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College of Human Sciences: undergraduate admission requirements 2013

NoteYour admission to Unisa is dependent on you meeting the minimum admission requirements for your chosen qualification and college. Meeting these requirements does not mean automatic acceptance, as each application will be considered individually.

Higher certificate Diploma Bachelor's degrees
  • A National Senior Certificate (NSC), with at least 30% in the language of teaching and learning, or
  • A Senior Certificate, with at least 30%* in the language of teaching and learning in terms of the NSC, or
  • A National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4, with at least 30%* in the language of teaching and learning in terms of the NSC.
  • A National Senior Certificate (Diploma endorsement) with at least 50% in the language of teaching and learning, or
  • A Senior Certificate with at least an equivalent of 50%*, in terms of the NSC, in the language of learning and teaching, or
  • A National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4 with at least diploma endorsement, with at least 60%* in the language of teaching and learning in terms of the NSC.

A student who has not obtained at least 50%* in the language of teaching and learning will be limited to 48 credits at NQF level 5 in their first period of study and must register for –

  • Students whose Language of Learning and Teaching is English: ENG1511 (English proficiency for university studies) and ENN103F (English for academic purposes), or
  • Students whose Language of Learning and Teaching is Afrikaans: AFK1502 (Basiese teksvaardighede) and AFK1503 (Contemporary Afrikaans: Language studies and written communication).
  • Two modules from their chosen program.

All 48 credits will have to be passed before the student can continue with the Diploma curriculum.

A student who does not meet the admission requirements may apply for admission into a higher certificate.
  • A National Senior Certificate (Degree endorsement) with at least 50% in the language of teaching and learning, or
  • A Senior Certificate with matriculation exemption or qualify for the exemption from the Matriculation Board, with at least an equivalent of 50%*, in terms of the NSC*, in the language of learning and teaching, or
  • A National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4 with at least degree endorsement, with at least 60%* in the language of teaching and learning in terms of the NSC.

A student who has not obtained at least 50%* in the language of teaching and learning will be limited to 48 credits at NQF level 5 in their first period of study and must register for –

  • Students whose Language of Learning and Teaching is English: ENG1511 (English proficiency for university studies) and ENN103F (English for academic purposes), or
  • Students whose Language of Learning and Teaching is Afrikaans: AFK1502 (Basiese teksvaardighede) and AFK1503 (Contemporary Afrikaans: Language studies and written communication).
  • Two modules from their chosen program.

All 48 credits will have to be passed before the student can continue with the Degree curriculum.

A student who does not meet the admission requirements may apply for admission into a diploma or a higher certificate.

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