Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) is now accepting online applications for the 2024 academic year. If you want to study at TUT in 2024, you need to submit an online application.
Here's what you should do: Make sure you have important documents ready, like copies of your ID and your Senior Certificate or your best academic results. You'll also need to pay an administration fee of R240.
It's crucial to know that your application won't be considered if you haven't given all the required information.
TUT offers various programs and courses for 2024. To learn more about them and their requirements, visit their website. www.tut.ac.za
To apply, you'll find the link at the end of this article. Don't miss the chance to start your academic journey at Tshwane University of Technology in 2024.
TUT has lots of different courses at its campuses. What you need for each program is different. The campuses are in different places to help all kinds of students. Here's what you can find at TUT:
FACULTY OF ARTS AND DESIGN | Arts Campus
CAMPUSES:
- Ar = Arcadia
- Po = Polokwane
- Pr = Pretoria
- E = eMalahleni
- G = GaRankuwa
- M = Mbombela
- SS = Soshanguve South
- SN = Soshanguve North
- D = Distance Education
- O = Online
COMPULSORY REQUIREMENTS
Dip (Commercial Photography)
SUBJECT LEVELS: 3
ADMISSION POINT SCORE (APS): 22
RECOMMENDED SUBJECTS: English 3
POSSIBLE CAREERS: Photographer employed by an organization or doing freelance work in portraiture, advertising, fashion, press, editorial, industrial, architecture, fine art
Dip (Fashion Design and Technology) SUBJECT LEVELS: 3
ADMISSION POINT SCORE (APS): 20
RECOMMENDED SUBJECTS: English 3
POSSIBLE CAREERS: Fashion designer, Digital & Manual pattern cutter, Digital & Manual pattern grader, Manual and digital pattern making, Garment technologist, Wardrobe assistant, Visual retail merchandiser, Fashion retail merchandiser, Fashion retail buyer, Fashion entrepreneur
Dip (Fine and Applied Arts)
SUBJECT LEVELS: 3
ADMISSION POINT SCORE (APS): 20
RECOMMENDED SUBJECTS: English 3
POSSIBLE CAREERS: Product developer in glass/ceramics/fiber, Designer in glass/ceramics/fiber, Crafter in glass/ceramics/fiber, Painter, Sculptor, Installation artist, Printmaker, Ceramist, Fibre artist, Glass artist, Muralist, Museum/gallery guide, Museum/gallery curator, Illustrator
Dip (Integrated Communication Design)
SUBJECT LEVELS: 3
ADMISSION POINT SCORE (APS): 24
RECOMMENDED SUBJECTS: English 4
POSSIBLE CAREERS: Design artist in the public and private sectors (e.g., layout artist, visualizer, illustrator, package designer), Producer, creative director, art director, technical director, games designer, interface designer, and interactive writer
Dip (Interior Design)
SUBJECT LEVELS: 3
ADMISSION POINT SCORE (APS): 22
RECOMMENDED SUBJECTS: English 4, Civil Technology, Design Studies, Engineering Graphics and Design, and Visual Arts
POSSIBLE CAREERS: Residential design, Office design, Community and education design, Healthcare design, Architectural and interior design consultancies, Interior stylist, Project manager, Shopfitter draughtsman, Independent interior design practice
Dip (Jewellery Design and Manufacture)
SUBJECT LEVELS: 3
ADMISSION POINT SCORE (APS): 20
RECOMMENDED SUBJECTS: English 3
POSSIBLE CAREERS: CAD designer, Advanced bench worker, Product developer, Setter, CAM practitioner, 3D wax printer technician, Artist jeweller, Restorer, Jewellery retailer, Product representative, Caster, Wax carver, Jewellery renderer, Model maker
Dip (Motion Picture Production)
SUBJECT LEVELS: 3
ADMISSION POINT SCORE (APS): 22
RECOMMENDED SUBJECTS: English 4
POSSIBLE CAREERS: Film producer, Film director, Scriptwriter, VFX editor, Camera operator, Location manager, Production assistant, Broadcast journalist, Production manager, Assistant director, Film editor, Cinematographer, Lighting technician, Programme researcher, Sound technician, Production coordinator
Dip (Performing Arts) (Dance)
SUBJECT LEVELS: 3
ADMISSION POINT SCORE (APS): 20
RECOMMENDED SUBJECTS: English 4
POSSIBLE CAREERS: Choreographer, Creative entrepreneur, Dancer, Dance captain, Performing Arts maker, Performing Arts reviewer, Theatre maker
Dip (Performing Arts) (Music)
SUBJECT LEVELS: 3
ADMISSION POINT SCORE (APS): 20
RECOMMENDED SUBJECTS: English 4
POSSIBLE CAREERS: Choral conductor, Chorus member, Composer, Creative entrepreneur, Film-score composer, Jazz musician, Jingle writer, Music producer, Opera singer, Performing Arts maker, Performing Arts reviewer, Theatre maker
Dip (Performing Arts) (Theatre Arts and Design)
SUBJECT LEVELS: 3
ADMISSION POINT SCORE (APS): 20
RECOMMENDED SUBJECTS: English 4
POSSIBLE CAREERS: Actor, Applied Theatre practitioner, Creative entrepreneur, Director, Lighting/sound operator, Media performer (radio and television), Musical Theatre performer, Performing Arts maker, Performing Arts reviewer, Performing Arts technician, Physical Theatre practitioner, Production manager, Scriptwriter, Stage manager, Stage technical crew, Theatre maker, Theatre technician, Voice-over artist
HCert (Music)
SUBJECT LEVELS: 1
ADMISSION POINT SCORE (APS): 18
RECOMMENDED SUBJECTS: English 3
POSSIBLE CAREERS: Choral conductor, Composer, Creative entrepreneur, Film score composer, Jazz musician, Jingle writer, Music producer, Opera singer, Performing arts maker, Performing arts reviewer, Theatre maker
FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND FINANCE | GaRankuwa Campus
Diploma in Accounting
Duration: 3 years
Entry Requirements:
English: Grade 4
Accounting: Grade 3
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics: Grade 3
OR Mathematical Literacy: Grade 5
Total Credits Required: 22 (with Accounting or Mathematics/Technical Mathematics)
Career Opportunities: Financial accountant, auditor, asset manager, administrative service manager
Diploma in Economics
Duration: 3 years
Entry Requirements:
English: Grade 4
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics: Grade 3
OR Mathematical Literacy: Grade 6
Total Credits Required: 22 (with Mathematics/Technical Mathematics) or 24 (with Mathematical Literacy)
Career Opportunities: Consultant, financial analyst, entrepreneur, economist, banking, insurance, investment, public sectors in economics and financial management, financial and management consultant
Diploma in Financial Management
Duration: 3 years
Entry Requirements:
English: Grade 4
Accounting: Grade 3
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics: Grade 3
OR Mathematical Literacy: Grade 5
Total Credits Required: 22 (with Accounting or Mathematics/Technical Mathematics)
Career Opportunities: Cost and pricing accountant, project accountant, management accountant, financial controller, financial accountant/controllers, business operations manager, budget controller, finance consultants
Diploma in Financial Planning
Duration: 3 years
Entry Requirements:
English: Grade 4
Accounting: Grade 3
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics: Grade 3
OR Mathematical Literacy: Grade 5
Total Credits Required: 22 (with Accounting or Mathematics/Technical Mathematics)
Career Opportunities: Junior business analysts, research analysts, financial analysts, business performance analysts, performance and monitoring assistant/manager, financial planner, finance consultants, investment analysts
Diploma in Internal Auditing
Duration: 3 years
Entry Requirements:
English: Grade 4
Accounting: Grade 3
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics: Grade 3
OR Mathematical Literacy: Grade 5
Total Credits Required: 22 (with Accounting or Mathematics/Technical Mathematics)
Career Opportunities: Auditor
Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment | Pretoria Campus
Bachelor of Architecture
Duration: 4 years
Minimum English Requirement: Level 4
Points Required: 25
Career Opportunities: Architectural technologist, property inspector, building product consultant, specializing in architectural technology, self-employed, and private architect
2. Bachelor of Architecture (Extended) (BArch Architecture)(Extended)
Duration: 5 years
Minimum English Requirement: Level 4
Points Required: 25
3. Bachelor of Geomatics (BGeomatics)
Duration: 3 years
Minimum English Requirement: Level 4
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics Requirement: Level 5
Physical Sciences/Technical Sciences Requirement: Level 4
Points Required: 25
Career Opportunities: Survey technologist, geographic information systems practitioner, photogrammetrist
4. Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Chemical Engineering) (BEngTech Chemical Engineering)
Duration: 3 years
Minimum English Requirement: Level 4
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics Requirement: Level 5
Physical Sciences/Technical Sciences Requirement: Level 5
Points Required: 28
Career Opportunities: Chemical engineering technician and technologist, researcher and developer, fuel-cell technologist, consultant
5. Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil Engineering) (BEngTech Civil Engineering)
Duration: 3 years
Minimum English Requirement: Level 4
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics Requirement: Level 5
Physical Sciences/Technical Sciences Requirement: Level 5
Points Required: 28
Career Opportunities: Construction manager or supervisor, project manager, civil engineering technician, technologist
6. Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electrical Engineering) (BEngTech Electrical Engineering)
Duration: 3 years
Minimum English Requirement: Level 4
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics Requirement: Level 5
Physical Sciences/Technical Sciences Requirement: Level 5
Level 4 for any three additional subjects
Points Required: 30
Career Opportunities: Design, planning, construction, and maintenance of specialized electrical engineering systems
7. Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Industrial Engineering) (BEngTech Industrial Engineering)
Duration: 3 years
Minimum English Requirement: Level 4
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics Requirement: Level 5
Physical Sciences/Technical Sciences Requirement: Level 5
Points Required: 28
Career Opportunities: Professional technologist, technician, manager, entrepreneur, and consultant in industrial engineering
8. Bachelor of Engineering (Materials Engineering) (Polymer Technology) (BEng Materials Engineering (Polymer Technology))
Duration: 3 years
Minimum English Requirement: Level 4
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics Requirement: Level 5
Physical Sciences/Technical Sciences Requirement: Level 5
Points Required: 28
Career Opportunities: Management of production and processing of raw materials, manufacturing and processing of products, development, characterization, and quality assurance of products and raw materials, development of new plastic products and materials, marketing and sales of raw materials and products
9. Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Mechanical Engineering) (BEngTech Mechanical Engineering)
Duration: 3 years
Minimum English Requirement: Level 4
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics Requirement: Level 5
Physical Sciences/Technical Sciences Requirement: Level 5
Points Required: 28
Career Opportunities: Mechanical technologist, technician, manager, entrepreneur, and consultant
10. Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Mechatronics Engineering) (BEngTech Mechatronics Engineering)
Duration: 3 year
Minimum English Requirement: Level 4
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics Requirement: Level 5
Physical Sciences/Technical Sciences Requirement: Level 5
Points Required: 28
Career Opportunities: Mechanical and electronic technologist, technician, manager, entrepreneur, and consultant
11. Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Metallurgical Engineering) (BEngTech Metallurgical Engineering)
Duration: 3 years
Minimum English Requirement: Level 4
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics Requirement: Level 5
Physical Sciences/Technical Sciences Requirement: Level 5
Points Required: 28
Career Opportunities: Metallurgist, technician, technologist, plant manager, consultant, researcher, and developer
12. Diploma in Building Science (Dip Building Science)
Duration: 3 years
Minimum English Requirement: Level 4
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics Requirement: Level 3
Physical Sciences/Technical Sciences Requirement: Level 3
Points Required: 26
Career Opportunities: Construction manager, technician quality surveyor, clerk of works, building inspector
Dip (Electrical Engineering)
Minimum Duration: 3 years
Subjects:
English 4
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics 4
Physical Sciences/Technical Sciences 4
Total Credits: 26
Specialization: Electrical Technology and Engineering Graphics and Design
Career Path: Design, planning, construction, and maintenance of specialized systems related to electrical engineering.
Dip (Geomatics)
Minimum Duration: 3 years
Subjects:
English 4
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics 4
Physical Sciences/Technical Sciences 3
Total Credits: 23
Career Path: Survey technologist, route to professional topographic or engineering surveyor, geographic information systems practitioner, photogrammetrist.
Dip (Industrial Design)
Minimum Duration: 3 years
Subjects: English 4
Total Credits: 21
Career Path: Junior industrial designer, member of design and development team, junior design entrepreneur. Design skills can be applied across diverse business fields.
HCert (Construction Engineering)
Minimum Duration: 1 year
Subjects:
English 4
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics 4
Physical Sciences/Technical Sciences 3
Total Credits: 20
Specialization: Civil Technology and Engineering Graphics and Design
Career Path: Construction manager or supervisor, project manager, technician in civil engineering working for a civil engineering consultant, construction company, or local, provincial, or national government.
HCert (Electrical Engineering)
Minimum Duration: 1 year
Subjects:
English 4
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics 4
Physical Sciences/Technical Sciences 3
Total Credits: 20
Specialization: Electrical Technology
Career Path: Design, planning, construction, and maintenance of specialized systems related to electrical engineering.
HCert (Industrial Engineering)
Minimum Duration: 1 year
Subjects:
English 4
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics 4
Physical Sciences/Technical Sciences 3
Total Credits: 20
Specialization: Mechanical Technology
Career Path: Technician, manager, entrepreneur, and consultant.
HCert (Mechanical Engineering)
Minimum Duration: 1 year
Subjects:
English 4
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics 4
Physical Sciences/Technical Sciences 3
Total Credits: 20
Specialization: Mechanical Technology
Career Path: Technician, manager, entrepreneur, and consultant
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES | Soshanguve Campus" in order:
1. BEd (Foundation Phase Teaching)
Level 5 for Home language
Level 4 for First additional language
Level 4 for Mathematics or 5 for Mathematical Literacy
Career options: Educator/lecturer, school inspector, representative of Department of Education, life-skills facilitator, guidance counsellor
2. BEd (Intermediate Phase Teaching)
English 4
Level 4 for Mathematics or 5 Mathematical Literacy
Level 4 for a combination of any two of the following subjects: Life Sciences and Physical Science or History or Geography
3. BEd (Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching) (Specialization in Agriculture)
Level 4 for English
Level 4 for Mathematics/Technical Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy
Level 4 for Agricultural Sciences or Agricultural Management Practice or Agricultural Technology or Life Sciences or Physical Sciences or Technical Sciences
4. BEd (Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching) (Specialization in Consumer Sciences)
Level 4 for English
Level 4 for Mathematics/Technical Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy
Level 4 for Consumer Studies or Hospitality Studies or Tourism
5. BEd (Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching) (Specialization in Economic and Management Sciences)
Level 4 for English
Level 4 for Mathematics/Technical Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy
Level 4 for Accounting or Business Studies or Economics
6. BEd (Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching) (Specialization in Information Technology)
Level 4 for English
Level 4 for Mathematics/Technical Mathematics or Information Technology
7. BEd (Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching) (Specialization in Mathematics)
Level 4 for English
Level 4 for Mathematics and Life Sciences or Level 4 for Mathematics and Physical Sciences
8. BEd (Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching) (Specialization in Physical Education)
Level 4 for English
Level 4 for Mathematics, Technical Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy
Level 4 for Life Sciences
9. BEd (Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching) (Specialization in Sciences)
Level 4 for English
Level 4 for Mathematics and Life Sciences or Physical Sciences
1. BEd (Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching) (Specialisation in Technology)
Level 4 for English
Level 4 for Mathematics/Technical Mathematics and/or Civil Technology (Civil Service/Construction/Woodworking) and/or Electrical Technology (Digital Systems/Electronics/Power Systems) and/or Mechanical Technology (Automotive/Fitting and Machining/Welding and Metal Work) and/or Engineering Graphics and Design and/or Physical Sciences
24
Career options: Educator/lecturer, school inspector, representative of Department of Education, life-skills facilitator, guidance counselor
2. Dip (Adult and Community Education and Training) (Specialisation in Civil Technology)
Level 4 for English
Level 3 for Engineering Graphics Design or Mathematics or Technical Mathematics
Level 3 for Civil Technology or Physical Science or Technical Science
Level 3 for an additional language
22
Career options: Child care (Infant and Toddlers), elder care, elementary teacher (teach adults about food and nutrition), dressmaking/sewing/fashion design, caterers/baking, pottery, interior designing, marketing consumer products within the community, working in family and community service agencies, community service worker, financial consultant.
3. Dip (Adult and Community Education and Training) (Specialisation in Consumer Sciences)
Level 4 for English
Level 3 for Mathematics or Technical Mathematics or 4 for Mathematical Literacy
Level 3 for an additional language
22
Career options: Child care (Infant and Toddlers), elder care, elementary teacher (teach adults about food and nutrition), dressmaking/sewing/fashion design, caterers/baking, pottery, interior designing, marketing consumer products within the community, working in family and community service agencies, community service worker, financial consultant.
4. Dip (Adult and Community Education and Training) (Specialisation in Electrical and Mechanical)
Level 4 for English
Level 3 for Mathematics or Technical Mathematics
Level 3 for Physical Science or Technical Science
22
Dip (Correctional and Rehabilitation Studies)
Level 3 for English
Level 3 for Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy
20
Career options: Correctional services official, skills development officer, manager, security official
Dip (Integrated Communication)
Level 4 for English
Level 3 for Mathematics/Technical Mathematics or Engineering Mathematics N3, or 4 for Mathematical Literacy
Preference will be given to applicants with a score of 5 or more for English.
20 (with Mathematics/Technical Mathematics or Mathematics N3)
21 (with Mathematical Literacy)
Career options: Marketing communication specialist, industrial journalist, public relations practitioner, media planner, communications practitioner, social media strategist, publicity coordinator, account planner/manager, media practitioner, industrial journalist, events coordinator, diplomat, international communication specialist
Dip (Journalism)
Level 4 for English24
Subjects: Geography, History, third language, or any art-related subject
Career options: Journalist in printed media, broadcasting, industrial and online journalism
Dip (Language Practice)
Level 4 for English
Level 4 for any other official South African language offered in the program
20
Languages: Afrikaans, Northern Sotho, Setswana, IsiZulu, Tshivenda, or Xitsonga
Career options: General language practitioner, translator, editor or proofreader, language advisor, consultant, technologist, interpreter, language planner, editor, columnist, writer
Dip (Law)
Level 4 for English 20
Career options: Costs consultants at cost consulting firms, cost consultant proprietors, paralegals in law firms, paralegals at justice centers (Legal Aid Board), paralegals at the office of the Master of the Supreme Court, paralegals at the Deeds’ Office, paralegals at private companies such as Scorpion Legal Protection.
Dip (Legal Support)
Level 4 for English
Level 3 for any other additional language
20
Eligible roles: Conveyancing secretaries, legal secretaries, paralegals in law firms, paralegals at justice centres (Legal Aid Board), paralegals at the office of the Master of the Supreme Court, paralegals at the Deeds’ Office, paralegals at private companies such as Scorpion Legal Protection.
Dip (Policing)
Level 3 for English
Level 3 for Mathematics/Technical Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy
Applicants in law enforcement should have level 3 for English and 2 for Mathematics/Technical Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy.
Applicants in law enforcement with scores between 17 and 19 (with a minimum of five years of work experience) should submit proof of employment.
20
Eligible roles: Employee of SAPS, reservist, security occupation community policing, municipal and metro police, private investigators
Dip (Public Affairs)
Level 3 for English
Level 3 for Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy
20
Eligible roles: Clerk, public official manager
Dip (Traffic Safety and Municipal Police Management)
Level 3 for English
Level 3 for Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy
Applicants in law enforcement should have level 3 for English and 2 for Mathematics/Technical Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy.
Applicants in law enforcement with scores between 17 and 19 (with a minimum of five years of work experience) should submit proof of employment 20
Eligible roles: Road traffic and municipal police official, licensing and registration, road safety, senior position in traffic safety division, traffic chief, metro or municipal police official
Faculty of ICT | Soshanguve Campus
Dip (Computer Science)
English 4
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics 5 or Mathematical Literacy 7
26 (with Mathematics/Technical Mathematics)
Information Technology
Career options: Computer programmer, software developer, web developer, mobile solution developer, database developer, data scientist, system analyst.
Dip (Computer Science)(Extended)
English 3
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics 4 or Mathematical Literacy 6
23 (with Mathematics/Technical Mathematics)
Information Technology
Dip (Computer Systems Engineering)
English 4
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics 5
Physical Sciences/Technical Sciences 4
26
Information Technology
Career options: Computer systems engineer, electronic engineer, electronics tester, software engineer, software tester, programmer, web developer, systems analyst, network administrator, systems administrator, database administrator, systems support, network planner, data science, and cloud computing technologist, system integration specialist, intelligent system technologist.
Dip (Computer Systems Engineering)(Extended)
English 3
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics 4
Physical Sciences/Technical Sciences 3
23
Dip (Informatics)
English 4
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics 5 or Mathematical Literacy 7
26 (with Mathematics or Technical Mathematics)
Career options: Business analyst, user acceptance tester, systems trainer, systems tester, support specialist, e-commerce developer, enterprise systems manager, information resource manager, database administrator, project manager, technology consultant, systems analyst.
Dip (Informatics)(Extended)
English 3
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics 4 or Mathematical Literacy 6
23 (with Mathematics or Technical Mathematics)
25 (with Mathematical Literacy)
Dip (Information Technology)
English 4
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics 5 or Mathematical Literacy 7
Physical Science/Technical Science 3
26 (with Mathematics/Technical Mathematics)
Career options: Computer network support specialist, network and computer systems administrator, computer network architect, network analyst, network engineer, cybersecurity specialist, data center technician, IT Assurance & Forensics.
Dip (Information Technology)(Extended)
English 3
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics 4 or Mathematical Literacy 6
Physical Science/Technical Science 3
23
25 (with Mathematical Literacy)
Dip (Multimedia Computing)
English 4
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics 5 or Mathematical Literacy 7
26 (with Mathematics/Technical Mathematics)
nformation Technology
Career options: Content designer, 3D games programmer, 3D animation creator, virtual reality designer, interactive training systems developer, simulation developer, web developer, user interface and user experience designer, e-learning specialist, hybrid art director, front-end developer.
Dip (Multimedia Computing)(Extended)
English 3
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics 4 or Mathematical Literacy 6
23 (with Mathematics/Technical Mathematics)
25 (with Mathematical Literacy)
Faculty of Management Sciences at Pretoria Campus : Diploma in Administrative Information Management
Duration: 3 years
Subject Requirements:
English 4
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy 3
Career Opportunities: Secretary, administration officer, personal assistant, office manager
Diploma in Administrative Management
Duration: 3 years
Subject Requirements:
English 4
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics 3 or Mathematical Literacy 4
Accounting 3 (for students interested in Finance)
Career Opportunities: Positions at supervisory or first-time management level, entrepreneur, general manager, own business
Diploma in Adventure Tourism Management (Only at Mbombela Campus)
Duration: 3 years
Subject Requirements:
English 4
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics 3 or Mathematical Literacy 4
Career Opportunities: Adventure specialist, planning and presenting outdoor activities (e.g., rafting, mountain climbing, bungee jumping), providing outdoor equipment, tourism operator
Diploma in Contact Centre Management
Duration: 3 years
Subject Requirements:
English 4
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy 3
Career Opportunities: Agent, call centre representative, call centre officer, team leader, supervisor, functional leader, strategic manager
Diploma in Credit Management
Duration: 3 years
Subject Requirements:
English 4
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics 3 or Mathematical Literacy 4
Accounting 3
Career Opportunities: Financial credit analyst, accounts receivable manager, credit and litigation coordinator, credit/debtor clerk in the banking sector
Diploma in Ecotourism Management (Only at Mbombela Campus)
Duration: 3 years
Subject Requirements:
English 4
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics 3 or Mathematical Literacy 4
Career Opportunities: Field guide, ecotourism guide, tour operator, planner, developer, manager, entrepreneur, eco-destination planner, manager at eco-lodges
Diploma in Entrepreneurship
Duration: 3 years
Subject Requirements:
English 4
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy 3
Career Opportunities: Creating and building a business, business training consultant, small business development officer
Diploma in Event Management
Duration: 3 years
Subject Requirements:
English 4
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics 3 or Mathematical Literacy 4
Career Opportunities: Events coordinator, events planner, events manager
Diploma in Food Operations Management
Duration: 3 years
Subject Requirements:
English 3
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy 3
Career Opportunities: Working in food management industries, such as hospital kitchens, old age homes, prison service hostels, hotels, boarding schools, and banqueting and mass catering chefs
Diploma in Hospitality Management
Duration: 3 years
Subject Requirements:
English 3
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy 3
Career Opportunities: Manager in the hospitality industry (hotels, guesthouses), entrepreneur, researcher, chef, food and beverage manager, industrial catering service/accommodation manager
Diploma in Human Resource Management
Duration: 3 years
Subject Requirements:
English 4
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy 3
Career Opportunities: Training officer, personnel officer, personnel manager, training officer, labor relations officer
Dip (Management Services)
English: 3
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics: 3 or Mathematical Literacy: 5
Possible Careers: Work-study practitioner, management services practitioner, business analyst, value-chain consultant
Subject Levels: 20
Dip (Marketing)
Compulsory Requirements:
English: 4
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics: 3 or Mathematical Literacy: 4
Possible Careers: Sales consultant, sales manager, marketing manager, advertising manager, researcher, customer services, product manager
Subject Levels: 22
Dip (Operations Management)
Compulsory Requirements:
English: 3
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics: 3 or Mathematical Literacy: 5
Possible Careers: Inventory controller, materials manager, operations manager, production analyst, process engineer
Subject Levels: 20
Dip (Retail Business Management)
Compulsory Requirements:
English: 4
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics: or Mathematical Literacy: 4
Possible Careers: Merchandising and sales representative for retail suppliers and wholesalers
Subject Levels: 22
5. Dip (Sport Management)
Compulsory Requirements:
English: 4
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics: 3 or Mathematical Literacy: 4
Possible Careers: Sports administrator, club manager, sports marketing agent, sports development officer, promoter, commentator, entrepreneur, sales consultant, market researcher
Subject Levels: 22
6. Dip (Supply Chain Management)
Compulsory Requirements:
English: 4
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics: 3 or Mathematical Literacy: 4
Possible Careers: Buyer, materials manager, logistics manager, distribution manager, warehouse manager
Subject Levels: 22
7. Dip (Tourism Management)
Compulsory Requirements:
English: 4
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics: 3 or Mathematical Literacy: 4
Possible Careers: Travel agent, tour operator, guest services, tourism information services, education and training, sightseeing tours and recreation, tourism information services
Subject Levels: 22
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
Dip (Animal Sciences)
Duration: 3 years
Requirements: English 4
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics 3 or Mathematical Literacy 4
Recommended subjects: Agricultural Sciences, Life Sciences, and/or Physical Sciences
Career options: Animal production manager, animal production representative, animal production technician, researcher farmer, feedlot manager, lecturer, agricultural journalist
- Minimum APS (Admission Points Score): 20 (with Mathematics/Technical Mathematics) or 19 (with Mathematical Literacy)
Dip (Crop Production)
Duration: 3 years
Requirements:
English 4
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics 3 or Mathematical Literacy 4
Recommended subjects: Agricultural subjects, Life Sciences, and/or Physical Sciences
Career options: Commercial crop producer, production manager, extension service worker
- Minimum APS (Admission Points Score): 20 (with Mathematics/Technical Mathematics) or 19 (with Mathematical Literacy)
Dip (Equine Science)
Duration: 3 years
Requirements:
English 4
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics 3 or Mathematical Literacy 4
Recommended subjects: Life Sciences and Physical Sciences
Career options: Horse-stud manager, horse seller, riding-school owner, equine breeder
- Minimum APS (Admission Points Score): 20 (with Mathematics/Technical Mathematics) or 19 (with Mathematical Literacy)
Dip (Horticulture)
Duration: 3 years
Application deadline: 30/9
Requirements:
English 4
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics 3 or Mathematical Literacy 4
Life Sciences 3 or Physical Sciences/Technical Sciences 3
Career options: Horticulturists, maintenance managers, site managers or as grounds superintendents, researchers (developing new cultivars or solving problems), and in the academic world of teaching, learning, and education
Minimum APS (Admission Points Score): 25 (with Mathematics/Technical Mathematics) or 26 (with Mathematical Literacy)
Dip (Landscape Technology)
Duration: 3 years Requirements:
English 4
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics 3 or Mathematical Literacy 4
Life Sciences 3 or Physical Sciences/Technical Sciences 3
Career options: Landscape consultants, landscape designers or landscape contractors, site managers, maintenance managers, nursery managers, researchers (developing new cultivars or solving problems), as well as in the academic world of teaching, learning, and education
- Minimum APS (Admission Points Score): 25 (with Mathematics/Technical Mathematics) or 26 (with Mathematical Literacy)
Dip (Nature Conservation)
Duration: 3 years
Requirements:
English 4
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics 3 or Mathematical Literacy 4
Recommended subjects: Agricultural Sciences, Geography, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, or Technical Sciences
Career options: Conservation manager, conservation researcher, environmental educationist, ecodestination planners, guides, nature conservator, hunting operator
- Minimum APS (Admission Points Score): 24 (with Mathematics/Technical Mathematics) or 25 (with Mathematical Literacy)
Dip (Wildlife Management)
Duration: 3 years
Requirements:
English 4
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics 3 or Mathematical Literacy 4
Recommended subjects: Agricultural Sciences, Geography, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, or Technical Sciences
Career options: Game-farm or ranch manager, wildlife adviser, professional hunter, disease control, habitat management, game population dynamics, game capture and translocation
Minimum APS (Admission Points Score): 24 (with Mathematics/Technical Mathematics) or 25 (with Mathematical Literacy)
FACULTY OF SCIENCE | Arcadia and Pretoria Campuses
HEALTH SCIENCES
BEnvironmental Health
English: 4
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics: 4
Physical Sciences/Technical Sciences: 4
Life Sciences: 4
Level 4 for two other subjects: 24
Career Opportunities: Environmental health practitioner, health advisor, air-pollution control officer, meat inspector, occupational hygienist, consultant, inspector, environmental officer/auditor, food safety auditor, risk officer, researcher
BNursing
English: 4
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics: 4
Life Sciences: 4
Career Opportunities: Practice as a nurse and midwife in public and private healthcare facilities or as a private nurse practitioner
BPharm / Bachelor of Pharmacy
English: 4
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics: 4
Physical Sciences/Technical Sciences: 4
Life Sciences: 4
Level 4 for two other subjects: 24
Career Opportunity: Pharmacist
BRad (Diagnostic) / Bachelor of Radiography in Diagnostics
English: 4
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics: 4
Physical Sciences/Technical Sciences: 4
Life Sciences: 4
Career Opportunities: Radiographer, radiation control officer, and medical and pharmaceutical representative
BHSci (Biokinetics)
English: 4
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics: 4
Physical Sciences/Technical Science: 4
Life Sciences: 4
Career Opportunities: Employment in various allied health-related fields including practicing as a Biokineticist in corporate sector, correctional facilities, elite and professional sport, fire services, industry, local authorities, military bases, military hospitals, police services, and private practices
BHSci (Clinical Technology)
English: 4
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics: 4
Physical Sciences/Technical Sciences: 4
Life Sciences: 4
Career Opportunities: Clinical technologist with opportunities in cardiology, nephrology, reproduction, the respiratory system and neurophysiology, cardiovascular perfusion, and pulmonology in private hospitals and private practices
BHSci (Medical Laboratory Science)
English: 4
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics: 4
Physical Sciences/Technical Sciences: 4
Life Sciences: 4
Career Opportunities: Medical technologist working in the medical field, analyzing human tissue and blood, pathology, histology, virology, blood transfusion, and laboratory work
BHSci (Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics)
English: 4
Life Sciences: 4
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics: 4
Physical Sciences/Technical Sciences: 4
Career Opportunities: Medical orthotist or prosthetist with the possibility of owning a practice or working as a medical representative specializing in orthopaedic rehabilitation, assessing, measuring, designing, manufacturing, maintaining, and fitting orthoses and prostheses
BHSci (Veterinary Technology)
English: 4
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics: 4
Physical Sciences/Technical Sciences: 4
Life Sciences or Agricultural Sciences: 4
Career Opportunity: Veterinary technologist involved in activities such as the collection and processing of samples, diagnostic work, research, and vaccine production
Dip (Kinesiology and Coaching Science)
English: 3
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy: 3 or 4
Life Sciences: 3
Career Opportunities: Sports scientists, sports coaches, sports managers, and sports researchers. Qualified students can cater to the needs of apparently healthy populations and special populations like children, youth, and older adults. This qualification also provides a foundation in physical activity based on scientific knowledge to support health workers and enhance professionalism in the national sport, health, and fitness industry.
Dip (Somatic Therapy)
Admission Requirements:
English 4
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics 4 or Mathematical Literacy 5
Life Sciences 4
22 points (with Mathematics/Technical Sciences)
Career Opportunities: Health and skin care professional as a somatologist, aromatherapist, reflexologist, stress relief and relaxation therapist at health spa or stress clinic, representative of cosmetic firm, or own business
23 points (with Mathematical Literacy)
HCert (Dental Assisting)
Admission Requirements:
English 4
Mathematics 3 or Mathematical Literacy 4
Level 3 for any other additional subjects
Career Opportunities: Assisting in a dental practice, assisting a dentist, infection control, stock control, and accounts
Natural Sciences
BSc (Industrial Chemistry)
Admission Requirements:
English 4
Mathematics 5
Physical Sciences 5
Career Opportunities: Industrial Chemists work in chemical plants and laboratories across various industries, including chemical manufacturing, mining, building materials, paints/coatings, paper, petroleum, plastics, and advanced materials manufacturing.
Dip (Analytical Chemistry)
Admission Requirements:
English 4
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics 4
Physical Sciences/Technical Sciences 4
Career Opportunities: Chemist, laboratory analyst, technologist, with opportunities in laboratories, manufacturing, mining industries, research industries, forensic departments, and national science councils.
Dip (Biotechnology)
Admission Requirements:
English 4
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics 4
Physical Sciences/Technical Sciences 4
Life Sciences 3
Career Opportunities: Biotechnologist or microbiologist, working in various industries or research labs, including microbiology, waste management, beverage production, and food production.
Dip (Environmental Sciences)
Admission Requirements:
English 4
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics 4
Physical Sciences/Technical Sciences 4
Career Opportunities: Appointed as an environmental officer or environmental technologist in industries dealing with managing environmental impacts. Also, employment possibilities in government departments related to environmental affairs.
Dip (Fire Technology)
Admission Requirements: Only offered to Fire Services working personnel with specific certifications and work experience.
Career Opportunities: Firefighter, fire prevention officer, fire safety officer, station officer, divisional officer, emergency services manager, officer in SANDF.
Dip (Food Technology)
Admission Requirements:
English 4
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics 4
Physical Sciences/Technical Sciences 4
Life Sciences 3
Career Opportunities: Food technologist, quality controller, researcher, developer of new products, with opportunities in food processing, canning, meat or fish factories, and food quality and hygiene.
Dip (Geology)
Admission Requirements:
English 4
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics 4
Physical Sciences/Technical Sciences 4
Career Opportunities: Engineering geologist, geological technician or technologist, hydro-geological consultant, with possibilities in mining companies, Department of Minerals and Energy, and Department of Water Affairs and Forestry.
Dip (Industrial Physics)
Admission Requirements:
English 4
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics 4
Physical Sciences/Technical Sciences 4
Career Opportunities: Photonics-related roles, such as optical instrument technicians, lens-coating technicians, laser technicians, vacuum technicians, metrologists (optical), non-destructive testing technicians. Also, opportunities as a nuclear technologist in various roles related to nuclear technology and radiation protection.
Dip (Water Science and Technology)
Compulsory Requirements:
Language: English 4
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics: 4
Physical Sciences/Technical Sciences: 4
Possible Careers: Water care technician, water care technologist, and process controller
Admission Point Score (APS): 21
HCert (Resource and Waste Management)
Compulsory Requirements:
Language: English 3
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics: 3 or Mathematical Literacy: 6
Possible Careers: Water care technician, water care technologist, and process controller
Subject Levels: Mathematics/Technical Mathematics
APS: 18 (with Mathematics/Technical Mathematics), 21 (with Mathematical Literacy)
HCert (Water Treatment)
Compulsory Requirements:
Language: English 3
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics: 3 or Mathematical Literacy: 6
Physical Sciences/Technical Sciences: 3
Possible Careers: Water care technician, water care technologist, and process controller
Subject Levels: Mathematics/Technical Mathematics
APS: 18 (with Mathematics/Technical Mathematics), 21 (with Mathematical Literacy)
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