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TABLE OF CONTENT

#MyNWU 4APS - What is APS score? 5Faculty requirements 6Law 7Engineering 8Theology 9Education 10Natural and Agricultural sciences 13Health Sciences 17Humanities 21Economic and Management sciences 24

Notice:

Study information is subject to change and is a summary of the general fields of study. This information was compiled for introduction and orientation purposes and the North-West University accepts no liability for inaccuracies that may occur in this guide. The official yearbook of the University must in all cases be consulted during the process of compiling a programme for a specific field of study. The appropriate yearbook is available on request at: [email protected] / 018 285 4320 / [email protected]. Please note that, owing to specific capacity constraints, the University reserves the right to select candidates for admission to certain fields of study. This means that prospective students who comply with the minimum requirements will not automatically be admitted to the courses in question. Because of the capacity limitations and the high demand from students for admission to particular fields of study, students will be selected on the basis of their Grade 12 results for admission to these fields.

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CHAMPS FOR 2019

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Think GloballyThink NWU

Our DreamTo be an internationally recognised university in Africa, distinguished for engaged scholarship, social responsiveness and an ethic of care.

Our PurposeTo excel in innovative learning and teaching and cutting-edge research, thereby benefitting society through knowledge.

Our Brand PromiseDynamic. Values-driven. Excellence.

The North-West University (NWU) is one of the country’s leading educational institutions with an academic mindset and outputs that speak for themselves. It is emphasized by our wide range of undergraduate programs, offered in our eight faculties namely Economic and Management Sciences, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences, Humanities, Law, Natural and Agricultural Sciences and Theology. The uniqueness of the NWU can be attributed to:• 1 University, 8 faculties• Internationally recognized qualifications• Career-orientated degree that equips you

to be innovative

• Unique student experience with modern facilities

• Sports and cultural achievements• In addition to your qualification, the NWU

offers you a life experience that equips you with leadership skills, ability to work in teams, embrace different cultures, and be part of a caring community.

The NWU offers you an experience that will shape your future - #MyNWU.

ValuesNWU will foster engaged and caring staff and students and embed the following foundational values, based on the constitutional values of human dignity, equality and freedom:• Ethics in all endeavours• Academic integrity• Academic freedom and freedom of

scientific research• Responsibility, accountability, fairness and

transparency• Embracing diversity.

NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (NWU)

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Organised student life offers you a unique cultural, sport and social

experience

The NWU has a total of 47 residences. Please visit the following links to explore our unique residence life at the NWU:

http://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/accommodation

How much will it cost me?The prescribed residence deposit, class and residence fees can be viewed at www.nwu.ac.za

Newcomer Academic Merit BursariesThe bursaries are automatically awarded to all full-time first-year students who:Scored an average of 75 percent or higher during the Grade 12 final examination.The bursary is awarded on the basis of the arithmetic average of the percentages of the student’s six best subjects, Life Orientation excluded.

For more information visit: studies.nwu.ac.zaNSFAS

For more information visit: www.nsfas.org.zaHow do I apply?Visit studies.nwu.ac.za and select “How to apply”. Follow the step-by-step process. Remember to have the following documents ready: A copy of relevant results and previous qualifications Copy of your ID

Additional documentation for international prospective students:A copy of your passport

For assistance or more information with the process please contact018 285 4320 or [email protected] dates:Selection courses: 30 June For more information visit http://studies.nwu.ac.za/undergraduate-studies/selectionGeneral courses: 30 September.Have a look at the process here: https://youtu.be/yCcxWwByuW8

MYNWU

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What is APS score?

How do I calculate my APS score?A maximum of six subjects are used to determine the APS score. Life Orientation is not taken into account in calculating your APS score.

NSC Level APS Score

8 = 90-100% 8

7 = 80-89% 7

6 = 70-79% 6

5 = 60-69% 5

4 = 50-59% 4

3 = 40-49% 3

2 = 30-39% 2

1 = 0-29% 1

Example

Subject Percentage (%) APS Score

Afrikaans Home Language 55% 4

English First Additional Language 57% 4

Mathematics 70% 6

Accounting 78% 6

Design 71% 6

Computer Application Technology 54% 4

Total: 30

OR - why not use our APS calculator to determine your APS score: http://ow.ly/bEkN30j37G3

Faculty Requirement – what subjects do I need for a specific course?

FACULTIES APS Score and Subject specific requirements

Humanities APS score: from 22

Natural and Agricultural Sciences APS score: from 26Mathematics, Physical Sciences

Theology APS score: from 24

Education APS score: from 24

Law APS score: from 28 for a BA Law(BCom and LL.B – Mathematics) APS 30

Economic and Management Sciences1. Economic Sciences

APS Score: from 24MathematicsMathematical Literacy for Extended degrees

Economic and Management Sciences2. Accounting Sciences

APS Score: from 28Mathematics (CA, Financial, Management and Forensic Accounting)

Engineering APS Score: 34Mathematics, Physical Science

Health Sciences APS Score: from 24Mathematics, Natural Science

Open Distance Learning - an alternative choice

Open distance learning refers to a mode of delivery and a teaching and learning approach that focuses on increasing access to education and training by elim-inating possible obstacles such as time, place and tempo of learning. Students can register at any time, but there is a prescribed minimum and maximum time to complete the qualification with a specific number of assessment opportuni-ties during this time.For more information about the courses, visit: distance.nwu.ac.za.For enquiries, email [email protected] or phone 018 285 5900

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LAW

Degree Field SUBJECTS / Requirements APS Campus

Bachelor of Arts in Law(BA in Law)

with Psychology with Politics with English with Industrial Psychology with Philosophy

• NS(C) OR NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption;• Home language level 5 AND First Additional Language level 5• SELECTION: Placement tests and adherence to minimum requirements of faculty• DURATION: 3 years

28 Potch Vaal

Bachelor of Commerce in Law (BCom in Law)

• NS(C) OR NC(V) for degree studies, OR with full matriculation exemption;• Home language level 5 AND First Additional Language level 5 • Mathematics level 4• SELECTION: Paper selection, placement tests and psychometric assessment• DURATION: 3 years

30 Mafikeng Potch Vaal

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

• NS(C) OR NC(V) for degree studies, OR with full matriculation exemption;• Home language level 5 AND First Additional Language level 5; • Mathematics level 3 is highly recommended• SELECTION: Paper selection, placement tests and psychometric assessment• DURATION: 4 years

30 MafikengPotch

Extended Bachelor ofLaws (LLB)

• NS(C) OR NC(V) for degree studies, OR with full matriculation exemption;• Home language level 4 AND First Additional Language level 4 • Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematics liter-acy level 5• Academic Average 55%• SELECTION: Paper selection, placement tests and psychometric assessment• DURATION: 5 years

28 MafikengPotch

ENGINEERING


Bachelor of Engineering(BEng)

Chemical Engineering Chemical Engineering with Mineral Processing Electrical and Electronic Engineering Computer and Elec-tronic Engineering Electromechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering Industrial Engineering

• NS(C) with full matriculation exemption• Mathematics level 6• Physical Sciences level 6• Home OR First Additional Language at least Level 5 • Additional entry route: students with 50% in both Mathematics and Physical Sciences may have the op-portunity to write a test as additional point of entry • DURATION: 4 years

34 Potch

Visit the faculty website for more information http://law.nwu.ac.za/

Visit the faculty website for more information http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/

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THEOLOGY


Bachelor of Arts in Ancient Languages (BA)

with Translation Studies with Classical Studies with Ancient Near Eastern Studies

•NS(C) OR NC(V) for degree studies, OR with full matriculation exemption • English level 4 • DURATION: 3 years• MODE OF DELIVERY: Contact

24 Potch

Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Psychology (BA)

•NS(C) OR NC(V) for degree studies, OR with full matriculation exemption • English level 4• DURATION: 3 years• MODE OF DELIVERY: Contact

24 Mafikeng Vaal

Bachelor of Divinity (BDiv)

•NS(C) OR NC(V) for degree studies, OR with full matriculation exemption •English level 4•DURATION: 4 years•MODE OF DELIVERY: Potch=Contact; *Distance

24 Potch*Distance

Bachelor of Theology (BTh)

with Bible and Church Ministrywith Pastoral Counselling and Psychology with Bible Languages and Bible Translation

•NS(C) OR NC(V) for degree studies, OR with full matriculation exemption • English level 4• DURATION: 3 years• MODE OF DELIVERY: Contact

24 Potch

Bachelor of Theology in Christian Ministry (BTh in Christian Ministry)

•NS(C) OR NC(V) for degree studies, OR with full matriculation exemption •English level 4•DURATION: 3 years•MODE OF DELIVERY: Mafikeng = Contact; = *Distance

24 Mafikeng*Distance

EDUCATION


Bachelor of Education(BEd) in Foun-dation PhaseGrade R – 3

• Home Language and First Additional Language level 4. To register for English as a Home Lan-guage (HL), English as First Additional Language (FAL) on level 5 (minimum 65%) is required. • MC: English/Setswana as HL and English/Setswana as FAL;• PC: Afrikaans/English/Sesotho/Setswana as HL and Afrikaans/English/Setswana as FAL;• VC: Afrikaans/English/IsiZulu/Sesotho as HL and Afrikaans/English/IsiZulu/Sesotho as FAL;• Distance: Afrikaans/English/IsiZulu/Sepedi/Sesotho/Setswana as HL and Afrikaans/English/Setswana as FAL.• DURATION: 4 years

24 MafikengPotchVaal

*Distance

Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Intermediate PhaseGrade 4 – 6

with Mathemat-ics, Science and Technology

• Home Language and First Additional Language level 4. To register for English as a Home Language (HL), English as First Additional Language(FAL) on level 5 (minimum 65%) is required.• PC: Afrikaans/Sesotho/Setswana as HL and English as FAL;• VC: Afrikaans/English/IsiZulu/Sesotho as HL and Afrikaans/English/IsiZulu/Sesotho as FAL;• Subject specific requirements: Mathematics level 3 (minimum 45%) OR Technical Mathemat-ics level 4 (at least 50%)•DURATION: 4 years

24 Potch Vaal

with Life Skills and Social Sciences

•Home Language and First Additional Language level 4. To register for English as a Home Lan-guage (HL), English as First Additional Language (FAL) on level 5 (minimum 65%) is required. •PC: Afrikaans/Sesotho/Setswana as HL and English as FAL;•VC: Afrikaans/English/IsiZulu/Sesotho as HL and Afrikaans/English/IsiZulu/Sesotho as FAL;•Distance: Afrikaans/IsiZulu/Sepedi/Sesotho/Setswana as HL and Englishas FAL.•DURATION: 4 years

24 Potch Vaal

*Distance

Visit the faculty website for more information http://theology.nwu.ac.za*For distance learning visit distance.nwu.ac.za

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Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Senior and Further Education and Training Grade 7 – 12

with Economics with History with Geography with Business studies

• Home Language OR First Additional Language level 4• DURATION: 4 years


*Distance

with English • Subject specific requirements: Home language on level 4 OR English First additional language on level 5• DURATION: 4 years


*Distance

with Physical Science

• Home Language OR First Additional Language level 4• Subject specific requirements: Physical Sciences on level 4; Mathematics level 4 OR Technical Mathemat-ics level 5• DURATION: 4 years


*Distance

with Accounting • Home Language OR First Additional Language level 4• Subject specific requirements: Accounting on level 4 • DURATION: 4 years


*Distance

with Mathe-matics

• Home Language OR First Additional Language level 4• Subject specific requirements: Mathematics on level 5 • DURATION: 4 years


*Distance

with Afrikaans • Subject specific requirements: Afrikaans Home Language on level 5• DURATION: 4 years

24 PotchVaal

*Distance

with Life Sci-ences

• Home Language OR First Additional Language level 4• Subject specific requirements: Life Science on level 4 • DURATION: 4 years


*Distance

Education (BEd) in Senior and Further Education and Training Grade 7 – 12

with Life Orien-tation

• Home Language OR First Additional Language level 4 • Subject specific requirements: Life Orientation on level 4 • DURATION: 4 years

24 Potch Vaal

*Distance

with Engineering Graphics and Design


24 Potch Vaal

*Distance

with Computer Application Technology


24 Potch Vaal

with Sesotho • Subject specific requirements: Sesotho Home language on level 4• DURATION: 4 years

24 Potch Vaal

*Distance

with Mechanical technology with Civil tech-nologywith Electrical technology

• Home Language OR First Additional Language level 4• Subject specific requirements: Mathematics on level 4 OR Bridging course with Mathematics level 3 / Mathematical Literacy level 4 with any Tech-nology subjects / Technical Mathematics level 4 with any Technology subjects that can replace Mathematics OR Mathematical Literacy.• DURATION: 4 years

24 Potch Vaal

with Setswana • Subject specific requirements: Setswana Home Language on level 4• DURATION: 4 years

24 MafikengPotch

*Distance

with Information technology with Art


24 Potch

with Mathemati-cal Literacy

• Home Language OR First Additional Language level 4• Subject specific requirements: Mathematics on level 3 (minimum 45%) OR Mathematical Literacy on level 5 (minimum 65%) OR Technical Mathematics level 4 • DURATION: 4 years

24 Vaal

Visit the faculty website for more information http://education.nwu.ac.za*For distance learning visit distance.nwu.ac.za

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NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES


Diploma in Animal Health

• English level 3• Mathematics level 3• Life Sciences OR Physical Sciences level 3• DURATION: 3 years

19 Mafikeng

Diploma in Animal Science

• English level 3• Mathematics level 3 OR Mathemat-ical Literacy level 5 • Life Sciences OR Physical Sciences level 3 OR Agricultural Sciences level 4• DURATION: 3 years

19 Mafikeng

Diploma in Plant Science

Crop Production • English level 3• Mathematics level 3 OR Mathemat-ical Literacy level 5 • Life Sciences OR Physical Sciences level 3 OR Agricultural Sciences level 4• DURATION: 3 years

19 Mafikeng

Bachelor of Science

with Chemistry and Physics with Physics and Mathematics with Physics and Applied Math-ematics with Physics and Computer Sciencewith Computer Science and Mathematics

• Mathematics level 5 • Physical Science level 4 • DURATION: 3 years

26 MafikengPotch

Bachelor of Science

with Biochemistry and Chemistry


26 MafikengPotch

Bachelor of Science

with Chemistry, Mathematics and Applied Mathematicswith Geography and Applied Mathematics


26Potch

Bachelor of Science

with Applied Mathematics and Chemistry with Chemistry and Mathematicswith Applied Mathematics and Electronics with Electronics and Mathematicswith Electronics and Physicswith Chemistry and Computer Science with Computer Science and Electronics


26 Mafikeng

Bachelor of Science

with Computer Science and Statistics

• Mathematics level 5 • Physical Science at level 4 • DURATION: 3 years

26 Potch Vaal

Bachelor of Science

with Computer Science and Economics

• Mathematics level 5• DURATION: 3 years

26 Potch Vaal

Bachelor of Science

with Mathematics and Eco-nomics


26 Potch

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

• Mathematics level 4• DURATION: 3 years• MODE OF DELIVERY: Contact and *Distance

26 Potch Vaal

*Distance

Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences

with Statistics and Mathematics with Mathematics


26 Potch

Bachelor ofScience in Mathematical Sciences

with Applied Mathematics and Mathematics


26 Mafikeng

Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences

with Microbiology and Biochemistry with Microbiology and Botany


26 MafikengPotch

Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences

with Zoology and Biochemistry with Chemistry and Physiology with Zoology and Botanywith Zoology and Microbiology with Zoology and Physiology with Microbiology and Physiology with Botany and Biochemistry

• Mathematics level 4 • Physical Science at level 4• DURATION: 3 years

26 Potch

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences

with Microbiology and Chemistry with Botany and Chemistrywith Geography and Computer Sciencewith Geography and Botany

• Mathematics level 4 • Physical Science at level 4• DURATION: 3 years

26 MafikengPotch


with Zoology and Chemistry with Geology and Chemistry with Geology and Geography with Zoology and Geography with Geology and Botany with Zoology and Geologywith Geology and Microbiology with Tourism and Zoologywith Tourism and Geographywith Tourism and Botany


26 Potch


with Chemistry and Geography • Mathematics level 5 • Physical Science at level 4 • DURATION: 3 years

26 Mafikeng

Bachelor of Science in Financial Mathematics


32 Potch Vaal

Bachelor of Science in Quantitative Risk Management


32 Potch Vaal

Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics

with Data Mining • Mathematics level 6• DURATION: 3 years

32 Potch Vaal

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Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science


32 Potch

Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning

• Mathematics level 5• DURATION: 4 years• SELECTION TEST

28 Potch

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

with Agricultural Economics with Animal Sciencewith Agronomy and Horticulture with Animal Health

• Mathematics level 4• English level 4• Physical Sciences OR Life Sciences level 4• DURATION: 4 years

22 Mafikeng

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

with Soil Science and Agronomywith Agricultural Economics and Agronomy

• Mathematics level 4 • English level 4• Physical Science level 4• DURATION: 4 years

22 Potch

Bachelor of Indigenous Knowledge Systems

Indigenous Knowledge Systems • English level 4• Matriculation with exemption OR Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) OR GCE certification and an application for conditional exemp-tion with HESA (https://mb.usaf.ac.za/)• DURATION: 4 years

20 Mafikeng

Extended Bachelor of Science

with Botany and Microbiologywith Applied Mathematics and Chemistry with Applied Mathematics and Electronics with Computer Science and Mathematics with Chemistry and Computer Science with Chemistry and Mathematicswith Physics and Applied Mathematics with Physics and Mathematicswith Biochemistry and Chemistry with Chemistry and Physicswith Physics and Computer Science with Computer Science and Electronics with Electronics and Physicswith Electronics and Mathematicswith Applied Mathematics and Mathematics with Botany and Chemistrywith Geography and Botanywith Computer Science and Geographywith Microbiology and Chemistry with Chemistry and Geography with Microbiology and Biochemistry with Botany and Biochemistry

• Mathematics level 3• English level 4• Physical Sciences level 3• DURATION: 4 years

22 Mafikeng

Extended Bachelor of Science in Information Technology


24 Vaal

Extended Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics

with Data Mining • Mathematics level 4• DURATION: 4 years

28 Vaal

Extended Bachelor of Science in Quantitative Risk Management


28 Vaal

Extended Bachelor of Science in Financial Mathematics


28 Vaal

Visit the faculty website for more information http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/

*For distance learning visit distance.nwu.ac.za

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HEALTH SCIENCES


Diploma in CoachingScience

Coaching • National Senior Certificate • Academic paper selection; Best average mark • DURATION: 2 years

18 MafikengPotch

Bachelor of Health Sciences

with Phys-iology and Biochemistry

• Mathematics level 5• Physical Science level 4 • Academic paper selection; Best average mark • DURATION: 3 years

24 Potch


with Phys-iology and Psychology

• Mathematics level 3 • Physical Science level 4• Academic paper selection; Best average mark • DURATION: 3 years

24 Potch


with Sport Coaching and Human Move-ment Sciences

• Academic paper selection; Best average mark • DURATION: 3 years

24 MafikengPotch


with Recre-ation Science and Psychol-ogywith Recre-ation Science and Tourism Management with Sport and Recreation Ad-ministration

• Academic paper selection; Best average mark • DURATION: 3 years

24 Potch

Bachelor of Arts in Behavioural Sciences

with Psycholo-gy and Labour Relations Management

• Academic paper selection• DURATION: 3 years

24 Potch Vaal

Bachelor of Arts with Psychol-ogy and Ge-ography and Environmental Managementwith Psycholo-gy and Tourism Management

• Academic paper selection• DURATION: 3 years

24 Potch

Bachelor of Social Sciences

with Psychol-ogy

• At least level 4 for English as Home Language OR at least level 5 for English as First Addition-al Language• Academic paper selection• DURATION: 3 years

24 Mafikeng

Bachelor of Consumer Studies

Consumer Studies

• At least one natural science subject at level 4 recognized • At least one subject from the Natural Sciences passed on level 4 (natural science subjects: Mathematics OR Physical OR Agricultural OR Life Sciences). • A pass rate of at least 60% (level 5) for non-designated modules• An average mark above 70% in Mathematical Literacy will be considered• Applications close 30 June• Late applications will be considered on merit• SELECTION: Academic achievement. A discus-sion among members of a selection panel; and completion of a selection test• DURATION: 3 years

24Potch

Bachelor of Consumer Sciences in Food Product Management

with Food Supply

• Mathematics on level 4• If Chemistry is chosen as an elective, Math-ematics and Physical Sciences on level 4 is required• A pass rate of at least 60% (level 5) for non-designated modules• Applications close 30 June• Late applications will be considered on merit• SELECTION: Academic achievement. A discus-sion among members of a selection panel and completion of a selection test.• DURATION: 4 years

24 Potch

Bachelor of Consumer Sciences in Food Product Management

with Food Communica-tion

• At least one subject from the Natural Sciences passed on level 4 (designated natural science subjects: Mathematics OR Physical OR Agricultural OR Life Sciences). • A pass rate of at least 60% (level 5) for non-designated modules• An average mark above 70% in Mathematical Literacy will be considered• Applications close 30 June• Late applications will be considered on merit• SELECTION: Academic achievement. A discus-sion among members of a selection panel; and completion of a selection test• DURATION: 4 years

24 Potch

Bachelor of Consumer Sciences in Fashion Retail Management

with Fashion Supply

• Mathematics on level 4• A pass rate of at least 60% (level 5) for non-designated modules• Applications close 30 June• Late applications will be considered on merit• SELECTION: Academic achievement. A discus-sion among members of a selection panel and completion of a selection test.• DURATION: 4 years

24 Potch

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Bachelor of Consumer Sciences in Fashion Retail Management

with Fashion Communica-tion

• At least one subject from the Natural Sciences passed on level 4 (designated natural science subjects: Mathematics OR Physical OR Agricultural OR Life Sciences). • A pass rate of at least 60% (level 5) for non-designated modules• An average mark above 70% in Mathematical Literacy will be considered• Applications close 30 June• Late applications will be considered on merit• SELECTION: Academic achievement. A discus-sion among members of a selection panel; and completion of a selection test• DURATION: 4 years

24 Potch

Bachelor of Social Work

• Language requirement: A pass mark of level 4 in the language of learning and teaching on Home Language OR First Additional Language level.• Applications close 30 June• Late applications will be considered on merit• TAKE NOTE:• The General admission requirements are described according to A-rules 1.5 and further applicable regulations in Faculty Rules.a) No student will be allowed into the BSW programme unless he/she has furnished written proof the he/she has not been convicted of any offence against a child in terms of the Sexual Offences Act (Act 23 of 1957) and the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, 32 of 2007b) A student should be in possession of a full Matriculation exemption certificate with an average pass mark of at least 60% during the matriculation examination• SELECTION PROCESS: Completion of a psychometric selection tests Completion of a questionnaire that will be given at the testing centre; and A possible inter-view with experts in a selection panel• DURATION: 4 years


Bachelor of Pharmacy

Pharmacy • Mathematics level 5• Physical Science at level 5 • Academic paper selection; Best average mark • Applications close 30 June• Late applications will be considered on merit• DURATION: 4 years

32 Potch

Bachelor of Science inDietetics

• Mathematics level 4• Physical Science at level 4 • Academic paper selection & Interview • Applications close 30 June• Late applications will be considered on merit• DURATION: 4 years

26 Potch

Bachelor of Health Sciences in Occupational Hygiene

• Mathematics level 5• Physical Science at level 5• Academic paper selection; Best average mark• Applications close 30 June• Late applications will be considered on merit• DURATION: 4 years

27 Potch

Bachelor of Health Sciencesin Biokinetics

• Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematics Literacy level 4 • Physical Science OR Life Sciences at least level 4.• Academic paper selection; Best average mark• TAKE NOTE: Students should, prior to starting the course in Biokinetics, be medically fit for the fitness component of the course• Applications close 30 June• Late applications will be considered on merit• DURATION: 4 years

32 Potch

Bachelor of Nursing

Nursing Sci-ences

A potential student must be in possession of:• A National Senior Certificate with university exemption OR an equivalent qualification • Physical Sciences OR Mathematics OR Life Sciences level 4• English OR Afrikaans at least level 4 Furthermore, the School of Nursing Sciences, requires candidates:• SELECTION: Selection test for first year nursing students• Participation in the “job shadowing programme” (40 hours) is compulsory before selection is finalised

25 Mafikeng Potch

Visit the faculty website for more information http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za

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HUMANITIES

Degree Field SUBJECTS / Requirements

APS Campus

BA in PublicGovernance

• Public Administration• Public Administration and Labour Relations Management • Public Administration and Social Studies• Public Administration and Politics• Public Administration and Geography

• Home Lan-guage OR First Additional Language level 4• DURATION: 3 years

25 Potch Vaal

BA Language and Literary Studies

Potchefstroom:• Afrikaans and Dutch and English plus Creative Writing and/or Translation and Interpreting Studies• Afrikaans and Dutch and German plus Creative Writing and/or Translation and Interpreting Studies• Afrikaans and Dutch and French plus Creative Writing and/or Translation and Interpreting Studies• Afrikaans and Dutch and Setswana (third language) plus Creative Writing and/or Translation and Interpreting Studies• English and German plus Creative Writing and/or Translation and Interpreting Studies• English and French plus Creative Writing and/or Translation and Interpreting Studies• English and Setswana (third language) plus Creative Writing and/or Translation and Interpreting Studies• German and French plus Creative Writing and/or Translation and Interpreting Studies• French and Setswana (third language) plus Creative writing and/or Translation and Interpreting Studies• German and Setswana (third language) plus Creative writing and/or Translation and Interpreting Studies• Setswana (first language) plus language modules• SA Sign Language and other language modules plus Creative Writing and/or Translation and Interpreting Studies

Mafikeng:• English, Setswana (First Language), Translation and Interpreting Studies• English, Afrikaans, Translation and Interpreting Studies• English, French, Translation and Interpreting Studies• Afrikaans, French, Translation and Interpreting• Setswana (First Language), Afrikaans, French, Translation and Interpreting Studies• French, Setswana (First Language), Translation and Interpreting Studies

Vaal:• Languages• Language Practice• Language Practice and Communication

• Home Lan-guage OR First Additional Language level 4• Subject-spe-cific require-ments:See yearbook for different directions and relevant requirements.• No pre-requi-sites for French or German.• DURATION: 3 years


BA in Music Music and Society • Completed Matric / National Senior Certificate with an endorsement for degree study, OR a diploma in music or an equivalent qualification in which the modules for the final year have been passed with an average of at least 60% • At least 50% (level 4) for English in Grade 12 • Successful completion of a practical audition (Grade 3 standard) and a theoretical placement test (Grade 2 standard)• DURATION: 3 years

21 Potch

BMus Music • Completed Matric / National Senior Certificate with an endorsement for degree study • Successful completion of a practical audition (Grade 6 standard) and a theoretical placement test (Grade 5 standard)•DURATION: 4 years

24 Potch

Diploma in Music (DM)

Music • Completed Matric / National Senior Certificate with an endorsement for diploma study • At least 50% (level 4) for English in Grade 12 • Successful completion of a musical aptitude test and audition • DURATION: 3 years

18 Potch

BA in Be-havioural Sciences

with Sociology and Psychology • Mathematical Literacy at level 4• DURATION: 3 years

22 Potch Vaal

Bachelor in Arts

with Heritage and Cultural Tourism Management (Potch) with Tourism Management (Mafikeng)

• DURATION: 3 years 22 MafikengPotch

Bachelor of Arts

with Sociology and Labour Relations Management with Sociology and Geography

• DURATION: 3 years 22 Potch

BA in Graphic Design

with Communicationwith Art History and Illustration

• SELECTION: Selection based on a photo portfolio of graphics OR works of art and a skills test in practical projects as well as an academic record and interview.• DURATION: 4 years

24 Potch

BA Communi-cation

• English level 5• DURATION: 3 years


BPhil Ethics, Philosophy, Politics and Economics Ethics, Philosophy and Psychological sciences Ethics, Philosophy and Natural sciences Ethics, Philosophy and LanguagesEthics, Philosophy and Social sciences

• Subject-specific requirements: See yearbook for different directions and relevant requirements.• DURATION: 3 years

26 Potch

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ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

Degree Field SUBJECTS / Requirements

APS Campus

Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting (general)

• Mathematics level 3• English level 4• DURATION: 3 years

24 Vaal

Bachelor of Commerce in Chartered Accountancy (CA)



Extended Bachelor of Commerce in Chartered Accountancy (CA)


26 MafikengVaal

Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Accountancy (SAIPA)



Extended Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Accountancy (SAIPA)

• Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematical literacy level 7 • English level 4• DURATION: 4 years

24 Vaal

Bachelor of Commerce in Forensic Accountancy

• Mathematics level 5• A Language of study level 5• DURATION: 3 years

36 Potch

Bachelor of Commerce in Management Accountancy (CIMA)


30 PotchVaal

Bachelor of Commerce in Operations Research


24 Mafikeng

Bachelor of Commerce in Statistics • Mathematics level 4• English level 4• DURATION: 3 years

24 Mafikeng

Extended Bachelor of Commerce in Statistics

• Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy Level 4• English level 3• DURATION: 4 years

20 Mafikeng

Bachelor of Commerce in Business Operations with Logistics Management


24 Mafikeng

Extended Bachelor of Commerce in Business Operations in Logistics Management

• Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy level 4• English level 3• DURATION: 4 years

20 Mafikeng

Bachelor of Commerce in Business Operations

with Transport Economics


24 Mafikeng

Extended Bachelor of Commerce in Business Operations

with Transport Economics


20 Mafikeng

B Social Sci-ences(BSocSc)

Potchefstroom:• History and Psychology• Social Anthropology and Psychology• Sociology and Psychology• History and Sociology• Social Anthropology and Sociology• History and Politics• Social Anthropology and Politics• Sociology and Politics• History and Social Anthropology• History and Geography• Social Anthropology and Geography• Sociology and Geography• History and Economics• Social Anthropology and Economics• Sociology and Economics• Politics and Economics

Mafikeng:• International Relations• Political Sciences• Development Studies• Population Studies and Demography• Population Studies• Population and Development Studies• Population Studies and Sociology• Psychology• Sociology

• Subject-specific requirements: See yearbook for different directions and relevant requirements.• DURATION: 3 years

24 MafikengPotch

BA Humanities Potchefstroom:• Geography and the Humanities• History and the Humanities• Art History and the Humanities• Political Study and the Humanities• Social Anthropology and the Humaniora• Psychology and Languages• Sociology and Languages• Mathematics and the Humanities• Latin and the Humanities

Vaal:• History and Geography • Politics and Society • History and the Humanities• Psychology and Languages

• Subject-specific requirements: See yearbook for different directions and relevant requirements.• All VC Humanities curricula except for Politics and Society have either AFLL, ENL OR SSLL as major up to second OR third year. Matric mark of at least 65% in Afrikaans, English OR Sesotho required.• DURATION: 3 years

24 PotchVaal

Visit the faculty website for more information http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/

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Bachelor of Commerce in Economic Sciences

with Agricultural Economics and Risk Management

• Mathematics level 4• Language of instruction level 4 • DURATION: 3 years

26 Potch


with Economics and Econometrics


26 Mafikeng

Extended Bachelor of Commerce in Economic Sciences

with Economics and Econometrics


20 Mafikeng


with Economics and International Trade

• Mathematics level 4• Afrikaans OR English level 4• DURATION: 3 years

26 Potch Vaal


with Economics and International Trade


24 Vaal


with Economics and Informatics

• Mathematics level 4• Afrikaans OR English level 4• DURATION: 3 years

26 Potch Vaal


with Economics and Risk Management

• Mathematics level 4• PC – Language of instruction level 4• VC – Afrikaans or English level 4• DURATION: 3 years

26 Potch Vaal


with Economics and Risk Management


24 Vaal

Bachelor of Administration with Human Resource Management


21 Mafikeng

Extended Bachelor of Administration

with Human Resource Management

• Mathematics level 3 OR Mathe-matical Literacy level 4• English level 3• DURATION: 4 years

20 Mafikeng

Bachelor of Administration

with Industrial and Organisational Psychology


21 Mafikeng


with Industrial and Organisational Psychology


20 Mafikeng

Bachelor of Administration in Development and Management

with Local Government Management


21 Mafikeng

Extended Bachelor of Administration in Development and Management

with Local Government Management


20 Mafikeng

Bachelor of Administration

with Public Administration


21 Mafikeng


with Public Administration


20 Mafikeng

Bachelor of Arts with Industrial and Organisational Psychology and Labour Relations Management

• Afrikaans OR English level 4• DURATION: 3 years

22 Potch Vaal

Bachelor of Arts with Tourism Management

• English level 4• DURATION: 3 years

22 Mafikeng

Bachelor of Commerce in Management Sciences

with Marketing and Tourism Management

• Mathematics level 3 OR Mathe-matical Literacy level 6• Afrikaans OR English level 4• DURATION: 3 years

24 Potch


with Tourism Management

• Mathematics level 3• Language of instruction level 4 • DURATION: 3 years

24 Potch


with Tourism and Recreation Skills


24 Potch

Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resource Management

with Labour Relations Management


24 Potch Vaal

Bachelor of Commerce in Industrial and Organisational Psychology

with Labour Relations Management


24 MafikengPotch Vaal

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with Business Management

• Mathematics level 3• MC – English level 4• PC/VC – Afrikaans OR English level 4• DURATION: 3 years

24 Potch Vaal

Mafikeng

Extended Bachelor of Commerce in Management Sciences

with Business Management


20 Mafikeng


with Communication Management

• Mathematics level 3• Afrikaans OR English level 4 • DURATION: 3 years

24 Potch


with Marketing Management

• Mathematics level 3• MC – English level 4• PC/VC – Afrikaans OR English level 4• DURATION: 3 years


Extended Bachelor of Commerce in Management Sciences

with Marketing Management


20 MafikengVaal


with Sport and Business Management

• Mathematics level 3 OR Mathe-matical Literacy level 6• Afrikaans OR English level 4• DURATION: 3 year

24 Vaal


with Safety Management

• Mathematics level 3 OR Mathe-matical Literacy level 6• Afrikaans OR English level 4 • DURATION: 3 years

24 Vaal

Bachelor of Commerce in Information systems

• Mathematics level 4• English level 4 • DURATION: 3 years

24 Mafikeng

Extended Bachelor of Commerce in Information systems

• Mathematics level 3 or Mathemat-ical Literacy level 4• English level 3• DURATION: 4 years

20 Mafikeng

Visit the faculty website for more information http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/


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