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UNDERGRADUATE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Discover the What is an International Interest-
NWU APS score? students Index
1 2 3 4
NWU Virtual Campus Visit Bursaries External
Tour and Loans Bursaries
5 6 7 8
NWU Young Faculties
Eagles
9 10
Engineering Health
11 Sciences 12 Law
15 Theology
16
Natural & Economic &
Education Agricultural Management
19 23 26
Humanities
17 Sciences Sciences
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At the NWU, you’ll always find plenty to do outside the classroom as well. Whether you’re
taking part in any of the numerous student-run organisations, athletics programmes, support
departments, or informal groups, all of which ensures that your student years are an
unforgettable experience!
The NWU has different campuses where you can enjoy a vibrant student life! You can spend
your free time under the plane trees of the Potchefstroom Campus, on the banks of the Vaal
River (Vanderbijlpark Campus), or in the busy economic mother city of North West (Mahikeng
Education Campus).
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WHAT IS AN APS SCORE?
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 60% 5
Total: 31
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
https://www.nwu.ac.za/international-students
So, you are an international student, and you want to study at the NWU?
However, making sense of whether your marks are enough to meet the admission
requirements for the NWU can be overwhelming. The most commonly used international
matric is the Cambridge matric. The Cambridge International Examination (CIE) is part of
the University of Cambridge in the UK.
There are two Cambridge courses namely IGCSE (International General Certificate of
Secondary Education) and AS Levels (Advanced Subsidiary). The Cambridge IGCSE
qualification is equivalent to a South African Grade 11 and the Cambridge AS Level is
equivalent to a South African Grade 12.
Visit https://www.nwu.ac.za/content/cambridge-admission-international-
students for more information about Cambridge and other systems.
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INTEREST-INDEX
P.S. It can seem like a LONG survey but trust us… it’s worth it!
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Virtual tour
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NWU VIRTUAL TOUR
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Take a tour
of #MyNWU
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Virtual tour
CAMPUS VISIT
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studies.nwu.ac.za/visit
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BURSARIES AND LOANS
http://studies.nwu.ac.za/financial-support-services/bursaries-undergraduate-studies
It’s done! You have sent through Academic scholarship – All full-time first years and seniors
your application to study at the (second-, third- and fourth-year students) automatically
NWU, and now you are just waiting receive this bursary if they are within academic the minimum
for your acceptance letter. But duration of the qualification for which they register in their first
knowing what you want to study, year and comply with certain academic requirements.
you are now left with another
decision: How to pay for your
academic future… Family discount – Is your older brother or sister already
studying at the NWU? Well, thanks to them you can apply for
This can seem like a stop in the a family discount! Depending on whether you are the second,
road to your successful life as third or fourth child in your family to attend the NWU, 15% or
the CEO of your own business, more of your university fees can be deducted! Just another
becoming the next Elon Musk, or reason why it is nice to be the youngest child in the family!
being the scientist who finds the
cure for cancer; but we are here Leadership bursaries – that head boy/head girl title you
to tell you that this is not true. The were awarded in Grade 12 still holds a benefit for you...
NWU has various bursary and loan Thanks to this once-off bursary you can get an additional
opportunities available to you. discount on the costs of your first study year.
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EXTERNAL BURSARIES
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Calling the students who step outside the box and aspire to excellence!
NWU YOUNG EAGLES
Join the Young Eagles Programme, and not only you will be better prepared to make the transition
from high school to university – but you’ll be a VIP! The Young Eagles Programme offers you a
fun way to learn with a range of events to challenge and inspire you.
At the NWU, we take special care of our Young Eagles to ensure that their engagement with
our university is exciting and easy. You are a VIP, and together we’ll discover your next level of
excellence.
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FACULTIES
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Engineering Health
Law Theology
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ENGINEERING
Engineering
ENGINEERING
Degree Field Subjects / Requirements APS Campus
Bachelor of Chemical Engineering • NS(C) with full matriculation exemption 34 Potchefstroom
Engineering Electrical and Electronic • Mathematics level 6
(BEng) Engineering • Physical Sciences level 6
Computer and Electronic • Home OR First Additional Language at least Level 5
Engineering • Additional entry route: students with 50% in both Mathematics AND
Electromechanical Engineering Physical Sciences, and an APS of 31, may have the opportunity to
Mechanical Engineering write a test as additional point of entry or enrol for the Xcel bridging
Industrial Engineering program.
Mechatronic Engineering • Applications close 30 September, but late applications will be
considered on merit
• DURATION: 4 years
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HEALTH SCIENCES
HEALTH
SCIENCES
HEALTH SCIENCES
Degree Field Subjects / Requirements APS Campus
Diploma in Coaching • National Senior Certificate 18 Mahikeng
Coaching • Academic paper selection; best average mark Potchefstroom
Science • DURATION: 2 years
Bachelor of with Physiology and Biochemistry • Mathematics level 5 24 Potchefstroom
Health Sciences • Physical Sciences level 4
• Academic paper selection; best average mark
• DURATION: 3 years
Bachelor of with Physiology and Psychology • Mathematics level 3 26 Potchefstroom
Health Sciences • Physical Sciences level 4
• Academic paper selection; best average mark
• DURATION: 3 years
Bachelor of with Sport Coaching and Human • Academic paper selection; best average mark 24 Mahikeng
Health Sciences Movement Sciences • DURATION: 3 years Potchefstroom
Bachelor of with Recreation Science and Psychology • Academic paper selection; best average mark 26 Potchefstroom
Health Sciences • Home Language level 4
• DURATION: 3 years
Bachelor of with Recreation Science and Tourism • Academic paper selection; best average mark 24 Potchefstroom
Health Sciences Management • DURATION: 3 years
with Sport and Recreation Administration
Bachelor of Arts with Psychology and Labour Relations • Academic paper selection 26 Potchefstroom
in Behavioural Management • At least a level 4 for home language Vanderbijlpark
Sciences • Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy
level 5
• DURATION: 3 years
Bachelor of Arts with Psychology and Geography and • Academic paper selection 26 Potchefstroom
Environmental Management • At least a level 4 for home language
with Psychology and Tourism • Mathematical Literacy level 5
Management • Prospective students who have Mathematics as a subject
and comply with the admission requirements will be
considered automatically.
• DURATION: 3 years
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HEALTH SCIENCES
Bachelor of • At least one subject from the Natural Sciences passed on level 4 (natural Potchefstroom
Consumer science subjects: Mathematics OR Physical OR Agricultural OR Life Sciences). 24
Studies • 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 discussion among members of a
selection panel; and completion of a selection test
• DURATION: 3 years
Bachelor of with Food • At least one subject from the Natural Sciences passed on level 4 (designated 24 Potchefstroom
Consumer Communication natural science subjects: Mathematics OR Physical OR Agricultural OR Life
Sciences in Sciences).
Food Product • An average mark above 70% in Mathematical Literacy will be considered
Management • Applications close 30 June
• Late applications will be considered on merit
• SELECTION: Academic achievement. A discussion among members of a
selection panel; and completion of a selection test
• DURATION: 4 years
Bachelor of with Food • Mathematics level 4 24 Potchefstroom
Consumer Supply • If Chemistry is chosen as an elective, Physical Sciences on level 4 is required
Sciences in • Applications close 30 June
Food Product • Late applications will be considered on merit
Management • SELECTION: Academic achievement. A discussion among members of a
selection panel and completion of a selection test.
• DURATION: 4 years
Bachelor of with Fashion • At least one subject from the Natural Sciences passed on level 4 (designated 24 Potchefstroom
Consumer Communication natural science subjects: Mathematics OR Physical OR Agricultural OR Life
Sciences in Sciences).
Fashion Retail • An average mark above 70% in Mathematical Literacy will be considered
Management • Applications close 30 June
• Late applications will be considered on merit
• SELECTION: Academic achievement. A discussion among members of a
selection panel; and completion of a selection test
• DURATION: 4 years
Bachelor of with Fashion • Mathematics level 4 24 Potchefstroom
Consumer Supply • Applications close 30 June
Sciences in • Late applications will be considered on merit
Fashion Retail • SELECTION: Academic achievement. A discussion among members of a
Management
selection panel and completion of a selection test.
• DURATION: 4 years
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Bachelor of • Language requirement: level 4 in the language of learning and teaching on 28 Mahikeng
Social Work Home Language OR First Additional Language. Potchefstroom
• Applications close 30 June Vanderbijlpark
• 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
2007
b) 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 interview with experts in a selection panel
• DURATION: 4 years
Bachelor of with Psychology • At least level 4 for home language 26 Mahikeng
Social Sciences • Academic paper selection
• DURATION: 3 years
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LAW
LAW
LAW
Bachelor of Arts with Psychology • NS(C) OR NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation 28 Potchefstroom
in Law with Politics exemption; Vanderbijlpark
(BA in Law) with English • Home language level 5 AND First Additional Language level 5
with Industrial Psychology • SELECTION: Placement tests and adherence to minimum
with Philosophy requirements of faculty
• PLACEMENT: Scholastic achievements, the results of a placement
process, adherence to the requirements set by the Faculty of Law
• DURATION: 3 years
Bachelor of • NS(C) OR NC(V) for degree studies, OR with full matriculation 30 Mahikeng
Commerce in exemption; Potchefstroom
Law (BCom in • Home language AND First Additional Language level 5 Vanderbijlpark
Law) • Mathematics level 4
• SELECTION: Paper selection, placement tests and psychometric
assessment
• PLACEMENT: Scholastic achievements, the results of a placement
process, adherence to the requirements set by the Faculty of Law
• DURATION: 3 years
Bachelor of • NS(C) OR NC(V) for degree studies, OR with full matriculation 30 Mahikeng
Laws (LLB) exemption; Potchefstroom
• Home language AND First Additional Language level 5;
• Mathematics level 3 is highly recommended
• SELECTION: Paper selection, placement tests and psychometric
assessment
• PLACEMENT: Scholastic achievements, the results of a placement
process, adherence to the requirements set by the Faculty of Law
• DURATION: 4 years
Extended • NS(C) OR NC(V) for degree studies, OR with full matriculation 28 Mahikeng
Bachelor of exemption;
Laws (LLB) • Home language AND First Additional Language level 4
• Academic average 55%
• SELECTION: Paper selection, placement tests and psychometric
assessment
• PLACEMENT: Scholastic achievements, the results of a placement
process, adherence to the requirements set by the Faculty of Law
• DURATION: 5 years
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THEOLOGY
THEOLOGY
THEOLOGY
Degree Field SUBJECTS / Requirements APS Campus
Bachelor of Arts with Translation Studies • NS(C) OR NC(V) for degree studies, OR with full matriculation exemption 24 Potchefstroom
in Ancient with Classical Studies • English level 4
Languages (BA) with Ancient Near East- • DURATION: 3 years
ern Studies • MODE OF DELIVERY: Contact
Bachelor of Arts • NS(C) OR NC(V) for degree studies, OR with full matriculation exemption 26 Mahikeng
in Pastoral • English level 4 Vanderbijlpark
Psychology • DURATION: 3 years
(BA) • MODE OF DELIVERY: Contact
Bachelor of • NS(C) OR NC(V) for degree studies, OR with full matriculation exemption 24 Potchefstroom
Divinity (BDiv) • English level 4 *Distance
• DURATION: 4 years
• MODE OF DELIVERY: Potchefstroom = Contact; *Distance
Bachelor of with Bible and Church • NS(C) OR NC(V) for degree studies, OR with full matriculation exemption 24 Potchefstroom
Theology (BTh) Ministry • English level 4
with Pastoral Counselling • DURATION: 3 years
and Psychology • MODE OF DELIVERY: Contact
with Bible Languages
and Bible Translation
Bachelor of • NS(C) OR NC(V) for degree studies, OR with full matriculation exemption 24 Mahikeng
Theology in • English level 4 *Distance
Christian Minis- • DURATION: 3 years
try (BTh) • MODE OF DELIVERY: Mahikeng = Contact; *Distance
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EDUCATION
EDUCATION
EDUCATION
Degree Field Subjects / Requirements APS Campus
Bachelor of • Home Language and First Additional Language level 4. To register for 26 Mahikeng
Education English as a Home Language (HL), English as First Additional Language Potchefstroom
(BEd) in (FAL) on level 5 is required. Vanderbijlpark
Foundation • MC: English/Setswana as HL AND English/Setswana as FAL; *Distance
Phase • PC: Afrikaans/English/Sesotho/Setswana as HL AND Afrikaans/English/
Grade R – 3
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
Bachelor of with Mathematics, • Home Language AND First Additional Language level 4. To register for 26 Potchefstroom
Education (BEd) Science and Technology English as a Home Language (HL), English as First Additional Language Vanderbijlpark
in Intermediate (FAL) level 5 is required.
Phase • PC: Afrikaans/Sesotho/Setswana as HL AND English as FAL;
Grade 4 – 6 • VC: Afrikaans/English/IsiZulu/Sesotho as HL AND Afrikaans/English/
IsiZulu/Sesotho as FAL;
• Subject-specific requirements: Mathematics level 3 OR Technical
Mathematics level 4.
• DURATION: 4 years
with Life Skills and Social • Home Language AND First Additional Language level 4. To register for 26 Potchefstroom
Sciences English as a Home Language (HL), English as First Additional Language Vanderbijlpark
(FAL) level 5 is required. *Distance
• 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 English
as FAL.
• DURATION: 4 years
For more information about the NWU’s Unit for Open Distance Learning, visit: http://distance.nwu.ac.za/
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Bachelor of with Economics • Home Language AND First Additional Language level 4 26 Mahikeng
Education with History • DURATION: 4 years Potchefstroom
(BEd) in Senior with Business Vanderbijlpark
and Further Studies *Distance
Education and with Geography • Home Language AND First Additional Language level 4 26 Mahikeng
Training • DURATION: 4 years Potchefstroom
Grade 7 – 12 Vanderbijlpark
with English • Subject-specific requirements: English Home language level 4 OR English First 26 Mahikeng
Additional Language level 5 AND Home Language/First Additional Language Potchefstroom
level 4 Vanderbijlpark
• DURATION: 4 years *Distance
with Physical • Home Language AND First Additional Language level 4 26 Mahikeng
Sciences • Subject-specific requirements: Physical Sciences level 4; Mathematics level 4 Potchefstroom
OR Technical Mathematics level 5 Vanderbijlpark
• DURATION: 4 years
with Accounting • Home Language AND First Additional Language level 4 26 Mahikeng
• Subject-specific requirements: Accounting level 4 Potchefstroom
• DURATION: 4 years Vanderbijlpark
*Distance
with Mathematics • Home Language AND First Additional Language level 4 26 Mahikeng
• Subject-specific requirements: Mathematics level 5 Potchefstroom
• DURATION: 4 years Vanderbijlpark
*Distance
with Afrikaans • Subject-specific requirements: Afrikaans Home Language level 5 AND First 26 Potchefstroom
Additional Language level 4 Vanderbijlpark
• DURATION: 4 years *Distance
with Life Sciences • Home Language AND First Additional Language level 4 26 Mahikeng
• Subject-specific requirements: Life Sciences level 4 Potchefstroom
• DURATION: 4 years Vanderbijlpark
with Life • Home Language AND First Additional Language level 4 26 Potchefstroom
Orientation • Subject-specific requirements: Life Orientation level 4 Vanderbijlpark
• DURATION: 4 years *Distance
with Engineering, • Home Language AND First Additional Language level 4 26 Potchefstroom
Graphics and • DURATION: 4 years Vanderbijlpark
Design *Distance
with Computer • Home Language AND First Additional Language level 4 26 Potchefstroom
Application • DURATION: 4 years Vanderbijlpark
Technology
with Sesotho • Subject-specific requirements: Sesotho Home language level 4 AND First Addi- 26 Potchefstroom
tional Language level 4 Vanderbijlpark
• DURATION: 4 years *Distance
with Mechanical • Home Language AND First Additional Language level 4 26 Potchefstroom
Technology • Subject-specific requirements: Mathematics level 4 OR Bridging course with Vanderbijlpark
with Civil Mathematics level 3 / Mathematical Literacy level 4 with any Technology subjects
Technology / Technical Mathematics level 4 with any Technology subjects that can replace
with Electrical Mathematics OR Mathematical Literacy.
Technology • DURATION: 4 years
with Setswana • Subject-specific requirements: Setswana Home Language level 4 AND First 26 Mahikeng
Additional Language level 4 Potchefstroom
• DURATION: 4 years *Distance
with Information • Home Language AND First Additional Language level 4 26 Potchefstroom
Technology • DURATION: 4 years
with Art
with Mathematical • Home Language AND First Additional Language level 4 26 Vanderbijlpark
Literacy • Subject-specific requirements: Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy
level 5 OR Technical Mathematics level 4
• DURATION: 4 years
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NATURAL AND
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
NATURAL AND
AGRICULTURAL
SCIENCES
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NATURAL AND
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
Bachelor of with Mathematics and Economics • Mathematics level 5 26 Potchefstroom
Science • DURATION: 3 years
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NATURAL AND
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
Bachelor of with Zoology and Biochemistry • Mathematics level 4 26 Potchefstroom
Science in with Chemistry and Physiology • Physical Sciences level 4
Biological with Zoology and Botany • DURATION: 3 years
Sciences with Zoology and Microbiology
with Zoology and Physiology
with Microbiology and Physiology
with Botany and Biochemistry
Bachelor of with Microbiology and Chemistry • Mathematics level 4 26 Mahikeng
Science in with Botany and Chemistry • Physical Sciences level 4 Potchefstroom
Environmental with Geography and Computer Science • DURATION: 3 years
Sciences with Geography and Botany
Bachelor of with Zoology and Chemistry • Mathematics level 4 26 Potchefstroom
Science in with Chemistry and Geology • Physical Sciences level 4
Environmental with Geology and Geography • DURATION: 3 years
Sciences with Zoology and Geography
with Geology and Botany
with Zoology and Geology
with Geology and Microbiology
with Tourism and Zoology
with Tourism and Geography
with Tourism and Botany
Bachelor of with Chemistry and Geography • Mathematics level 5 26 Mahikeng
Science in • Physical Sciences level 4
Environmental • DURATION: 3 years
Sciences
Bachelor of • Mathematics level 6 32 Potchefstroom
Science in • DURATION: 3 years Vanderbijlpark
Financial
Mathematics
Extended • Mathematics level 4 28 Vanderbijlpark
Bachelor of • DURATION: 4 years
Science in
Financial
Mathematics
Bachelor of with Data Mining • Mathematics level 6 32 Potchefstroom
Science in • Duration: 3 years Vanderbijlpark
Business
Analytics
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NATURAL AND
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
Extended with Data Mining • Mathematics level 4 28 Vanderbijlpark
Bachelor of • DURATION: 4 years
Science in
Business
Analytics
Bachelor of • Mathematics level 6 32 Potchefstroom
Science in • DURATION: 3 years Vanderbijlpark
Quantitative Risk
Management
Extended • Mathematics level 4 28 Vanderbijlpark
Bachelor of • DURATION: 4 years
Science in
Quantitative Risk
Management
Bachelor of • Mathematics level 6 32 Potchefstroom
Science in • DURATION: 3 years
Actuarial
Sciences
Bachelor of • Mathematics level 4 28 Potchefstroom
Science in Urban • SELECTION TEST
and Regional • DURATION: 4 years
Planning
Bachelor of with Agricultural Economics • Mathematics level 4 22 Mahikeng
Science in with Animal Sciences • English level 4
Agriculture with Agronomy and Horticulture • Physical Sciences OR Life Sciences level 4
with Animal Health • DURATION: 4 years
with Soil Sciences and Agronomy • Mathematics level 4 22 Potchefstroom
with Agricultural Economics and Agron- • English level 4
omy • Physical Sciences level 4
• DURATION: 4 years
Bachelor of Indigenous Knowledge Systems • English level 4 20 Mahikeng
Science in • Matriculation with exemption OR
Indigenous Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Knowledge OR GCE certification and an application for conditional
Systems exemption with USAF (http://mb.usaf.ac.za)
• DURATION: 4 years
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HUMANITIES
HUMANITIES
HUMANITIES
Degree Field Subjects / Requirements APS Campus
Bachelor of Arts • Home Language OR First Additional 25 Potchefstroom
(BA) in Public Language level 4 Vanderbijlpark
Governance • DURATION: 3 years
Bachelor of Arts With Municipal Management and • Candidates interested in this degree must have a 22 Potchefstroom
(BA) in Public Leadership minimum of two years working experience within the
Governance public sector, preferably the government's local sphere
• Duration: 3 years
• This is a limited contact programme
Bachelor of Arts With Policing Practice • English level 4 25 Distance
(BA) in Public • Duration: 3 years Learning only
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HUMANITIES
Bachelor of Arts With Languages • Afrikaans, English, Setswana, Sesotho as Home 24 Vanderbijlpark
(BA) in Language With Language Practice Language level 4 or First Additional Language level 5
and Literary With Language Practice and • No pre-requisites for French, German and acquisition
Studies Communication modules in Sesotho.
• Duration: 3 years
The following subjects are offered:
Afrikaans and Dutch
English
French
German
Language Practice
Sesotho
Bachelor of Arts Language Technology • Mathematics level 5 24 Potchefstroom
(BA) in Language • Mathematical Literacy will not be accepted.
Technology • Level 4 in IT, Accounting, or Physical Sciences
• Duration: 3 years
Diploma in Music Music • NSC with an endorsement for diploma study 18 Potchefstroom
(DM) • English level 4
• Selection-based requirements: Successful
completion of two audition rounds: Round 1 –
Minimum requirements and practical audition
Round 2 - Language tests
• Duration: 3 years
Bachelor of Arts Music and Society • NSC with an endorsement for degree study OR A 21 Potchefstroom
(BA) in Music 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%.
• English level 4
• Selection-based requirements: Successful
completion of two audition rounds: Round 1 –
Minimum requirements and practical audition (Grade
4) and a theoretical placement test (Grade 2)
Round 2 – Language tests
• Duration: 3 years
Baccalaureus Music • NSC with an endorsement for degree study 24 Potchefstroom
Musicae (BMus) • English level 4
• Selection-based requirements: Successful
completion of two audition rounds: Round 1 –
Minimum requirements and practical audition (Grade
6 standard) and a theoretical placement test (Grade 5)
Round 2 – Language tests
• Duration: 4 years
BPhil With Philosophy, Politics and Economics • Duration: 3 years 26 Potchefstroom
Bachelor of Arts With Afrikaans and Dutch (PC, VC) • If a student wants to major in languages, the student 24 Potchefstroom
(BA) Humanities With English (PC, VC) must have Afrikaans, English, Setswana, Sesotho as Vanderbijlpark
With French (PC, VC) Home Language level 4 or First Additional Language
With Geography (PC, VC) level 5
With German (PC) • If a student wishes to take Mathematics as a subject,
With History (PC, VC) level 5 needs to be obtained in matric
With History of Art (PC) • Duration: 3 years
With Latin (PC)
With Philosophy (PC)
With Politics (PC, VC)
With Politics and Society (VC)
With Psychology and Society (VC)
With Setswana (VC)
With Social Anthropology (PC)
With Sociology (PC, VC)
With Sesotho (VC)
With Psychology (PC, VC)
With Geography and Society (VC)
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Bachelor of With Economics (MC, PC, VC) • Duration: 3 years 24 Mahikeng
Social Sciences With Geography (MC, PC, VC) Potchefstroom
(BSocSc) With History (MC, PC, VC) Vanderbijlpark
With Political Studies and International
Relations (MC)
With Population Studies (MC)
With Psychology and Social Sciences
(MC, PC, VC)
With Social Anthropology (PC, VC)
With Sociology (MC, PC, VC)
Bachelor of Arts With Sociology and Labour Relations • Duration: 3 years 22 Potchefstroom
(BA) Management
Bachelor of Arts With Sociology and Geography • Duration: 3 years 22 Potchefstroom
(BA)
Bachelor of with Sociology and Psychology • Mathematical Sciences level 4 22 Potchefstroom
Arts (BA) in • Duration: 3 years Vanderbijlpark
Behavioural
Sciences
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MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
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ECONOMIC AND
MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
Bachelor of Commerce in Business with Logistics • Mathematics level 3 24 Mahikeng
Operations Management • English level 4 Vanderbijlpark
• DURATION: 3 years
Extended Bachelor of Commerce in with Logistics • Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy level 4 20 Mahikeng
Business Operations Management • English level 3 Vanderbijlpark
• DURATION: 4 years
Bachelor of Commerce in Business with Transport • Mathematics level 3 24 Mahikeng
Operations Economics • English level 4 Vanderbijlpark
• DURATION: 3 years
Extended Bachelor of Commerce in with Transport • Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy level 4 20 Mahikeng
Business Operations Economics • English level 3 Vanderbijlpark
• DURATION: 4 years
Bachelor of Commerce in Economic with Agricultural • Mathematics level 4 26 Potchefstroom
Sciences Economics and • Language of instruction level 4
Risk Management • DURATION: 3 years
with Economics • Mathematics level 3 26 Mahikeng
and Econometrics • English level 4
• DURATION: 3 years
Extended Bachelor of Commerce in with Economics • Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy level 4 20 Mahikeng
Economic Sciences and Econometrics • English level 3
• DURATION: 4 years
Bachelor of Commerce in Economic with Economics • Mathematics level 4 26 Potchefstroom
Sciences and International • Afrikaans OR English level 4 Vanderbijlpark
Trade • DURATION: 3 years
Extended Bachelor of Commerce in with Economics • Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy level 6 24 Vanderbijlpark
Economic Sciences and International • English level 3
Trade • DURATION: 4 years
Bachelor of Commerce in Economic with Economics • Mathematics level 4 26 Potchefstroom
Sciences and Informatics • Afrikaans OR English level 4 Vanderbijlpark
• DURATION: 3 years
with Economics • Mathematics level 4 26 Potchefstroom
and Risk • PC – Language of instruction level 4 Vanderbijlpark
Management • VC – Afrikaans or English level 4
• DURATION: 3 years
Extended Bachelor of Commerce in with Economics • Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy level 6 24 Vanderbijlpark
Economic Sciences and Risk • English level 3
Management • DURATION: 4 years
Bachelor of Administration in with Local • Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy level 4 21 Mahikeng
Development and Management Government • English level 4
Management • DURATION: 3 years
Extended Bachelor of Administration in with Local • Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy level 4 20 Mahikeng
Development and Management Government • English level 3
Management • DURATION: 4 years
Bachelor of Arts with Industrial and • Afrikaans OR English level 4 22 Potchefstroom
Organisational • DURATION: 3 years
Psychology and
Labour Relations
Management
Bachelor of Arts with Tourism • Afrikaans OR English level 4 22 Mahikeng
Management • DURATION: 3 years
Bachelor of Commerce in Management with Marketing • Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy level 6 24 Potchefstroom
Sciences and Tourism • Afrikaans OR English level 4
Management • DURATION: 3 years
Bachelor of Commerce in Management with Tourism • Mathematics level 3 24 Potchefstroom
Sciences Management • Language of instruction level 4
• DURATION: 3 years
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Bachelor of Commerce in Management with Tourism and • Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy level 6 24 Potchefstroom
Sciences Recreation Skills • Afrikaans OR English level 4
• DURATION: 3 years
Bachelor of Commerce in Human with Labour • Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematics Literacy level 6 24 Potchefstroom
Resource Management Relations • Afrikaans OR English level 4 Vanderbijlpark
Management • DURATION: 3 years
Bachelor of Commerce in with Labour • Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy level 6 30 Potchefstroom
Industrial and Organisational Relations • Afrikaans OR English level 4 Vanderbijlpark
Psychology Management • DURATION: 3 years
Bachelor of Commerce in with Business • Mathematics level 3 24 Potchefstroom
Management Sciences Management • Afrikaans OR English level 4 Mahikeng
• DURATION: 3 years Vanderbijlpark
Extended Bachelor of with Business • Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy level 4 20 Mahikeng
Commerce in Management Management • English level 3
Sciences • DURATION: 4 years
Bachelor of Commerce in with • Mathematics level 3 24 Potchefstroom
Management Sciences Communication • Afrikaans OR English level 4
Management • DURATION: 3 years
Bachelor of Commerce in with Marketing • Mathematics level 3 24 Potchefstroom
Management Sciences Management • Afrikaans OR English level 4 Mahikeng
• DURATION: 3 years Vanderbijlpark
Extended Bachelor of with Marketing • Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy level 4 20 Mahikeng
Commerce in Management Management • English level 3 Vanderbijlpark
Sciences • DURATION: 4 years
Bachelor of Commerce in with Sport and • Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy level 6 24 Vanderbijlpark
Management Sciences Business • Afrikaans OR English level 4
Management • DURATION: 3 year
Bachelor of Commerce in with Safety • Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy level 6 24 Vanderbijlpark
Management Sciences Management • Afrikaans OR English level 4
• DURATION: 3 years
Bachelor of Commerce in • Mathematics level 4 24 Mahikeng
Information Systems • English level 4
• DURATION: 3 years
Extended Bachelor of • Mathematics level 3 or Mathematical Literacy level 4 20 Mahikeng
Commerce in Information • English level 3
Systems • DURATION: 4 years
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Please note that the above admission requirements are subject to change pending selection and
possible faculty-specific requirements.
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 be consulted in all cases during the process of compiling a programme
for a specific field of study. The latest yearbook is available on request at: studies@mynwu.info
/ 018 285 4320
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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