before final acceptance. All applications will then
be ranked according to APS achieved.
After consideration of the Departmental Student Enrolment Plan (SEP), only
the highest performing applicants will be selected. Applicants will be informed
immediately of their acceptance into the programme.
• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A QUALIFICATION FROM TECHNICAL AND
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (TVET) COLLEGES (PREVIOUSLY
KNOWN AS FET COLLEGES):
Applicants with a National Certificate (Vocational) at NQF Level 4:
Admission requirement(s): A National Certificate (Vocational) at NQF Level 4
with a bachelor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, issued by the Council for
Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi),
with at least 50% (APS of 4) for English and Mathematics, and at least 60% (APS
of 5) for Physical Sciences/Applied Engineering Technology and any other two
vocational subjects.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 23.
Applicants with a National N Certificate as published in Nated 191: N3 (NQF
Level 4) and N4/N5/N6 (NQF Level 5):
A National Senior Certificate or a National N Certificate as published in Nated
191: N3 (NQF Level 4) and N4/N5/N6 (NQF Level 5) issued by the Council for
General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi), with at least 50% (APS of
4) for English and 60% (APS of 5) for Mathematics N3 and Engineering Sciences
N3.
Applicants will be exempted from certain subjects on the grounds of N4/N5/N6
subjects passed (a minimum of 50% of the qualification’s subjects). Exemption
will be granted for equivalent engineering subjects (including Mathematics and
Engineering Sciences), successfully passed with at least 60% (APS of 5).
Minimum duration: Three years.
Presentation: Day classes. Classes and assessments may take place on Friday
afternoons and/or Saturdays. Certain subjects are offered at the location
(Arcadia and Pretoria campuses) determined by the Head of the Department.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 31 July.
Approximate first-year class fees: R36 520.
Possible careers: Chemical engineering technician and technologist, research-
er and developer, fuel-cell technologist, consultant.
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ENGINEERING: METALLURGY
(NDMY03) - NQF Level 6
Campus where offered: Pretoria Campus
Important notification to new applicants: No new applications will be accept-
ed as from 2020. Students who enrolled for this qualification for the first time
in 2017 (or thereafter), should note that it will not be possible to continue
with any Baccalaureus Technologiae as from 2020, since it is being replaced
by qualifications aligned with the newly-implemented Higher Education Quali-
fication Sub-Framework. Potential students are advised to consult the Univer-
sity’s website for any new qualifications which might not be published in this
Brochure.
Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE IN OR
AFTER 2008:
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an
achievement level of at least 4 for English (home language or first additional
language), 4 for Mathematics and 3 for Physical Sciences.
Applicants who do not meet the above criteria for Mathematics and/or Physical
Sciences for admission to the National Diploma, may enrol for: Mathematics N3/
N4 and/or Engineering Sciences N3/N4; or Mathematics, Physical Sciences and
Process Chemistry, as presented as part of the National Certificate Vocational
(NCV) at NQF Level 4, at any Technical and Vocational Education and Train-
ing (TVET) College. If these subjects are successfully passed at a performance
level of at least 60%, they may re-apply for admission to the qualification at
the University.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 23.
Assessment procedure: Applicants with a final combined score of 10 and more
for Mathematics and Physical Sciences and an APS of 28 and more will be ranked
according to APS achieved. Those with a combined score of less than 10 for
Mathematics and Physical Sciences and an APS of between 23 and 27 will write
an Academic Placement Test before final acceptance. All applications will be
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ranked according to APS achieved. After consideration of the Departmental
Student Enrolment Plan (SEP), only the highest performing applicants will be
selected. Applicants will be informed immediately of their acceptance into the
programme.
• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A QUALIFICATION FROM TECHNICAL AND
ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (TVET) COLLEGES (PREVIOUSLY
KNOWN AS FET COLLEGES):
Applicants with a National Certificate (Vocational) at NQF Level 4:
Admission requirement(s): A National Certificate (Vocational) at NQF Level 4
with a bachelor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, issued by the Council for
Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi),
with at least 50% (APS of 4) for English and Mathematics, and at least 60% (APS
of 5) for Physical Sciences/Applied Engineering Technology and any other two
vocational subjects.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 23.
Applicants with a National N Certificate as published in Nated 191: N3 (NQF
Level 4) and N4/N5/N6 (NQF Level 5):
A National Senior Certificate or a National N Certificate as published in Nated
191: N3 (NQF Level 4) and N4/N5/N6 (NQF Level 5) issued by the Council for
General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi), with at least 50% (APS of
4) for English and 60% (APS of 5) for Mathematics N3 and Engineering Sciences N3.
Applicants will be exempted from certain subjects on the grounds of N4/N5/N6
subjects passed (a minimum of 50% of the qualification’s subjects). Exemption
will be granted for equivalent engineering subjects (including Mathematics and
Engineering Sciences), successfully passed with at least 60% (APS of 5).
Minimum duration: Three years.
Presentation: Day classes. Classes and assessments may take place on Friday
afternoons and/or Saturdays. Certain subjects are offered at the location
(Arcadia and Pretoria campuses) determined by the Head of the Department.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 31 July.
Approximate first-year class fees: R35 310.
Possible careers: Metallurgist, technician, plant manager, consultant,
researcher and developer.
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 CIVIL ENGINEERING
HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING
(HCCM18) - NQF Level 5 (140 credits)
SAQA ID: 97887, CHE NUMBER: H/H16/E034CAN
ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Campus where offered: Pretoria Campus
Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE IN OR
AFTER 2008:
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent
qualification, with a higher certificate endorsement, or an equivalent qualifica-
tion, with an achievement level of at least 4 for English (home language or first
additional language) and Mathematics or Technical Mathematics, and at least a
3 for Physical Sciences or Technical Sciences.
Applicants who do not meet the requirements for Mathematics, Physical Scienc-
es, or any of the two additional subjects may enroll for these subjects at any
Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College (see National
N Certificate requirements), and if these are successfully passed at a perfor-
mance level of at least 50%, they may re-apply for admission to the University.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 20.
Recommended subject(s): Civil Technology and Engineering Graphics and
Design.
• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A QUALIFICATION FROM TECHNICAL AND
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (TVET) COLLEGES (PREVIOUSLY
KNOWN AS FET COLLEGES):
Applicants with a National Certificate (Vocational) at NQF Level 4:
Admission requirement(s): A National Certificate (Vocational) at NQF Level 4
with a higher certificate endorsement, issued by the Council for Quality Assur-
ance in General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi), with at least 50%
(APS of 4) for English and Mathematics and 40% (APS of 3) for Physical Sciences.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 20.
Recommended subject(s): None.
Applicants with a National N Certificate as published in Nated 191: N3 (NQF
Level 4):
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate and a National N
Certificate as published in Nated 191: N3 (NQF Level 4) issued by both the
Department of Higher Education (DHET) and the Council for Quality Assurance
in General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi), with at least 50% for
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English, Mathematics N3, Engineering Sciences N3 and any other two additional
subjects.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 20.
Recommended subject(s): None.
Assessment procedure: All applications received by the published due dates
will be ranked according to the APS achieved. After consideration of the
Departmental Student Enrolment Plan (SEP), only the top performing applicants
will be selected. A waiting list consisting of the remainder of the applicants
will provide an opportunity for applicants to fill places created by accepted
students failing to meet the enrolment dates. Applicants will be informed per
official letter from the Office of the Registrar.
Minimum duration: One year.
Presentation: Day classes. Classes and assessments may take place on Friday
afternoons and/or Saturdays.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 30 September.
Approximate first-year class fees: R40 180.
Possible careers: Construction manager or supervisor, project manager, techni-
cian in civil engineering working for a civil engineering consultant, construction
company, or local, provincial or national government.
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
(BPCE18) - NQF Level 7 (420 credits)
SAQA ID: 98844, CHE NUMBER: H/H16/E026CAN
Campus where offered: Pretoria Campus
Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE IN OR
AFTER 2008:
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
degree endorsement or an equivalent qualification, with an achievement level
of at least 5 for English (home language or first additional language) and Mathe-
matics or Technical Mathematics and Physical Sciences or Technical Science.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 28.
Recommended subject(s): Civil Technology, Construction Technology and
Engineering Graphics and Design.
• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A QUALIFICATION FROM TECHNICAL AND
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (TVET) COLLEGES (PREVIOUSLY
KNOWN AS FET COLLEGES):
Applicants with a National Certificate (Vocational) at NQF Level 4:
Admission requirement(s): A National Certificate (Vocational) at NQF Level
4, with a bachelor’s degree endorsement, issued by the Council for Quality
Assurance in General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi), with at
least a 60% (APS of 5) for English and Mathematics, and at least 70% (APS of 6)
for Physical Sciences or Applied Engineering Technology and any three other
vocational subjects.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 34.
Recommended subject(s): None.
Applicants with a National N Certificate as published in Nated 191: N3 (NQF
Level 4):
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate and a National N
Certificate as published in Nated 191: N3 (NQF Level 4), issued by both the
Department of Higher Education (DHET) and the Council for Quality Assurance
in General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi), with at least 60% (APS
of 5) for English and at least 70% (APS of 6) for Mathematics N3 and Engineering
Sciences N3.
Applicants will be exempted from NQF Level 5 modules on the grounds of N4/N5/
N6 subjects passed (a minimum of 50% of the qualification’s first-year modules).
Exemption will be granted from equivalent engineering subjects (including
Mathematics and Engineering Sciences) passed with at least 70% (APS of 6).
Applicants with a N Diploma as published in Nated 191: N4/N5/N6 (NQF
Level 5):
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate and a National N
Diploma (Nated 191: N4/N5/N6) at NQF Level 5, issued by both the Department
of Higher Education (DHET) and the Council for Quality Assurance in General
and Further Education and Training (Umalusi), with at least 60% (APS of 5) for
English and at least 70% (APS of 6) for Mathematics N4, N5 and N6 and Engineer-
ing Sciences N4.
Applicants will be exempted from NQF Level 5 modules on the grounds of N4/N5/
N6 subjects passed (a maximum of 50% of the qualification’s first-year modules).
Exemption will be granted from equivalent engineering subjects (including
Mathematics and Engineering Sciences) passed with at least 70% (APS of 6).
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH QUALIFICATIONS ON THE HIGHER EDUCATION
QUALIFICATION SUB-FRAMEWORK (HEQSF) OFFERED BY UNIVERSITIES OF
TECHNOLOGY:
The applicant will be considered for admission to the programme, if any of the
following qualifications has been completed:
- Higher Certificate in Construction Engineering (NQF Level 5 - 140 credits): at
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least 60% for all modules completed.
- Advanced Certificate in Construction or Civil Engineering (NQF Level 6 - 140
credits): at least 60% for all modules completed.
- Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology (NQF Level 6 - 280 credits): at least
60% for all modules completed.
ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
- National Diploma: Engineering: Civil (NQF Level 6 - 3,000 credits): at least
55% for all subjects completed.
Assessment procedure: All applications received by the published due dates
will be ranked according to the APS achieved. After consideration of the
Departmental Student Enrolment Plan (SEP), only the top performing applicants
will be selected. A waiting list consisting of the remainder of the applicants
will provide an opportunity for applicants to fill places created by accepted
students failing to meet the enrolment dates. Applicants will be informed per
official letter from the Office of the Registrar.
Minimum duration: Three years.
Presentation: Day classes.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 30 September.
Approximate first-year class fees: R44 820.
Possible careers: Construction manager or supervisor, project manager, techni-
cian in civil engineering working for a civil engineering consultant, construction
company, or local, provincial or national government.
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
(HCEE18) - NQF Level 5 (140 credits)
SAQA ID: 97909, CHE NUMBER: H/H16/E033CAN
Campus where offered: Pretoria and eMalahleni campuses
Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE IN OR
AFTER 2008:
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent
qualification, with a higher certificate endorsement, or an equivalent qualifica-
tion, with an achievement level of at least 4 for English (home language or first
additional language) and Mathematics or Technical Mathematics and at least 3
for Physical Sciences or Technical Sciences.
Applicants who do not meet the requirements for Mathematics, Physical Scienc-
es, or any of the two additional subjects may enroll for these subjects at any
Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College (see National
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 N Certificate requirements), and if these are successfully passed at a perfor-
mance level of at least 50%, they may re-apply for admission to the University.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 20.
Recommended subject(s): Electrical Technology and Engineering Graphics and
ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Design.
• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A QUALIFICATION FROM TECHNICAL AND
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (TVET) COLLEGES (PREVIOUSLY
KNOWN AS FET COLLEGES):
Applicants with a National Certificate (Vocational) at NQF Level 4:
Admission requirement(s): A National Certificate (Vocational) at NQF Level 4,
with a higher certificate endorsement, issued by the Council for Quality Assur-
ance in General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi), with at least
50% for English and Mathematics and at least 40% for Physical Sciences and any
three vocational subjects.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 20.
Recommended subject(s): Electrical Principles and Practice, Electrical
Systems and Construction, Electrical Workmanship, Electronic Control and
Digital Electronics.
Applicants with a National N Certificate as published in Nated 191: N3 (NQF
Level 4):
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate and a National N
Certificate as published in Nated 191: N3 (NQF Level 4) issued by both the
Department of Higher Education (DHET) and the Council for Quality Assurance
in General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi), with at least 50% for
English, Mathematics N3, Engineering Sciences N3 and any two N3 vocational
subjects.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 20.
Recommended subject(s): Electrical Trade Theory, Electro Technology,
Engineering Drawing and Industrial Electronics.
Assessment procedure: All applications received by the published due dates
will be ranked according to the APS achieved. After consideration of the
Departmental Student Enrolment Plan (SEP), only the top performing applicants
will be selected. A waiting list consisting of the remainder of the applicants
will provide an opportunity for applicants to fill places created by accepted
students failing to meet the enrolment dates. Applicants will be informed per
official letter from the Office of the Registrar.
Minimum duration: One year.
Presentation: Day classes. Classes and assessments may take place on Friday
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afternoons and/or Saturdays.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 30 September.
Approximate first-year class fees: R49 940.
Possible careers: Design, planning, construction and maintenance of special-
ised fields systems related to electrical engineering.
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
(BPEE19) - NQF Level 7 (420 credits)
SAQA ID: 101903, CHE NUMBER: H/H16/E022CAN
Campus where offered: Pretoria and eMalahleni campuses
Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE IN OR
AFTER 2008:
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate, with a bachelor’s
degree endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an achievement
level of at least 5 for English (home language or first additional language), an
additional language, Mathematics or Technical Mathematics, Physical Sciences
or Technical Sciences and two additional subjects.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Points Score (APS) of at least 30.
• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A QUALIFICATION FROM TECHNICAL AND
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (TVET) COLLEGES (PREVIOUSLY
KNOWN AS FET COLLEGES):
Applicants with a National Certificate (Vocational) at NQF Level 4:
Admission requirement(s): A National Certificate (Vocational) at NQF Level 4,
with a bachelor’s degree endorsement, issued by the Council for Quality Assur-
ance in General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi), with at least a
60% (APS of 5) for English, Mathematics, (excluded for APS calculation) and at
least 70% (APS of 6) for Physical Sciences or Applied Engineering Technology
and any three other vocational subjects.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Points Score (APS) of at least 34.
Applicants with a National N Certificate as published in Nated 191: N3 (NQF
Level 4):
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate and a National N
Certificate as published in Nated 191: N3 (NQF Level 4), issued by both the
Department of Higher Education (DHET) and the Council for Quality Assurance
in General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi), with at least
60% (APS of 5) for English and at least 60% (APS of 5) for Mathematics N3 and
Engineering Sciences N3.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Points Score (APS) of at least 30.
Applicants with a N Diploma as published in Nated 191: N4/N5/N6 (NQF
Level 5):
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate and a National N
Diploma (Nated 191: N4/N5/N6) at NQF Level 5, issued by both the Department
of Higher Education (DHET) and the Council for Quality Assurance in General
and Further Education and Training (Umalusi), with at least 60% (APS
of 5) for English and at least 60% (APS of 5) for Mathematics N4, N5 and N6 and
Engineering Sciences N4.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Points Score (APS) of at least 30.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH QUALIFICATIONS ON THE HIGHER EDUCATION
QUALIFICATION SUB-FRAMEWORK (HEQSF) OFFERED BY UNIVERSITIES OF
TECHNOLOGY:
Admission will be based on academic performance; availability of space; and
an interview.
The applicant will be considered for admission to the programme, if any of the
following qualifications has been completed:
- Higher Certificate in Electrical Engineering (NQF Level 5 - 140 credits): at
least 60% for all modules completed.
- Advanced Certificate in Electrical Engineering (NQF Level 6 - 140 credits): at
least 60% for all modules completed.
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology (NQF Level 6 - 280 credits): at
least 60% for all modules completed.
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering (NQF Level 6 - 360 credits): at least 60% for
all modules completed.
- National Diploma: Engineering: Electrical (NQF Level 6 - 3,000 credits): at
least 60% for all subjects completed.
Assessment procedure (not applicable to applicants with qualifications on
the HEQSF):
All applications received by the published due dates will be ranked according to
the APS achieved. After consideration of the departmental Student Enrolment
Plan (SEP), only the top performing applicants will be selected. A waiting list
consisting of the remainder of the applicants will provide an opportunity for
applicants to fill places created by accepted students failing to meet enrol-
ment dates. Applicants will be informed per official letter from the Office of
the Registrar.
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Minimum duration: Three years.
Presentation: Day classes.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 30 September.
Possible careers: Design, planning, construction and maintenance of special-
ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
ised fields systems related to electrical engineering.
GEOMATICS
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: SURVEYING
(NDSU03) - NQF Level 6
Campus where offered: Pretoria Campus
Important notification to new applicants: No new applications will be accept-
ed as from 2020. Students who enrolled for this qualification for the first time
in 2017 (or thereafter), should note that it will not be possible to continue
with any Baccalaureus Technologiae as from 2020, since it is being replaced
by qualifications aligned with the newly-implemented Higher Education Quali-
fication Sub-Framework. Potential students are advised to consult the Univer-
sity’s website for any new qualifications which might not be published in this
Brochure.
Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE IN OR
AFTER 2008:
Admission requirements: A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an
achievement level of at least 4 for English (home language or first additional
language), 4 for Mathematics and 3 for Physical Sciences.
Applicants who do not meet the requirements for Mathematics and/or Physi-
cal Science may enrol for Mathematics N4 and/or Engineering Sciences N4 at
any Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) college, and if
these are successfully passed at a performance level of at least 60%, they may
re-apply for admission to the University.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 20.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL):
Admission requirement(s): A National Certificate (Vocational) at NQF Level 4,
with a bachelor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, issued by the Council for
Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi),
with at least 50% (APS of 4) for English and Mathematics, and at least 60% (APS
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 of 5) for Physical Sciences/Applied Engineering Technology and any other two
vocational subjects.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, candidates must
have an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 23.
Assessment procedures: All applications received by the published due dates
Recommended subject(s): Engineering Graphics and Design and Mechanical
Technology.
• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A QUALIFICATION FROM TECHNICAL AND
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (TVET) COLLEGES (PREVIOUSLY
Campus where offered: Pretoria Campus
KNOWN AS FET COLLEGES):
modules). Exemption will be granted from equivalent engineering subjects
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY IN INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
(including Mathematics and Engineering Sciences) passed with at least 70% (APS
(BPIE19) - NQF Level 7 (420 credits)
of 6).
SAQA ID: 101698, CHE NUMBER: H/H16/E027CAN
Recommended subject(s): None.
Applicants with a N Diploma as published in Nated 191: N4/N5/N6 (NQF

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ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT

will be ranked according to the APS achieved. After consideration of the
Departmental Student Enrolment Plan (SEP), only the highest ranked appli-
cants will be accepted to fill the available places. A waiting list consisting of
the remainder of the applicants will provide an opportunity for applicants to
fill places created by accepted students failing to meet the enrolment dates.
Minimum duration: Three years.
Presentation: Day classes. Classes and assessments may take place on Friday
afternoons and/or Saturdays.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 30 September.
Approximate first-year class fees: R40 680.
Possible careers: Surveying technician, surveyor and professional topographic
or engineering surveyor, GIS/LIS, photogrammetrist.
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
(HCIE18) - NQF Level 5 (140 credits)
SAQA ID: 99013, CHE NUMBER: H/H16/E030CAN
Campus where offered: Pretoria Campus
Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE IN OR
AFTER 2008:
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent
qualification, with a higher certificate endorsement, or an equivalent qualifica-
tion, with an achievement level of at least 4 for English (home language or first
additional language) and Mathematics or Technical Mathematics and at least 3
for Physical Sciences or Technical Sciences.
Applicants who do not meet the requirements for Mathematics, Physical Scienc-
es, or any of the two additional subjects may enroll for these subjects at any
Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College (see National
N Certificate requirements), and if these are successfully passed at a perfor-
mance level of at least 50%, they may re-apply for admission to the University.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 20.
Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria: Level 5):
Applicants with a National Certificate (Vocational) at NQF Level 4:
• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE IN OR Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate and a National N
Admission requirement(s): A National Certificate (Vocational) at NQF Level 4,
AFTER 2008: Diploma (Nated 191: N4/N5/N6) at NQF Level 5, issued by both the Department
with a higher certificate endorsement, issued by the Council for Quality Assur-
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent of Higher Education (DHET) and the Council for Quality Assurance in General
ance in General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi), with at least a
qualification, with a bachelor’s degree endorsement, or an equivalent qualifi- and Further Education and Training (Umalusi) with at least 60% (APS of 5) for
50% (APS of 4) for English, Mathematics and 40% (APS of 3) for Physical Sciences.
cation, with an achievement level of at least 5 for English and at least 70% (APS of 6) for Mathematics N4, N5 and N6 and Engineer-
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
English (home language or first additional language) and Mathematics or Techni- ing Sciences N4.
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 20.
cal Mathematics, and Physical Sciences or Technical Sciences. Applicants will be exempted from NQF Level 5 modules on the grounds of N4/
Recommended subject(s): None.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, Applicants must N5/N6 subjects passed (a minimum of 50% of the qualification’s first-year
Applicants with a National N Certificate as published in Nated 191: N3 (NQF
have an Admission Points Score (APS) of at least 28. modules). Exemption will be granted from equivalent engineering subjects
Level 4):
Recommended subjects: Engineering Graphics and Design and Mechanical (including Mathematics and Engineering Sciences) passed with at least 70% (APS
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate and a National N
Technology. of 6).
Certificate as published in Nated 191: N3 (NQF Level 4) issued by both the
• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A QUALIFICATION FROM TECHNICAL AND Recommended subject(s): None.
Department of Higher Education (DHET) and the Council for Quality Assurance
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (TVET) COLLEGES (PREVIOUSLY
in General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi), with at least a 50% • FOR APPLICANTS WITH QUALIFICATIONS ON THE HIGHER EDUCATION
KNOWN AS FET COLLEGES): QUALIFICATION SUB-FRAMEWORK (HEQSF) OFFERED BY UNIVERSITIES OF
for English and any additional language, Mathematics N3, Engineering Sciences
Applicants with a National Certificate (Vocational) at NQF Level 4: TECHNOLOGY:
N3 and any two additional N3 subjects.
Admission requirement(s): A National Certificate (Vocational) at NQF Level 4, The applicant will be considered for admission to the programme, if any of the
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
with a bachelor’s degree endorsement, issued by the Council for Quality Assur- following qualifications has been completed:
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 20.
ance in General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi) with at least a - Higher Certificate in Industrial Engineering (NQF Level 5 - 140 credits): at
Recommended subject(s): None.
60% (APS of 5) for English and Mathematics, and at least 70% least 60% for all modules completed.
Assessment procedure: All applications received by the published due dates
(APS of 6) for Physical Sciences or Applied Engineering Technology and any - Advanced Certificate in Industrial Engineering (NQF Level 6 - 140 credits): at
will be ranked according to the APS achieved. After consideration of the
three other vocational subjects. least 60% for all modules completed.
Departmental Student Enrolment Plan (SEP), only the top performing applicants
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, Applicants must - Diploma in Industrial Engineering Technology (NQF Level 6 - 280 credits): at
will be selected. A waiting list consisting of the remainder of the applicants
have an Admission Points Score (APS) of at least 34. least 55% for all modules completed.
will provide an opportunity for applicants to fill places created by accepted
Recommended subject(s): None. - National Diploma: Engineering: Industrial (NQF Level 6 - 3,000 credits): at
students failing to meet the enrolment dates. Applicants will be informed per
Applicants with a National N Certificate as published in Nated 191: N3 (NQF least 55% for all subjects completed.
official letter from the Office of the Registrar.
Level 4): Admission will be based on academic performance; availability of space; and
Minimum duration: One year.
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate and a National N an interview.
Presentation: Day classes. Classes and assessments may take place on Friday
Certificate as published in Nated 191: N3 (NQF Level 4), issued by both the Assessment procedure (not applicable to applicants with qualifications on
afternoons and/or Saturdays.
Department of Higher Education (DHET) and the Council for Quality Assurance the HEQSF):
Intake for the qualification: January only.
in General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi) with at least 60% (APS All applications received by the published due dates will be ranked according to
Closing date for application: 30 September.
of 5) for English and at least 70% (APS of 6) for Mathematics N3 and Engineering the APS achieved. After consideration of the departmental Student Enrolment
Approximate first-year class fees: R37 060.
Sciences N3. Plan (SEP), only the top performing applicants will be selected. A waiting list
Possible careers: Professional technologist, technician, manager, entrepre-
Applicants will be exempted from NQF Level 5 modules on the grounds of N4/ consisting of the remainder of the applicants will provide an opportunity for
neur and consultant.
N5/N6 subjects passed (a minimum of 50% of the qualification’s first -year applicants to fill places created by accepted students failing to meet enrol-

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 ment dates. Applicants will be informed per official letter from the Office of
HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
the Registrar.
(HCME18) - NQF Level 5 (140 credits)
Minimum duration: Three years.
SAQA ID: 99534, CHE NUMBER: H/H16/E025CAN
Presentation: Day classes.
Intake for the qualification: January only. Campus where offered: Pretoria Campus
ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Closing date for application: 30 September. Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
Possible careers: Professional technologist, technician, manager, entrepre- • FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE IN OR
neur and consultant. AFTER 2008:
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent
qualification, with a higher certificate endorsement, or an equivalent qualifica-
tion, with an achievement level of at least 4 for English (home language or first
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, MECHATRONICS AND INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
additional language) and Mathematics or Technical Mathematics and at least 3
for Physical Sciences or Technical Sciences.
DIPLOMA IN INDUSTRIAL DESIGN Applicants who do not meet the requirements for Mathematics, Physical Scienc-
(DIND18) - NQF Level 6 (360 credits) es, or any of the two additional subjects may enrol for these subjects at any
SAQA ID: 96752, CHE NUMBER: H/H16/E012CAN Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College (see National
N Certificate requirements), and if these are successfully passed at a perfor-
Campus where offered: Pretoria Campus
mance level of at least 50%, they may re-apply for admission to the University.
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 20.
achievement level of at least 4 for English (home language or first additional Recommended subject(s): Engineering Graphics and Design, Mechanical
language). Technology or Technical: Mechanical Technology.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have • FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A QUALIFICATION FROM TECHNICAL AND
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 21. VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (TVET) COLLEGES (PREVIOUSLY
Assessment procedure: All applications meeting the minimum requirements KNOWN AS FET COLLEGES):
will be required to submit a prescribed portfolio. Applicants with a National Certificate (Vocational) at NQF Level 4:
Minimum duration: Three years. Admission requirement(s): A National Certificate (Vocational) at NQF Level 4
Presentation: Day classes. Classes and assessments may take place on Friday issued by the Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education
afternoons and/or Saturdays. and Training (Umalusi), with at least 50% for English and Mathematics and at
Intake for the qualification: January only. least 40% for Physical Sciences and any three vocational subjects.
Closing date for application: 31 July. Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
Approximate first-year class fees: R37 060. an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 20.
Possible careers: Junior industrial designer, member of design and develop- Recommended subject(s): None.
ment team, junior design entrepreneur. Design skills can be applied across Applicants with a National N Certificate as published in Nated 191: N3 (NQF
diverse business fields. Level 4):
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate and a National N
Certificate as published in Nated 191: N3 (NQF Level 4) issued by both the
Department of Higher Education (DHET) and the Council for Quality Assurance
in General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi), with at least 50% for
English and any additional language, Mathematics N3, Engineering Sciences N3
and any two N3 vocational subjects.
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Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 20.
Recommended subject(s): None.
Assessment procedure: All applications received by the published due dates
will be ranked according to the APS achieved. After consideration of the
Departmental Student Enrolment Plan (SEP), only the top performing applicants
will be selected. A waiting list consisting of the remainder of the applicants
will provide an opportunity for applicants to fill places created by accepted
students failing to meet the enrolment dates. Applicants will be informed per
official letter from the Office of the Registrar.
Minimum duration: One year.
Presentation: Day classes. Classes and assessments may take place on Friday
afternoons and/or Saturdays.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 30 September.
Approximate first-year class fees: R42 270.
Possible careers: Mechanical technologist, technician, manager, entrepreneur
and consultant.
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
(BPME18) - NQF Level 7 (420 credits)
SAQA ID: 99638, CHE NUMBER: H/H16/E024CAN
Campus where offered: Pretoria Campus
Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE IN OR
AFTER 2008:
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
degree endorsement or an equivalent qualification, with an achievement level
of at least 5 for English (home language or first additional language) and Mathe-
matics or Technical Mathematics and Physical Sciences or Technical Science.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 28.
Recommended subject(s): Engineering Graphics and Design and Mechanical
Technology.
• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A QUALIFICATION FROM TECHNICAL AND
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (TVET) COLLEGES (PREVIOUSLY
KNOWN AS FET COLLEGES):
Applicants with a National Certificate (Vocational) at NQF Level 4:
Admission requirement(s): A National Certificate (Vocational) at NQF Level 4
issued by the Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education
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and Training (Umalusi), with at least a 60% (APS of 5) for English and Mathemat-
ics, and at least 70% (APS of 6) for Physical Sciences or Applied Engineering
Technology and any three other vocational subjects.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 34.
ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Recommended subject(s): None.
Applicants with a National N Certificate as published in Nated 191: N3 (NQF
Level 4):
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate and a National N
Certificate as published in Nated 191: N3 (NQF Level 4), issued by both the
Department of Higher Education (DHET) and the Council for Quality Assurance
in General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi), with at least 60% (APS
of 5) for English and at least 70% (APS of 6) for Mathematics N3 and Engineering
Sciences N3.
Applicants will be exempted from NQF Level 5 modules on the grounds of N4/
N5/N6 subjects passed (a minimum of 50% of the qualification’s first-year
modules). Exemption will be granted from equivalent engineering subjects
(including Mathematics and Engineering Sciences) passed with at least 70% (APS
of 6).
Applicants with a N Diploma as published in Nated 191: N4/N5/N6 (NQF
Level 5):
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate and a National N
Diploma (Nated 191: N4/N5/N6) at NQF Level 5, issued by both the Department
of Higher Education (DHET) and the Council for Quality Assurance in General
and Further Education and Training (Umalusi), with at least 60% (APS of 5) for
English and at least 70% (APS of 6) for Mathematics N4, N5 and N6 and Engineer-
ing Sciences N4.
Applicants will be exempted from NQF Level 5 modules on the grounds of N4/
N5/N6 subjects passed (a maximum of 50% of the qualification’s first-year
modules). Exemption will be granted from equivalent engineering subjects
(including Mathematics and Engineering Sciences) passed with at least 70% (APS
of 6).
Recommended subject(s): None.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH QUALIFICATIONS ON THE HIGHER EDUCATION
QUALIFICATION SUB-FRAMEWORK (HEQSF) OFFERED BY UNIVERSITIES OF
TECHNOLOGY:
The applicant will be considered for admission to the programme, if any of the
following qualifications has been completed:
- Higher Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (NQF Level 5 - 140 credits): at
least 60% for all modules completed.
- Advanced Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (NQF Level 6 - 140 credits):
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 at least 60% for all modules completed.
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology (NQF Level 6 - 280 credits):
at least 55% for all modules completed.
- National Diploma: Engineering: Mechanical (NQF Level 6 - 3,000 credits): at
least 55% for all subjects completed.
ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Assessment procedure: All applications received by the published due dates
will be ranked according to the APS achieved. After consideration of the
Departmental Student Enrolment Plan (SEP), only the top performing applicants
will be selected. A waiting list consisting of the remainder of the applicants
will provide an opportunity for applicants to fill places created by accepted
students failing to meet the enrolment dates. Applicants will be informed per
official letter from the Office of the Registrar.
Minimum duration: Three years.
Presentation: Day classes.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 30 September.
Approximate first-year class fees: R36 400.
Possible careers: Mechanical technologist, technician, manager, entrepreneur
and consultant.
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY IN MECHATRONIC ENGINEERING
(BPMR18) - NQF Level 7 (420 credits)
SAQA ID: 99604, CHE NUMBER: H/H16/E023CAN
Campus where offered: Pretoria Campus
Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE IN OR
AFTER 2008:
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
degree endorsement or an equivalent qualification, with an achievement level
of at least 5 for English (home language or first additional language) and Mathe-
matics or Technical Mathematics and Physical Sciences or Technical Science.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 28.
Recommended subject(s): Engineering Graphics and Design and Mechanical
Technology.
• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A QUALIFICATION FROM TECHNICAL AND
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (TVET) COLLEGES (PREVIOUSLY
KNOWN AS FET COLLEGES):
Applicants with a National Certificate (Vocational) at NQF Level 4:
Admission requirement(s): A National Certificate (Vocational) at NQF Level 4
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issued by the Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education least 60% for all modules completed.
and Training (Umalusi), with at least a 60% (APS of 5) for English and Mathemat- - Advanced Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (NQF Level 6 - 140 credits):
ics, and at least 70% (APS of 6) for Physical Sciences or Applied Engineering at least 60% for all modules completed.
Technology and any three other vocational subjects. - National Diploma: Engineering: Mechanical (NQF Level 6 - 3,000 credits): at
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have least 55% for all subjects completed.
ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 34. - National Diploma: Mechatronics (NQF Level 6 - 3,000 credits): at least 55%
Recommended subject(s): None. for all subjects completed.
Applicants with a National N Certificate as published in Nated 191: N3 (NQF Assessment procedure: All applications received by the published due dates
Level 4): will be ranked according to the APS achieved. After consideration of the
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate and a National N Departmental Student Enrolment Plan (SEP), only the top performing applicants
Certificate as published in Nated 191: N3 (NQF Level 4), issued by both the will be selected. A waiting list consisting of the remainder of the applicants
Department of Higher Education (DHET) and the Council for Quality Assurance will provide an opportunity for applicants to fill places created by accepted
in General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi), with at least 60% (APS students failing to meet the enrolment dates. Applicants will be informed per
of 5) for English and at least 70% (APS of 6) for Mathematics N3 and Engineering official letter from the Office of the Registrar.
Sciences N3. Minimum duration: Three years.
Applicants will be exempted from NQF Level 5 modules on the grounds of N4/ Presentation: Day classes.
N5/N6 subjects passed (a minimum of 50% of the qualification’s first-year Intake for the qualification: January only.
modules). Exemption will be granted from equivalent engineering subjects Closing date for application: 30 September.
(including Mathematics and Engineering Sciences) passed with at least 70% (APS Approximate first-year class fees: R36 810.
of 6). Possible careers: Mechanical technologist, technician, manager, entrepreneur
Applicants with a N Diploma as published in Nated 191: N4/N5/N6 (NQF and consultant.
Level 5):
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate and a National N
Diploma (Nated 191: N4/N5/N6) at NQF Level 5, issued by both the Department
of Higher Education (DHET) and the Council for Quality Assurance in General
and Further Education and Training (Umalusi), with at least 60% (APS of 5) for
English and at least 70% (APS of 6) for Mathematics N4, N5 and N6 and Engineer-
ing Sciences N4.
Applicants will be exempted from NQF Level 5 modules on the grounds of N4/
N5/N6 subjects passed (a maximum of 50% of the qualification’s first-year
modules). Exemption will be granted from equivalent engineering subjects
(including Mathematics and Engineering Sciences) passed with at least 70% (APS
of 6).
Recommended subject(s): None.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH QUALIFICATIONS ON THE HIGHER EDUCATION
QUALIFICATION SUB-FRAMEWORK (HEQSF) OFFERED BY UNIVERSITIES OF
TECHNOLOGY:
The applicant will be considered for admission to the programme, if any of the
following qualifications has been completed:
- Higher Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (NQF Level 5 - 140 credits): at
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 Faculty of Humanities Selection criteria:
- To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission
Point Score (APS) of at least 22.
BACCALAUREUS EDUCATIONIS: (FET): SPECIALISATION - Applicants can only be considered for the programme if the minimum admis-
(BEEDS2, BEEDS3, BEEDS4, BEEDS5, BEEDS6, BEEDS7, BEEDS8, BEEDS9) - sion requirements with an achievement rating of 4 or better in four of the six
NQF Level 6 subjects have been met.
Assessment procedures: No further assessment will be done. Applicants who
Campus where offered: Soshanguve North Campus achieve the minimum APS will be considered until the programme complement
Important notification to new applicants: Before submitting an application for is full. The school will rank applicants to determine admission.
admission, applicants are advised to consult the University’s website for possi- FIELD OF SPECIALISATION:
ble new qualifications which are aligned with the newly-implemented Higher - Consumer Studies
Education Qualification Sub-Framework. Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria: degree endorsement or an equivalent qualification, with an achievement level
FIELD(S) OF SPECIALISATION: of at least 4 for English (home language or first additional language) and 3 for
- Economics and Management Sciences Mathematics or a 4 for Mathematical Literacy.
- General Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must
- Language have an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 20 (for Mathematics) or 21 (for
Mathematical Literacy).
HUMANITIES
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 22.
Recommended subject(s): Civil Technology, Electrical Technology, Engineering
Minimum duration: Four years.
Presentation: Day classes.
Graphics and Design, Mechanical Technology. Intake for the qualification: January only.
FIELD OF SPECIALISATION: Closing date for application: 31 July.
- Natural Sciences. Approximate first-year class fees: R36 510.
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent quali- Possible careers: Educator/lecturer, school inspector, representative of
fication, with a bachelor’s degree endorsement or an equivalent qualification, Department of Education, life-skills facilitator, guidance counsellor.
with an achievement level of at least 3 for English (home language or first
additional language), 4 for Mathematics, 4 for Life Sciences, 4 for Physical
Sciences and 3 for any further additional language. BACCALAUREUS EDUCATIONIS (GET): INTERMEDIATE/SENIOR PHASE
Recommended subject(s): Agricultural Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematics. (BEIS02) - NQF Level 6
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 22. Campus where offered: Soshanguve North Campus
Assessment procedures: No further assessment will be done. Applicants who Important notification to new applicants: Before submitting an application for
achieve the minimum APS will be considered until the programme complement admission, applicants are advised to consult the University’s website for possi-
is full. The school will rank applicants to determine admission. ble new qualifications which are aligned with the newly-implemented Higher
Minimum duration: Four years. Education Qualification Sub-Framework.

- Vocational Guidance

HUMANITIES
Presentation: Day classes. Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s Recommended subject(s): Agricultural Sciences, Consumer Studies, Life Intake for the qualification: January only. degree endorsement or an equivalent qualification, with an achievement level
degree endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an achievement level Sciences, Physical Sciences. Closing date for application: 31 July. of at least 4 for English (home language or first additional language), 3 for one
of at least 4 for English (home language or first additional language), 3 for a FIELD(S) OF SPECIALISATION: Approximate first-year class fees: R34 830. further additional language and 3 for Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy.
second language and 3 for Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy. - Technical Possible careers: Educator/lecturer, school inspector, representative of Recommended subject(s): Biology, Business Studies, Computer Applications
A minimum score of 4 is required if Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy is - Technology Department of Education, life-skills facilitator, guidance counsellor. Technology, Geography, History, Physical Sciences, and any technology-related
intended as a major field of specialisation. Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s subjects.
Recommended subject(s): In order for students to be successful in their degree endorsement or an equivalent qualification, with an achievement level Selection criteria:
BACCALAUREUS EDUCATIONIS (GET): FOUNDATION PHASE
chosen subjects, they should meet the following subject-specific prerequisites of at least 4 for English (home language or first additional language), 4 for - To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission
(BEFP02) - NQF Level 6
in the FET/Senior Certificate: Physical Science and 4 for Mathematics. Points Score (APS) of at least 22.
FET college students who has a National Senior Certificate with a Diploma Campus where offered: Soshanguve North Campus - Applicants can only be considered for the programme if the minimum admis-
Specialisation subjects Specific prerequisite(s) on NQF level 4 sion requirements with an achievement rating of 4 or better in four of the six
endorsement or an equivalent qualification, with an achievement level of at Important notification to new applicants: Before submitting an application for
offered in the Programme subjects have been met.
least 4 for English (home language or first additional language), 2 for Physical admission, applicants are advised to consult the University’s website for possi-
Accounting Accounting or an equivalent subject with a Science and 3 for Mathematics. In addition to the National Senior Certificate, ble new qualifications which are aligned with the newly-implemented Higher Assessment procedures: No further assessment will be done. Applicants who
minimum score of 3 students must also have passed N4 courses with 50% in the relevant subjects, Education Qualification Sub-Framework. achieve the minimum APS will be considered until the programme complement
Business Management and Business Studies or Economics or an equivalent i.e. Electro-Technics or Electronics, and Industrial Electronics (for Electri- Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s is full. The school will rank applicants to determine admission.
Economics subject with a minimum score of 3 cal Technology), or Mechano-Technology and Power Machine (for Mechanical degree endorsement or an equivalent qualification, with an achievement level Minimum duration: Four years.
Technology) or Building and Structural Construction and Building and Structural of at least 4 for English (home language or first additional language), 3 for any Presentation: Day classes.
Computer Science Mathematics with a minimum score of 3 Surveying (for Civil Technology). second language and 3 for Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy. Intake for the qualification: January only.
Mathematics Mathematics with a minimum score of 4 FET college students who has NC-V and above qualifications with a pass (D Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have Closing date for application: 31 July.
symbols and above) in Mathematics, Science, Technology, Engineering Graphics, an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 22. Approximate first-year class fees: R23 652.
Mathematical Literacy Mathematics with a minimum score of 3 or Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Civil Engineering will also Assessment procedures: No further assessment will be done. Applicants who Possible careers: Educator/lecturer, school inspector, representative of
Mathematical Literacy with a minimum score be considered. achieve the minimum APS will be considered until the programme complement Department of Education, life-skills facilitator, guidance counsellor.
of 4 Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have is full.

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 DIPLOMA IN CORRECTIONAL AND REHABILITATION STUDIES
(DPCS19) - NQF Level 6 (360 credits)
SAQA ID: 100956, CHE NUMBER: H16/14242/HEQSF72564
Campus where offered: Soshanguve South Campus
Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE IN OR
AFTER 2008:
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an
achievement level of at least 3 for English (home language or first additional
language) and 3 for Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 20.
Assessment procedures: No further assessment will be done. Applicants who
achieve the minimum APS will be considered until the programme complement
is full.
HUMANITIES
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL):
Admission requirement(s): A National Certificate (Vocational) at NQF Level
4, with a bachelor’s degree or diploma endorsement, issued by the Council for
Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi) with
at least a 50% (APS of 4) for English, Mathematics or Mathematical Liiteracy and
Life Orientation (excluded for APS calculation) and 60% (APS of 5) for any other
three compulsary vocational subjects and 50% (APS of 4) 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.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, Applicants must have
an Admission Points Score (APS) of at least 27.
Minimum duration: Three years.
Presentation: Day classes.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 15 June.
Possible careers: Correctional services official, skills development officer,
manager, security official.
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DIPLOMA IN LANGUAGE PRACTICE
(DPLP19) - NQF Level 6 (360 credits)
SAQA ID:100954, CHE NUMBER: H16/14263/HEQSF
Campus where offered: Soshanguve South Campus
Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE IN OR
AFTER 2008:
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate, with a bachelor’s
degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an
achievement level of at least 4 for English (home language or first additional
language) and 4 for any other official South African language offered in the
programme.
Recommended subject(s): Afrikaans, Northern Sotho, Setswana, Tsonga,
Venda or Zulu.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 20.
Assessment procedures: No further assessment will be done. Applicants who
achieve the minimum APS will be considered until the programme complement
is full.
Minimum duration: Three years.
Presentation: Day and evening classes.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 30 September.
Possible careers: General language practitioner, translator. Editor or proof
reader, language adviser, consultant, technologist, editor/publisher, columnist,
writer, interpreter, language planner.
DIPLOMA IN TRAFFIC SAFETY AND MUNICIPAL POLICE MANAGEMENT
(DPTP19/DPTPO9) - NQF Level 6 (360 credits)
SAQA ID: 100955, CHE NUMBER: H16/14243/HEQSF
Campus where offered: Soshanguve South and Polokwane campuses, and
online Presentation
Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE IN OR
AFTER 2008:
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an
achievement level of at least 3 for English (home language or first additional
language) and 3 for Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 20.
Assessment procedures: No further assessment will be done. Applicants who
achieve the minimum APS will be considered until the programme complement
is full.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL):
Admission requirement(s): A National Certificate (Vocational) at NQF Level
4, with a bachelor’s degree or diploma endorsement, issued by the Council for
Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi) with
at least a 50% (APS of 4) for English, Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy and
Life Orientation (excluded for APS calculation) and 60% (APS of 5) for any other
three compulsory vocational subjects and 50% (APS of 4) 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.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, Applicants must have
an Admission Points Score (APS) of at least 27.
Minimum duration: Three years.
Presentation: Day, block-mode classes and online.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 15 June.
Possible careers: Road traffic and municipal police official, licensing and
registration, road safety, senior position in traffic safety division, traffic chief,
metro or municipal police official.
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NATIONAL DIPLOMA: BUSINESS COMMUNICATION
(NDBC03) - NQF Level 6
Campus where offered: Soshanguve North Campus
Important notification to new applicants: No new applications will be accept-
ed as from 2020. Students who enrolled for this qualification for the first time
in 2017 (or thereafter), should note that it will not be possible to continue
with any Baccalaureus Technologiae as from 2020, since it is being replaced
by qualifications aligned with the newly-implemented Higher Education Quali-
fication Sub-Framework. Potential students are advised to consult the Univer-
sity’s website for any new qualifications which might not be published in this
Brochure.
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
degree or a diploma endorsement,or an equivalent qualification, with an
achievement level of at least 4 for English (home language or first additional
language) and 3 for Mathematics or 4 for Mathematical Literacy.
Preference will be given to applicants with a score of 5 or more for English.
HUMANITIES
Recommended subject(s): Accounting, Business Studies, Computer Applica-
tions Technology, Economics, Visual Arts and official languages.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, candidates must
have an Admission Points Score (APS) of at least 20 (with Mathematics) or 21
(with Mathematical Literacy).
Assessment procedures: Applicants who achieve the minimum APS score may
be required to sit for a potential assessment test and possibly attend an interview
with a panel to identify specific skills needed in the communication industry and
for capacity building purposes. General knowledge, language proficiency and a
critical disposition will feature in the potential assessment test, as these are of
the utmost importance in the communication industry. Factors such as academic
and practical performance, personal drive and motivation, attitude and outlook,
potential, readiness to benefit from more advanced training, and career suitability
will also be taken into consideration.
Minimum duration: Three years.
Presentation: Day classes.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 31 July.
Approximate first-year class fees: R28 180.
Possible careers: Marketing communication specialist/strategist, indus-
trial journalist, public relations officer, media planner, publicity coordinator,
account planner/manager.
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NATIONAL DIPLOMA: INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION
(NDIC03) - NQF Level 6
Campus where offered: Soshanguve North Campus
Important notification to new applicants: No new applications will be accept-
ed as from 2020. Students who enrolled for this qualification for the first time
in 2017 (or thereafter), should note that it will not be possible to continue
with any Baccalaureus Technologiae as from 2020, since it is being replaced
by qualifications aligned with the newly-implemented Higher Education Quali-
fication Sub-Framework. Potential students are advised to consult the Univer-
sity’s website for any new qualifications which might not be published in this
Brochure.
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an
achievement level of at least 4 for English (home language or first additional
language) and 3 for Mathematics or 4 for Mathematical Literacy. Preference will
be given to applicants with a score of 5 or more for English.
HUMANITIES
Recommended subject(s): Computer Applications Technology, Economics,
Geography, History and official languages.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Points Score (APS) of at least 20 (with Mathematics) or 21 (with
Mathematical Literacy).
Assessment procedures: Applicants who achieve the minimum APS may be
required to sit for a TUT potential assessment and possibly to attend an inter-
view with a panel to identify specific skills needed in the communication indus-
try and for capacity building purposes. General knowledge, language proficien-
cy and a critical disposition will feature in the potential assessment, since these
are of the utmost importance in the communication industry. Factors such as
academic and practical performance, personal drive and motivation, attitude
and outlook, potential, readiness to benefit from more advanced training, and
career suitability will also be taken into consideration.
Minimum duration: Three years.
Presentation: Day classes.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 31 July.
Approximate first-year class fees: R30 260.
Possible careers: International public relations practitioner, international
liaison in government departments, international tourism officer, communica-
tion practitioner in multinational organisations, media liaison officer.
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NATIONAL DIPLOMA: JOURNALISM
(NDJR01) - NQF Level 6
Campus where offered: Soshanguve North Campus
Important notification to new applicants: No new applications will be accepted
as from 2020. Students who enrolled for this qualification for the first time in
2017 (or thereafter), should note that it will not be possible to continue with
any Baccalaureus Technologiae as from 2020, since it is being replaced by
qualifications aligned with the newly-implemented Higher Education Qualifica-
tion Sub-Framework. Potential students are advised to consult the University’s
website for any new qualifications which might not be published in this Brochure.
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification with an
achievement level of at least 4 for English. Applicants will receive an additional
credit point for a pass in any of the recommended subjects listed below.
Recommended subject(s): A third language, Geography, History and any
art-related subject (e.g. Dramatic Arts, Music).
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Points Score (APS) of at least 22.
Assessment procedures: Applicants who meet these minimum requirements
will be invited for the selection process, which includes a departmental
questionnaire and possibly an interview.
- Preference will be given to applicants with a performance level of 5 or more
in English.
- General knowledge and language proficiency are extremely important in
journalism and special emphasis will therefore be placed on these aspects
during selection.
- Applicants are advised to prepare themselves accordingly by, for example,
reading books on journalism and the political system in South Africa, reading
newspapers regularly and consulting professional journalists about the
nature and requirements of the profession.
- All applicants should contact the Department of Journalism of the University
by telephone, by August of the year preceding the year of proposed study, to
make arrangements for selection.
Minimum duration: Three years.
Presentation: First two years: day classes. Third year: block-mode classes and
work-integrated learning.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 31 July.
Approximate first-year class fees: R35 570.
Additional costs: Please enquire at the department.
Possible careers: Journalist in print media, broadcasting, industrial and online
journalism.
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: LEGAL ASSISTANCE
(NDLE00) - NQF Level 6
Campus where offered: Soshanguve South and Mbombela campuses
Important notification to new applicants: No new applications will be accept-
ed as from 2020. Students who enrolled for this qualification for the first time
in 2017 (or thereafter), should note that it will not be possible to continue
with any Baccalaureus Technologiae as from 2020, since it is being replaced
by qualifications aligned with the newly-implemented Higher Education Quali-
fication Sub-Framework. Potential students are advised to consult the Univer-
sity’s website for any new qualifications which might not be published in this
Brochure.
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an
achievement level of at least 3 for English (home language or first additional
language) and 3 for any other additional language.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Points Score (APS) with a minimum of 20.
Assessment procedures: No further assessment will be done. Applicants
who achieve the minimum APS score will be considered until the programme
complement is full.
Minimum duration: Three years.
Presentation: Day and evening classes on Soshanguve South Campus and day
classes on Mbombela Campus.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 31 July.
Approximate first-year class fees: R21 940.
Possible careers: Real estate agent, legal assistant, community advice centre
manager, community legal service programme manager.
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: LOCAL GOVERNMENT MANAGEMENT
(provisional accredited)
(NDLM12) - NQF Level 6
Campus where offered: Soshanguve South Campus
Important notification to new applicants: No new applications will be
accepted as from 2020. Students who enrolled for this qualification for the
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first time in 2017 (or thereafter), should note that it will not be possible to
continue with any Baccalaureus Technologiae as from 2020, since it is being
replaced by qualifications aligned with the newly-implemented Higher Educa-
tion Qualification Sub-Framework. Potential students are advised to consult the
University’s website for any new qualifications which might not be published
in this Brochure.Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with
a bachelor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification,
with an achievement level of at least 3 for English (home language or first
additional language) and 3 for Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy.
Recommended subject(s): Business Studies, Geography, History and any
additional languages.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Points Score (APS) with a minimum of 20.
Assessment procedures: No further assessment will be done. Applicants
who achieve the minimum APS score will be considered until the programme
complement is full.
Minimum duration: Three years.
Presentation: Day and evening classes. Evening classes will only be offered if
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there are sufficient students.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 30 September.
Approximate first-year class fees: R30 390.
Possible careers: Manager at a local government.
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: POLICING
(NDP099) - NQF Level 6
Campus where offered: Soshanguve South and Polokwane campuses and
distance education service points
Important notification to new applicants: No new applications will be accept-
ed as from 2020. Students who enrolled for this qualification for the first time
in 2017 (or thereafter), should note that it will not be possible to continue
with any Baccalaureus Technologiae as from 2020, since it is being replaced
by qualifications aligned with the newly-implemented Higher Education Quali-
fication Sub-Framework. Potential students are advised to consult the Univer-
sity’s website for any new qualifications which might not be published in this
Brochure.
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an
achievement level of at least 3 for English (home language or first additional
language) and 3 for Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy.
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 Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Points Score (APS) of at least 20.
Assessment procedures: No further assessment will be done. Candidates who
achieve the minimum APS will be considered until the programme complement
is full.
Minimum duration: Three years.
Presentation:
- Soshanguve South and Polokwane campuses (day classes).
- Distance education with limited contact classes per subject per semester at
Cape Town or Durban service points.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 15 June.
Approximate first-year class fees: R17 910.
Possible careers: Employee of SAPS, reservist, security occupation community
policing, municipal and metro police, private investigator.
 NATIONAL DIPLOMA: PUBLIC MANAGEMENT
HUMANITIES
(NDPA01) - NQF Level 6
Campus where offered: Soshanguve South, Mbombela and Polokwane
campuses
Important notification to new applicants: No new applications will be accept-
ed as from 2020. Students who enrolled for this qualification for the first time
in 2017 (or thereafter), should note that it will not be possible to continue
with any Baccalaureus Technologiae as from 2020, since it is being replaced
by qualifications aligned with the newly-implemented Higher Education Quali-
fication Sub-Framework. Potential students are advised to consult the Univer-
sity’s website for any new qualifications which might not be published in this
Brochure.
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
degree or a diploma endorsement or an equivalent qualification, with an
achievement level of at least 3 for English (home language or first additional
language) and 3 for Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy.
Recommended subject(s): Business Studies, Geography, History and any
additional languages.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Points Score (APS) of at least 20.
Assessment procedures: No further assessment will be done. Applicants
who achieve the minimum APS score will be considered until the programme
complement is full.
Minimum duration: Three years.
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Presentation: Day and evening classes. Closing date for application: 31 July.
Intake for the qualification: January only. Approximate first-year class fees: R31 240.
Closing date for application: 30 September. Possible careers: Public relations practitioner, media officer, communication
Approximate first-year class fees: R15 400. officer, promotion officer, fund-raiser, industrial journalist, strategist, events
Possible careers: Clerk, official manager. coordinator, media liaison officer.
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGEMENT
(NDPR03) - NQF Level 6
Campus where offered: Soshanguve North Campus
Important notification to new applicants: No new applications will be accept-
ed as from 2020. Students who enrolled for this qualification for the first time
in 2017 (or thereafter), should note that it will not be possible to continue
with any Baccalaureus Technologiae as from 2020, since it is being replaced
by qualifications aligned with the newly-implemented Higher Education Quali-
fication Sub-Framework. Potential students are advised to consult the Univer-
sity’s website for any new qualifications which might not be published in this
HUMANITIES
Brochure.
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an
achievement level of at least 4 for English (home language or first additional
language) and 3 for Mathematics or 4 for Mathematical Literacy. Preference will
be given to candidates with a score of 5 or more for English.
Recommended subject(s): Computer Applications Technology, Economics,
Geography, History and official languages.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Points Score (APS) of at least 20 (with Mathematics) or 21 (with
Mathematical Literacy).
Assessment procedures: Applicants who achieve the minimum APS may be
required to sit for a TUT potential assessment and possibly attend an interview
with a panel to identify specific skills needed in the communication industry
and for capacity building purposes. General knowledge, language proficiency
and a critical disposition will feature in the potential assessment, since these
are of the utmost importance in the communication industry. Factors such as
academic and practical performance, personal drive and motivation, attitude
and outlook, potential, readiness to benefit from more advanced training and
career suitability will also be taken into consideration
Minimum duration: Three years.
Presentation: Day classes.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
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Technology
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ENGINEERING: COMPUTER SYSTEMS
(NDCY03) - NQF Level 6
Campus where offered: Soshanguve South Campus
Important notification to new applicants: No new applications will be accept-
ed as from 2020. Students who enrolled for this qualification for the first time
in 2017 (or thereafter), should note that it will not be possible to continue
with any Baccalaureus Technologiae as from 2020, since it is being replaced
by qualifications aligned with the newly-implemented Higher Education Quali-
fication Sub-Framework. Potential students are advised to consult the Univer-
sity’s website for any new qualifications which might not be published in this
Brochure.
Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE IN OR
AFTER 2008:
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an
achievement level of at least 4 for English (home language or first additional
language) and 4 for Mathematics and 4 for Physical Sciences or an equivalent
relevant subject considered by the Department/Faculty.
Applicants with a National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s degree or diplo-
ma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification with at least 4 for English (first
additional language) or at least 3 for English (home language) and 3 for Mathe-
matics and 3 for Physical Sciences or an equivalent relevant subject considered
by the Department/Faculty will be considered for admission to the extended
programme only.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Points Score (APS) of at least 24. Applicants with an APS of at
least 20 will be considered for the extended programme.
• APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A QUALIFICATION FROM TECHNICAL AND
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (TVET) COLLEGES (PREVIOUSLY
KNOWN AS FET COLLEGES):
Applicants with a National Certificate (Vocational) at NQF Level 4:
Admission requirement(s): A National Certificate (Vocational) at NQF level 4
with bachelor’s degree or diploma endorsement issued by the Council for Quali-
ty Assurance in General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi), with at
least 50% (APS of 4) for English and 60% (APS of 5) for Mathematics and at least
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60% (APS of 5) for Physical Sciences/Applied Engineering Technology/Materials
and any two other vocational subjects.
Applicants with at least 50% (APS of 4) for English and 50% (APS of 4) for Mathe-
matics (or 60% (APS of 5) for Mathematical Literacy) and 60% (APS of 5) for
Mathematics and at least 60% (APS of 5) for Physical Sciences/Applied Engineer-
ing Technology/Materials and any two other vocational subjects will be consid-
ered for admission to the extended programme only.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 23.
Applicants with a National N Certificate as published in Nated 191: N3 at
(NQF level 4):
A National Senior Certificate or a N Certificate as published in Nated 191: N3
(NQF level 4) issued by the Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further
Education and Training (Umalusi) with at least 50% (APS of 4) for English and 50%
(APS of 4) for Mathematics.
Minimum duration: Three years.
Presentation: Day classes.
Intake for the qualification: January and July.
Closing date for application:30 September.
Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA): The National Diploma: Engineer-
ing: Computer Systems is accredited by the Engineering Council of South Africa
(ECSA), and students completing the qualification will be able to register with
that Council. The Department or ECSA can be contacted for additional informa-
tion and registration purposes.
Assignments: Candidates must have access to personal computers to do assign-
ments after hours.
Approximate first-year class fees: R37 060.
Possible careers: Systems analyst, network technologist, systems manager,
programmer.
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ENGINEERING: COMPUTER SYSTEMS
(Extended curriculum programme with foundation provision)
(NDCYF0) - NQF Level 6
Campus where offered: Soshanguve South Campus
Important notification to new applicants: No new applications will be accept-
ed as from 2020. Students who enrolled for this qualification for the first time
in 2017 (or thereafter), should note that it will not be possible to continue
with any Baccalaureus Technologiae as from 2020, since it is being replaced
by qualifications aligned with the newly-implemented Higher Education Quali-
fication Sub-Framework. Potential students are advised to consult the Univer-
sity’s website for any new qualifications which might not be published in this
Brochure.
Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE IN OR
AFTER 2008:
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification with at least 4
for English (first additional language) or at least 3 for English (home language)
and 3 for Mathematics and 3 for Physical Sciences or an equivalent relevant
subject considered by the Department/Faculty.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 20.
• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A QUALIFICATION FROM TECHNICAL AND
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (TVET) COLLEGES (PREVIOUSLY
KNOWN AS FET COLLEGES):
Applicants with a National Certificate (Vocational) at NQF Level 4:
Admission requirement(s): A National Certificate (Vocational) at NQF level 4
with an endorsement of a bachelor’s degree or diploma issued by the Council
for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training (Umalu-
si), with at least 50% (APS of 4) for English and 50% (APS of 4) for Mathe-
matics or 60% (APS of 5) for Mathematical Literacy and least 60% (APS of 5)
for Physical Sciences/Applied Engineering Technology/Materials and any two
other vocational subjects will be considered for admission to the extended
programme only.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 23 (with Mathematics) or 24 with
(Mathematical Literacy).
Applicants with a National N Certificate as published in Nated 191: N3 at
(NQF Level 4): A National Senior Certificate or a N Certificate as published
in Nated 191: N3 (NQF Level 4) issued by the Council for Quality Assurance in
General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi) with at least 50% (APS of
4) for English and 50% (APS of 4) for Mathematics.
Assessment procedures: No further selection will be done. Applicants will be
considered for admission to the programme.
Minimum duration: Three and a half years.
Presentation: Day classes.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 30 September.
Approximate first-year class fees: R29 290.
Possible careers: Systems analyst, network technologist, systems manager,
programmer.
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NATIONAL DIPLOMA: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(NDIT12) - NQF Level 6
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
PLEASE NOTE: This is not the name of the qualification which will be award-
ed at the end of a student’s studies. The qualification which will be issued
will show a field of specialisation and it will be awarded at completion of
3,000 credits.
Campus where offered:
- Soshanguve South Campus
- eMalahleni Campus - only for applicants who will slot in with the first year
of the National Diploma: Information Technology (Field of specialisation:
Software Development)
- Polokwane Campus - only for applicants who will slot in with the first year
of the National Diploma: Information Technology (Field of specialisation:
Software Development)
Important notification to new applicants:
Students who intend to enrol for this qualification for the first time in 2018 or
thereafter, should note that it will not be possible to continue with any Bacca-
laureus Technologiae as from 2020, since it is being replaced by qualifications
aligned with the newly-implemented Higher Education Qualification Sub-Frame-
work. Potential students are advised to consult the University’s website for any
new qualifications which might not be published in this Brochure.
Please note that students will register for the first year (NDIT12), during which
they are introduced to the basic principles of computers and information
technology skills.
Important information for the prospective student:
- The admission requirements as indicated below will be the only criteria
considered for admission to the National Diploma: Information Technology.
- Applicants who have already enrolled at another university, university of
technology or SAQA accredited equivalent, and who meet the minimum
requirements, may officially apply and having been accepted, subject exemp-
tions may be granted (this is not applicable to subjects from the foundation
year). However, any qualification or subjects passed at other institutions do
not imply or automatically guarantee admission to the programmes.
- Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, but completed
other qualifications or are currently studying at other institutions, may
formally apply for recognition of prior learning (RPL) and prepare a portfo-
lio according to the RPL rules and regulations of TUT. The portfolio will be
evaluated by the Faculty EXCO and approved by the SCRPL and Senate.
This process may take up to six months. RPL is also applicable in the instances
where applicants completed other qualifications or, are currently studying at
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 other institutions, qualify for the extended programme (NDITF1), yet would like
to be accepted into the mainstream programme (NDIT12).
Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE IN OR
AFTER 2008:
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
degree or a diploma endorsement or an equivalent qualification, with an
achievement level of at least 3 for English (home language or first additional
language) and 4 for Mathematics.
Applicants with a 3 for Mathematics or at least 5 for Mathematical Literacy will
be considered for admission to the extended programme.
Please note:
- Applicants who intent to specialise in the communication networks field
should have at least 3 for Mathematics and at least 3 for Physical Sciences.
- Applicants who intent to specialise in the intelligent industrial systems field
should have at least 3 for Physical Sciences.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must
have an Admission Points Score (APS) of at least 18 (with Mathematics) or at
least 20 (with Mathematical Literacy, which is only applicable to the extended
programme).
Assessment procedures: Applicants who meet the minimum requirements will
be considered for admission to either the National Diploma or the extended
programme.
- Applicants, with a score of at least 4 in Mathematics will be admitted direct-
ly to the National Diploma.
- Applicants with a score of 3 in Mathematics and those with a score of at least
5 in Mathematical Literacy will be admitted to the extended programme.
When the final Grade 12 results are available –
Applicants who were accepted for the National Diploma, but whose final mark
for Mathematics was only 3, will be moved to the extended programme.
• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A QUALIFICATION FROM TECHNICAL AND
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (TVET) COLLEGES (PREVIOUSLY
KNOWN AS FET COLLEGES):
Applicants with a National Certificate (Vocational) at NQF Level 4:
Admission requirement(s): A National Certificate (Vocational) at NQF level 4
with a bachelor’s degree or a diploma endorsement issued by the Council for
Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi),
with at least 50% (APS of 4) for English and 60% (APS of 5) for Mathematics and
at least 60% (APS of 5) in any three other vocational subjects. Applicants with at
least 50% (APS of 4) for Mathematics or 60% (APS of 5) for Mathematical Literacy
will be considered for the extended programme.
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Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Points Score (APS) of at least 23.
Applicants with a National N Certificate as published in Nated 191: N3 at
(NQF Level 4): A National Senior Certificate or a N Certificate as published
in Nated 191: N3 (NQF Level 4) issued by the Council for Quality Assurance in
General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi) with at least 40% (APS of
3) for English and 60% (APS of 5) for Mathematics. Applicants with at least 50%
(APS of 4) for Mathematics will be considered for the extended programme.
Minimum duration: One year, after which a student will be introduced to a
particular specialisation field for another two years.
A Student will register for any of the following fields of specialisation:
- National Diploma: Information Technology: Business Applications
- National Diploma: Information Technology: Communication Networks
- National Diploma: Information Technology: Intelligent Industrial Systems
- National Diploma: Information Technology: Multimedia
- National Diploma: Information Technology: Software Development
- National Diploma: Information Technology: Support Services
Presentation: Day classes.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 30 September.
Approximate first-year class fees: R21 200.
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(Extended curriculum programme with foundation provision)
(NDITF1) - NQF Level 6
This is not the name of the qualification which will be awarded at the end of
a student’s studies. The qualification which will be issued will show a field of
specialisation and it will be awarded at completion of 3,000 credits.
Campus where offered:
- Soshanguve South Campus
- eMalahleni Campus - only for applicants who will slot in with the first year
of the National Diploma: Information Technology (Field of specialisation:
Software Development)
- Polokwane Campus - only for applicants who will slot in with the first year
of the National Diploma: Information Technology (Field of specialisation:
Software Development)
Important notification to new applicants: Students who intend to enrol for
this qualification for the first time in 2018 or thereafter, should note that it will
not be possible to continue with any Baccalaureus Technologiae as from 2020,
since it is being replaced by qualifications aligned with the newly-implemented
Higher Education Qualification Sub-Framework. Potential students are advised
to consult the University’s website for any new qualifications which might not
be published in this Brochure.
Important information for the prospective student:
- The admission requirements as indicated below will be the only criteria
considered for admission to the National Diploma: Information Technology
(Extended Curriculum).
- Applicants who have already enrolled at another university, university of
technology or SAQA accredited equivalent, and who meet the minimum
requirements, may officially apply and having been accepted, subject exemp-
tions may be granted (this is not applicable to subjects from the foundation
year). However, any qualification or subjects passed at other institutions do
not imply or automatically guarantee admission to the programmes.
- Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, but completed
other qualifications or are currently studying at other institutions, may
formally apply for recognition of prior learning (RPL) and prepare a portfo-
lio according to the RPL rules and regulations of TUT. The portfolio will be
evaluated by the Faculty EXCO and approved by the SCRPL and Senate.
This process may take up to six months. RPL is also applicable in the instances
where applicants completed other qualifications or, are currently studying at
other institutions, qualify for the extended programme (NDITF1), yet would like
to be accepted into the mainstream programme (NDIT12).
Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE IN OR
AFTER 2008:
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
degree or a diploma endorsement or an equivalent qualification, with an
achievement level of at least 3 for English (home language or first additional
language) and 3 for Mathematics or at least 5 for Mathematical Literacy.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 18 (with Mathematics) or at least 20
(with Mathematical Literacy).
Assessment procedures: Applicants who meet the minimum requirements will
be considered for admission to the programme.
When the final Grade 12 results are available –
- applicants who were accepted for the extended programme who obtained
a final mark of at least 4 for Mathematics will be moved to the National
Diploma; and
- applicants who were accepted for the National Diploma, but whose final
mark for Mathematics was only 3, will be moved to the extended programme.
• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A QUALIFICATION FROM TECHNICAL AND
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (TVET) COLLEGES (PREVIOUSLY
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KNOWN AS FET COLLEGES):
Applicants with a National Certificate (Vocational) at NQF Level 4:
Admission requirement(s): A National Certificate (Vocational) at NQF level 4
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
with a bachelor’s degree or a diploma endorsement issued by the Council for
Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi),
with at least 50% (APS of 4) for English and 50% (APS of 4) for Mathematics or at
least 60% (APS of 5) for Mathematical Literacy and at least 60% (APS of 5) in any
three other vocational subjects.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 23 (with Mathematics) or 24 (with
Mathematical Literacy).
Applicants with a National N Certificate as published in Nated 191: N3 at
(NQF Level 4):
A National Senior Certificate or a N Certificate as published in Nated 191: N3
(NQF Level 4) issued by the Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further
Education and Training (Umalusi) with at least 40% (APS of 3) for English and 50%
(APS of 4) for Mathematics.
Minimum duration: Four years, divided as follows:
- Year one: foundation subjects.
- Year two: general first-year subjects.
- Years three and four: specialisation subjects.
Presentation: Day classes.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 30 September.
Approximate first-year class fees: R11 700.
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: BUSINESS APPLICATIONS
(NDIB12) - NQF Level 6
Campus where offered: Soshanguve South Campus
Important notification to new applicants: No new applications will be accept-
ed as from 2020. Students who enrolled for this qualification for the first time
in 2017 (or thereafter), should note that it will not be possible to continue
with any Baccalaureus Technologiae as from 2020, since it is being replaced
by qualifications aligned with the newly-implemented Higher Education Quali-
fication Sub-Framework. Potential students are advised to consult the Univer-
sity’s website for any new qualifications which might not be published in this
Brochure.
Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria: See qualification NATIONAL
DIPLOMA: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (NDIT12)
Minimum duration: Three years.
Presentation: Day classes.
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Closing date for application: 30 September.
Approximate second-year class fees: R25 510.
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
Possible careers: Computer studies programmer, software development,
database administrator, systems analyst, web developer, network specialist,
helpdesk operator, project manager, multimedia specialist.
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: BUSINESS APPLICATIONS
(Extended curriculum programme with foundation provision)
(NDIBF1) - NQF Level 6
Campus where offered: Soshanguve South Campus
Important notification to new applicants: No new applications will be accept-
ed as from 2020. Students who enrolled for this qualification for the first time
in 2017 (or thereafter), should note that it will not be possible to continue
with any Baccalaureus Technologiae as from 2020, since it is being replaced
by qualifications aligned with the newly-implemented Higher Education Quali-
fication Sub-Framework. Potential students are advised to consult the Univer-
sity’s website for any new qualifications which might not be published in this
Brochure.
Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria: See qualification NDITF1.
Minimum duration: Four years, divided as follows:
- Year one: foundation subjects.
- Year two: general first-year subjects.
- Years three and four: specialisation subjects.
Presentation: Day classes.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 30 September.
Approximate first-year class fees: R11 700.
Possible careers: Computer studies programmer, software development,
database administrator, systems analyst, web developer, network specialist,
helpdesk operator, project manager, multimedia specialist.
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: COMMUNICATION
NETWORKS
(NDIK12) - NQF Level 6
Campus where offered: Soshanguve South Campus
Important notification to new applicants: No new applications will be accept-
ed as from 2020. Students who enrolled for this qualification for the first time
in 2017 (or thereafter), should note that it will not be possible to continue
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with any Baccalaureus Technologiae as from 2020, since it is being replaced
by qualifications aligned with the newly-implemented Higher Education Quali-
fication Sub-Framework. Potential students are advised to consult the Univer-
sity’s website for any new qualifications which might not be published in this
Brochure.
Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria: See qualification NATIONAL
DIPLOMA: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (NDIT12)
Minimum duration: Three years.
Presentation: Day classes.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 30 September.
Approximate second-year class fees: R28 170.
Possible Careers: Programmer, systems analyst, database administrator,
network specialist, web developer, helpdesk operator, project manager, multi-
media specialist.
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: COMMUNICATION
NETWORKS (Extended curriculum programme with foundation provision)
(NDIKF1) - NQF Level 6
Campus where offered: Soshanguve South Campus
Important notification to new applicants: No new applications will be accept-
ed as from 2020. Students who enrolled for this qualification for the first time
in 2017 (or thereafter), should note that it will not be possible to continue
with any Baccalaureus Technologiae as from 2020, since it is being replaced
by qualifications aligned with the newly-implemented Higher Education Quali-
fication Sub-Framework. Potential students are advised to consult the Univer-
sity’s website for any new qualifications which might not be published in this
Brochure.
Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria: See qualification NDITF1.
Minimum duration: Four years, divided as follows:
- Year one: foundation subjects.
- Year two: general first-year subjects.
- Years three and four: specialisation subjects.
Presentation: Day classes.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 30 September.
Approximate first-year class fees: R11 700.
Possible Careers: Programmer, systems analyst, database administrator,
network specialist, web developer, helpdesk operator, project manager, multi-
media specialist.
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: INTELLIGENT
INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS
(NDII12) - NQF Level 6
Campus where offered: Soshanguve South Campus
Important notification to new applicants: No new applications will be accept-
ed as from 2020. Students who enrolled for this qualification for the first time
in 2017 (or thereafter), should note that it will not be possible to continue
with any Baccalaureus Technologiae as from 2020, since it is being replaced
by qualifications aligned with the newly-implemented Higher Education Quali-
fication Sub-Framework. Potential students are advised to consult the Univer-
sity’s website for any new qualifications which might not be published in this
Brochure.
Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria: See qualification NATIONAL
DIPLOMA: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (NDIT12)
Minimum duration: Three years.
Presentation: Day classes.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 30 September.
Approximate second-year class fees: R29 270.
 Possible Careers: Programmer, systems analyst, database administrator,
network specialist, web developer, helpdesk operator, project manager, multi-
media specialist.
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY:
INTELLIGENT INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS (Extended curriculum programme with
foundation provision)
(NDIIF1) - NQF Level 6
Campus where offered: Soshanguve South Campus
Important notification to new applicants: No new applications will be accept-
ed as from 2020. Students who enrolled for this qualification for the first time
in 2017 (or thereafter), should note that it will not be possible to continue
with any Baccalaureus Technologiae as from 2020, since it is being replaced
by qualifications aligned with the newly-implemented Higher Education Quali-
fication Sub-Framework. Potential students are advised to consult the Univer-
sity’s website for any new qualifications which might not be published in this
Brochure.
Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria: See qualification NDITF1.
Minimum duration: Four years, divided as follows:
- Year one: foundation subjects.
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- Year two: general first-year subjects.
- Years three and four: specialisation subjects.
Presentation: Day classes.
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 30 September.
Approximate first-year class fees: R11 700.
Possible Careers: Programmer, systems analyst, database administrator,
network specialist, web developer, helpdesk operator, project manager, multi-
media specialist.
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: MULTIMEDIA
(NDIU12) - NQF Level 6
Campus where offered: Soshanguve South Campus
Important notification to new applicants: No new applications will be accept-
ed as from 2020. Students who enrolled for this qualification for the first time
in 2017 (or thereafter), should note that it will not be possible to continue
with any Baccalaureus Technologiae as from 2020, since it is being replaced
by qualifications aligned with the newly-implemented Higher Education Quali-
fication Sub-Framework. Potential students are advised to consult the Univer-
sity’s website for any new qualifications which might not be published in this
Brochure.
Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria: See qualification NATIONAL
DIPLOMA: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (NDIT12)
Minimum duration: Three years.
Presentation: Day classes.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 30 September.
Approximate second-year class fees: R26 700.
 Possible Careers: Webmaster, internet applications developer, internet
programmer, web content manager, web designer, web systems developer,
e-commerce solutions developer, web manager, games programmer, multime-
dia programmer, multimedia developer, multimedia designer.
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: MULTIMEDIA
(Extended curriculum programme with foundation provision)
(NDIUF1) - NQF Level 6
Campus where offered: Soshanguve South Campus
Important notification to new applicants: No new applications will be accept-
ed as from 2020. Students who enrolled for this qualification for the first time
in 2017 (or thereafter), should note that it will not be possible to continue
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by qualifications aligned with the newly-implemented Higher Education Quali-
fication Sub-Framework. Potential students are advised to consult the Univer-
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
sity’s website for any new qualifications which might not be published in this
Brochure.
Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria: See qualification NDITF1.
Minimum duration: Four years, divided as follows:
- Year one: foundation subjects.
- Year two: general first-year subjects.
- Years three and four: specialisation subjects.
Presentation: Day classes.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 30 September.
Approximate first-year class fees: R11 700.
Possible Careers: Webmaster, internet applications developer, internet
programmer, web content manager, web designer, web systems developer,
e-commerce solutions developer, web manager, games programmer, multime-
dia programmer, multimedia developer, multimedia designer.
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
(NDIS12) - NQF Level 6
Campus where offered: Soshanguve South, eMalahleni and Polokwane campuses.
Important notification to new applicants: No new applications will be accept-
ed as from 2020. Students who enrolled for this qualification for the first time
in 2017 (or thereafter), should note that it will not be possible to continue
with any Baccalaureus Technologiae as from 2020, since it is being replaced
by qualifications aligned with the newly-implemented Higher Education Quali-
fication Sub-Framework. Potential students are advised to consult the Univer-
sity’s website for any new qualifications which might not be published in this
Brochure.
Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria: See qualification NATIONAL
DIPLOMA: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (NDIT12)
Minimum duration: Three years.
Presentation: Day classes.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 30 September.
Approximate second-year class fees: R28 110.
 Possible careers: Programmer, analyst programmer, systems developer,
systems tester, systems analyst and designer, project manager, database
administrator.
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NATIONAL DIPLOMA: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: SOFTWARE
DEVELOPMENT
(Extended curriculum programme with foundation provision)
(NDISF1) - NQF Level 6
Campus where offered: Soshanguve South, eMalahleni and Polokwane campuses.
Important notification to new applicants: No new applications will be accept-
ed as from 2020. Students who enrolled for this qualification for the first time
in 2017 (or thereafter), should note that it will not be possible to continue
with any Baccalaureus Technologiae as from 2020, since it is being replaced
by qualifications aligned with the newly-implemented Higher Education Quali-
fication Sub-Framework. Potential students are advised to consult the Univer-
sity’s website for any new qualifications which might not be published in this
Brochure.
Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria: See qualification NDITF1.
Minimum duration: Four years, divided as follows:
- Year one: foundation subjects.
- Year two: general first-year subjects.
- Years three and four: specialisation subjects.
Presentation: Day classes.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 30 September.
Approximate first-year class fees: R11 700.
Possible careers: Programmer, analyst programmer, systems developer,
systems tester, systems analyst and designer, project manager, database
administrator.
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: SUPPORT SERVICES
(NDIP12) - NQF Level 6
Campus where offered: Soshanguve South Campus
Important notification to new applicants: No new applications will be accept-
ed as from 2020. Students who enrolled for this qualification for the first time
in 2017 (or thereafter), should note that it will not be possible to continue
with any Baccalaureus Technologiae as from 2020, since it is being replaced
by qualifications aligned with the newly-implemented Higher Education Quali-
fication Sub-Framework. Potential students are advised to consult the Univer-
sity’s website for any new qualifications which might not be published in this
Brochure.
Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria: See qualification NATIONAL
DIPLOMA: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (NDIT12)
Minimum duration: Three years.
Presentation: Day classes.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
Closing date for application: 30 September.
Approximate second-year class fees: R27 030.
Possible careers: Programmer, systems analyst, database administrator,
network specialist, web developer, helpdesk operator, project manager, multi-
media specialist. Computer technician, helpdesk analyst, network analyst,
information centre manager and systems administrator.
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: SUPPORT SERVICES
(Extended curriculum programme with foundation provision)
(NDIPF1) - NQF Level 6
Campus where offered: Soshanguve South Campus
Important notification to new applicants: No new applications will be accept-
ed as from 2020. Students who enrolled for this qualification for the first time
in 2017 (or thereafter), should note that it will not be possible to continue
with any Baccalaureus Technologiae as from 2020, since it is being replaced
by qualifications aligned with the newly-implemented Higher Education Quali-
fication Sub-Framework. Potential students are advised to consult the Univer-
sity’s website for any new qualifications which might not be published in this
Brochure.
Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria: See qualification NDITF1.
Minimum duration:
Four years, divided as follows:
- Year one: foundation subjects.
- Year two: general first-year subjects.
- Years three and four: specialisation subjects.
Presentation: Day classes.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 30 September.
Approximate first-year class fees: R11 700.
Possible careers: Programmer, systems analyst, database administrator,
network specialist, web developer, helpdesk operator, project manager, multi-
media specialist. Computer technician, helpdesk analyst, network analyst,
information centre manager and systems administrator.
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 Faculty of Management Sciences
DIPLOMA IN ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
(DPIM19) - NQF Level 6 (360 credits)
SAQA ID: 100966, CHE NUMBER: H16/15342/HEQSF
Campus where offered: Pretoria, eMalahleni and Polokwane campuses
Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE IN OR
AFTER 2008:
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an
MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
DIPLOMA IN ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT
(DPAM19) - NQF Level 6 (360 credits)
SAQA ID: 100959, CHE NUMBER: H16/14311/HEQSF
Campus where offered: Pretoria and Polokwane campuses
Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE IN OR
AFTER 2008:
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification with an
achievement level of 4 for English (home language or first additional language)
and 3 for Mathematics or 4 for Mathematical Literacy, and 3 for Accounting
(for students who intent to major in Finance).
DIPLOMA IN CONTACT CENTRE MANAGEMENT DIPLOMA IN CREDIT MANAGEMENT
(DPCC19) - NQF Level 6 (360 credits) (DPCR19) - NQF Level 6 (360 credits)
SAQA ID: 100970, CHE NUMBER: H16/14323/HEQSF SAQA ID: 100960, CHE NUMBER: H16/14313/HEQSF
Campus where offered: Pretoria Campus Campus where offered: Pretoria Campus
Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria: Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE IN OR • FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE IN OR
AFTER 2008: AFTER 2008:
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification with an degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification with an
achievement level of at least 4 for English (home language or first additional achievement level of at least 4 for English (home language or first additional
language) and 3 for Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy. language), 3 for Mathematics or 4 for Mathematical Literacy and 3 for
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have Accounting.

MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
achievement level of at least 4 for English (home language or first additional
Recommended subject(s): Mathematics and Commercial subjects. an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 19. Recommended subject(s): Mathematics and Commercial subjects.
language) and 3 for Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have Assessment procedures: Applicants with a final APS of 22 and more will be Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 24. admitted to the programme. Applicants with a score of 19 to 21 will be required an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 24.
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 19.
Assessment procedures: Applicants with a final APS of 24 and more will be to do the TUT potential assessment. Assessment procedures: Applicants with a final APS of 24 and more will be
Assessment procedures: Applicants with a final APS of 22 and more will be
admitted to the programme. • FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL): admitted to the programme.
admitted to the programme. Applicants with a score of 19 to 21 will be required
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL): Admission requirement(s): A National Certificate (Vocational) with a bache- • FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL):
to do the TUT potential assessment.
Admission requirement(s): A National Certificate (Vocational) with a bache- lor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, with at least 50% for English (home Admission requirement(s): A National Certificate (Vocational) with a bache-
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL):
lor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, with at least 50% for English (home language or first additional language) and 50% for Mathematics or Mathematical lor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, with at least 50% for English (home
Admission requirement(s): A National Certificate (Vocational) with a bache-
language or first additional language) and 50% for Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy, 50% for Life Orientation (excluded for APS calculation), 60% for any language or first additional language) and 50% for Mathematics or Mathematical
lor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, with at least 50% for English (home
Literacy, 50% for Life Orientation (excluded for APS calculation), 60% for any other three compulsory vocational subjects and 50% for the fourth subject. Literacy, 50% for Life Orientation (excluded for APS calculation), 60% for any
language or first additional language) and 50% for Mathematics or Mathematical
other three compulsory vocational subjects and 50% for the fourth subject. The certificate must be in any of the following fields: accounting, computer other three compulsory vocational subjects and 50% for the fourth subject.
Literacy, 50% for Life Orientation (excluded for APS calculation),
The certificate must be in any of the following fields: accounting, computer science, economics, finance, hospitality, information technology, management, The certificate must be in any of the following fields: accounting, computer
60% for any other three compulsory vocational subjects and 50% for the fourth
science, economics, finance, hospitality, information technology, management, marketing, office administration or tourism. science, economics, finance, hospitality, information technology, management,
subject.
marketing, office administration or tourism. Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have marketing, office administration or tourism.
The certificate must be in any of the following fields: accounting, computer
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 27. Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
science, economics, finance, hospitality, information technology, management,
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 27. Minimum duration: Three years. an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 27.
marketing, office administration or tourism.
Minimum duration: Three years. Presentation: Day classes. Block-mode classes are offered on Saturdays to Minimum duration: Three years.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
Presentation: Day classes. students who have relevant work experience in contact centre environment. Presentation: Day classes.
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 27.
Intake for the qualification: January only. Intake for the qualification: January only. Intake for the qualification: January only.
Minimum duration: Three years.
Closing date for application: 30 September. Closing date for application: 30 September. Closing date for application: 30 September.
Presentation: Day classes. Block-mode classes are offered on Saturdays at
Possible careers: Positions at supervisory or first time management level, Possible careers: Agent, call centre representative, call centre officer, team Possible careers: Financial credit analyst, accounts receivable manager, credit
Pretoria Campus to students who have relevant work experience in an admin-
entrepreneur, general manager, own business. leader, supervisor, functional leader, strategic manager. and litigation coordinator, credit/debtor clerk in banking sector.
istrative environment.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 30 September.
Possible careers: Secretary, administration officer, personal assistant, office
manager.

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 DIPLOMA IN EVENT MANAGEMENT DIPLOMA IN FOOD OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT DIPLOMA IN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT DIPLOMA IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
(DPET19) - NQF Level 6 (360 credits) (DPFM19) - NQF Level 6 (360 credits) (DPHM19) - NQF Level 6 (360 credits) (DPHR19) - NQF Level 6 (360 credits)
SAQA ID: 63054, CHE NUMBER: H16/14327/HEQSF SAQA ID: 101752, CHE NUMBER: H/H16/E021CAN SAQA ID: 100958, CHE NUMBER: H16/14309/HEQSF SAQA ID: 100969, CHE NUMBER: H16/14322?HEQSF

Campus where offered: Pretoria Campus Campus where offered: Pretoria Campus Campus where offered: Pretoria, eMalahleni and Polokwane campuses
Campus where offered: Pretoria Campus
Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria: Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria: Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE IN OR • FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE IN OR • FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE IN OR
• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE IN OR
AFTER 2008: AFTER 2008: AFTER 2008:
AFTER 2008:
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification with an degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification with an
degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an
achievement level of at least 4 for English (home language or first additional achievement level of at least 3 for English (home language or first additional achievement level of at least 4 for English (home language or first additional
achievement level of at least 3 for English (home language or first additional
language) and 3 for Mathematics or 4 for Mathematical Literacy. language) and 3 for Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy. language) and 3 for Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy.
language) and 3 for Mathematics or 3 for Mathematical Literacy.
Recommended subject(s): Business Studies, Hospitality Studies and Tourism. Recommended subject(s): None. Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 24.
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 20.
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 20. an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 23. Assessment procedures: Applicants with a final APS of 24 and more will be
Recommended subject(s): None.
Assessment procedures: Applicants with a final APS of 25 and more will be Assessment procedures: Applicants with a final APS of 23 and more will be admitted to the programme.
Assessment procedures: Applicants with a final APS of 24 and more will be
admitted to the programme. Applicants with a score of 20 to 24 may be invited admitted to the programme. • FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL):
admitted to the programme. Applicants with a score of 20 to 23 will be required
to do the TUT potential assessment. • FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL): Admission requirement(s): A National Certificate (Vocational) with a bache-
to do the TUT potential assessment.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL): Admission requirement(s): A National Certificate (Vocational) with a bache- lor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, with at least 50% for English (home
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL):
Admission requirement(s): A National Certificate (Vocational) with a bache- lor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, with at least 50% for English (home language or first additional language) and 50% for Mathematics or Mathematical
Admission requirement(s): A National Certificate (Vocational) with a bache-
lor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, with at least 50% for English (home language or first additional language) and 50% for Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy, 50% for Life Orientation (excluded for APS calculation), 60% for any
lor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, with at least 50% for English (home
language or first additional language) and 50% for Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy, 50% for Life Orientation (excluded for APS calculation), 60% for any other three compulsory vocational subjects and 50% for the fourth subject.
language or first additional language) and 50% for Mathematics or Mathematical
Literacy, 50% for Life Orientation (excluded for APS calculation), 60% for any other three compulsory vocational subjects and 50% for the fourth subject. The certificate must be in any of the following fields: accounting, computer
Literacy, 50% for Life Orientation (excluded for APS calculation), 60% for any
other three compulsory vocational subjects and 50% for the fourth subject. The certificate must be in any of the following fields: accounting, computer science, economics, finance, hospitality, information technology, management,
other three compulsory vocational subjects and 50% for the fourth subject.
The certificate must be in any of the following fields: accounting, computer science, economics, finance, hospitality, information technology, management, marketing, office administration or tourism.
The certificate must be in any of the following fields: accounting, computer
science, economics, finance, hospitality, information technology, management, marketing, office administration or tourism. Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
science, economics, finance, hospitality, information technology, management,
marketing, office administration or tourism. Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 27.
marketing, office administration or tourism.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 27. Minimum duration: Three years.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 27. Minimum duration: Three years. Presentation: Day classes.
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 27.
Minimum duration: Three years. Presentation: Day classes. Intake for the qualification: January only.
Minimum duration: Three years.
Presentation: Day classes. Intake for the qualification: January only. Closing date for application: 30 September.
Presentation: Day classes.
Intake for the qualification: January only. Closing date for application: 30 September. Possible careers: Training officer, personnel officer, personnel manager, train-
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 30 September. Possible careers: Manager in the hospitality industry (hotels, guesthouses), ing officer, labour relations officer.
Closing date for application: 30 September.
Possible careers: Events coordinator, events planner, events manager. entrepreneur, researcher, chef, food and beverage manager, industrial catering
Possible careers: Food Management Industries: Working in Hospital Kitchens,
service/accommodation manager.
Old Age Homes, Prison Service Hostels, Hotels and Boarding Schools, Banqueting
and as Mass Catering Chefs.

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 DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT SERVICES
(DPMS19) - NQF Level 6 (360 credits)
SAQA ID:100967, CHE NUMBER: H16/14320?HEQSF
Campus where offered: Pretoria Campus
Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE IN OR
AFTER 2008:
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification with an
achievement level of at least 3 for English (home language or first additional
language) and 3 for Mathematics or 5 for Mathematical Literacy.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 20.
Assessment procedures: Applicants with a final APS of 24 and more will be
admitted to the programme. Applicants with a score of 20 to 23 will be required
to do the TUT potential assessment.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL):
Admission requirement(s): A National Certificate (Vocational) with a bache-
lor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, with at least 50% for English (home
language or first additional language) and 50% for Mathematics or Mathematical
Literacy, 50% for Life Orientation (excluded for APS calculation), 60% for any
other three compulsory vocational subjects and 50% for the fourth subject.
The certificate must be in any of the following fields: accounting, computer
science, economics, finance, hospitality, information technology, management,
marketing, office administration or tourism.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 27.
Minimum duration: Three years.
Presentation: Day classes. The module Organisational Effectiveness III is
offered in the form of evening
classes.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 30 September.
Possible careers: Work-study practitioner, management services practitioner,
business analyst, value-chain consultant.
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DIPLOMA IN MARKETING
(DPMK19) - NQF Level 6 (360 credits)
SAQA ID: 100962, CHE NUMBER: H16/14315/HEQSF
Campus where offered: Pretoria and Mbombela campuses
Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE IN OR
AFTER 2008:
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification with an
achievement level of at least 4 for English (home language or first additional
language) and 3 for Mathematics or 4 for Mathematical Literacy.
Recommended subject(s): Accounting, Business Studies and Economics.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 22.
Assessment procedures: Applicants with a final APS of 24 and more will be
admitted to the programme. Applicants with a score of 22 to 23 will be required
to do the TUT potential assessment.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL):
Admission requirement(s): A National Certificate (Vocational) with a bache-
lor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, with at least 50% for English (home
language or first additional language) and 50% for Mathematics or Mathematical
Literacy, 50% for Life Orientation (excluded for APS calculation), 60% for any
other three compulsory vocational subjects and 50% for the fourth subject.
The certificate must be in any of the following fields: accounting, computer
science, economics, finance, hospitality, information technology, management,
marketing, office administration or tourism.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 27.
Minimum duration: Three years.
Presentation: Day classes.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 30 September.
Possible careers: Sales consultant, sales manager, marketing manager, adver-
tising manager, researcher, customer services, product manager.
DIPLOMA IN OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
(DPOM19) - NQF Level 6 (360 credits)
SAQA ID:100968, CHE NUMBER: H16/14321HEQSF
Campus where offered: Pretoria Campus
Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE IN OR
AFTER 2008:
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification with an
achievement level of at least 3 for English (home language or first additional
language) and 3 for Mathematics or 5 for Mathematical Literacy.
Recommended subject(s): None.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 20.
Assessment procedures: Applicants with a final APS of 24 and more will be
admitted to the programme. Applicants with a score of 20 to 23 will be required
to do the TUT potential assessment.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL):
Admission requirement(s): A National Certificate (Vocational) with a bache-
lor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, with at least 50% for English (home
language or first additional language) and 50% for Mathematics or Mathematical
Literacy, 50% for Life Orientation (excluded for APS calculation), 60% for any
other three compulsory vocational subjects and 50% for the fourth subject.
The certificate must be in any of the following fields: accounting, computer
science, economics, finance, hospitality, information technology, management,
marketing, office administration or tourism.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 27.
Minimum duration: Three years.
Presentation: Day classes for the first two years and evening classes for the
third year.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 30 September.
Possible careers: Inventory controller, materials manager, operations manager,
production analyst, process engineer.
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DIPLOMA IN RETAIL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
(DPRB19) - NQF Level 6 (360 credits)
SAQA ID:100964, CHE NUMBER: H16/14317/HEQSF
Campus where offered: Pretoria Campus
Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE IN OR
AFTER 2008:
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification with an
achievement level of at least 4 for English (home language or first additional
language) and 3 for Mathematics or 4 for Mathematical Literacy.
Recommended subject(s): None.
MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 22.
Assessment procedures: Applicants with a final APS of 24 and more will be
admitted to the programme. Applicants with a score of 22 to 23 will be required
to do the TUT potential assessment.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL):
Admission requirement(s): A National Certificate (Vocational) with a bache-
lor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, with at least 50% for English (home
language or first additional language) and 50% for Mathematics or Mathematical
Literacy, 50% for Life Orientation (excluded for APS calculation), 60% for any
other three compulsory vocational subjects and 50% for the fourth subject.
The certificate must be in any of the following fields: accounting, computer
science, economics, finance, hospitality, information technology, management,
marketing, office administration or tourism.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 27.
Minimum duration: Three years.
Presentation: Day classes.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 30 September.
Possible careers: Merchandising and sales representative for retail suppliers
and wholesalers.
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 DIPLOMA IN SPORT MANAGEMENT
(DPSM19) - NQF Level 6 (360 credits)
SAQA ID: 100965, CHE NUMBER: H16/14318/HEQSF
Campus where offered: Pretoria Campus
Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE IN OR
AFTER 2008:
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification with an
achievement level of at least 4 for English (home language or first additional
language) and 3 for Mathematics or 4 for Mat hematical Literacy.
Recommended subject(s): Accounting, Business Studies and Economics.
MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 22.
Assessment procedures: Applicants with a final APS of 24 and more will be
admitted to the programme. Applicants with a score of 22 to 23 will be required
to do the TUT potential assessment.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL):
Admission requirement(s): A National Certificate (Vocational) with a bache-
lor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, with at least 50% for English (home
language or first additional language) and 50% for Mathematics or Mathematical
Literacy, 50% for Life Orientation (excluded for APS calculation), 60% for any
other three compulsory vocational subjects and 50% for the fourth subject.
The certificate must be in any of the following fields: accounting, computer
science, economics, finance, hospitality, information technology, management,
marketing, office administration or tourism.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 27.
Minimum duration: Three years.
Presentation: Day classes.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 30 September.
Possible careers: Sports administrator, club manager, sports marketing agent,
sports development officer, promoter, commentator, entrepreneur, sales
consultant, market researcher.
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DIPLOMA IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
(DPSU19) - NQF Level 6 (360 credits)
SAQA ID: 100961, CHE NUMBER: H16/14314/HEQSF
Campus where offered: Pretoria Campus
Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE IN OR
AFTER 2008:
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification with an
achievement level of at least 4 for English (home language or first additional
language) and 3 for Mathematics or 4 for Mat hematical Literacy.
Recommended subject(s): Commercial subjects.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 22.
Assessment procedures: Applicants with a final APS of 24 and more will be
admitted to the programme. Applicants with a score of 22 to 23 will be required
to do the TUT potential assessment.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL):
Admission requirement(s): A National Certificate (Vocational) with a bache-
lor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, with at least 50% for English (home
language or first additional language) and 50% for Mathematics or Mathematical
Literacy, 50% for Life Orientation (excluded for APS calculation), 60% for any
other three compulsory vocational subjects and 50% for the fourth subject.
The certificate must be in any of the following fields: accounting, computer
science, economics, finance, hospitality, information technology, management,
marketing, office administration or tourism.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 27.
Minimum duration: Three years.
Presentation: Day classes.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 30 September.
Possible careers: Buyer, materials manager, logistics manager, distribution
manager, warehouse manager.
DIPLOMA IN TOURISM MANAGEMENT
(DPTM19) - NQF Level 6 (360 credits)
SAQA ID: 100973, CHE NUMBER: H16/14328/HEQSF
Campus where offered: Pretoria and Mbombela campuses
Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE IN OR
AFTER 2008:
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification with an
achievement level of at least 4 for English (home language or first additional
language) and 3 for Mathematics or 4 for Mathematical Literacy.
Recommended subject(s): Business Studies, Geography, Hospitality Studies
and Travel and Tourism.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 22.
Assessment procedures: Applicants with a final APS of 26 and more will be
admitted to the programme. Applicants with a score of 22 to 25 may be invited
to do the TUT potential assessment.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL):
Admission requirement(s): A National Certificate (Vocational) with a bache-
lor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, with at least 50% for English (home
language or first additional language) and 50% for Mathematics or Mathematical
Literacy, 50% for Life Orientation (excluded for APS calculation), 60% for any
other three compulsory vocational subjects and 50% for the fourth subject.
The certificate must be in any of the following fields: accounting, computer
science, economics, finance, hospitality, information technology, management,
marketing, office administration or tourism.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 27.
Minimum duration: Three years.
Presentation: Day classes.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 30 September.
Possible careers: Travel agent, tour operator, guest services, tourism informa-
tion services, education and training, sight seeing tours and recreation, tourism
information services.
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NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ADVENTURE TOURISM MANAGEMENT
(NDAV01) - NQF Level 6
Campus where offered: Pretoria Campus (From 2020 only offered at Mbombela
Campus)
Important notification to new applicants: Students who enrolled for this
qualification for the first time in 2017 (or thereafter), should note that it will
not be possible to continue with any Baccalaureus Technologiae as from 2020,
since it is being replaced by qualifications aligned with the newly-implemented
Higher Education Qualification Sub-Framework. Potential students are advised
to consult the University’s website for any new qualifications which might not
be published in this Brochure.
Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE IN OR
AFTER 2008:
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification with an
achievement level of at least 4 for English (home language or first additional
language) and 3 for Mathematics or 4 for Mathematical Literacy.
Recommended subject(s): Business Economics, Geography and Travel and
Tourism.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 20.
Assessment procedures: Applicants with a final APS of 24 and more will be
admitted to the programme. Applicants with a score of 20 to 23 may be invited
to do the TUT potential assessment.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL):
Admission requirement(s): A National Certificate (Vocational) with a bache-
lor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, with at least 50% for English (home
language or first additional language) and 50% for Mathematics or Mathematical
Literacy, 50% for Life Orientation (excluded for APS calculation), 60% for any
other three compulsory vocational subjects and 50% for the fourth subject.
The certificate must be in any of the following fields: accounting, computer
science, economics, finance, hospitality, information technology, management,
marketing, office administration or tourism.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 27.
Minimum duration: Three years.
Presentation: Day classes.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Field trips: Compulsory field trips are scheduled in the training period. These
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part of the programme content at different levels of study. The cost of the
field trips normally includes all expenses, excluding those of a personal nature.
Students will be fully informed in this regard. Please note that dates, duration,
venues and costs of field trips are subject to change.
Closing date for application: 30 September.
Approximate first-year class fees: R35 380.
Possible careers: Adventure specialist, planning and presenting outdoor activi-
ties (e.g. rafting, mountain climbing, bungee jumping), providing outdoor
equipment, tourism operator.
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ECOTOURISM MANAGEMENT
(NDEK01) - NQF Level 6
MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
Campus where offered: Pretoria Campus (From 2020 only offered at Mbombela
Campus)
Important notification to new applicants: Students who enrolled for this
qualification for the first time in 2017 (or thereafter), should note that it will
not be possible to continue with any Baccalaureus Technologiae as from 2020,
since it is being replaced by qualifications aligned with the newly-implemented
Higher Education Qualification Sub-Framework. Potential students are advised
to consult the University’s website for any new qualifications which might not
be published in this Brochure.
Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE IN OR
AFTER 2008:
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification with an
achievement level of at least 4 for English (home language or first additional
language) and 3 for Mathematics or 4 for Mathematical Literacy.
Recommended subject(s): Business Economics, Geography and Travel and
Tourism.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 20.
Assessment procedures: Applicants with a final APS of 24 and more will be
admitted to the programme. Applicants with a score of 20 to 23 may be invited
to do the TUT potential assessment.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL):
Admission requirement(s): A National Certificate (Vocational) with a bache-
lor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, with at least 50% for English (home
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language or first additional language) and 50% for Mathematics or Mathematical
Literacy, 50% for Life Orientation (excluded for APS calculation), 60% for any
other three compulsory vocational subjects and 50% for the fourth subject.
The certificate must be in any of the following fields: accounting, computer
science, economics, finance, hospitality, information technology, management,
marketing, office administration or tourism.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 27.
Minimum duration: Three years.
Presentation: Day classes.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Training excursions, field trips and practicals:
- Training excursions, field trips and practical classes are compulsory and
involve additional expenses, over and above the class fees. Basic camping
equipment is also required. Students will be provided with further details at
registration.
- A minimum of three compulsory training field trips (5 - 14 days each) are
scheduled in the training period. The evaluation of each training field trip
forms an integral part of the semester mark for the subject, and a pass mark
is required for each training field trip in order to pass that semester. The
cost of a training field trip normally includes all travelling expenses, accom-
modation and entrance fees. Where necessary, provision should be made
for preventing malaria and, especially, tick-bite fever. Students will be fully
informed in this regard. Basic camping equipment is required and students
should be self-sufficient during the training trips (see Section C for descrip-
tion of field trips).
Please note that dates, duration, venues and cost of training field trips are
subject to change.
General: It is compulsory to wear the required uniform during certain practical
classes. Uniforms may also be worn to class and practicals. Students will be
provided with details about uniforms at registration.
The nature of the training involves a degree of risk, and although all reason-
able precautions are taken by the University and the Department to prevent
accidents and injuries, it is recommended that students take out insurance.
More information will be available at registration.
Closing date for application: 30 September.
Approximate first-year class fees: R30 720.
Possible careers: Field guide, ecotourism guide, tour operator, planner,
developer, manager, entrepreneur, eco-destination planner, manager at
eco-lodges.
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ENTREPRENEURSHIP
(NDEU05) - NQF Level 6
Campus where offered: Pretoria and Polokwane campuses
Important notification to new applicants: No new applications will be accept-
ed as from 2020. Students who enrolled for this qualification for the first time
in 2017 (or thereafter), should note that it will not be possible to continue
with any Baccalaureus Technologiae as from 2020, since it is being replaced
by qualifications aligned with the newly-implemented Higher Education Quali-
fication Sub-Framework. Potential students are advised to consult the Univer-
sity’s website for any new qualifications which might not be published in this
Brochure.
Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE IN OR
AFTER 2008:
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification with an
achievement level of at least 3 for English (home language or first additional
language) and 3 for Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy.
Recommended subject(s): Commercial subjects.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 22. A score of 18 is required for the
National Diploma (Extended Curriculum).
Assessment procedures: Applicants with a final APS of 22 and more will be
admitted to the programme. Applicants with a score of 20 to 21 will be admit-
ted to the National Diploma (Extended Curriculum).
Applicants with a score of 18 to 19 will be required to do the TUT potential
assessment.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL):
Admission requirement(s): A National Certificate (Vocational) with a bache-
lor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, with at least 50% for English (home
language or first additional language) and 50% for Mathematics or Mathematical
Literacy, 50% for Life Orientation (excluded for APS calculation), 60% for any
other three compulsory vocational subjects and 50% for the fourth subject.
The certificate must be in any of the following fields: accounting, computer
science, economics, finance, hospitality, information technology, management,
marketing, office administration or tourism.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 27.
Minimum duration: Three years.
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Presentation: Day classes.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 30 September.
Approximate first-year class fees: R18 230.
Possible careers: Creating and building a business, business training consult-
ant, small business development officer.
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ENTREPRENEURSHIP (Extended curriculum
programme with foundation provision)
(NDEUF1) - NQF Level 6
Campus where offered: Pretoria and Polokwane campuses
MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
Important notification to new applicants: No new applications will be accept-
ed as from 2020. Students who enrolled for this qualification for the first time
in 2017 (or thereafter), should note that it will not be possible to continue
with any Baccalaureus Technologiae as from 2020, since it is being replaced
by qualifications aligned with the newly-implemented Higher Education Quali-
fication Sub-Framework. Potential students are advised to consult the Univer-
sity’s website for any new qualifications which might not be published in this
Brochure.
Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE IN OR
AFTER 2008:
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification with an
achievement level of at least 3 for English (home language or first additional
language) and 3 for Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy.
Recommended subject(s): Commercial subjects.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 18.
Assessment procedures: Applicants with a score of 20 to 21 will be admitted to
the programme. Applicants with a score of 18 to 19 will be required to do the
TUT potential assessment.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL):
Admission requirement(s): A National Certificate (Vocational) with a bache-
lor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, with at least 50% for English (home
language or first additional language) and 50% for Mathematics or Mathematical
Literacy, 50% for Life Orientation (excluded for APS calculation),
60% for any other three compulsory vocational subjects and 50% for the fourth
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The certificate must be in any of the following fields: accounting, computer
Faculty of Science nursing and midwifery skills and technologies in the rendering and management
of a comprehensive nursing service, based on research findings. After successful
science, economics, finance, hospitality, information technology, management, completion of the programme graduates are required to do one year’s commu-
marketing, office administration or tourism. BACCALAUREUS TECHNOLOGIAE: NURSING SCIENCE nity service.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have (BTNS13) - NQF Level 7
BACHELOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH (Qualification type: Profession-
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 27. al Bachelor’s Degree)
Campus where offered: Pretoria Campus
Minimum duration: Four years. (BPEH01) - NQF Level 8 (499 credits)
Important notification to new applicants: Students who intend to enrol for
Presentation: Day classes. SAQA ID: 93858, CHE NUMBER: H/H16/E018CAN
this qualification should take note that no new applications will be accepted as
Intake for the qualification: January only.
from 2020. Potential students are advised to consult the University’s website Campus where offered: Pretoria Campus
Closing date for application: 30 September. for possible new qualifications which are aligned with the newly-implemented Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
Approximate first-year class fees: R16 560. Higher Education Qualification Sub-Framework.
Possible careers: Creating and building a business, business training consult- • FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE IN OR
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

ant, small business development officer. degree endorsement (four subjects with a minimum score of 4 in each) or an
equivalent qualification, with an achievement level of at least 4 for English
(home language or first additional language), 4 for Mathematics and 4 for
Life Sciences or 4 for Physical Sciences.
Alternative and international qualifications will be assessed on the equivalent
issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) with their applica-
AFTER 2008:
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
degree endorsement (four subjects with a minimum score of 4 in each) or
equivalent recognised qualification, with an achievement level of at least 4 for
English (home language or first additional language), 4 for Mathematics, 4 for
Physical Sciences, 4 for Life Sciences and 4 for two other subjects (excluding
Life Orientation).

tion forms for admission.
Please note that the minimum requirements for registration at the South
African Nursing Council as a learner nurse is an A-level or a Senior Certificate.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 24.
Assessment procedures: Selection is done in accordance with the South
African Nursing Council.
- Applicants with an APS of 27 and more will be invited for an interview with a
departmental selection panel.
- Applicants with an APS of 24 to 26 will be invited to write the TUT potential
assessment, and depending on the results of the assessment, will be invited
for an interview.
- Successful applicants in the interview will then be invited to write an academ-
ic placement test in January that will determine for which programme they
will be registered.
Minimum duration: Four years.
Presentation: Day classes.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 15 June.
Approximate first-year class fees: R24 430.
Possible careers: This qualification is intended for candidates who wish to
register as professional nurses (general, psychiatric, community) and midwives.
Independent nursing practitioners and midwives will be able to apply scientific
SCIENCE
Recommended subject(s): None.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 24.
Assessment procedures: No further assessments will be done. Applicants who
receive the minimum APS will be considered for placement subject to avail-
ability of space.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL):
Admission requirement(s): A National Certificate (Vocational) at NQF Level 4
with a bachelor’s degree endorsement issued by the Council for Quality Assur-
ance in General and Further Education and Training
(Umalusi), with at least 50% (APS of 4) for English, Mathematics, Physical
Sciences and Life Sciences and any two other additional vocational subjects. A
candidate may have a score of less than 4 for each of the additional subjects
provided that the final APS is at least 24.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 24.
Minimum duration: Four years.
Presentation: Day classes. This programme consists of formal tuition and Work-
Integrated Learning.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 31 July.
Approximate first-year class fees: R27 850.

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 Possible careers: Environmental health practitioner, health advisor, air-pollu-
tion control officer, meat inspector, occupational hygienist, consultant,
inspector, environmental officer/auditor, food safety auditor, risk officer,
researcher.
BACHELOR OF PHARMACY
(Qualification type: Professional Bachelor’s Degree)
(BPPH01) - NQF Level 8 (480 credits)
SAQA ID: 65130, CHE NUMBER: H/H16/E016CAN
Campus where offered: Arcadia Campus
Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE IN OR
AFTER 2008:
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
degree endorsement (four subjects with a minimum score of 4 in each) or
equivalent recognised qualification, with an achievement
level of at least 4 for English (home language or first additional language), 4 for
Mathematics, 4 for Physical Sciences, 4 for Life Sciences and 4 for two other
subjects (excluding Life Orientation).
SCIENCE
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 24.
Assessment procedures:
- Applicants with a score of 32 or more will be given preference for admission
subject to availability of space.
- Applicants with a score of 24 to 31 will do the TUT potential assessment.
Based on the results, some applicants will be invited for an interview with a
departmental panel.
The APS will contribute 60%, the interview will contribute 20% and the potential
assessment will contribute 20% towards the final admission score.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL):
Admission requirement(s): A National Certificate (Vocational) at NQF Level 4
with a bachelor’s degree endorsement issued by the Council for Quality Assur-
ance in General and Further Education and Training
(Umalusi), with at least 60% (APS of 5) for English, Mathematics and at least
70% (APS of 6) for Physical Sciences, Life Sciences and any two other vocational
subjects (with a combined achievement rating of 6).
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 28.
Assessment procedures:
- Applicants with a score of 36 or more will be accepted unconditionally.
- Applicants with a score of 28 to 35 will do the TUT potential assessment. Based
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on the results, some applicants will be invited for an interview with a depart-
mental panel. The APS will contribute 60%, the interview will contribute 20% and
the potential assessment will contribute 20% towards the final admission score.
Minimum duration: Four years.
Presentation: Day classes offered in blocks as determined by the Department.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 15 June.
Approximate first-year class fees: R46 410.
Possible careers: Pharmacist
DIPLOMA IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(DPAC19) - NQF Level 6 (360 credits)
SAQA ID: 100979, CHE NUMBER: H16/14303/HEQSF
Campus where offered: Arcadia Campus
Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE IN OR
AFTER 2008:
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an
achievement level of at least 4 for English (home language or first additional
language), 4 for Mathematics and 4 for Physical Sciences.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 21.
Assessment procedures:
- Applicants with a score of 27 and more will be considered for admission.
- Applicants with a score of 21 to 26 will be kept on a waiting list from which the
applicants with the highest scores will be selected. Waiting lists will be cleared
at the end of September.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL):
Admission requirement(s): A National Certificate (Vocational) with a bache-
lor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, with at least 50% for English (home
language or first additional language) and 50% for
Mathematics, 50% for Life Orientation (excluded for APS calculation), 60% for
Physical Sciences, 60% in any two compulsory vocational subjects, and 50% for
the fourth subject.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 24.
Assessment procedures:
- Applicants with a score of 28 and more will be considered for admission.
- Applicants with a score of 24 to 27 will be kept on a waiting list from which the
applicants with the highest scores will be selected. Waiting lists will be cleared
at the end of September. Intake for the qualification: January only.
Minimum duration: Three years. Closing date for application: 31 July.
Presentation: Day classes. Possible careers: Animal production manager, animal production representa-
Intake for the qualification: January only. tive, animal production technician, researcher farmer, feedlot manager, lectur-
Closing date for application: 31 July. er, agricultural journalist.
Possible careers: Chemist, laboratory analyst, technologist. Opportunities for
DIPLOMA IN BIOTECHNOLOGY
analytical chemistry graduates exist in laboratories, manufacturing and mining
(DPBI19) - NQF Level 6 (360 credits)
industries, research industries, forensic departments, and national science
SAQA ID: 100977, CHE NUMBER: H16/14268/HEQSF
councils.
Campus where offered: Arcadia Campus
DIPLOMA IN ANIMAL SCIENCES
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
(DPAA19) - NQF Level 6 (360 credits)
degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an
SAQA ID: 100974, CHE NUMBER: H16/14304/HEQSF
achievement level of at least 4 for English (home language or first additional
Campus where offered: Pretoria Campus language) and 4 for Mathematics, 4 for Physical Sciences and 3 for Life
Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria: Sciences.
• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE IN OR Recommended subject(s): None.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
AFTER 2008:
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 21.
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
Assessment procedure: Applicants with a score of 24 or more will be automati-
degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an
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cally accepted. Applicants with a score of 21 to 23 will be considered for admis-
achievement level of at least 4 for English (home language or first additional
sion, and will be invited to write an academic proficiency test. The APS will
language) and 3 for Mathematics or 4 for Mathematical Literacy.
contribute 80% to the final admission score and the academic proficiency test
Recommended subject(s): Preference will be given to applicants with Agricul-
will contribute 20%.
tural Sciences, Life Sciences, and/or Physical Sciences.
Minimum duration: Three years.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
Presentation: Day classes.
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 19 (with Mathematics) or 20 (with
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Mathematical Literacy).
Closing date for application: 31 July.
Assessment procedures:
Possible careers: Biotechnologist or microbiologist, work in the industry or
- Applicants with a score of 23 and more will be considered for admission.
research labs, microbiology, waste management, beverage production, food
- Applicants with a score of 20 (19 with Mathematics) to 23 will be kept on a
production, research.
waiting list from which the applicants with the highest APS will be selected.
Waiting lists will be cleared at the end of September and November. DIPLOMA IN CROP PRODUCTION
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL): (DPCP19) - NQF Level 6 (360 credits)
Admission requirement(s): A National Certificate (Vocational) with a bache- SAQA ID: 100980, CHE NUMBER: H16/14270/HEQSF
lor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, with at least 50% for English (home
Campus where offered: Pretoria Campus
language or first additional language) and 50% for Mathematicsor Mathematical
Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
Literacy, 50% for Life Orientation (excluded for APS calculation), 60% for any
other three compulsory vocational subjects and 50% for the fourth subject. • FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE IN OR
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have AFTER 2008:
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 27. Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
Minimum duration: Three years. degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an
Presentation: Day classes. achievement level of at least 4 for English (home language or first additional
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 language) and 3 for Mathematics or 4 for Mathematical Literacy.
Recommended subject(s): Agricultural subjects. Preference will be given to
applicants with Life Sciences and/or Physical Sciences.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 19 (with Mathematics) or 20 (with
Mathematical Literacy).
Assessment procedures:
- Applicants with a score of 23 and more will be considered for admission.
- Applicants with a score of 20 (19 with Mathematics) to 22 will be kept on a
waiting list from which the applicants with the highest APS will be selected.
Waiting lists will be cleared at the end of September and November.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL):
Admission requirement(s): A National Certificate (Vocational) with a bache-
lor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, with at least 50% for English (home
language or first additional language) and 50% for Mathematics or Mathematical
Literacy, 50% for Life Orientation (excluded for APS calculation), 60% for any
other three compulsory vocational subjects and 50% for the fourth subject.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 27.
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Minimum duration: Three years.
Presentation: Day classes.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 31 July.
Possible careers: Commercial crop producer, production manager, extension
service worker.
DIPLOMA IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
(DPEV19) - NQF Level 6 (360 credits)
SAQA ID: 100981, CHE NUMBER: H16/14271/HEQSF
Campus where offered: Arcadia Campus
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an
achievement level of at least 4 for English (home language or first additional
language), 4 for Mathematics and 4 for Physical Sciences.
Recommended subject(s): Geography and Life Sciences.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 21.
Assessment procedures:
- Applicants with a score of 24 and more will be considered for admission.
- Applicants with a score of 21 to 23 will be invited to do an academic profi-
ciency test. The APS will contribute 80% to the final admission score and the
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academic proficiency test, will contribute 20%.
Minimum duration: Three years.
Presentation: Day classes.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 30 September.
Possible careers: Appointed as an environmental officer or environmen-
tal technologist within numerous industries that deal with either managing
negative changes on the biogeophysical environment or/and investigating
existing impacts or potential impacts on the biogeophysical environment.
Graduates may also be employed into a number of government departments or
state bodies that deal with environmental impacts such as the Department of
Environmental Affairs.
DIPLOMA IN EQUINE SCIENCE
(DPEQ19) - NQF Level 6 (360 credits)
SAQA ID: 100975, CHE NUMBER: H16/14306/HEQSF
Campus where offered: Pretoria Campus
Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE IN OR
AFTER 2008:
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an
achievement level of at least 4 for English (home language or first additional
language) and 3 for Mathematics or 4 for Mathematical Literacy.
Recommended subject(s): Life Sciences and Physical Sciences.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 19 (with Mathematics) or 20 (with
Mathematical Literacy).
Assessment procedures:
- Applicants with a score of 23 and more will be considered for admission.
- Applicants with a score of 20 (19 with Mathematics) to 23 will be kept on a
waiting list from which the applicants with the highest APS will be selected.
Waiting lists will be cleared at the end of September and November.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL):
Admission requirement(s): A National Certificate (Vocational) with a bache-
lor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, with at least 50% for English (home
language or first additional language) and 50% for Mathematics or Mathematical
Literacy, 50% for Life Orientation (excluded for APS calculation), 60% for any
other three compulsory vocational subjects and 50% for the fourth subject.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 27.
Minimum duration: Three years. Intake for the qualification: January only.
Presentation: Day classes. Closing date for application: 31 July.
Intake for the qualification: January only. Possible careers: Fire fighter, fire prevention officer, fire safety officer, station
Closing date for application: 30 September. officer, divisional officer, emergency services manager, officer in SANDF.
Possible careers: Horse-stud manager, horse seller, riding-school owner, equine
DIPLOMA IN FOOD TECHNOLOGY
breeder.
(DPFT19) - NQF Level 6 (360 credits)
DIPLOMA IN FIRE TECHNOLOGY SAQA ID: 100978, CHE NUMBER: H16/14269/HEQSF
(DPFI19) - NQF Level 6 (360 credits)
Campus where offered: Arcadia Campus
SAQA ID: 100988, CHE NUMBER: H16/14273/HEQSF
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
Campus where offered: Arcadia Campus degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an
Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria: achievement level of at least 4 for English (home language or first additional
• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE IN OR language) and 4 for Mathematics, 4 for Physical Sciences and 3 for Life
AFTER 2008: Sciences.
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s Recommended subject(s): None.
degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 21.
achievement level of at least 3 for English (home language or first additional
Assessment procedure: Applicants with a score of 24 or more will be automati-
language), 3 for Mathematics or 4 for Mathematical Literacy and 3 for
Physical Sciences. cally accepted. Applicants with a score of 21 to 23 will be considered for admis-
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Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have sion, and will be invited to write an academic proficiency test. The APS will
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 18 (with Mathematics) or 19 (with contribute 80% to the final admission score and the academic proficiency test
Mathematical Literacy). will contribute 20%.
Minimum duration: Three years.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL): Presentation: Day classes.
Admission requirement(s): A National Certificate (Vocational) with a bache- Intake for the qualification: January only.
lor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, with at least 50% (APS of 4 and N3 level) Closing date for application: 30 September.
for English (home language or first additional
Possible careers: Food technologist, quality controller, researcher, developer
language), for Engineering Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy, for Engineer- of new products, opportunities in food processing, canning, meat or fish facto-
ing Sciences (APS of 5 and N3 level) for any other three compulsory vocational
ries, food quality and hygiene.
subjects.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have DIPLOMA IN GEOLOGY
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 27. (DPGE19) - NQF Level 6 (372 credits)
Assessment procedures: Applicants who are employed by an approved fire or SAQA ID: 100982, CHE NUMBER: H16/14272/HEQSF
emergency service will be considered for admission to the National Diploma, Campus where offered: Arcadia Campus
provided that they meet the minimum APS requirements. A number of appli- Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
cants not employed will also be considered, subject to the availability of
training space at the Tshwane Metropolitan. These applicants will be invited for • FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE IN OR
an interview with a departmental selection panel and will be required to pass AFTER 2008:
the physical and medical fitness tests prescribed by the emergency services, Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
provided that they meet the minimum APS requirements. degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an
Minimum duration: Three years. achievement level of at least 4 for English (home language or first additional
Presentation: Block-mode classes. language), 4 for Mathematics and 4 for Physical Sciences.
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 Recommended subject(s): Computer Applications Technology, Geography and/
or Information Technology.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 21.
Assessment procedures:
- Applicants with a score of 24 and more will be considered for admission.
- Applicants with a score of 21 to 23 will be invited to do an academic profi-
ciency test. The APS will contribute 80% to the final admission score and the
academic proficiency test, will contribute 20%.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL):
Admission requirement(s): A National Certificate (Vocational) with a bache-
lor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, with at least 50% for English (home
language or first additional language) and 50% for
Mathematics, 50% for Life Orientation (excluded for APS calculation), 60% for
Physical Sciences, 60% for any other two compulsory vocational subjects and
50% for the fourth subject.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 27.
Minimum duration: Three years.
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Presentation: Day classes.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 31 July.
Possible careers: Engineering geologist, geological technician or technologist,
hydro-geological consultant, mining companies, Department of Minerals and
Energy, Department of Water Affairs and Forestry.
DIPLOMA IN INDUSTRIAL PHYSICS
(D3IP13) - NQF Level 6 (360 credits)
SAQA ID: 88122, CHE NUMBER: H/H16/E015CAN
Campus where offered: Arcadia Campus
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an
achievement level of at least 4 for English (home language or first additional
language), 4 for Mathematics and 4 for Physical Sciences.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 21.
Assessment procedures: Applicants with a final APS of 24 and more will be
considered for admission. Applicants with a score of 21 to 23 will be invited
to write an academic proficiency test. The APS will contribute 80% to the final
admission score and the academic proficiency test 20%.
Minimum duration: Three years.
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Presentation: Day classes.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 30 September.
Approximate first-year class fees: R28 190.
Possible careers: Qualified persons specialising in the field of photonics
could work as optical instrument technicians, lens-coating technicians, laser
technicians, vacuum technicians, metrologists (optical), non-destructive
testing technicians.
Qualified persons specialising in the field of nuclear technology can be
employed as general nuclear technicians, radiation protection technicians,
waste management technicians, radiation risk technicians, radioactive contam-
ination risk technicians, vacuum technicians, non-destructive testing techni-
cians and metrologists.
DIPLOMA IN SOMATIC THERAPY
(DPST19) - NQF Level 6 (360 credits)
SAQA ID: 100987, CHE NUMBER: H16/14297/HEQSF
Campus where offered: Arcadia Campus
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an
achievement level of at least 4 for English (home language or first additional
language) and 4 for Mathematics or 5 for Mathematical Literacy and 4 for Life
Sciences.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 22 (with Mathematics) or 23 (with
Mathematical Literacy).
Assessment procedure:
- Applicants with a score of 22 to 23 will be required to write a TUT Potential
Assessment Test (TUTPA) and will be interviewed by a departmental panel.
- Applicants with an APS of 24 and more will be considered for admission
without an academic proficiency test, but will be interviewed by a depart-
mental selection panel.
The APS will contribute 50% to the final admission score and the interview will
contribute 50%.
A minimum score of 5/10 will be required of the candidate to be successful in
the interview and students with the highest scores might be selected. Please
note that meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
Minimum duration: Three years.
Presentation: Day classes.
Closing date for application: 31 July.
Possible careers: Health and skin care professional as a somatologist, aroma-
therapist, reflexiologist, stress-relief and relaxation therapist at health spa or
stress clinic, representative of cosmetic firm or own business.
DIPLOMA IN WATER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(DPWS19) - NQF Level 6 (360 credits)
SAQA ID: 101429, CHE NUMBER: H16/E049CAN
Campus where offered: Arcadia Campus
Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE IN OR
AFTER 2008:
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an
achievement level of at least 4 for English (home language or first additional
language), 4 for Mathematics and 4 for Physical Sciences.
Recommended subject(s): Life Sciences.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 21.
Assessment procedures: Applicants with an Admission Point Score (APS) of 21
and more will be considered for admission.
• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A QUALIFICATION FROM TECHNICAL AND
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (TVET) COLLEGES (PREVIOUSLY
KNOWN AS FET COLLEGES):
Applicants with a National Certificate (Vocational) at NQF Level 4:
Admission requirement(s):
- A National Certificate (Vocational) at NQF Level 4 with a diploma or bache-
lor’s degree endorsement, with at least a 50% (APS of 4) for English (home
language or first additional language), Mathematics and for Life Orientation
(excluded for APS calculation), Physical Sciences and three other compulsory
vocational subjects; or
- A Further Education and Training Certificate: Water and Wastewater Treat-
ment Process Control Supervision at NQF Level 4.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 24.
Applicants with a National N Certificate as published in Nated 191: N3 (NQF
Level 4):
- A National N3 Certificate: with at least 50% for English, 50% for Mathematics
N3, Engineering Science N3, and any two additional N3 subjects; or
- A Further Education and Training Certificate: Water and Wastewater Treat-
ment Process Control Supervision at NQF Level 4.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH QUALIFICATIONS ON THE HIGHER EDUCATION
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SUB-FRAMEWORK (HEQSF) OFFERED BY UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY:
The applicant will be considered for admission to the programme, if any of the
following qualifications has been completed:
- Higher Certificate in Water Treatment (NQF Level 5 - 120 credits). Exemption
will be granted from equivalent modules: Computer Literacy, Communication
for Academic Purpose, Life Skills, Academic Literacy, Water Technology I, Water
Treatment I and Wastewater Treatment I.
- Advanced Certificate in Water Treatment (NQF Level 6 - 120 credits). Exemp-
tion will be granted from equivalent modules: Water Microbiology I, Water
Treatment II, Wastewater Treatment II, Water Analysis I, Water Chemistry I, and
Water Plant Management I.
Minimum duration: Three years.
Presentation: Day classes.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 30 September.
Possible careers: Water care technician, water care technologist and process
controller.
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: BIOMEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
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(NDBM01) - NQF Level 6
Campus where offered: Arcadia Campus
Important notification to new applicants: No new applications will be accept-
ed as from 2020. Students who enrolled for this qualification for the first time
in 2017 (or thereafter), should note that it will not be possible to continue
with any Baccalaureus Technologiae as from 2020, since it is being replaced
by qualifications aligned with the newly-implemented Higher Education Quali-
fication Sub-Framework. Potential students are advised to consult the Univer-
sity’s website for any new qualifications which might not be published in this
Brochure.
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an
achievement level of at least 4 for English (home language or first additional
language), 4 for Life Sciences, 4 for Mathematics and 4 for Physical Sciences.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 22.
Assessment procedures:
- Applicants with a score of 26 and more will be invited for an interview. The
APS will contribute 80% to the final admission score and the interview will
contribute 20%.
- Applicants with a score of 22-25 will be invited to write the TUT potential
assessment and an interview. The APS will contribute 40% to the final admis-
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will contribute 20%.
Minimum duration: Three years.
Presentation: Day classes.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 15 June.
Approximate first-year class fees: R27 830.
Practicals: 100% attendance is compulsory for all practical classes. Students
must pass the practical
component of a subject to obtain admission to sit for the examination.
Personal protective equipment: Specific safety wear is compulsory in the
practical laboratories.
Other requirements: Vaccination against Hepatitis B is compulsory.
Registration as a student medical technologist:
- Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a
student medical technologist is compulsory.
- International students will be allowed to register at the HPCSA only as
student technologists for the duration of the relevant qualification. However,
they will not be able to register with the HPCSA as medical technologists.
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Professional registration as a medical technologist: Registration as a quali-
fied medical technologist takes place four years after registration as a student
medical technologist, provided that the candidate completes the first three
academic years successfully. The candidate must also have worked in a labora-
tory approved by the HPCSA for at least 14 months and must have passed the
Board Examination of the Society of Medical Laboratory Technologists of South
Africa (SMLTSA).
Possible careers: Medical technologist, work in medical field, analysing human
tissue and blood, pathology, histology, virology, blood transfusion and labora-
tory work.
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: CLINICAL TECHNOLOGY
(NDCT00) - NQF Level 6
Campus where offered: Arcadia Campus
Important notification to new applicants: No new applications will be accept-
ed as from 2020. Students who enrolled for this qualification for the first time
in 2017 (or thereafter), should note that it will not be possible to continue
with any Baccalaureus Technologiae as from 2020, since it is being replaced
by qualifications aligned with the newly-implemented Higher Education Quali-
fication Sub-Framework. Potential students are advised to consult the Univer-
sity’s website for any new qualifications which might not be published in this
Brochure.
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Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an
achievement level of at least 4 for English (home language or first additional
language), 3 for Life Sciences, 3 for Mathematics and 3 for Physical Sciences.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 19.
Assessment procedures: Applicants with a score of 19 and more will be invited
to do the TUT potential assessment and an interview. The APS will contribute
60% to the final admission score. The potential assessment and the interview
will contribute 40%.
Minimum duration: Three years.
Presentation: Four semesters of day classes and two semesters of appropriate
clinical training in a clinical unit accredited by the Health Professions Council
of South Africa (HPCSA) and approved by
the Department.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 31 July.
Approximate first-year class fees: R23 280.
Possible careers: Clinical technologist, private hospitals and private practices,
opportunities in cardiology, nephrology, reproduction, the respiratory system
and neurophysiology, cardiovascular perfusion, pulmonology.
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: DENTAL TECHNOLOGY
(NDDT96) - NQF Level 6
Campus where offered: Pretoria Campus
Important notification to new applicants: No new applications will be accept-
ed as from 2020. Students who enrolled for this qualification for the first time
in 2017 (or thereafter), should note that it will not be possible to continue
with any Baccalaureus Technologiae as from 2020, since it is being replaced
by qualifications aligned with the newly-implemented Higher Education Quali-
fication Sub-Framework. Potential students are advised to consult the Univer-
sity’s website for any new qualifications which might not be published in this
Brochure.
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an
achievement level of at least 4 for English (home language or first additional
language) and 3 for Mathematics or 4 for Mathematical Literacy and 3 for
Life Sciences or 3 for Physical Sciences.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 19 (with Mathematics) or 20 (with
Mathematical Literacy).
Assessment procedures: Selection is done in accordance with the South African with any Baccalaureus Technologiae as from 2020, since it is being replaced
Dental Technicians Council. Selection takes place in four steps. The weight of by qualifications aligned with the newly-implemented Higher Education Quali-
each step is given in brackets. fication Sub-Framework. Potential students are advised to consult the Univer-
- Step 1: Academic performance (40%); sity’s website for any new qualifications which might not be published in this
- Step 2: Potential assessment (20%); Brochure.
- Step 3: Dexterity test (30%); and Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
- Step 4: Personal interview (10%). degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an
Minimum duration: Three years. achievement level of at least 4 for English (home language or first additional
Presentation: Day classes. language) and 3 for Mathematics or 4 for Mathematical Literacy.
Intake for the qualification: January only. Recommended subject(s): Agricultural Sciences, Geography, Life Sciences,
Closing date for application: 15 June. and Physical Sciences.
Approximate first-year class fees: R26 730. Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
Other requirements: an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 19 (with Mathematics) or 20 (with
- Immunisation against Hepatitis B is compulsory. Mathematical Literacy).
- Students should have access to computers and the Internet. Assessment procedures: Applicants with a score of 20 (19 with mathematics)
- Students should register with the South African Dental Technicians Council; and more will be considered for selection.
this will be done by the Department. Minimum duration: Three years.
- Students must obtain approved first-aid certificates to be admitted to the Presentation: Day classes.
third-year examinations of the National Diploma. First-aid programmes are Intake for the qualification: January only.
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usually arranged by the Department. Closing date for application: 30 September.
- Faculty and statutory rules and regulations will apply to students who regis- Approximate first-year class fees: R28 320.
ter for this qualification. It is the responsibility of the students to familiarise Additional costs: Please enquire at the department.
themselves with these rules and regulations. Training excursions, field trips and practicals:
- In addition to tuition fees and textbooks, an amount of approximately R30 - Training excursions, field trips and practical classes are compulsory and
000 for personal instruments will be required. These will remain the property involve additional expenses, over and above the class fees. Basic camping
of the student. Students are responsible for purchasing these instruments equipment is also required. Students will be provided with further details at
themselves. registration.
Special qualification rules: Special qualification rules apply, and students who - A minimum of three compulsory training field trips are scheduled in the
register for this qualification will receive the rules with their letter of accept- training period.
ance. It is the students’ own responsibility to familiarise themselves with those The evaluation of each training field trip forms an integral part of the semester
rules. mark for the subject and a pass mark is required for each training field trip in
Possible careers: Dental technician, making and repairing bridges, crowns and order to pass that semester. The cost of training field trips normally includes
dentures, work in dental labs. all travelling expenses, accommodation and entrance fees, and meals in some
cases. Where necessary, precautions should be taken against malaria, and,
especially, tick-bite fever. Students will be informed in this regard (see Section
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: GAME RANCH MANAGEMENT
C for description of field trips).
(NDGR04) - NQF Level 6
General: It is compulsory to wear the required uniform during certain practical
classes. Uniforms may
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also be worn to class and to practicals. Students will be provided with details
Important notification to new applicants: No new applications will be accept-
about uniforms at registration. The nature of the training involves a degree
ed as from 2020. Students who enrolled for this qualification for the first time
of risk, and although all reasonable precautions are taken by the University
in 2017 (or thereafter), should note that it will not be possible to continue
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 and the Department to prevent accidents and injuries, it is recommended that
students take out insurance. More information will be available at registration.
Possible careers: Game-farm or ranch manager, advisor, professional hunter,
ranch planner, game capturing.
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: HORTICULTURE
(NDHO04) - NQF Level 6
Campus where offered: Pretoria Campus
Important notification to new applicants: No new applications will be accept-
ed as from 2020. Students who enrolled for this qualification for the first time
in 2017 (or thereafter), should note that it will not be possible to continue
with any Baccalaureus Technologiae as from 2020, since it is being replaced
by qualifications aligned with the newly-implemented Higher Education Quali-
fication Sub-Framework. Potential students are advised to consult the Univer-
sity’s website for any new qualifications which might not be published in this
Brochure.
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
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degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an
achievement level of at least 4 for English (home language or first additional
language) and 3 for Mathematics or 4 for Mathematical Literacy and 3 for Life
Sciences or 3 for Physical Sciences.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 19 (with Mathematics) or 20 (with
Mathematical Literacy).
Assessment procedures: Applicants with a score of 20 (19 with Mathematics)
will be considered for admission.
Minimum duration: Three years.
Presentation: Day classes.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 30 September.
Approximate first-year class fees: R31 360.
Possible careers: Opportunities exist as horticulturists at the municipalities
(local government), Industrial plant growers, garden centres, retail nurseries
and wholesale nurseries. Horticulturists could, however, also work at landscape
companies as maintenance managers, site managers or as grounds superinten-
dents. Opportunities also exist in the research field as researchers (develop-
ing new cultivars or solving problems) and in the academic world of teaching,
learning and education.
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NATIONAL DIPLOMA: LANDSCAPE TECHNOLOGY
(NDLT04) - NQF Level 6
Campus where offered: Pretoria Campus
Important notification to new applicants: No new applications will be accept-
ed as from 2020. Students who enrolled for this qualification for the first time
in 2017 (or thereafter), should note that it will not be possible to continue
with any Baccalaureus Technologiae as from 2020, since it is being replaced
by qualifications aligned with the newly-implemented Higher Education Quali-
fication Sub-Framework. Potential students are advised to consult the Univer-
sity’s website for any new qualifications which might not be published in this
Brochure.
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an
achievement level of at least 4 for English (home language or first additional
language) and 3 for Mathematics or 4 for Mathematical Literacy and 3 for Life
Sciences or 3 for Physical Sciences.
Recommended subjects: Agricultural Sciences, Art, Geography and Technical
Drawing.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 19 (with Mathematics) or 20 (with
Mathematical Literacy).
Assessment procedures: Applicants with a score of 20 (19 with Mathematics)
will be considered for admission.
Minimum duration: Three years.
Presentation: Day classes.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 30 September.
Approximate first-year class fees: R31 530.
Possible careers: Landscape consultants, landscape designers or landscape
contractors. Qualified students could also find a career as site managers,
maintenance managers and in the horticultural field as nursery managers.
Opportunities also exist in the research field as researchers (developing new
cultivars or solving problems) as well as in the academic world of teaching,
learning and education.
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: MEDICAL ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS
(NDOP04) - NQF Level 6
Campus where offered: Pretoria Campus
Important notification to new applicants: No new applications will be accept-
ed as from 2020. Students who enrolled for this qualification for the first time
in 2017 (or thereafter), should note that it will not be possible to continue
with any Baccalaureus Technologiae as from 2020, since it is being replaced
by qualifications aligned with the newly-implemented Higher Education Quali-
fication Sub-Framework. Potential students are advised to consult the Univer-
sity’s website for any new qualifications which might not be published in this
Brochure.
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an
achievement level of at least 4 for English (home language or first additional
language), 3 for Life Sciences, 3 for Physical Sciences and 3 for Mathematics
or 4 for Mathematical Literacy.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 19 (with Mathematics) or 20 (with
Mathematical Literacy).
Assessment procedures: There are four steps in the assessment process; all
potential candidates will be required to complete all four steps. The weight of
each step is given in brackets.
- Step 1: Academic Performance (40%);
- Step 2: Potential Assessment (20%);
- Step 3: Dexterity test (30%); and
- Step 4: Personal interview (10%).
Minimum duration: Three years.
Presentation: Four semesters of day classes and two semesters of Work-
Integrated Learning at an institution approved by the Health Professions Council
of South Africa (HPCSA). Students are placed by TUT for Work-Integrated Learn-
ing and internship.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 15 June.
Professional registration (as a student): Registration with the HPCSA via the
Department is compulsory.
Other requirements: Immunisation against Hepatitis B is compulsory. A valid
first-aid certificate is required. The University will arrange a first-aid programme
in the first year. International students will be assessed by the Department to
determine enrolment for this qualification.
Special qualification rules: Special qualification rules apply, and students who
register for this qualification will receive the rules with their letter of accept-
ance. It is the students’ own responsibility to familiarise themselves with those
rules.
Registration as a medical orthotist and prosthetist with the HPCSA: On
meeting the qualification requirements of either the National Diploma:
Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics or the Baccalaureus Technologiae: Medical
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Orthotics and Prosthetics, students have to complete an internship of 12
months at an HPCSA-accredited training centre before they may register with
the Council as medical orthotics and prosthetics practitioners. At the end of
the internship year students may register as medical orthotists and prosthe-
tists with the HPCSA. The year of internship will be completed under the
auspices of HPCSA, and any enquiries in this regard should be addressed to
that Council. No students, while registered at TUT are allowed to work in
the industry, as prescribed by the HPCSA, unless it forms part of the work-
integrated learning.
Approximate first-year class fees: R12 100.
Additional costs: Please enquire at the department.
Possible careers: Medical orthotist or prosthetist, own practice, medical
representative (orthopaedic rehabilitation by assessing, measuring, designing,
manufacturing, maintaining and fitting orthoses and prostheses).
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: NATURE CONSERVATION
(NDNA04) - NQF Level 6
Campus where offered: Pretoria Campus
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Important notification to new applicants: No new applications will be accept-
ed as from 2020. Students who enrolled for this qualification for the first time
in 2017 (or thereafter), should note that it will not be possible to continue
with any Baccalaureus Technologiae as from 2020, since it is being replaced
by qualifications aligned with the newly-implemented Higher Education Quali-
fication Sub-Framework. Potential students are advised to consult the Univer-
sity’s website for any new qualifications which might not be published in this
Brochure.
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an
achievement level of at least 4 for English (home language or first additional
language) and 3 for Mathematics or 4 for Mathematical Literacy.
Recommended subject(s): Agricultural Sciences, Geography, Life Sciences and
Physical Sciences.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 19 (with Mathematics) or 20 (with
Mathematical Literacy).
Assessment procedures: Applicants with a score of 20 (19 with mathematics)
and more will be considered for selection.
Minimum duration: Three years.
Presentation: Day classes.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Training excursions, field trips and practicals:
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 - Training excursions, field trips and practical classes are compulsory and
involve additional expenses, over and above the class fees. Basic camping
equipment is also required. Students will be provided with further details at
registration.
- A minimum of three compulsory training field trips are scheduled in the
training period.
The evaluation of each training field trip forms an integral part of the semester
mark for the subject and a pass mark is required for each training field trip in
order to pass that semester.
The cost of training field trips normally includes all travelling expenses, accom-
modation and entrance fees, and meals in some cases. Where necessary,
precautions should be taken against malaria, and, especially, tick-bite fever.
Students will be informed in this regard. (See Section C for description of field
trips.).
General: It is compulsory to wear the required uniform during certain practical
classes. Uniforms may also be worn to class and to practicals. Students will be
provided with details about uniforms at registration. The nature of the training
involves a degree of risk, and although all reasonable precautions are taken
by the University and the Department to prevent accidents and injuries, it is
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recommended that students take out insurance. More information is available
at registration.
Financial support, loans and bursaries: The University administers the
National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) for financial support and the
Department currently administers some bursaries (for senior students only),
namely the Stud Breeders (Wildlife Ranching South Africa) and the South African
Hunters’ Association Bursary. In addition, there is a bursary from the South
African National Parks
Honorary Rangers.
Closing date for application: 31 July.
Approximate first-year class fees: R28 150.
Additional costs: Please enquire at the department.
Possible careers: Conservation manager, conservation researcher, environmen-
tal educationist, eco-destination planners, guides, nature conservator, hunting
operator.
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: OFFICIATING AND COACHING SCIENCE
(NDOC01) - NQF Level 6
Campus where offered: Pretoria Campus
Important notification to new applicants: No new applications will be accept-
ed as from 2020. Students who enrolled for this qualification for the first time
in 2017 (or thereafter), should note that it will not be possible to continue
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with any Baccalaureus Technologiae as from 2020, since it is being replaced
by qualifications aligned with the newly-implemented Higher Education Quali-
fication Sub-Framework. Potential students are advised to consult the Univer-
sity’s website for any new qualifications which might not be published in this
Brochure.
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an
achievement level of at least 3 for English (home language or first additional
language).
Recommended subject(s): Life Sciences.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 18.
Assessment procedures: Applicants with the minimum APS will be considered
for admission until the programme complement is full.
Minimum duration: Three years.
Presentation: Day classes.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Coaching practical: Students have an opportunity to gain practical experience
in different types of sport at schools and clubs. The head coach of the school
or club, as well as lecturers from TUT, will be responsible for assessment. A
portfolio of competency will be drawn up. Two hours of practicals per week
will be scheduled.
Closing date for application: 31 July.
Approximate first-year class fees: R21 380.
Possible careers: Technical sport assistant, gymnasium manager and instructor,
sports technician, specific sports coaching, sport-technological practitioner,
fitness specialist, official umpire, official linesman, coach.
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: RADIOGRAPHY: DIAGNOSTIC
(NDRG96) - NQF Level 6
Campus where offered: Arcadia Campus
Important notification to new applicants: No new applications will be accept-
ed as from 2020. Students who enrolled for this qualification for the first time
in 2017 (or thereafter), should note that it will not be possible to continue
with any Baccalaureus Technologiae as from 2020, since it is being replaced
by qualifications aligned with the newly-implemented Higher Education Quali-
fication Sub-Framework. Potential students are advised to consult the Univer-
sity’s website for any new qualifications which might not be published in this
Brochure.
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an
achievement level of at least 4 for English (home language or first additional
language), 4 for Life Sciences, 4 for Mathematics and 4 for Physical Sciences.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 22.
Assessment procedures: Applicants with a score of 22 and more will be invited
to do the TUT potential assessment and an interview. The APS will contribute
60% to the final admission score. The potential
assessment and the interview will contribute 40%.
Minimum duration: Three years.
Presentation: Day classes.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Professional registration: Compulsory once-off registration with the Health
Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a student radiographer.
Closing date for application: 15 June.
Approximate first-year class fees: R25 950.
Possible careers: Radiographer, radiation control officer and medical and
pharmaceutical representative.
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: SPORT AND EXERCISE TECHNOLOGY
(NDSX05) - NQF Level 6
Campus where offered: Pretoria Campus
Important notification to new applicants: No new applications will be accept-
ed as from 2020. Students who enrolled for this qualification for the first time
in 2017 (or thereafter), should note that it will not be possible to continue
with any Baccalaureus Technologiae as from 2020, since it is being replaced
by qualifications aligned with the newly-implemented Higher Education Quali-
fication Sub-Framework. Potential students are advised to consult the Univer-
sity’s website for any new qualifications which might not be published in this
Brochure.
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an
achievement level of at least 3 for English (home language or first additional
language), 3 for Life Sciences and 3 for Mathematics or 4 for Mathematical
Literacy.
Recommended subject(s): Life Sciences.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 19 (with Mathematics) or 20 (with
Mathematical Literacy).
Assessment procedures: Applicants with the minimum APS will be considered
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for admission until the programme complement is full.
Minimum duration: Three years.
Presentation: Day classes.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 31 July.
Approximate first-year class fees: R20 460.
Possible careers: Technical sport assistant, gymnasium manager/instructor,
sports technician, specific sports coaching, sport-technological practitioner,
fitness specialist, sports coach/researcher.
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY (Extended curriculum
programme with foundation provision)
(NDVEF0) - NQF Level 6
Campus where offered: Arcadia Campus
Important notification to new applicants: No new applications will be accept-
ed as from 2020. Students who enrolled for this qualification for the first time
in 2017 (or thereafter), should note that it will not be possible to continue
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with any Baccalaureus Technologiae as from 2020, since it is being replaced
by qualifications aligned with the newly-implemented Higher Education Quali-
fication Sub-Framework. Potential students are advised to consult the Univer-
sity’s website for any new qualifications which might not be published in this
Brochure.
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an
achievement level of at least 4 for English (home language or first additional
language), 3 for Life Sciences, 3 for Mathematics and 3 for Physical Sciences.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 19.
Assessment procedures:
- Applicants with a score of 26 and more will be invited for an interview. The
APS will contribute 80% to the final admission score and the interview will
contribute 20%.
- Applicants with a score of 19-25 will be invited to do the TUT potential
assessment and an interview. The APS will contribute 40% to the final admis-
sion score, the TUT potential assessment will contribute 40% and the inter-
view will contribute 20%.
Minimum duration: Three and a half years.
Presentation: Day classes.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 31 July.
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Additional costs: Please enquire at the department.
Possible careers: Veterinary technologist (activities include the collection and
processing of samples, diagnostic work and research and vaccine production).
HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN DENTAL ASSISTING
(HCDA01) - NQF Level 5 (120 credits)
SAQA ID: 73492, CHE NUMBER: H16/2519/HEQSF
Campus where offered: Pretoria Campus
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a higher certifi-
cate endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an achievement level of
at least 4 for English (home language or first additional language).
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 23.
Assessment procedures:
- Applicants with an APS of at least 23 will be invited for a potential assess-
ment and an interview with the departmental selection panel.
- Applicants with a minimum of two years’ relevant working experience in the
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dental field or with a dental assisting qualification from another institution
will also be considered, even if the APS is below 23, but not lower than 20.
Minimum duration: One year.
Presentation: One year full-time (day classes) or two years block-mode classes
– only applicable to students already employed at a dental practice.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 31 July.
Approximate first-year class fees: R28 470.
Possible careers: Assisting in a dental practice, assisting a dentist, infection
control, stock control and accounts.
HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN WATER TREATMENT
(HCWT19) - NQF Level 5 (120 credits)
SAQA ID: 101588, CHE NUMBER: H16/E047CAN
Campus where offered: Arcadia Campus
Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE IN OR
AFTER 2008:
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a higher certifi-
cate endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an achievement level
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of at least 3 for English (home language or first additional language), 3 for
Mathematics (or 6 for Mathematical Literacy) and 3 for Physical Sciences.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 18 (with Mathematics) or 21 (with
Mathematical Literacy).
Assessment procedures: Applicants with a score of 18 and more will be consid-
ered for admission.
• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A QUALIFICATION FROM TECHNICAL AND
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (TVET) COLLEGES (PREVIOUSLY
KNOWN AS FET COLLEGES):
Applicants with a National Certificate (Vocational) at NQF Level 4:
Admission requirement(s): A National Certificate (Vocational) at NQF Level
4 issued by the Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Educa-
tion and Training (Umalusi), with at least 50% for English and Mathematics,
Physical Sciences, Life Orientation (excluded for APS calculatoin) and any three
vocational subjects.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 24.
Applicants with a National N Certificate as published in Nated 191: N3 (NQF
Level 4):
Admission requirement(s): - A National Senior Certificate or a National N
Certificate as published in Nated 191: N3 (NQF Level 4) issued by both the
Department of Higher Education (DHET) and the Council for Quality Assurance
in General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi), with at least 50% for
English, 50% for Mathematics N3, Engineering Science N3, and any two addition-
al N3 subjects; or
- A Further Education and Training Certificate: Water and Wastewater Treat-
ment Process Control Supervision at NQF Level 4.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 24.
Minimum duration: One year.
Presentation: Day and block-mode classes (block-mode classes are only offered
to students who are employed).
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 30 September.
Possible careers: Water care technician, water care technologist and process
controller.
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DIPLOMA IN FASHION DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY
(DPFD19) - NQF Level 6 (360 credits)
SAQA ID: 100951, CHE NUMBER: H16/14237/HEQSF
Campus where offered: Arts Campus
Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE IN OR
AFTER 2008:
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an
achievement level of at least 3 for English (home language or first additional
language).
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 20.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL):
Admission requirement(s): A National Certificate (Vocational) with a bache-
lor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, with at least 50% for English (home
language or first additional language) and 50% for Mathematics or Mathematical
Literacy, 50% for Life Orientation (excluded for APS calculation), 60% for any
other three compulsory vocational subjects and 50% for the fourth subject.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 27.
Assessment procedure: Applicants with an APS of 20 and more (or 27 for
Vocational) will be invited to complete a practical selection project and an
interview. The APS will contribute 20% to the final admission score, the inter-
view will contribute 20% and the demonstration of skills will contribute 60%.
Accepted candidates will be informed per official letter from the Office of the
Registrar. The remainder of applicants will be placed on a waiting list to fill
possible places created by applicants not arriving on the commencement date.
Aspects that are taken into consideration are: the applicant’s ability/potential
to communicate a variety of clothing styles; the applicant’s interests, attitude,
experience and achievements; and school results.
Minimum duration: Three years.
Presentation: Day classes.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 31 July
Possible careers: Fashion designer, pattern maker, pattern grader, costume
designer, coordinator, buyer, illustrator, editor, presenter, CAD grader, quality
controller, broker, entrepreneur, educator.
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DIPLOMA IN FINE AND APPLIED ARTS
(DPFA19) - NQF Level 6 (360 credits)
SAQA ID: 97840, CHE NUMBER: H/H16/E028CAN
Campus where offered: Arts Campus
Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE IN OR
AFTER 2008:
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an
achievement level of at least 3 for English (home language or first additional
language).
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 17.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL):
Admission requirement(s): A National Certificate (Vocational) with a bache-
lor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, with at least 50% for English (home
language or first additional language) and 50% for Mathematics or Mathematical
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Literacy, 50% for Life Orientation (excluded for APS calculation), 60% for any
other three compulsory vocational subjects and 50% for the fourth subject.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 27.
Assessment procedure: Applicants who apply before the closing of applica-
tions and who meet the minimum criteria will be invited to submit a portfolio
for evaluation, and to complete a questionnaire. The APS will contribute 20% to
the final admission score, the questionnaire will contribute 30% and the portfo-
lio will contribute 50%. Accepted candidates will be informed per official letter
from the Office of the Registrar. The remainder of applicants will be placed on
a waiting list to fill possible places created by applicants not arriving on the
commencement date.
Aspects that are taken into consideration are: Potential to complete the quali-
fication successfully; Creativity; Two-dimensional and three-dimensional skills;
Design ability; Drawing skills; Sense of colour; and general potential and crafts-
manship.
Minimum duration: Three years.
Presentation: Day classes.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 31 July.
Possible careers: Professional artist, curator, manufacturing designer, teacher,
computer artist, sculptor, painter, printmaker, glass artist, ceramics artist,
photographer, sign painter, cartoonist.
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(DPJD19) - NQF Level 6 (360 credits)
SAQA ID:72602, CHE NUMBER: H16/14236/HEQSF
Campus where offered: Arts Campus
Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE IN OR
AFTER 2008:
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an
achievement level of at least 3 for English (home language or first additional
language).
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 17.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL):
Admission requirement(s): A National Certificate (Vocational) with a bache-
lor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, with at least 50% for English (home
language or first additional language) and 50% for Mathematics or Mathematical
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Literacy, 50% for Life Orientation (excluded for APS calculation), 60% for any
other three compulsory vocational subjects and 50% for the fourth subject.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 27.
Assessment procedure: Applicants who apply before the closing of applica-
tions and who meet the minimum criteria will be invited to submit a portfo-
lio for evaluation, to attend a practical selection process, and to complete a
questionnaire. The portfolio will contribute 35%, an interview based upon a
questionnaire answered by the candidate, 30%, and the completion of the basic
skills demonstration, 35% to the selection score. Accepted candidates will be
informed per official letter from the Office of the Registrar. The remainder
of applicants will be placed on a waiting list to fill possible places created by
applicants not arriving on the commencement date.
Aspects that are taken into consideration are: Potential to complete the
programme successfully; Creativity; Two-dimensional and three-dimensional
skills; Ability to demonstrate basic skills sets in working with materials; Design
ability; Drawing skills; Sense of colour, and general potential and craftsmanship.
Minimum duration: Three years.
Presentation: Day classes.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 31 July
Possible careers: Manufacturing jeweller, jewellery designer, CAD designer,
artist jeweller, sales representative as well as entry into other specialist fields
of the industry, for example diamond dealing or setting.
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NATIONAL DIPLOMA: DANCE
(NDDA96) - NQF Level 6
Campus where offered: Arts Campus
Important notification to new applicants: No new applications will be accept-
ed as from 2020. Students who enrolled for this qualification for the first time
in 2017 (or thereafter), should note that it will not be possible to continue
with any Baccalaureus Technologiae as from 2020, since it is being replaced
by qualifications aligned with the newly-implemented Higher Education Quali-
fication Sub-Framework. Potential students are advised to consult the Univer-
sity’s website for any new qualifications which might not be published in this
Brochure.
Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE IN OR
AFTER 2008:
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an
achievement level of at least 3 for English (home language or first additional
language).
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Points Score (APS) of at least 18.
Assessment procedures: Applicants with an APS of 18 and more will be invited
for an audition and a structured interview with a panel. The APS will contribute
20% to the final admission score, the physique will contribute 35%, movement
quality will contribute 25%, and communication skills will contribute 20%.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL):
Admission requirement(s): A National Certificate (Vocational) with a bache-
lor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, with at least 50% for English (home
language or first additional language) and 50% for Mathematics or Mathematical
Literacy, 50% for Life Orientation (excluded for APS calculation), 60% for any
other three compulsory vocational subjects and 50% for the fourth subject.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Points Score (APS) of at least 27.
Minimum duration: Three years.
Presentation: Day classes.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 31 July.
Approximate first-year class fees: R42 300.
Additional costs: Please enquire at the department.
Possible careers: A career as a professional dancer or dance teacher, perform-
er, choreographer, self-employed.
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: DRAMA
(NDDR03) - NQF Level 6
Campus where offered: Arts Campus
Important notification to new applicants: No new applications will be accepted
as from 2020. Students who enrolled for this qualification for the first time in
2017 (or thereafter), should note that it will not be possible to continue with
any Baccalaureus Technologiae as from 2020, since it is being replaced by
qualifications aligned with the newly-implemented Higher Education Qualifica-
tion Sub-Framework. Potential students are advised to consult the University’s
website for any new qualifications which might not be published in this Brochure.
Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE IN OR
AFTER 2008:
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an
achievement level of at least 4 for English (home language or first additional
language).
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Points Score (APS) of at least 19.
Assessment procedures: Applicants with an APS of 19 and more will be invited
for an audition and a structured interview with a panel. The APS will contribute
30% to the final admission score and the practical audition will contribute 70%.
Audition: selected applicants must present the following:
- A prescribed drama excerpt.
- A well-presented monologue from a play of their own choice.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL):
Admission requirement(s): A National Certificate (Vocational) with a bache-
lor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, with at least 50% for English (home
language or first additional language) and 50% for Mathematics or Mathematical
Literacy, 50% for Life Orientation (excluded for APS calculation), 60% for any
other three compulsory vocational subjects and 50% for the fourth subject.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Points Score (APS) of at least 27.
Minimum duration: Three years.
Presentation: Day classes.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 31 July.
Approximate first-year class fees: R25 630.
Additional costs: Please enquire at the department.
Possible careers: Professional performing artist, opportunities in cabaret, film,
stage, radio, television, educational theatre, industrial theatre, stage adminis-
tration, children’s theatre and puppet theatre, teaching.
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NATIONAL DIPLOMA: FILM AND TELEVISION PRODUCTION
(NDFM08) - NQF Level 6
Campus where offered: Arts Campus
Important notification to new applicants: No new applications will be accept-
ed as from 2020. Students who enrolled for this qualification for the first time
in 2017 (or thereafter), should note that it will not be possible to continue
with any Baccalaureus Technologiae as from 2020, since it is being replaced
by qualifications aligned with the newly-implemented Higher Education Quali-
fication Sub-Framework. Potential students are advised to consult the Univer-
sity’s website for any new qualifications which might not be published in this
Brochure.
Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE IN OR
AFTER 2008:
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an
achievement level of at least 3 for English (home language or first additional
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language).
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Points Score (APS) of at least 18.
Assessment procedures: Applicants with an APS of 18 and more will be invited
for a structured interview with a panel. The APS will contribute 50% to the final
admission score and the interview will contribute 50%.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL):
Admission requirement(s): A National Certificate (Vocational) with a bache-
lor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, with at least 50% for English (home
language or first additional language) and 50% for Mathematics or Mathematical
Literacy, 50% for Life Orientation (excluded for APS calculation), 60% for any
other three compulsory vocational subjects and 50% for the fourth subject.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Points Score (APS) of at least 27.
Minimum duration: Three years.
Presentation and class attendance: Day classes.
Intake for the course: January only.
Closing date for application: 31 July.
Approximate first-year class fees: R44 650.
Additional costs: Please enquire at the department.
Possible careers: Film Producer, Scriptwriter, Director, Film Critic, Editor,
Director of Photography, Sound Engineer.
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 NATIONAL DIPLOMA: GRAPHIC DESIGN
(NDGD04) - NQF Level 6
Campus where offered: Arts Campus
Important notification to new applicants: No new applications will be accepted
as from 2020. Students who enrolled for this qualification for the first time in
2017 (or thereafter), should note that it will not be possible to continue with
any Baccalaureus Technologiae as from 2020, since it is being replaced by
qualifications aligned with the newly-implemented Higher Education Qualifica-
tion Sub-Framework. Potential students are advised to consult the University’s
website for any new qualifications which might not be published in this Brochure.
Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE IN OR
AFTER 2008:
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an
achievement level of at least 4 for English (home language or first additional
language).
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, candidates must
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have an Admission Points Score (APS) of at least 19.
Assessment procedures: Candidates with an APS of 19 and more will be required
to submit a portfolio of work to the Department (details will be provided when
TUT has received the application). The successfully evaluated candidates will
be invited for a structured interview with a panel, where they will be required
to give a demonstration. The portfolio will contribute 60% to the final admission
score, and the interview and demonstration will contribute 40%.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL):
Admission requirement(s): A National Certificate (Vocational) with a bache-
lor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, with at least 50% for English (home
language or first additional language) and 50% for Mathematics or Mathematical
Literacy, 50% for Life Orientation (excluded for APS calculation), 60% for any
other three compulsory vocational subjects and 50% for the fourth subject.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Points Score (APS) of at least 27.
Minimum duration: Three years.
Presentation: Day classes.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 31 July.
Approximate first-year class fees: R40 430 (fees include material pack).
Additional costs: Please enquire at the department.
Possible careers: Design artist in the public and private sectors, e.g. layout
artist, visualiser, illustrator, package designer, publishing industry.
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NATIONAL DIPLOMA: INTERIOR DESIGN
(NDID04) - NQF Level 6
Campus where offered: Arts Campus
Important notification to new applicants: No new applications will be accept-
ed as from 2020. Students who enrolled for this qualification for the first time
in 2017 (or thereafter), should note that it will not be possible to continue
with any Baccalaureus Technologiae as from 2020, since it is being replaced
by qualifications aligned with the newly-implemented Higher Education Quali-
fication Sub-Framework. Potential students are advised to consult the Univer-
sity’s website for any new qualifications which might not be published in this
Brochure.
Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE IN OR
AFTER 2008:
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an
achievement level of at least 3 for English (home language or first additional
language).
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Points Score (APS) of at least 18.
Assessment procedures: Applicants with an APS of 18 and more will be invited
to submit a portfolio that will be evaluated for the final admission. Details of
the portfolio and assessment criteria will be provided upon application.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL):
Admission requirement(s): A National Certificate (Vocational) with a bache-
lor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, with at least 50% for English (home
language or first additional language) and 50% for Mathematics or Mathematical
Literacy, 50% for Life Orientation (excluded for APS calculation), 60% for any
other three compulsory vocational subjects and 50% for the fourth subject.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Points Score (APS) of at least 27.
Minimum duration: Three years.
Presentation: Day classes.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 31 July.
Approximate first-year class fees: R37 580.
Additional costs: Please enquire at the department.
Possible careers: Display designer, model builder, technical draughtsman, interior
draughtsman, architectural illustrator, furniture designer, shop designer, window
display designer, interior-architect and office planning and layout designer.
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: MULTIMEDIA: VISUAL ARTS-BIASED
(NDUM04) - NQF Level 6
Campus where offered: Arts Campus
Important notification to new applicants: No new applications will be accept-
ed as from 2020. Students who enrolled for this qualification for the first time
in 2017 (or thereafter), should note that it will not be possible to continue
with any Baccalaureus Technologiae as from 2020, since it is being replaced
by qualifications aligned with the newly-implemented Higher Education Quali-
fication Sub-Framework. Potential students are advised to consult the Univer-
sity’s website for any new qualifications which might not be published in this
Brochure.
Admission requirement(s): Successful completion of the first year of the Nation-
al Diploma: Graphic Design is a prerequisite for entry into the National Diploma:
Multimedia: Visual Arts-Biased.
Selection criteria: Selection will be done based on end-year results obtained in
the first year of the Graphic Design Programme if more than 25 students apply
for the qualification.
Minimum duration: Three years. One year from the National Diploma: Graphic
Design and a further two years under this qualification.
Presentation: Day classes.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 31 July.
Approximate second-year class fees: R35 280.
Additional costs: Please enquire at the department.
Possible careers: Producer, creative director, arts director, technical director,
interactive writer, interface designer, instructional designer, game designer.
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NATIONAL DIPLOMA: MUSIC
(NDMU05) - NQF Level 6
Campus where offered: Arts Campus
Important notification to new applicants: No new applications will be accepted
as from 2020. Students who enrolled for this qualification for the first time in
2017 (or thereafter), should note that it will not be possible to continue with
any Baccalaureus Technologiae as from 2020, since it is being replaced by
qualifications aligned with the newly-implemented Higher Education Qualifica-
tion Sub-Framework. Potential students are advised to consult the University’s
website for any new qualifications which might not be published in this Brochure.
Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE IN OR
AFTER 2008:
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an
achievement level of at least 3 for English (home language or first additional
language).
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
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an Admission Points Score (APS) of at least 18.
Assessment procedures: Applicants with an APS of 18 and more will be invited
for an audition and a structured interview with a panel. The APS will contribute
10% to the final admission score, the theoretical proficiency will contribute 20%,
musicality will contribute 60%, and communication skills will contribute 10%.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL):
Admission requirement(s): A National Certificate (Vocational) with a bache-
lor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, with at least 50% for English (home
language or first additional language) and 50% for Mathematics or Mathematical
Literacy, 50% for Life Orientation (excluded for APS calculation), 60% for any
other three compulsory vocational subjects and 50% for the fourth subject.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Points Score (APS) of at least 27.
Minimum duration: Three years.
Presentation: Day classes.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 31 July.
Approximate first-year class fees: R35 830.
Additional costs: Please enquire at the department.
Possible careers: Performer, arranger for film, T V and radio and other
electronic media, freelance musician, composer, musical director, record
producer, music teacher, performing/multimedia artist, researcher, music
programme compiler, sound designer, session musician, music type setter.
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 NATIONAL DIPLOMA: MUSICAL THEATRE
(NDMT02) - NQF Level 6
Campus where offered: Arts Campus
Important notification to new applicants: No new applications will be accepted
as from 2020. Students who enrolled for this qualification for the first time in
2017 (or thereafter), should note that it will not be possible to continue with
any Baccalaureus Technologiae as from 2020, since it is being replaced by
qualifications aligned with the newly-implemented Higher Education Qualifica-
tion Sub-Framework. Potential students are advised to consult the University’s
website for any new qualifications which might not be published in this Brochure.
Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE IN OR
AFTER 2008:
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an
achievement level of at least 3 for English (home language or first additional
language).
THE ARTS
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Points Score (APS) of at least 18.
Assessment procedures: Applicants with an APS of 18 and more will be invited
for an audition and a structured interview with a panel. The APS will contribute
20% to the final admission score, the physique will contribute 35%, movement
quality will contribute 25%, and communication skills will contribute 20%.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL):
Admission requirement(s): A National Certificate (Vocational) with a bache-
lor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, with at least 50% for English (home
language or first additional language) and 50% for Mathematics or Mathematical
Literacy, 50% for Life Orientation (excluded for APS calculation), 60% for any
other three compulsory vocational subjects and 50% for the fourth subject.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Points Score (APS) of at least 27.
Minimum duration: Three years.
Presentation: Day classes.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 31 July.
Approximate first-year class fees: R37 720.
Additional costs: Please enquire at the department.
Possible careers: Professional career in musical theatre (on stage and TV),
performer/teacher in entertainment industry, advertising and promotion
companies.
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NATIONAL DIPLOMA: PERFORMING ARTS TECHNOLOGY
(NDUK01) - NQF Level 6
Campus where offered: Arts Campus
Important notification to new applicants: No new applications will be accepted
as from 2020. Students who enrolled for this qualification for the first time in
2017 (or thereafter), should note that it will not be possible to continue with
any Baccalaureus Technologiae as from 2020, since it is being replaced by
qualifications aligned with the newly-implemented Higher Education Qualifica-
tion Sub-Framework. Potential students are advised to consult the University’s
website for any new qualifications which might not be published in this Brochure.
Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICAT E IN OR
AFTER 2008:
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an
achievement level of at least 3 for English (home language or first additional
language), 2 for Mathematics or 3 for Mathematical Literacy.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Points Score (APS) of at least 17 (with Mathematics) or 18 (with
Mathematical Literacy).
Assessment procedures: The APS will only be taken into consideration to
determine if an applicant will be allowed to enrol for the qualification. The
interview will contribute 40% and the demonstration of practical skills will
contribute 60% to the final admission score.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL):
Admission requirement(s): A National Certificate (Vocational) with a bache-
lor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, with at least 50% for English (home
language or first additional language) and 50% for Mathematics or Mathematical
Literacy, 50% for Life Orientation (excluded for APS calculation), 60% for any
other three compulsory vocational subjects and 50% for the fourth subject.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Points Score (APS) of at least 27.
Minimum duration: Three years.
Presentation: Day classes.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 31 July.
Approximate first-year class fees: R50 420.
Additional costs: Please enquire at the department.
Possible careers: Entertainment industry, theatre, film and T V, advertising
and promotion companies, sound-recording studios, film-related industries,
production houses and the display industry.
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: PHOTOGRAPHY
(NDPG96) - NQF Level 6
Campus where offered: Arts Campus
Important notification to new applicants: No new applications will be accepted
as from 2020. Students who enrolled for this qualification for the first time in
2017 (or thereafter), should note that it will not be possible to continue with
any Baccalaureus Technologiae as from 2020, since it is being replaced by
qualifications aligned with the newly-implemented Higher Education Qualifica-
tion Sub-Framework. Potential students are advised to consult the University’s
website for any new qualifications which might not be published in this Brochure.
Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE IN OR
AFTER 2008:
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an
achievement level of at least 3 for English (home language or first additional
language).
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Points Score (APS) of at least 18.
Assessment procedures: Applicants with an APS of 18 and more will be invited
to prepare a digital photographic portfolio and complete a comprehensive
questionnaire. Particulars of the portfolio will be provided when TUT has
received the application. It is the discression of the selection panel to call an
interview if deemed necessary.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL):
Admission requirement(s): A National Certificate (Vocational) with a bache-
lor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, with at least 50% for English (home
language or first additional language) and 50% for Mathematics or Mathematical
Literacy, 50% for Life Orientation (excluded for APS calculation), 60% for any
other three compulsory vocational subjects and 50% for the fourth subject.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Points Score (APS) of at least 27.
Minimum duration: Three years.
Presentation: Day classes.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 31 July.
Approximate first-year class fees: R44 050. (fees include a camera, tripod and
external harddrive).
Additional costs: Please enquire at the department.
Possible careers: Photographer employed by an organisation or doing freelance
work: portraiture, advertising, fashion, press, editorial, industrial, architec-
ture, fine art.
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NATIONAL DIPLOMA: VOCAL ART: CHORAL TRAINING
(NDVC04) - NQF Level 6
Campus where offered: Arts Campus
Important notification to new applicants: No new applications will be accepted
as from 2020. Students who enrolled for this qualification for the first time in
2017 (or thereafter), should note that it will not be possible to continue with
any Baccalaureus Technologiae as from 2020, since it is being replaced by
qualifications aligned with the newly-implemented Higher Education Qualifica-
tion Sub-Framework. Potential students are advised to consult the University’s
website for any new qualifications which might not be published in this Brochure.
Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE IN OR
AFTER 2008:
Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s
degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an
achievement level of at least 3 for English (home language or first additional
language).
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Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Points Score (APS) of at least 18.
Assessment procedures: Applicants with an APS of 18 and more will be invited
for an audition and a structured interview with a panel. The APS will contribute
50% to the final admission score, vocal potential will contribute 35%, perfor-
mance quality will contribute 25%, and communication skills will contribute 20%.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL):
Admission requirement(s): A National Certificate (Vocational) with a bache-
lor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, with at least 50% for English (home
language or first additional language) and 50% for Mathematics or Mathematical
Literacy, 50% for Life Orientation (excluded for APS calculation), 60% for any
other three compulsory vocational subjects and 50% for the fourth subject.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Points Score (APS) of at least 27.
Minimum duration: Three years.
Presentation: Day classes.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 31 July.
Approximate first-year class fees: R51 180.
Additional costs: Please enquire at the department.
Possible careers: Choir leader, entrepreneur, classically trained opera singer,
singer/choral conductor, singer/voice pedagogue, professional solo singer,
teacher, entrepreneur.
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Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Points Score (APS) of at least 18.
Assessment procedures: Applicants with an APS of 18 and more will be invited
for an audition and a structured interview with a panel. The APS will contribute
50% to the final admission score, vocal potential will contribute 35%, perfor-
mance quality will contribute 25%, and communication skills will contribute 20%.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL):
Admission requirement(s): A National Certificate (Vocational) with a bache-
lor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, with at least 50% for English (home
language or first additional language) and 50% for Mathematics or Mathematical
Literacy, 50% for Life Orientation (excluded for APS calculation), 60% for any
other three compulsory vocational subjects and 50% for the fourth subject.
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have
an Admission Points Score (APS) of at least 27.
Minimum duration: Three years.
Presentation: Day classes.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Closing date for application: 31 July.
Approximate first-year class fees: R51 180.
Additional costs: Please enquire at the department.
Possible careers: Choir leader, entrepreneur, classically trained opera singer,
singer/choral conductor, singer/voice pedagogue, professional solo singer,
teacher, entrepreneur.
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Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have Tel: 012 382 6295 E-mail: finaidpta@tut.ac.za
Tel. 012 382 5911 GPS: (25º43’53.55”S 28º09’40.38”E)
an Admission Points Score (APS) of at least 18. eMalahleni Campus
Assessment procedures: Applicants with an APS of 18 and more will be invited Tel: 013 653 3121 E-mail: finaidena@tut.ac.za
SOSHANGUVE CAMPUS
for an audition and a structured interview with a panel. The APS will contribute Ga-Rankuwa Campus
Private Bag X680 2 Aubrey Matlala Road, Block K
50% to the final admission score, vocal potential will contribute 35%, perfor- Tel: 012 382 0616 E-mail: finaidgar@tut.ac.za
PRETORIA 0001 SOSHANGUVE
mance quality will contribute 25%, and communication skills will contribute 20%. Mbombela Campus
Tel. 012 382 9000 GPS: (25º32’26.88”S 28º05’46.16”E)
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL): Tel: 013 745 3561 E-mail: finaidmbom@tut.ac.za
Admission requirement(s): A National Certificate (Vocational) with a bache- Polokwane Campus
MBOMBELA CAMPUS
lor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, with at least 50% for English (home Tel: 015 287 0776 E-mail: finaidpol@tut.ac.za
The Campus Director
language or first additional language) and 50% for Mathematics or Mathematical Pretoria Campus
Private Bag X11312 Madiba Drive
Literacy, 50% for Life Orientation (excluded for APS calculation), 60% for any Tel: 012 382 4465 E-mail: finaidpta@tut.ac.za
MBOMBELA 1200 MBOMBELA
other three compulsory vocational subjects and 50% for the fourth subject. Soshanguve Campus
Tel. 013 745 3500/3603 GPS: (25º30’01.11”S 30º57’17.03”E)
Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have Tel: 012 382 9082 E-mail: finaidsosh@tut.ac.za
an Admission Points Score (APS) of at least 27.
POLOKWANE CAMPUS
Minimum duration: Three years. The Registrar
The Campus Director
Presentation: Day classes. Private Bag X680 Staatsartillerie Road
Private Bag X9496 cor. Market and Excelsior Streets
Intake for the qualification: January only. PRETORIA 0001 PRETORIA WEST
POLOKWANE 0700 POLOKWANE
Closing date for application: 31 July. Tel. 012 382 5911 GPS: (25º43’53.55”S 28º09’40.38”E)
Tel. 015 287 0700 GPS: (23°54’50.81”S 29°26’58.94”E)
Approximate first-year class fees: R51 180.
Additional costs: Please enquire at the department. ARCADIA CAMPUS Contact number:
Possible careers: Choir leader, entrepreneur, classically trained opera singer, Private Bag X680 175 Nelson Mandela Drive
singer/choral conductor, singer/voice pedagogue, professional solo singer,
teacher, entrepreneur.
PRETORIA 0001
Tel. 012 382 5911
PRETORIA
GPS:(25°44’41.83”S 28°12’0.19”E)
012 382 5533/086 110 2421
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