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Access to this campus for B-degree studies implies that learners are required to have met the following requirements:

1. Obtain a National Senior Certificate, certified by Umalusi.2. Obtain at least a “4" (50-59%) in four designated subjects.3. Obtain a “4" (50-59%) in the language of instruction (Afrikaans or

English) at either the Home Language (HL) and First Additional Language (FAL) level.

4. Comply with the required Academic Performance Scale (APS) for the particular degree. Although NSC-results will be expressed on a seven-point scale, percentages will be provided by Umalusi to universities for purposes of selection, bursary grants, etc and therefore the NWU will make use of an eight-point scale.

5. Satisfy the programme and degree specific requirements for the particular degree.

6. Preliminary admission is based on the results obtained in the final Grade 11 examinations. The results obtained in the final Grade 12 examinations will be the determining factor regarding admission.

Owing to 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 scholastic achievements

for admission to these fields.

Student Advisors• Mr P van Wyk 016 910 3153

• Mr M Tsotetsi 016 910 3186

• Mr M Kganakga 016 910 3193

• Miss N Hlabahlaba 016 910 3238

Department Marketing and CommunicationPO Box 1174Vanderbijlpark1900

Bursaries: Ms Monica Moremoholo (016 910 3157)Residences: Mrs Karin Venter (016 910 3308)

Piet.vanwyk@nwu.ac.za

Morena.tsotetsi@nwu.ac.za

Matome.kganakga@nwu.ac.za

Naledi.Hlabahlaba@nwu.ac.za

VAAL TRIANGLE CAMPUS

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For more information, contact:

Tel: 016 910 3183/4

Hendrik van Eck Blvd, Vanderbilpark, 1911

Email: Sindy.thutubalang@nwu.ac.za

GPS co-ordinatesS26°4331.0 EO27°52 45.2

Welcome at the NWU VaalThe North-West University (NWU) is one of the most pre-eminent and highly sought after universities in South Africa. The NWU Vaal has strategically positioned itself and is poised to become a leading role-player not only in the immediate region, but nationally and internationally, by providing quality undergraduate and post-graduate studies. The Vaal Triangle Campus has two faculties, namely the Faculty of Humanities with four academic schools and the Faculty of Economic Sciences and Information Technology with three academic schools.

NSC Performance Code APS-

score

(90 - 100%) 8

(80 - 89%) 7

(70 - 79%) 6

(60 - 69%) 5

(50 - 59%) 4

(40 - 49%) 3

(30 - 39%) 2

(0 - 29%) 1

Your APS score card

The following selection m o d e l i s u s e d f o r determining the APS -s c o r e ( A c a d e m i c Performance Scale):

Faculty of Humanities Faculty of Economic Sciences and Information Technology

School of Educational Sciences (4 years) APS score

BEd Foundation Phase (Grade 1-3) 24 (Selection)

BEd Intermediate- and Senior Phase (Grade 4-9) 21 (Selection)

BEd Senior and Further Education and Training Phase (Grade 7-12) 21 (Selection)

BEd Senior and Further Education and Training Phase(Technology) 21 (Selection)

School of Basic Sciences (3 years)

BA with Law subjects 26 (Selection)

BA History and Humanities 20

BA Psychology and Languages 20

BA History and Geography 20

BA Pastoral Guidance in Psychological Context 20

BA Public Management and Administration with Sociology/ Labour Relations/ Politics/ History/ Law 20

School of Languages (3 years)

BA Language Practice and Communication Studies 24

BA Language Practice: Afrikaans/ English/ Sesotho/ French 24

BA Communication 24

BA Languages 20

School of Behavioural Sciences (3 years)

BSW (Social Work, 4 years) 28 (Selection)

BA Psychology and Industrial Psychology/ Management of Labour Relations 20

BA Psychology and Sociology 20

School of Economic Sciences (3 years) APS score

BCom with Law subjects 30 (Selection)

BCom Economics and Informatics 28

BCom Economics and Risk Management 28

BCom Economics, Risk Management and Investment Management 28

BCom Marketing Management 24

BCom Economics and International Trade 24

BCom Entrepreneurship and Management 24

BCom Behavioural Sciences and Human Resource Management 24

BCom Sport and Recreation Management 24

Extended Programme Economics and Risk Management (4 year) 24

Extended Programme Economics and International Trade (4 year) 24

Extended Programme Marketing Management (4 year) 24

School of Accounting Sciences (3 years)

BCom Management Accounting 30

BCom Chartered Accountancy 30

BCom Financial Accountancy 28

BCom Accountancy and Informatics 28

BCom Accountancy (General Accountant) 24

Extend Programme Chartered Accountancy (4 year) 26

Extend Programme Financial Accountancy (4 year) 24

School of Information Technology (3 years)

BSc Business Mathematics and Informatics ( Quantitative Risk Management, Financial Mathematics, Data Mining) 32

BSc Computer Science and Economics/Statistics 24

BSc in Information Technology 24

Extend Programme Financial Mathematics (4 year) 28

Extend Programme Quantitative Risk Management (4 year) 28

Extend Programme Business Analytics (4 year) 28

Extend Programme Information Technology (4 year) 24

Compulsory Subjects

Home Language/ First Additional Language/ Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy

Designated Group (Example)

Accountancy/ Business Studies/ Consumer Studies/ Economics/ Geography/ Information Technology/ Life Sciences/ Physical Sciences/ Religion Studies/ History

Recognised Group (Example)

Tourism/ Computer Applications Technology/ Hospitality Studies/ Mechanical Technology

Subject APS

First Language 7

First Additional Language 5

Life Orientation 0

Mathematics/ Mathematical Literacy 5

Accounting 4

Business Economics 7

Computer Applications Technology 6

Total APS 34

Example:

Application closing dates

Selection programmes:30 June 2015

Non-selection programmes:31 August 2015

Disclaimer:The field of study, minimum admission requirements and APS-Score in this guide are subject to change and are reviewed annually. Although care was taken with the compilation of the information contained in this guide, the Council and Senate cannot be held liable for any incorrect information. Contact the Admissions Office (016 910 3114/9) for the latest information.

Open Day16 May 2015