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How to become a Hospitality & Tourism Manager

Runs hotels, restaurants, events or tourism operations - a hands-on, people-facing side of business.

What does a Hospitality & Tourism Manager actually do?

More about this career

Manages the day-to-day running of hotels, restaurants, events or tourism operations – staffing, guest experience, budgets and logistics, all at once, often under pressure. Tourism is a major South African industry, so there’s real range here: from operational roles (front office, food and beverage) straight after your diploma, building up to general management, to more specialised event or tour-operator work.

Where this degree can take you

  • Hotel Manager
  • Event Manager
  • Food & Beverage Manager
  • Tour Operator

This is our general description of the role and related jobs, not from an official source – it’s here to give you a fuller picture, not as a careers-counselling guarantee.

Not from an official source

Subjects that usually help

  • Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy
  • Tourism or Consumer Studies (helpful)
  • English (strong)

This is our general guidance about which school subjects suit this career. It is not an admission requirement and not from an official source – the real requirements are on the degrees below.

Not from an official source

Where to check this yourself

What the programmes we’ve captured actually ask for

  • Mathematics – asked for by 24 of 40 programmes
  • Mathematical Literacy – asked for by 23 of 40 programmes
  • Technical Mathematics – asked for by 14 of 40 programmes
  • Life Sciences – asked for by 1 of 40 programmes
  • Accounting – asked for by 1 of 40 programmes

Counted from the requirements below (an “or” alternative counts for each subject named). Each programme links to the page it came from.

Programmes that lead here

40 programmes at 14 universities. More are added as we verify them.

Central University of Technology

Diploma in Tourism Management

Management Sciences · 3 years

CUT APS 28 points out of 49

  • English: 50%
  • Aptitude test and interview – A scholastic aptitude test and an interview are both required for every applicant.

Raw-confirmed 2026-10-04 against CUT’s own programme page (the page carries no intake year; applications for 2027 closed 30 September 2026). At least 28 CUT points and 50% in English; every applicant also sits a scholastic aptitude test and an interview, and applicants below 24 points are not considered.

Source: View the official page (cut.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

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Diploma in Hospitality Management

Management Sciences

CUT APS 27 points out of 49

  • Strict selection process – Proficiency in written and spoken English, plus an assessment of motivation, attitude and suitability for a hospitality career, on top of the CUT score.

CUT’s Hotel School runs a strict selection process beyond the minimum score. Same confidence tier as the Public Management diploma above. This programme’s figures came through an AI-summarized fetch of the official CUT page rather than a raw read of the page itself - re-verify against cut.ac.za before fully relying on it. No 2027 closing date is stated on CUT’s own pages.

Source: View the official page (cut.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

No cut-off published

Advanced Diploma in Tourism Management

Management Sciences · 1 years

No points cut-off published for this one – see the note below.

  • Prior qualification – A 360-credit diploma (NQF 6) or National Diploma with at least 60% in all third-year major subjects, and proficiency in academic English at NQF 6.

Raw-confirmed 2026-10-04 against CUT’s own programme page (it carries no intake year; applications for 2027 closed 30 September 2026). Advanced Diploma (NQF level 7), entered with a completed diploma rather than directly from school.

Source: View the official page (cut.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

No cut-off published

Advanced Diploma in Hospitality Management

Management Sciences · 1 years

No points cut-off published for this one – see the note below.

  • Prior qualification – A 360-credit diploma (NQF 6) or National Diploma with at least 60% in all third-year major subjects, and proficiency in academic English at NQF 6.

Raw-confirmed 2026-10-04 against CUT’s own programme page (it carries no intake year; applications for 2027 closed 30 September 2026). Advanced Diploma (NQF level 7), entered with a completed diploma rather than directly from school.

Source: View the official page (cut.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

Durban University of Technology

No cut-off published

Diploma in Hospitality Management

Arts & Design · 3 years

No points cut-off published for this one – see the note below.

  • English: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Mathematics, Mathematical Literacy or Accounting – Mathematics at level 2, or Mathematical Literacy at level 3, or Accounting at level 3.

Raw-confirmed 2026-10-04 against the DUT 2027 Study Opportunities entry-requirements table. DUT did not state a single APS number on this page. Closes 30 September 2026. From DUT’s 2027 Study Opportunities prospectus. Applications go through the CAO (cao.ac.za), not directly to DUT; general closing date 30 September 2026 (fee R250 SA / R300 international).

Source: View the official page (dut.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

No cut-off publishedSources disagree

Diploma in Catering Management

Management Sciences · 3 years

No points cut-off published for this one – see the note below.

  • English: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Mathematics, Mathematical Literacy or Accounting – The table gives Mathematics level 2, Mathematical Literacy level 3 or Accounting level 3, but a footnote says Accounting is a compulsory admission requirement - the two statements disagree, check with DUT.
  • Two more subjects – Two further recognised subjects at level 3.

New row, read directly from DUT’s 2027 Study Opportunities prospectus (dut-pass-3). A Hepatitis vaccination and a chef’s uniform and kit (at the student’s cost) are required. From DUT’s 2027 Study Opportunities prospectus. Applications go through the CAO (cao.ac.za), not directly to DUT; general closing date 30 September 2026 (fee R250 SA / R300 international).

Source: View the official page (dut.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

Selection programme

Diploma in Tourism

Management Sciences · 3 years

DUT APS 26 points

  • English: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Mathematics: level 2 (30% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 3 (40% or more) OR Accounting: level 3 (40% or more)
  • Three more subjects – Three recognised NSC 20-credit subjects at level 3.

New row, read directly from DUT’s 2027 Study Opportunities prospectus (dut-pass-3). DUT says applicants with 26 or more points (excluding Life Orientation) will be considered; preference goes to applicants with tourism/hospitality experience. From DUT’s 2027 Study Opportunities prospectus. Applications go through the CAO (cao.ac.za), not directly to DUT; general closing date 30 September 2026 (fee R250 SA / R300 international).

Source: View the official page (dut.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

Nelson Mandela University

BCom (Hospitality Management)

Business & Economic Sciences · 3 years

NMU Applicant Score (AS) 390 out of 600

  • Mathematics: 50% OR Mathematical Literacy: 70% OR Technical Mathematics: 50%

Raw-read 2026-10-04 from the user-supplied NMU "Undergraduate Programmes 2027" Z-Card (A-Z table of Applicant Scores and subject percentages). AS 390 with Mathematics, 405 with Mathematical Literacy, 390 with Technical Mathematics.

Source: View the official page (mandela.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

BCom: General (Tourism)

Business & Economic Sciences · 3 years

NMU Applicant Score (AS) 390 out of 600

  • Mathematics: 50% OR Mathematical Literacy: 70% OR Technical Mathematics: 50%

Raw-read 2026-10-04 from the user-supplied NMU "Undergraduate Programmes 2027" Z-Card (A-Z table of Applicant Scores and subject percentages). AS 390 with Mathematics, 405 with Mathematical Literacy. Extended Curriculum (4 years): AS 370, Mathematics 45% or Mathematical Literacy 65%.

Source: View the official page (mandela.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

Diploma in Tourism Management

Business & Economic Sciences · 3 years

NMU Applicant Score (AS) 330 out of 600

  • Mathematics: 40% OR Mathematical Literacy: 60% OR Technical Mathematics: 40%

Raw-read 2026-10-04 from the user-supplied NMU "Undergraduate Programmes 2027" Z-Card (A-Z table of Applicant Scores and subject percentages). AS 330 with Mathematics, 345 with Mathematical Literacy. Extended Curriculum (4 years): AS 310, Mathematics 35%.

Source: View the official page (mandela.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

North-West University

BCom (Management Sciences: Marketing and Tourism Management)

Economic & Management Sciences

NWU APS 24 points out of 48

  • Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 6 (70% or more)
  • Language – Afrikaans or English at level 4 (50%).

CORRECTED 2026-10-03: this is a BCom, not a BSc as previously shown, and the Mathematical Literacy alternative (level 6, 70%) to Mathematics (level 3, 40%) was missing. Other Tourism Management combinations (with Botany & Zoology, or Geography & Botany) are published at APS 26 with Mathematics and Physical Sciences each at level 4. Raw-confirmed against the user-supplied NWU 2026 Faculty Yearbook. NWU adds your six best subjects (excluding Life Orientation) on an 8-point scale, for a total out of 48 - read from NWU’s own APS calculator. The requirement shown is what NWU publishes.

Source: View the official page (commerce.nwu.ac.za) (opens the official page)

Tshwane University of Technology

Sources disagree

Diploma in Hospitality Management

Tourism & Hospitality Management · 3 years

TUT APS 24 points

  • English: level 3 (40% or more)
  • Mathematics, Technical Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy – Any one of these three at level 3.

TUT’s own documents disagree on the APS: the First-Year Course Information PDF gives 24, while the 2026 Management Sciences faculty prospectus (DPHM19) gives 20 (English and Mathematics/Technical Mathematics/Mathematical Literacy all at level 3). We show 24, the higher figure. Closes 30 September 2026. From TUT’s 2027 First-Year Course Information and General Information PDFs. Applications opened 1 April 2026 (fee R240).

Source: View the official page (tut.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

Diploma in Food Operations Management

Management Sciences · 3 years

TUT APS 20 points

  • English: level 3 (40% or more)
  • Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 3 (40% or more)

New row, read directly from TUT’s 2026 faculty prospectus (tut-pass-3). Closing date not found in the documents read - check TUT’s website.

Source: View the official page (tut.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

Diploma in Tourism Management

Management Sciences · 3 years

TUT APS 20 points

  • English: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more)

New row, read directly from TUT’s 2026 faculty prospectus (tut-pass-3). Recommended: Business Studies, Geography, Hospitality Studies, Travel and Tourism. Closes 30 September 2026 (TUT First-Year Course Information).

Source: View the official page (tut.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

Diploma in Event Management

Management Sciences · 3 years

TUT APS 20 points

  • English: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more)

New row, read directly from TUT’s 2026 faculty prospectus (tut-pass-3). Recommended: Business Studies, Hospitality Studies, Tourism. Closes 30 September 2026 (TUT First-Year Course Information).

Source: View the official page (tut.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

Diploma in Ecotourism Management

Management Sciences · 3 years

TUT APS 20 points

  • English: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more)

New row, read directly from TUT’s 2026 faculty prospectus (tut-pass-3). Recommended: Business Studies, Geography, Hospitality Studies, Life Sciences, Tourism. Closes 30 September 2026 (TUT First-Year Course Information).

Source: View the official page (tut.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

Diploma in Adventure Tourism Management

Management Sciences · 3 years

TUT APS 20 points

  • English: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more)

New row, read directly from TUT’s 2026 faculty prospectus (tut-pass-3). Recommended: Business Studies, Geography, Tourism. Closing date not found in the documents read - check TUT’s website.

Source: View the official page (tut.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

University of Johannesburg

BCom in Hospitality Management

Economic & Financial Sciences · 3 years

UJ APS 26 points

  • English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language
  • Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more)

Read from the 2027 UJ Undergraduate Prospectus, page 40, programme code B34HNQ. APS 26 with Mathematics or Technical Mathematics, 28 with Mathematical Literacy.

Source: View the official page (uj.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

BCom in Tourism Development and Management

Economic & Financial Sciences · 3 years

UJ APS 26 points

  • English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language
  • Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more)

Read from the 2027 UJ Undergraduate Prospectus, page 40, programme code B34TDQ. APS 26 with Mathematics or Technical Mathematics, 28 with Mathematical Literacy.

Source: View the official page (uj.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

Diploma in Food and Beverage Operations

Economic & Financial Sciences · 3 years

UJ APS 22 points

  • English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language
  • Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more)

Read from the 2027 UJ Undergraduate Prospectus, page 44, programme code D34FBQ. APS 22 with Mathematics or Technical Mathematics, 24 with Mathematical Literacy.

Source: View the official page (uj.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

University of KwaZulu-Natal

From an older document

BA Cultural & Heritage Tourism

Humanities · 3 years

UKZN APS 28 points out of 48

  • English: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Life Orientation: level 4 (50% or more)
  • One listed subject – One subject from UKZN’s designated list at level 5 (Business Studies, Consumer Studies, Dramatic Arts, Economics, Geography, History, Information Technology, Life Sciences, Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy at level 2, Music, Religion Studies, Visual Arts, or a language at Home or First Additional level 5).

Read 2026-10-04 from the table in the Study@UKZN 2026 brochure (CAO code KN-H-ABT); published APS range 48-28. This comes from the Study@UKZN 2026 brochure, the most recent official source we could find. UKZN had not published a 2027 table when we checked, so treat these as 2026 figures pending a 2027 update. Applications go through the CAO.

Source: View the official page (studyatukzn.ukzn.ac.za) (opens the official page)

University of Mpumalanga

From an older document

Diploma in Hospitality Management

Economics, Development and Business Sciences · 3 years

UMP APS 24

  • English: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more)
  • One language and four more subjects – One additional language plus any other four subjects.

Raw-confirmed 2026-10-04 against UMP’s "Undergraduate Programmes" PDF, which is still linked from UMP’s 2027 online-applications page - the file itself is dated October 2023, so treat figures as the latest UMP publishes rather than re-issued for 2027. APS 24 on the Mathematics route, 25 on the Mathematical Literacy route. Read directly (pdftotext) from UMP’s own consolidated Undergraduate Programmes brochure. We could not confirm the 2027 application closing date on ump.ac.za itself (only unverified third-party claims).

Source: View the official page (ump.ac.za) (opens the official page)

From an older document

Higher Certificate in Event Management

Agriculture and Natural Sciences · 1 years

UMP APS 19

  • English: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Mathematics: level 2 (30% or more)
  • Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Other subjects – Any three additional vocational subjects at level 2.

Raw-confirmed 2026-10-04 against UMP’s "Undergraduate Programmes" PDF, which is still linked from UMP’s 2027 online-applications page - the file itself is dated October 2023, so treat figures as the latest UMP publishes rather than re-issued for 2027. APS 19 with Mathematics, 21 with Mathematical Literacy or Technical Mathematics; Diploma or Higher Certificate endorsement. An NCV level 4 route exists.

Source: View the official page (ump.ac.za) (opens the official page)

University of Pretoria

BA specialising in Tourism Management

Humanities · 3 years

UP APS 28 points

  • English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language

From the user-supplied Humanities 2027 Faculty Yearbook (programme code 01130069) - the Yearbook itself names tourist guide, tour operator, travel agent and hospitality roles as outcomes, which is why this is mapped to Hospitality & Tourism Manager rather than the general Humanities career page. Most UP closing dates are 30 June; Veterinary Science closes 31 May. Grade 12 applicants apply with their final Grade 11 results.

Source: View the official page (drupalwebprod-files.up.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

University of South Africa

No cut-off published

Bachelor of Commerce in Tourism Management

Economic & Management Sciences

No points cut-off published for this one – see the note below.

  • English: 50%
  • Mathematics: 50%

Read 2026-10-04 from Unisa’s own qualification page (code 98312 – TRT). NSC with Bachelor’s Degree endorsement (or equivalent). Unisa states percentages, not an APS, on this page. Confirmed current for the 2027 intake: Unisa’s own pages state its 2027 application window as 17 August - 9 October 2026.

Source: View the official page (unisa.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

No cut-off published

Bachelor of Consumer Science Food Service Management

Human Sciences

No points cut-off published for this one – see the note below.

  • English: 50%
  • Mathematics: 40% OR Mathematical Literacy: 60%

Read 2026-10-04 from Unisa’s own qualification page (code 98005 – FSM). NSC with Bachelor’s Degree endorsement (or equivalent). Unisa states percentages, not an APS, on this page. Confirmed current for the 2027 intake: Unisa’s own pages state its 2027 application window as 17 August - 9 October 2026.

Source: View the official page (unisa.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

No cut-off published

Bachelor of Consumer Science Hospitality Management

Human Sciences

No points cut-off published for this one – see the note below.

  • English: 50%
  • Mathematics: 40% OR Mathematical Literacy: 60%

Read 2026-10-04 from Unisa’s own qualification page (code 98005 – HOM). NSC with Bachelor’s Degree endorsement (or equivalent). Unisa states percentages, not an APS, on this page. Confirmed current for the 2027 intake: Unisa’s own pages state its 2027 application window as 17 August - 9 October 2026.

Source: View the official page (unisa.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

No cut-off published

Diploma in Tourism Management

Economic & Management Sciences

No points cut-off published for this one – see the note below.

  • English: 50%

Read 2026-10-04 from Unisa’s own qualification page (code 98223). NSC with Diploma endorsement (or equivalent). Unisa states percentages, not an APS, on this page. Confirmed current for the 2027 intake: Unisa’s own pages state its 2027 application window as 17 August - 9 October 2026.

Source: View the official page (unisa.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

No cut-off published

Higher Certificate in Tourism Management

Economic & Management Sciences

No points cut-off published for this one – see the note below.

  • English: 30%

Read 2026-10-04 from Unisa’s own qualification page (code 98226). NSC (Higher Certificate pass) or equivalent. Unisa states percentages, not an APS, on this page. Confirmed current for the 2027 intake: Unisa’s own pages state its 2027 application window as 17 August - 9 October 2026.

Source: View the official page (unisa.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

University of Venda

BCom Tourism Management

Management, Commerce and Law · 3 years

Univen APS 32

  • English: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more) OR Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more)
  • Two more subjects – Level 3 in any two of Accounting, Business Studies, Economics, Information Technology, Geography and Tourism.

Raw-read 2026-10-04 from Univen’s 2027 Undergraduate Prospectus (April 2026), faculty programme tables. Online applications are free and run 1 May - 30 September 2026.

Source: View the official page (univen.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

University of Zululand

From an older document

Bachelor of Consumer Science (Hospitality and Tourism)

Science, Agriculture & Engineering · 3 years

UniZulu APS 28 points out of 48

  • English: 50%

Raw-confirmed 2026-10-04 against the admission tables in UniZulu’s 2026 faculty handbook (APS, language and Mathematics rules match). From UniZulu’s own 2026-labelled faculty handbooks, which contain no 2027-specific intake or closing-date information at all - do not assume a date, and treat this as the most recent official figures available rather than confirmed-current for 2027.

Source: View the official page (unizulu.ac.za) (opens the official page)

From an older document

Diploma in Hospitality Management

Science, Agriculture & Engineering · 3 years

UniZulu APS 26 points out of 48

  • English: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Life Orientation: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Four subjects – Level 3 (40%) in four recognised 20-credit NSC subjects; NSC with diploma endorsement.

Raw-confirmed 2026-10-04 against the admission tables in UniZulu’s 2026 faculty handbook (APS, language and Mathematics rules match). From UniZulu’s own 2026-labelled faculty handbooks, which contain no 2027-specific intake or closing-date information at all - do not assume a date, and treat this as the most recent official figures available rather than confirmed-current for 2027.

Source: View the official page (unizulu.ac.za) (opens the official page)

From an older document

BA (Geography & Tourism)

Humanities & Social Sciences · 3 years

UniZulu APS 26 points out of 48

  • English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language
  • Designated subjects – Level 4 (50-59%) in five subjects from the designated list: Business Studies, Dramatic Arts, Geography, History, Tourism, Visual Art, and languages (a language of learning and teaching plus two other recognised languages).

Read 2026-10-04 from UniZulu’s 2026 Humanities & Social Sciences handbook (Table 1): minimum entry for a Bachelor’s degree is 26 points. From UniZulu’s own 2026-labelled faculty handbooks, which contain no 2027-specific intake or closing-date information at all - do not assume a date, and treat this as the most recent official figures available rather than confirmed-current for 2027.

Source: View the official page (unizulu.ac.za) (opens the official page)

From an older document

Bachelor of Tourism Studies

Humanities & Social Sciences · 3 years

UniZulu APS 26 points out of 48

  • English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language
  • Designated subjects – Level 4 (50-59%) in five subjects from the designated list: Business Studies, Dramatic Arts, Geography, History, Tourism, Visual Art, and languages (a language of learning and teaching plus two other recognised languages).

Read 2026-10-04 from UniZulu’s 2026 Humanities & Social Sciences handbook (Table 1): minimum entry for a Bachelor’s degree is 26 points. From UniZulu’s own 2026-labelled faculty handbooks, which contain no 2027-specific intake or closing-date information at all - do not assume a date, and treat this as the most recent official figures available rather than confirmed-current for 2027.

Source: View the official page (unizulu.ac.za) (opens the official page)

From an older document

Diploma in Tourism Management

Humanities & Social Sciences · 3 years

UniZulu APS 24 points out of 48

  • English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language
  • Four subjects – Level 4 (50-59%) in four recognised NSC 20-credit subjects.

Read 2026-10-04 from UniZulu’s 2026 Humanities & Social Sciences handbook (Table 1): minimum entry for a Diploma is 24 points, with English Home Language at level 4 or First Additional Language at level 5. From UniZulu’s own 2026-labelled faculty handbooks, which contain no 2027-specific intake or closing-date information at all - do not assume a date, and treat this as the most recent official figures available rather than confirmed-current for 2027.

Source: View the official page (unizulu.ac.za) (opens the official page)

Vaal University of Technology

Diploma in Hospitality Management (Food Service Management)

Human Sciences

VUT APS 20 points

  • English: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Hospitality-related subject – One of Hospitality Studies, Hotel Keeping, Tourism, Catering, Accounting, Business Studies or Consumer Studies at level 4.
  • Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more)

VUT also requires chef uniforms as a practical condition of enrolment. APS 20 on the Mathematics route, 21 on the Mathematical Literacy route. Raw-confirmed directly against the user-supplied 2027 Undergraduate Minimum Admission Requirements PDF. From VUT’s 2027 Undergraduate Minimum Admission Requirements PDF. Academic applications close 30 September 2026 (residences 31 October 2026); fee R110.

Source: View the official page (vut.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

Diploma in Tourism Management

Human Sciences · 3 years

VUT APS 20 points

  • English: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more)
  • One of four subjects – One compulsory subject at level 4: Tourism, Geography, Business Studies or History.

Read 2026-10-04 from the VUT 2027 Undergraduate Minimum Admission Requirements poster (page images). APS 20 with Mathematics or Technical Mathematics, 21 with Mathematical Literacy. From VUT’s 2027 Undergraduate Minimum Admission Requirements PDF. Academic applications close 30 September 2026 (residences 31 October 2026); fee R110.

Source: View the official page (vut.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

Diploma in Ecotourism Management

Human Sciences · 3 years

VUT APS 20 points

  • English: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Life Sciences: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more)

Read 2026-10-04 from the VUT 2027 Undergraduate Minimum Admission Requirements poster (page images). APS 20 with Mathematics or Technical Mathematics, 21 with Mathematical Literacy. From VUT’s 2027 Undergraduate Minimum Admission Requirements PDF. Academic applications close 30 September 2026 (residences 31 October 2026); fee R110.

Source: View the official page (vut.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

Walter Sisulu University

Diploma in Hospitality Management

Management & Public Administration Sciences · 3 years

WSU APS 21 points out of 48 (56 for Education programmes)

  • English: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Three more subjects – Any three relevant school subjects at level 3.

Raw-read 2026-10-04 from WSU’s own 2027 Undergraduate Information Brochure & Admission Requirements (main-stream figures; Extended Curriculum Programmes accept a lower APS, noted where the brochure gives one). Applications: the brochure lists no closing date - check wsu.ac.za.

Source: View the official page (wsu.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

Diploma in Tourism Management

Management & Public Administration Sciences · 3 years

WSU APS 21 points out of 48 (56 for Education programmes)

  • English: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Three more subjects – Any three relevant school subjects at level 3.

Raw-read 2026-10-04 from WSU’s own 2027 Undergraduate Information Brochure & Admission Requirements (main-stream figures; Extended Curriculum Programmes accept a lower APS, noted where the brochure gives one). Applications: the brochure lists no closing date - check wsu.ac.za.

Source: View the official page (wsu.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

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